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The best documentaries on Paramount+ right now

Right now the best documentaries and docuseries on Paramount+ in the United States are Nathan for You (2013), Jackass: Best and Last (2026) and Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026). This is the top 26 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. Nathan for You2013

    Series · 4 seasonsComedy, Documentary★ 8.2

    Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit.

    Stream onHBO MaxParamount+Hoopla (free)Pluto TV (free)

  2. 5. Penn & Teller: Bull!2003

    Series · 8 seasonsComedy, Documentary★ 7.6

    This daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture's most cherished and widely held beliefs.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

  3. 8. Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak2020

    Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 6.9

    In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.

    Stream onNetflixParamount+

  4. 12. The Kings2021

    Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 6.9

    A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

  5. 15. Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough2015

    Series · 1 seasonDocumentary★ 7.4

    Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder.

    Stream onParamount+YouTube TV

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  7. 17. The Putin Interviews2017

    Series · 1 seasonDocumentary, War & Politics★ 6.6

    A revealing series of interviews between renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin in which the Russian President speaks candidly on the US Election, Trump, Syria, Snowden and more.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

Questions

What are the best documentaries and docuseries on Paramount+ right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Nathan for You (2013), rated 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB, then Jackass: Best and Last and Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).
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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