This overview contains all Netflix Biographical Documentaries movies and series. Netflix's content is updated with several new Biographical Documentaries movies and series every month. Currently, the best rated title in this category, with a rating of 4.7, is Ram Dass, Going Home.
February 10, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 74 minutes
While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.
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January 30, 2019 | Documentaries | 2016 | 29 minutes
Sam's brother and former manager Bill Kinison speaks about the late comedian's journey from preacher to standup legend.
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January 26, 2019 | Show | 2019
Present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings made on death row form a searing portrait of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.
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January 19, 2019 | Show | 2017
From a circus entertainer to a grip master, celebrate the pioneering performers who defied physical limits and redefined the meaning of strength.
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January 14, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 64 minutes
The shocking murder of singer Victor Jara in 1973 turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.
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January 10, 2019 | Documentaries | 1998 | 95 minutes
This film charts Nirvana's Kurt Cobain's rise to fame, his drug-addled romance with Courtney Love and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death.
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January 3, 2019 | Documentaries | 2010 | 105 minutes
This fast-paced documentary profiles Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One racing, and a hero in his native Brazil.
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December 23, 2018 | Documentaries | 2018 | 105 minutes
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
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December 16, 2018 | Documentaries | 2017 | 86 minutes
Beyond her larger-than-life persona, this documentary reveals the woman behind the famed event planner, and her legacy as a cultural icon and activist.
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December 10, 2018 | Documentaries | 2009 | 111 minutes
This compelling documentary follows pop icon Michael Jackson during the days leading up to his untimely death as he prepares for a series of 50 shows.
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December 3, 2018 | Documentaries | 2018 | 99 minutes
Explore the life and times of legendary soccer manager Bobby Robson, whose keen mind for the game was matched only by his devotion to his teams.
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December 3, 2018 | Documentaries | 2015 | 94 minutes
Storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his film researcher wife, Lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of Hollywood's biggest hits.
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November 19, 2018 | Documentaries | 2016 | 88 minutes
Through exclusive footage and interviews with friends and family, this documentary traces the complicated life of legendary animator Walt Disney.
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November 7, 2018 | Documentaries | 2017 | 93 minutes
Leon Vitali had a thriving acting career most others would envy. Then he gave it all up to devote himself completely to the vision of Stanley Kubrick.
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November 7, 2018 | Documentaries | 2018 | 58 minutes
This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
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November 1, 2018 | Documentaries | 2018 | 93 minutes
Today, legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman's body bears the scars of becoming the best in the world. Here, he shares what it took to reach his goals.
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November 1, 2018 | Documentaries | 2017 | 91 minutes
This documentary traces the life of "Tales of the City" author Armistead Maupin, from his conservative roots to his rise as an LGBTQ champion.
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November 1, 2018 | Documentaries | 2018 | 97 minutes
In 1992, Sandi Tan and her friends shot a quirky film on the streets of Singapore. Then the footage disappeared, sending her on a hunt for answers.
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October 17, 2018 | Documentaries | 2007 | 47 minutes
A medical miracle is chronicled in this documentary about a woman who shocks experts when she awakens from a 20-year coma with the power of speech.
October 11, 2018 | Show | 2017
This documentary series offers a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of inmates and officers in detention centers all across America.
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