Documentaries on Netflix
True stories, told well. Here are all the documentaries and docuseries on Netflix in the United States: true crime, nature, sport, music, history, science and the stories behind the headlines.
Right now there are 1,304 documentaries on Netflix in the United States. Most watched at the moment: Ancient Aliens (2010), 48 Hours (1988) and America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated (2001). Highest rated: Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall (2025), with an IMDb score of 9.3. The most recent is Unprotected: Murder in Galicia (2026).
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1,304 titles
on Netflix in the United States
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Ancient Aliens
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48 Hours
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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
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The First 48
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The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes
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Unprotected: Murder in Galicia
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Antiques Roadshow
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SPRINT
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The UnXplained
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Taken: Natalee Holloway
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The Fall of El Mayo
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Explained
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Unsolved Mysteries
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Michael Jackson: The Verdict
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True Haunting
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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
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Hoarders
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Our Planet
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Ninho: Fame Ain’t Worth It
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The Movies That Made Us
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Life on Our Planet
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Amend: The Fight for America
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History 101
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WWE: Unreal
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The One About Matthew Perry
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The Last Dance
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TYSON
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Tiger King
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Rise of Empires: Ottoman
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Starting 5
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The Dinosaurs
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Somebody Feed Phil
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The Chef Show
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Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin
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House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
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Testament: The Story of Moses
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Secrets of Great British Castles
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Dirty Money
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Bill Nye Saves the World
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Homicide
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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
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RIDE ON TIME
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Roman Empire
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Sean Combs: The Reckoning
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The Andy Warhol Diaries
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High End: The Watch Theft Ring
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Beckham
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Ronaldinho: The One and Only
Questions about documentaries on Netflix
How many documentaries are on Netflix in the United States?
Right now there are 1,304 titles in this list. Streamingfilter checks the catalogue on Netflix every day; the last full update was on 9 November 2026.
What are the best-rated documentaries on Netflix?
Sorted by IMDb score: Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall (2025), IMDb 9.3, Our Planet (2019), IMDb 9.2, Famous Last Words: Eric Dane (2026), IMDb 9.2, All the Empty Rooms (2025), IMDb 9.2, Khawater (2005), IMDb 9.1.
Can I narrow these documentaries down further?
Yes. Use the filters above to combine this list with an actor, director, release year, runtime, IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes score. With a free account you can also see what came out in your childhood or youth.
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