This overview contains all Netflix documentaries. Netflix's content is updated with many new movies and series every week. Therefore, you should check this list regularly to see if there are any new documentaries.
January 9, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 74 minutes
This daredevil documentary trails behind and into the minds of the biggest names in one of the world's most dangerous sports, superbike racing.
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January 2, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 94 minutes
Navigating creative pressures and personal upsets, French rapper Nekfeu sets out on a global quest for musical inspiration in this documentary.
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December 28, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 73 minutes
In this intimate documentary, former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica talks about lessons he learned while in prison, his ideals and the future.
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November 24, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 118 minutes
Featuring interviews and vintage footage, this documentary traces American icon Carroll Shelby's life of reinvention from farmer to racer to entrepreneur.
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November 22, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 86 minutes
This documentary charts the rise and fall of hot yoga founder Bikram Choudhury as his global empire is born and disturbing revelations come to light.
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November 22, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 28 minutes
Lorena Ramírez of Mexico's Rarámuri community lives a pastoral life -- except when she straps on her sandals to compete as an ultramarathon runner.
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November 15, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 88 minutes
This intimate documentary follows the life of legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons and his spiritual awakening before his death in 2011.
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November 14, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 87 minutes
Traumatized by combat, newly returned war veterans find solace in service dogs that guide them back to a fulfilling civilian life.
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November 2, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 95 minutes
In this epic documentary, last-surviving veterans trace the history of a legendary fighter aircraft that dominated the air during the Battle of Britain.
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November 2, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 40 minutes
In this documentary, survivors recall the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire, which razed the town of Paradise and became California’s deadliest wildfire.
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October 31, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 13 minutes
Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan and other cast members, producers and crew share stories and footage from the making of "El Camino."
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October 29, 2019 | Documentaries | 2018 | 19 minutes
In an ancient sport traditionally reserved for men, 20-year-old female sumo prodigy Hiyori attempts to revolutionize Japan’s national pastime.
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October 29, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 28 minutes
This documentary captures the joy and heartbreak of families separated by the U.S.-Mexico border sharing a short but bittersweet reunion in 2018.
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October 26, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 126 minutes
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
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October 25, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 82 minutes
An affectionate documentary looks back at the mid-1960s, when Hollywood’s Laurel Canyon was a creative nexus for young, innovative musicians.
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October 24, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 66 minutes
Jenny Slate's first stand-up special is a mix of stage time, funny stories about adulthood and conversations with family in her childhood home.
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October 24, 2019 | Documentaries | 2019 | 51 minutes
From ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing im-peck-able courtship routines, birds in paradise flaunt their best moves in hopes of landing a mate.
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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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