Best Netflix documentaries to watch right now

Documentary. Actor Will Ferrell and his friend and colleague, the former Saturday Night Live writer Harper Steele, take a road trip across the USA in order to reconnect following Harper's coming out as transgender.

Witness the rapid ascent, fall from grace and journey forward for controversial fashion designer, John Galliano. Documentary.

Documentary. In 2023, the Spanish women's football team won the World Cup - a triumph that was overshadowed by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales forcefully kissing team captain Jenni Hermoso on the lips. New interviews with the players tell the story of the issues faced by the team over a period of years, and the solidarity they achieved in order to force a lasting, positive change.

Documentary series about the devastating consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon

When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.

A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.

A devoted human guardian shepherds an endangered baby pangolin back into the wild after the animal is rescued from poachers

Revisit the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history - the shocking 1995 bombing of an Oklahoma City federal building. Documentary starring Max Bennett, directed by Greg Tillman

A daring heist at the dawning of a new century doesn't go to plan in a three-part documentary series directed by Jessie Vile, which boasts Guy Ritchie as an executive producer. In summer 2000, a gang of south-east London criminals plot to steal the second biggest flawless diamond in the world from the Millennium Dome. The thieves intend to orchestrate the robbery in broad daylight using a bulldozer to ram-raid the venue. If successful, the gang will pilfer gems worth around £350 million. Unfortunately, the Flying Squad are watching and are wise to the gang's plan to escape by speedboat down the Thames. The film features contributions from figures on different sides of the law including Lee Wenham, Beth Wenham, John Swinfield, Martin Heslop KC and Neil Wallis

A revealing documentary series goes behind the headlines about the relationship between popular internet celebrity Piper Rockelle, her cast of young friends known as The Squad and her mother and manager Tiffany Smith. Starting at the age of eight, Rockelle rose to fame through her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. She amassed millions of followers and at the height of her fame, reportedly earned upwards of half a million dollars per month through various income streams and brand deals. However, former members of The Squad shared stories of exploitation and manipulation masterminded by Smith. Three episodes directed by Jenna Rosher and Kief Davidson expose the dark reality of life through a social media lens and the potential dangers for the next generation of fame-hungry content creators

Victims of the Long Island serial killer, their loved ones and the police relive the headline-grabbing hunt for the perpetrator

A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his mother. This documentary reveals the untold story.

In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments and murder.

Behind-the-scenes documentary series about the controversial talk show hosted by Springer, which made headlines with on- and off-camera scandals

Documentary about wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, leveraging his fortune to defy aging and extend his life beyond known limits

What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder

Winston Churchill began his first tenure as Prime Minister of UK in May 1940 and he led the country through the turmoil of the Second World War, resisting the German onslaught from across the English Channel. A four-part documentary series directed by Malcolm Venville explores this pivotal period and Churchill's role in the Allies' triumph, told using coloured images and recordings of the statesman's words. Dramatic recreations feature Christian McKay as Churchill and Erica Wessels as his steadfast wife, Clementine

This short documentary celebrates trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic.

A three-part docuseries chronicles a decades-long quest for justice in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case that includes police missteps and a swirling media circus

A documentary portrait of Tim Bergling aka Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, recounted in his own words. Also Starring Aloe Blacc and Chris Martin

Discover unique creatures and ecosystems in our planet's five majestic oceans. Five-part natural history series narrated by Barack Obama

College student and tourist Elisa Lam vanishes, leaving behind all of her possessions in her hotel room. The Cecil Hotel grows in infamy.

The festival was billed as a luxury music experience on a posh private island, but it failed spectacularly in the hands of a cocky entrepreneur. Infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival documentary starring Billy Mcfarland and Jason Bell in Archive footage, also starring Gabrielle Bluestone.