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Netflix offers a multitude of fiction movies and TV series of various genres. So anybody wanting to spend time in a fictional world has a lot of options to choose from. However, sometimes the best stories are the real ones. The viewers interested in documentaries have dozens of options to choose from, from TV series to movies.
The movies cover a large array of topics, from biographies to war and crime documentaries as well as nature-oriented documentaries. Choosing something to watch from the large selection on Netflix can be daunting but some Netflix documentary movies are just better than others.
10 Schumacher (2021)
The best documentaries have the power to attract both the audience that already knows the topic and people who don't. Michael Schumacher is one of the most iconic Formula 1 drivers of all time.
The 2021 document focuses not only on his work and racing successes but also tries to show Schumacher's personality, portray him as he really was. As a result, it's ideal for all the Formula 1 fans interested in the man behind the legend.
9 Britney Vs Spears (2021)
Another new documentary gives space to the famous singer Britney Spears. But instead of delving deep into her career, it details the complicated case of Spears' fight for freedom in which she stood against her own father. For years, Spears' father had control over her life as her legal guardian.
That recently changed and the document shows how it happened. It's an interesting watch for all viewers, not just Britney Spears fans, because it allows the audience to learn more about the American legal system in a captivating way.
8 Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
The college admissions scandal that saw the children of rich and influential people getting accepted to prestigious American universities now has its own documentary on Netflix. Operation Varsity Blues not only shows how the admission scam looked in action but also asks the question of how it could have happened in the first place.
It will be interesting both for the American and foreign audience because its topic is universally understandable and it reflects today's society to a large degree.
7 David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020)
David Attenborough is one of the best-known names when it comes to nature-oriented documentaries. His new documentary A Life on Our Planet fulfills a double purpose.
Not only does it show many beautiful places on Earth to the audience but it also serves as a strong warning about the negative impact humanity has on the planet. It's not always optimistic but it has the power to make the viewers think and it's both intelligent as well as visually beautiful.
6 Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen (2020)
Netflix doesn't shy away from giving space to people who have been overlooked so far, and unjustly so. In this documentary, many transgender creators and other personalities show how Hollywood portrays transgender people and what impact it has on their lives.
Everybody who participates in the document knows what they're talking about and their personal insight, combined with the strong topic, makes Disclosure a potentially eye-opening work for many viewers.
5 A Secret Love (2020)
Sometimes the best life stories are the hidden ones. Pat Henschel and Terry Donahue loved each other for over 60 years but hid their relationship from the world for a bigger part of it because they knew society wouldn't accept a romance between two women.
The documentary details their seemingly simple but ultimately complicated and full life together. It shows both the ups and downs of their lives, which makes it very dimensional and realistic.
4 #Anne Frank - Parallel Stories (2019)
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Even though World War Two ended 76 years ago, it's still important even today to remember it and the people who haven't been so lucky and survived. Anne Frank is one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, and her diary that she wrote provided a unique testimony about the world.
This documentary puts Frank's experience in comparison to five survivors of the war and shows how their experiences both differed and were similar. What makes this movie even more compelling, other than its topic is Helen Mirren's participation as the narrator.
3 How The Beatles Changed The World (2017)
Beatles became a worldwide phenomenon that grew much larger than the UK. As such, the legendary group had a huge impact on the rest of the world, not just the lives of people, but also the culture. The documentary does what its title promises - it shows how the Beatles managed to change the world and leave its mark on it.
Even though the group became famous in the 1960s, the documentary included a lot of people who remember these times, and their testimonies as well as the many interesting details the movie offers, make it a must-watch for all fans of the Beatles, as well as music in general.
2 Solar System: The Secrets Of The Universe (2014)
Other than planet Earth, documentaries can go even further in exploring the world. One of the best space-themed documentaries on Netflix focuses on the solar system and offers a lot of memorable information to anybody interested in space.
The documentary has an advantage thanks to the attractive topic it works with. It fulfills its title and gives away many secrets of the universe which makes it a fascinating watch for all people who want to know more about the wonder that is space.
1 My Own Man (2014)
Most documentaries on Netflix approach their topics with the seriousness they deserve. However, life can also be full of humor and comedy, and this documentary movie proves it. It focuses on a 40-year-old man who's about to become a father and has to face his own insecurities.
The director David Sampliner tells his own story doesn't hide anything, and My Own Man will no doubt be relatable to many fathers to be thanks to the questions and topics it addresses in a light-hearted yet intelligent way.