TV Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated December 21, 2024
The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans
2001 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough narrates this definitive exploration of the marine world, from the familiar to the unknown, revealing the sea and its communities at their most fearsome and alluring.
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Art of Flight: The Series
2012 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsThis documentary series follows professional snowboarder Travis Rice, director Curt Morgan and their ragtag crew over the course of two years as they risk it all to make the film of their dreams.
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American Masters: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsAs host of "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, Johnny Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history. Explore Carson's life and career, as well as the history of his beloved television program.
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The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans
2001 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough narrates this definitive exploration of the marine world, from the familiar to the unknown, revealing the sea and its communities at their most fearsome and alluring.
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Art of Flight: The Series
2012 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsThis documentary series follows professional snowboarder Travis Rice, director Curt Morgan and their ragtag crew over the course of two years as they risk it all to make the film of their dreams.
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Ken Burns: The War
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsA seven-part series brings World War II to life through the harrowing personal accounts of a handful of soldiers and others from "typical" American towns, recreating visceral scenes of the battles at Omaha Beach, Guadalcanal, Okinawa and more.
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Yellowstone: Battle for Life
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFilmed over the course of three seasons, this epic documentary captures the daily struggle for survival waged by the wildlife at Yellowstone National Park. Cold winters, hot summers and an active volcano make for a harsh environment for the animals.
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Serving Life
2011 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFilmed in a notorious Louisiana prison, this moving documentary chronicles the work of some inmates who find a sense of redemption for their past crimes by volunteering in the jail's hospice, offering compassion to other prisoners as they die.
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Ken Burns: The Civil War
1990 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis documentary masterpiece from Ken Burns depicts the strategies and action of famous Civil War battles, and relates the stories of generals, field soldiers, politicians, heroes and a beleaguered president.
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Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl
2012 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis TV miniseries chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains -- followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s -- nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
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The Life of Mammals
2002 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsNaturalist David Attenborough hosts this in-depth examination of the most diverse class of life on Earth: mammals, from the smallest shrew to the biggest whales and the most advanced primates.
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World War II in Colour
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWitness the most dramatic moments of World War II as never before possible -- in high-definition color -- in this documentary series. Newly discovered footage and computer-enhanced imagery create an immersive chronicle of the war from every side.
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Ken Burns: The War
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDocumentarians Ken Burns and Lynn Novick bring the harrowing history of World War II to life through the personal accounts of a handful of participants from four "typical" American towns -- proving nothing was typical during this terrible time.
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The Life of Mammals
2002 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough introduces us to the most diverse animals to ever live on earth. From the tiny pygmy shrew to the enormous blue whale, this is the story of 4,000 species which have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth
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World War II in Colour
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsRare footage and state-of-the-art colorization combine to create this examination of World War II, which also features newly uncovered documentation about Axis and Allied strategies and battles in both Europe and the Pacific.
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Ken Burns: The Civil War
1990 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis documentary masterpiece from Ken Burns depicts the strategies and action of famous Civil War battles, and relates the stories of generals, field soldiers, politicians, heroes and a beleaguered president.
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Yellowstone: Battle for Life
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFilmed over the course of three seasons, this epic documentary captures the daily struggle for survival waged by the grey wolves, grizzly bears, buffalo, antelope and other wildlife that call Yellowstone National Park home.
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Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl
2012 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis TV miniseries chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains -- followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s -- nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 3
2000 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 Stars"Big Cat Diary" returns to tell the tales of Kenya's leopard, cheetah and lion families. Six-week-old Solo is the latest addition to the Ridge Pride, while Amber the cheetah is still in fine form, and leopard Shadow has a new cub named Safi.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 5
2004 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsDanger lurks at every turn in season 5 of this thrilling nature series, which showcases the Marsh Pride battling advances from two unknown invaders, while Kike fights a pregnant cheetah that desperately wants to take over her territory. To draw viewers further into the world of the Masai Mara, this wildlife program features expanded coverage of other animals, including hyenas and mongooses, and personal video diaries from the production team.
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Big Cat Diary
1996 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsZoologist and wildlife photographer Jonathan Scott, nature documentarian Simon King and, in later seasons, wildlife conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton trace the lives of African lions, cheetahs and leopards in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 2
1998 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsBack in the Masai Mara game reserve, hosts Simon King and Jonathan Scott catch up with their old friends in the Marsh Pride and spend time tracking several new big cats, including Half-Tail's daughter Shadow, and Amber and her three cheetah cubs.
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David Attenborough: Wildlife Specials
2008 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsNaturalist David Attenborough travels around the world to get up-close footage of polar bears, leopards and other amazing creatures, visiting stunning locations like the ice caves of Europe and South America's Angel Falls.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 4
2002 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsYoung cheetah Honey copes with three lively cubs, while the lions of the Ridge Pride encroach on the hunting grounds of the dominant Marsh Pride and a fierce battle for the prime territory ensues.
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Ken Burns: Prohibition
2011 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsKen Burns's fascinating multipart documentary examines the history of alcohol in America, including the events leading up to the passage of the 18th Amendment, the social and legal effects of prohibiting alcohol, and the repeal of Prohibition.
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