Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 3

star 6.7

60 Days In

2016

60 Days In

2016

star 6.7
An unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail as seven innocent volunteers are sent to live among its general population for 60 days without officers, fellow inmates, or staff knowing their secret.

Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

2022

star 6.3
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
star 7.5

The Staircase

2004

The Staircase

2004

star 7.5
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

2023

star 6.9
In this docuseries, a scrappy electronic cigarette startup becomes a multibillion-dollar company until an epidemic causes its success to go up in smoke.

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023

star 7.8
Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend's parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.

The Andy Warhol Diaries

2022

star 7.5
After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.

The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

2017

star 5.9
Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019

star 6.2
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.

How to Become a Tyrant

2021

star 7.3
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

2021

star 7.3
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

2023

star 7.6
Archive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.
star 8

Arnold

2023

Arnold

2023

star 8
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
star 7.6

The Toys That Made Us

2017

The Toys That Made Us

2017

star 7.6
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.

MH370: The Plane That Disappeared

2023

star 6.9
In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370.

Mysteries of the Faith

2023

star 6.7
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
star 7.2

Last Chance U

2016

Last Chance U

2016

star 7.2
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020

star 7.7
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.

Murder Among the Mormons

2021

star 7.1
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story.

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009

star 7.7
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

2021

star 7
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.

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