Best Documentaries on Netflix

The best documentaries by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Netflix in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
★ 8.4 · 470 votes · Documentary, Drama
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Movies like David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet →
2. BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
★ 8.2 · 532 votes · Documentary, Music
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Movies like BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky →
3. HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019)
★ 8.0 · 356 votes · Documentary, Music, TV Movie
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.

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Best Documentaries on Netflix

The best documentaries by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Netflix in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
★ 8.4 · 470 votes · Documentary, Drama
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Movies like David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet →
2. BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
★ 8.2 · 532 votes · Documentary, Music
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Movies like BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky →
3. HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019)
★ 8.0 · 356 votes · Documentary, Music, TV Movie
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.