39 Netflix Documentaries That Will Captivate You
After the viral success of Making a Murderer, one of the best documentaries on Netflix, the streaming platform has churned out dozens of documentaries and documentary series.
From true-crime deep dives like Tiger King to Michelle Obama’s Becoming, the amount of nonfiction content on Netflix is seismic. I mean, who wouldn’t want to go behind the scenes of the former first lady’s epic book tour?
Aside from Netflix originals, the streaming platform is also home to a vast number of other documentaries that stand the test of time. Besides, you’re probably growing tired of watching the same Gilmore Girls episodes anyway.
Seriously, what are you waiting for? Below is a nonexhaustive list of the best documentaries on Netflix. Enjoy. And come back often—as long as Netflix keeps making documentaries, we’ll be updating this guide.
