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.
May 22, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 85 minutes
Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage — numbers from his debut LP, "Sing to Me Instead.”
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May 8, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 89 minutes
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with "Becoming."
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April 29, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 82 minutes
Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.
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April 29, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 97 minutes
After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.
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April 23, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 86 minutes
For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
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April 17, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 60 minutes
Top athletes from around the globe test their fitness in a four-day competition at the first-ever CrossFit Sanctional event. Let the games begin.
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April 15, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 84 minutes
From public protests to viral movements, the aftermath of the R. Kelly docuseries is explored in this special featuring journalists and experts.
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April 3, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 104 minutes
This documentary chronicles former Olympian and UFC champion Ronda Rousey's ascent to iconic status in the world of mixed martial arts.
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March 27, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 108 minutes
A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.
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March 27, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 100 minutes
This documentary follows the rising tide of Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm as a teen before making waves in pro surfing and her personal life.
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March 27, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 91 minutes
Drag queen Trixie Mattel deals with the bittersweet reality of success in this documentary that explores her rise to fame and subsequent music career.
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March 20, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 92 minutes
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.
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March 13, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 96 minutes
At San Quentin State Prison, hardened convicts take their shots at redemption while navigating personal struggles by bonding through basketball.
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March 13, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 96 minutes
Animal rights protesters trying to shut down a facility that conducts animal testing are labeled terrorists by big business and law enforcement.
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March 6, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 115 minutes
Unpack the mythology of Miles Davis and learn the true story of a jazz legend with never-before-seen footage and celebrity interviews.
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March 4, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 115 minutes
This intimate portrait depicts the rise of artist Lil Peep, whose genre-bending music attracted a massive following and ultimately defined his life.
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March 4, 2020 | Documentaries | 2019 | 90 minutes
This documentary delves into the mystique behind the blues-rock trio and explores how the enigmatic band created their iconic look and sound.
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February 17, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 59 minutes
This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groundbreaking night footage.
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February 17, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 105 minutes
This documentary profiles a defiant driver who challenged racial barriers in American auto racing, becoming the first black man to race in the Indy 500.
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February 17, 2020 | Documentaries | 2020 | 85 minutes
In this revealing documentary, Taylor Swift embraces her role as a songwriter and performer — and as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
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