TV Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated March 10, 2025
TEDTalks: On Life's Lessons & Confessions
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTales of the heart and confessions from the soul are packed with ideas that help set us free. That's life! That's TED! Get inspired by these emotional stories about overcoming adversity and discovering one's sense of self.
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TEDTalks: Numbers Speak Louder than Words
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsMathemagical tricks abound in these TEDTalks. Count on being amazed as these speakers give a whirlwind tour of the world of numbers. From crochet techniques to computer programs to flocks of creatures, see math in action all around us.
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Mafia's Greatest Hits
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsLooking back on the Mafia's greatest "hits," this gritty documentary series profiles the people at the center of America's most powerful organized crime group. Even the FBI can't curb the Mafia's influence, despite decades of tireless efforts.
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TEDTalks: Inexplicable Connections
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA mushroom suit? Lightbulbs that transmit data? Watch TED speakers make ingenius, unexpected solutions to some of the world's biggest problems. These innovative thinkers connect the dots to reveal associations you never knew existed.
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TEDTalks: Robotic Machinations
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTake a ride on the silicon side with these speakers whose robotic machinations are redefining what it means to be a machine. These incredible examples of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge machinery will amaze you.
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Walking with Monsters: Life Before Dinosaurs
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis Emmy-winning program takes you back to a time when gargantuan fish, reptiles and sea scorpions ruled the earth. The journey that began more than 500 million years ago charts the evolution of some of the planet's most extraordinary creatures.
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TEDTalks: On Life's Lessons & Confessions
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTales of the heart and confessions from the soul are packed with ideas that help set us free. That's life! That's TED! Get inspired by these emotional stories about overcoming adversity and discovering one's sense of self.
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TEDTalks: Numbers Speak Louder than Words
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsMathemagical tricks abound in these TEDTalks. Count on being amazed as these speakers give a whirlwind tour of the world of numbers. From crochet techniques to computer programs to flocks of creatures, see math in action all around us.
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Secret War
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhile Europe was overrun by Nazis in the first part of the 1940s, in the UK, Prime Minister Winston Churchill took them on through espionage and spies who waged a secret war behind the scenes.
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TEDTalks: Robotic Machinations
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTake a ride on the silicon side with these speakers whose robotic machinations are redefining what it means to be a machine. These incredible examples of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge machinery will amaze you.
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Walking with Prehistoric Beasts
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTaking up where the Walking with Dinosaurs documentary ended, Prehistoric Beasts will awe you with up-close and personal looks at species that became extinct a few thousand years ago -- just a blink of an eye on history's time line. It's the dawn of the age of mammals when creatures such as the smilodon, the giant ground sloth and the saber-toothed tiger roamed the savannahs -- as did man in his earliest incarnations.
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Secret War
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn 1940 - 1944, Europe was overrun by the Nazis. In the UK Winston Churchill took these Nazis on through espionage and spies who waged a secret war behind the scenes and set Europe ablaze.
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TEDTalks: Building Wonder
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsArchitects across the globe create new construction forms for a world where sustainability and design push every boundary. Sharing their ingenious work, these experts reflect on historical spaces and the future of building design.
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Colour of War
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsNever before seen colour footage of World War II. Wiith commentary woven in to the imagery it makes for compelling viewing of key moments of history.Never before seen colour footage of World War II.
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TEDTalks: Defying Disease
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsCan we outsmart Mother Nature to cure some of the world's deadliest diseases? These TED speakers propose some astonishing solutions. Topics include theories on vaccinations, treatments for cancer, age prevention, a healthy diet and more.
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TEDTalks: Chew On This
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTake a seat at the TED table with bakers, food scientists, chefs, farmers and foodies for a taste of truth about food. These discussions celebrate and explore all things food, covering flavor, sustainability, obesity, famine and more.
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Walking with Dinosaurs
1999 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsUsing computer technology and animatronics, this epic series shows dinosaurs as never before, allowing us to travel back in time to watch living, breathing dinosaurs in their natural habitat.
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Colour of War
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis documentary collection features never-before-seen color footage of World War II paired with incisive commentary examining D-Day, the Japanese war effort, the rise of Adolf Hitler and victory celebrations in Europe.
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Mafia's Greatest Hits
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis bare-knuckled documentary series explores the infamous characters at the heart of the American branch of the Italian crime organization. The FBI's relentless battle to counter the Mafia's influence provides a drama that stretches over decades.
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TEDTalks: Ancient Clues
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsInvestigators of our ancient past unearth astonishing new revelations and bold predictions for mankind's future. Anthropological experts share their research and findings in these discussions on the Earth's origins and development.
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Shakespeare Uncovered
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsBehind every Shakespeare play there is a story of its conception, its staging and its influence over the centuries. Combining history, analysis and performance, this series explores six of his greatest works and how they helped shape modern theater.
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TEDTalks: Cyber Awe
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsHas social media made us more connected or ended intimacy? TED speakers -- among them Tim Berners-Lee, Seth Godin, Clay Shirky and others -- stake out positions on the societal aspects of the Internet revolution.
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Shakespeare Uncovered
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsBehind every Shakespeare play there is a story of its conception, its staging and its influence over the centuries. Combining history, analysis and performance, this series explores six of his greatest works and how they helped shape modern theater.
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TEDTalks: Beasts, Bugs & Bio-wilderment
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsGood bugs fighting bad bugs. The largest volunteer animal rescue ever. Plants with intelligence. These talks unpack new ideas about creatures great and small, and the stories behind these organisms' past, present and struggles.
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TEDTalks: Ancient Clues
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsInvestigators of our ancient past unearth astonishing new revelations and bold predictions for mankind's future. Anthropological experts share their research and findings in these discussions on the Earth's origins and development.
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