The truth hurts. But sometimes it’s inspirational, scary, sad, funny or anywhere in between. Experience it all with our best documentary series and movies.

Explore a wide range of captivating documentary films available for streaming on Netflix, showcasing real-life stories and thought-provoking narratives.

From celebrities to sports sagas and nature films, there’s a documentary for whatever mood you’re in.

A new documentary about Selena Quintanilla will come to Netflix in November. Called Selena y Los Dinos, the doc will contain never before seen footage of the beloved artist.

Everything to know about the the three-part Spike Lee-executive produced documentary series Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, about New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina, 20 years after the disaster.

This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

In this award-winning short documentary, men in a Missouri maximum-security prison design and sew beautiful, personalized quilts for foster children. Watch trailers & learn more.

OceanGate's Titan tourist submersible imploded in 2023 on a deep-sea dive to the Titanic. This documentary details how a bold vision ended in tragedy. Watch trailers & learn more.

The upcoming 2025 documentary film Unknown Number unravels the true story of a relentless high school cyberbullying campaign with a chilling twist.

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