The best documentary movies on Netflix of 2020
Becoming
7/10
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.
The Last Blockbuster
6.7/10
A documentary on the last remaining Blockbuster Video in Bend, Oregon.
Disclosure
8.2/10
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
The Social Dilemma
7.6/10
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Money Heist: The Phenomenon
7.5/10
A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.
Miss Americana
7.4/10
A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
8.9/10
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Kiss the Ground
8.1/10
Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
Rising Phoenix
8.1/10
The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.
My Octopus Teacher
8.1/10
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.
Making the Witcher
6.8/10
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series. Go behind the monsters, the ballads and every bit of magic that went into bringing The Witcher's Continent to life.
Athlete A
7.6/10
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
6.8/10
Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics.
Creating The Queen's Gambit
6.8/10
A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
6.5/10
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
ariana grande: excuse me, i love you
6.4/10
Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
7.3/10
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
A Secret Love
7.8/10
Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
8.2/10
Follows a mother's tireless crusade to jail her daughter's murderer after Mexico's justice system failed to do so.
American Murder: The Family Next Door
7.2/10
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
