Documentary movies on Netflix in United States

497 Documentary movies are available on Netflix in United States right now. The category comes from the film's own metadata, so a title can appear under more than one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which documentary movies can I watch on Netflix in United States?

497 titles on this page are tagged Documentary and available on Netflix in United States. Each title page names the platform and the audio languages.

How is the Documentary category decided?

From the film's own metadata — the same tags the platforms and film databases use. A film can sit in more than one category, so it may appear on several of these pages.

Does Netflix United States have documentary movies?

Yes — 497 titles right now. The list changes as Netflix adds and removes titles in United States.

Does Netflix United States have the same list as Netflix India?

No. Netflix United States has 497 of these — more than the 490 listed for India. Licences are agreed country by country.

Is this list the same in every country?

No. Platforms licence titles per country, so Documentary movies on Netflix in United States is a different list from the same page for India or any other country. Use the country links on this page to compare.