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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 24 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 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 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. 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. 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

  4. 6. 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

  5. 7. 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

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  7. 8. STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces2024

    Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.8

    Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unexpectedly fulfilling…

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  8. 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

  9. 11. 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. 12. 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

  11. 13. 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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  12. 15. 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…

    Stream onApple TV

  13. 20. 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

  14. 24. 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

Questions

What are the best documentaries and docuseries on Apple TV right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 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.

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