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The best documentaries on Netflix right now

Right now the best documentaries and docuseries on Netflix in the United States are The Last Dance (2020), Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019) and Our Planet (2019). This is the top 30 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. The Last Dance2020
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.3
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and…
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2. 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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3. Our Planet2019
Series · 2 seasonsDocumentary, Family★ 8.5
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
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4. The Dinosaurs2026
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary, Animation★ 8.0
From the first dinosaurs to the last, this epic documentary series examines their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.
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5. Making a Murderer2015
Series · 2 seasonsDocumentary, Crime★ 7.8
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
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8. Life on Our Planet2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.1
Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.
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9. Unsolved Mysteries2020
Series · 3 seasonsDocumentary, Drama, Mystery★ 7.7
Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
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11. Beckham2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.0
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
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12. Arnold2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.9
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
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13. Rafa2026
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.4
RAFA retraces Nadal's remarkable journey with cinematic scope, combining testimonies from those who know him best—on and off the court—with unseen moments that reveal what lies behind the legend.
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14. Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes2022
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary, Crime★ 7.8
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
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15. Ancient Aliens2010
Series · 22 seasonsDocumentary, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 7.1
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions,…
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16. Rise of Empires: Ottoman2020
Series · 2 seasonsDocumentary, War & Politics, Action & Adventure★ 7.5
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
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18. Captains of the World2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.4
From the locker room to the pitch, this docuseries offers exclusive access to all 32 teams as they fight for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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19. Mr. McMahon2024
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.8
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.
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21. MOURINHO2026
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.8
This trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts José Mourinho's iconic rise as one of the world's top footballing managers of the most elite clubs.
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22. Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin2021
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 8.2
The filmmakers and actors behind "Money Heist" characters like Tokyo and the Professor talk about the emotional artistic process of filming the series.
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23. The First 482004
Series · 30 seasonsDocumentary, Drama, Crime★ 7.9
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect.
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25. World War II: From the Frontlines2023
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary, War & Politics★ 8.0
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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26. Greatest Events of World War II in Colour2019
Series · 1 seasonDocumentary, War & Politics★ 8.1
Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
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Questions

What are the best documentaries and docuseries on Netflix right now?: In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: The Last Dance (2020), rated 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB, then Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Our Planet.
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 Netflix right now

1. The Last Dance2020

2. Formula 1: Drive to Survive2019

3. Our Planet2019

4. The Dinosaurs2026

5. Making a Murderer2015

8. Life on Our Planet2023

9. Unsolved Mysteries2020

11. Beckham2023

12. Arnold2023

13. Rafa2026

14. Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes2022

15. Ancient Aliens2010

16. Rise of Empires: Ottoman2020

18. Captains of the World2023

19. Mr. McMahon2024

21. MOURINHO2026

22. Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin2021

23. The First 482004

25. World War II: From the Frontlines2023

26. Greatest Events of World War II in Colour2019

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