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The best documentaries on Apple TV right now

Right now the best documentaries and docuseries on Apple TV in the United States are Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019), Prehistoric Planet (2022) and Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022). This is the top 23 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 11, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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1. Formula 1: Drive to Survive2019
Series · 8 seasonsDocumentary★ 8.2
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
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2. Prehistoric Planet2022
Series · 3 seasonsDocumentary★ 8.3
Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth.
Stream onApple TV
3. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me2022
Film · 1h 35mDocumentary, Music★ 8.4
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness.
Stream onApple TV
4. Tiny World2020
Series · 2 seasonsDocumentary★ 8.0
This docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.
Stream onApple TV
5. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry2021
Film · 2h 20mDocumentary, Music★ 8.2
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut…
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6. Mr. Scorsese2025
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.1
Explore the many lives of Martin Scorsese through intimate interviews with the man himself, access to his private archives, plus conversations with Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Steven Spielberg, and…
Stream onApple TV
7. Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend2024
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.5
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.
Stream onApple TV
8. STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie2023
Film · 1h 35mDocumentary★ 7.8
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
Stream onApple TV
9. Long Way Up2020
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.5
The epic motorcycle adventure continues in this third chapter of the Long Way series, as Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America—on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons.
Stream onApple TV
10. Earth at Night in Colour2020
Series · 2 seasonsDocumentary★ 8.1
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
Stream onApple TV
11. The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy2023
Series · 3 seasonsDocumentary★ 7.5
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
Stream onApple TV
12. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything2021
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.6
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
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13. Long Way Down2007
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.1
Three years after Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set off on a 15,000-mile journey from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost tip of South Africa, mixing their love of motorcycles with the lure of far-flung…
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14. The Year Earth Changed2021
Film · 48mDocumentary★ 7.9
Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.
Stream onApple TV
15. Beastie Boys Story2020
Film · 2h 0mMusic, Documentary★ 7.5
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike…
Stream onApple TV
16. Stephen Curry: Underrated2023
Film · 1h 50mDocumentary★ 7.5
The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.
Stream onApple TV
17. The Elephant Queen2019
Film · 1h 37mDocumentary, Family★ 7.3
Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.
Stream onApple TV
18. 9/11: Inside the President's War Room2021
Film · 1h 29mDocumentary, History★ 6.9
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Stream onApple TV
19. The Enfield Poltergeist2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 6.3
Experience the chilling true story of the world's most famous poltergeist case through original audio recordings made inside the house as the events unfolded.
Stream onApple TV
20. Boys State2020
Film · 1h 50mDocumentary★ 7.1
This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Stream onApple TV
21. The Velvet Underground2021
Film · 2h 1mDocumentary, Music★ 6.8
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival…
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22. Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds2020
Film · 1h 38mDocumentary, Mystery★ 6.5
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
Stream onApple TV
23. Real Madrid: Until the End2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.8
Step onto the field and go behind the scenes with the iconic soccer team for a look at their astonishing 2021–2022 season. Fueled by their fervent fans, they defy the odds and silence the skeptics.
Stream onApple TV

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What are the best documentaries and docuseries on Apple TV right now?: In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019), rated 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB, then Prehistoric Planet and Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.
How is this list made?: Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?: Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

The best documentaries on Apple TV right now

1. Formula 1: Drive to Survive2019

2. Prehistoric Planet2022

3. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me2022

4. Tiny World2020

5. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry2021

6. Mr. Scorsese2025

7. Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend2024

8. STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie2023

9. Long Way Up2020

10. Earth at Night in Colour2020

11. The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy2023

12. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything2021

13. Long Way Down2007

14. The Year Earth Changed2021

15. Beastie Boys Story2020

16. Stephen Curry: Underrated2023

17. The Elephant Queen2019

18. 9/11: Inside the President's War Room2021

19. The Enfield Poltergeist2023

20. Boys State2020

21. The Velvet Underground2021

22. Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds2020

23. Real Madrid: Until the End2023

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