Best Documentaries to Watch Now

The 50 best documentary films streaming now. Eye-opening true stories and investigations. Our expert curated list features the best picks with streaming links, ratings, and honest reviews. Updated for 2026 with the latest releases and classic favorites.

What are the best documentaries to watch now?

Our curated list of best documentaries to watch now features the highest-rated and most popular picks. Updated for 2026 with streaming links.

Last Updated: March 2026

Distinction

2018★ 5.2

Two high school students from very different backgrounds participate in a musical with mentally disabled children, which eventually leads to the realisation of their dreams and aspirations.

Title Fight

2025★ 10.0

When Avtar Bhullar immigrates to British Columbia, he faces systemic racism and physical intimidation—his answer: Kushti, a traditional Indian form of wrestling. Determined to protect his son from the same fate, Avtar trains a young Arjan Singh Bhullar in Kushti. Fast forward to 2021—Arjan, now a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, prepares to challenge Brandon Vera for the ONE FC World Heavyweight Title. But this is more than a fight—it’s a battle for identity, pride, and the hopes of two nations: Canada and India. Featuring exclusive commentary from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ariel Helwani, Daniel Cormier, and Russell Peters, Title Fight is a deeply human story about heritage, resilience, and triumph.

Melania

2026★ 3.4

Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself — step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, Mrs. Trump returns to one of the world's most powerful roles.

Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

2026

With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.

A Portuguese Film

2011

A documentary about the world of portuguese cinema, with interviews with some critics and directors.

One Hundred Crowded Years: The Centennial Film

1940★ 6.0

The coming of the pioneer settlers in 1840, the making of their first homes in the wilderness, the gold rushes, the Maori wars, the stage coaches, and the frontier towns. A panorama of New Zealand's history and scenery, its social and economic development from 1840 to 1940.

Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare

2026★ 6.3

The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.

The Ref Didn’t See It!

2025★ 9.0

A hilarious and heartfelt documentary that pulls back the curtain on the secret world of professional wrestling referees - the unsung heroes who make the mayhem look real. Featuring insight and stories from wrestling legends like Earl Hebner, Tommy Dreamer, Bill Alfonso, Kevin Sullivan, Al Snow and dozens more, the film reveals how refs learn the ropes, perform hidden duties in the ring, and help create the illusion of combat. Through backstage access, rare footage, and emotional interviews, The Ref Didn't See It. celebrates the wrestling's unsung zebras

Diabolical: The Epstein Files

2026

It's the scandal that has shocked Americans and rocked the Trump administration. A legal and political saga that has shattered fundamental beliefs that all are equal in the eyes of the law. What do the Epstein Files reveal?

The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper

1992★ 7.2

This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the album tracks and Paul, George and Ringo giving us their memories of the sessions. The Making Of Sgt. Pepper was transmitted in the UK on ITV on 14th June 1992 and featured separate interviews with Paul (filmed on 9th April 1992), George (12th April) and Ringo (19th April). The show also features George Martin playing some unreleased Sgt. Pepper's recordings directly off the original studio 4-track master tapes.

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

1986★ 8.2

A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen

2018★ 6.4

A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," "It's Alive," "God Told Me To," "Q," "The Stuff," and many more.

Elevado 3.5

2007

A documentary about the crowd of people that commingle throughout the 3.5km of the Minhocão, an overpass in the central region of São Paulo, built during Brazil's military dictatorship.

The White House Effect

2024★ 5.7

Exploring the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

2020★ 8.1

A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.

Hot Girls Wanted

2015★ 6.1

A first-ever look at the realities of the professional “amateur” porn world and the steady stream of 18-to-19-year old girls entering into it.

The Earth Day Special

1990★ 6.3

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.

The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

2022★ 7.0

This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.

Skyscraper Live

2026★ 7.4

No ropes. No fear. Free solo legend Alex Honnold risks it all in a high-stakes, live ascent of one of the world's tallest skyscrapers in Taipei, Taiwan.

The Great Flood

2012★ 6.7

The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its banks in 145 places and inundated 27,000 square miles to a depth of up to 30 feet. Part of it enduring legacy was the mass exodus of displaced sharecroppers. Musically, the Great Migration of rural southern blacks to Northern cities saw the Delta Blues electrified and reinterpreted as the Chicago Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll. Using minimal text and no spoken dialog, filmmaker Bill Morrison and composer - guitarist Bill Frisell have created a powerful portrait of a seminal moment in American history through a collection of silent images matched to a searing original soundtrack.

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