Documentary backdrop

Documentary movies

Fascinating real-life stories, historical accounts, and educational deep dives that reveal the truth about our world.

Subgenres include: True Crime Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Social & Political Documentary.

The Eternal Memory

1. The Eternal Memory

Documentary
7.4
20231h 25min

Overview

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.


Stephen Curry: Underrated

2. Stephen Curry: Underrated

Documentary
7.3
20231h 50min

Overview

The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.


20 Days in Mariupol

3. 20 Days in Mariupol

Documentary War Social & Political Documentary Modern Conflicts
8.6
20231h 34min

Overview

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.

Themes

Documentation as evidence, Siege as reporting constraint, Mourning as social memory, War as external pressure, Journalist resilience under risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

4. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

Documentary
7.5
20231h 32min

Overview

A glittery nightclub in 1920s Berlin becomes a haven for the queer community in this documentary exploring the freedoms lost amid Hitler’s rise to power.


WHAM!

5. WHAM!

Documentary Music
7.5
20231h 32min

Overview

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.


Take Care of Maya

6. Take Care of Maya

Documentary
7.7
20231h 43min

Overview

When Jack and Beata Kowalski are wrongfully accused of child abuse after their 10-year-old daughter Maya visits the ER, a nightmare unfolds.


Milli Vanilli

7. Milli Vanilli

Music Documentary
7.5
20231h 46min

Overview

The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.


Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

8. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
5.4
20231h 35min

Overview

Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.

Themes

Labor precarity of sex workers, Non-consensual content debates, Activism vs industry profits, Digital safety and moderation, Deplatforming and payment systems, Platform accountability and regulation

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas

9. BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas

Music Documentary
8.5
20231h 43min

Overview

Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. Watch new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert, BTS Yet To Come in Busan. Featuring hit songs from across the group's career, including "Dynamite," "Butter" and “IDOL," plus the first concert performance of "Run BTS" from the group’s latest album Proof.


Pamela, A Love Story

10. Pamela, A Love Story

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.2
20231h 53min

Overview

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

Themes

Fame and objectification, Public gaze vs privacy, Gendered media scrutiny, Diary-based memory, Turbulent marriage and autonomy

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.