You will find a complete overview of all Netflix documentaries below. Netflix's content is updated with several new documentaries every week. Currently, the best rated title in this category, with a rating of 4.8, is Down The Fence.
October 20, 2019 | Show | 2019
From eradicating disease to selecting a child’s traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.
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October 20, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 85 minutes
In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.
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October 18, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 85 minutes
Talking to scientists and elite athletes, a UFC fighter explores the misconceptions of eating meat for strength and the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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October 18, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 77 minutes
Fans, experts and creators of the "League of Legends" detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.
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October 18, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 21 minutes
Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.
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October 16, 2019 | Show | 2019
From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains.
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October 3, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 75 minutes
Shunned by his country due to religion, Abdus Salam strives for an achievement that would define modern physics and redefine his place back home.
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October 3, 2019 | Show | 2019
Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.
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October 2, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 45 minutes
An in-depth look at the full-cycle breeding program for bluefin Kindai tuna pioneered by Kinki University’s Aqua Culture Research Institute.
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September 27, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 37 minutes
Bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world's most beautiful species.
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September 23, 2019 | Show | 2019
Take a trip inside the mind of Bill Gates as the billionaire opens up about those who influenced him and the audacious goals he's still pursuing.
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September 16, 2019 | Show | 2019
In this documentary series on the tangled history of allegations against musician R. Kelly, women give detailed accounts of sexual and mental abuse.
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September 16, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 64 minutes
The beloved norteño band Los Tigres del Norte performs for the inmates of Folsom Prison on the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash's iconic concert.
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September 16, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 64 minutes
In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture -- and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career.
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September 16, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 82 minutes
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
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September 15, 2019 | Show | 2019
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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September 12, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 96 minutes
Haunted by the suicide of a brother, a director and his kin walk across the U.K. in an emotionally trying, visually sublime journey toward healing.
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September 12, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 92 minutes
In 1986, Tommaso Buscetta became the first top-level Mafia boss ever to testify against the mob. It cost him and his family everything.
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September 5, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 10 minutes
Barack and Michelle Obama talk with directors Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert about the documentary and the importance of storytelling.
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September 2, 2019 | Show | 2018
Through intense prison interviews, Piers Morgan revisits the crimes of three convicted serial killers and learns more about their motives.
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