Best documentary & war shows streaming, ranked.

A fresh new approach to the global lockdown and the uplifting stories that have come out of it. People all over the world have had the chance to engage with nature like never before.

Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.

50 years of live music, music parody, musical sketches, and most of all, 50 years of legendary musical performances by some of the greatest artists of all time.

The Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll.

Facing an incurable diagnosis, two poet lovers embark on a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous exploration of love, mortality, and life's moments.

It honors the heroes of the 100th Bomb Group.

A series featuring detailed accounts on how notable crimes and diseases were solved through forensic science.

A thousand 17-year-old boys from Texas join together to build a representative government from the ground up.

In 1988, Deaf students at Gallaudet University protested until the school appointed its first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a pivotal moment for Deaf rights and representation.

In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.

Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses.

K2's first winter ascent claimed 5 lives, revealing modern alpinism's struggles with commercialization, social media impact, and conflicts between marginalized climbers and traditional elites.

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.

Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.

An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.

Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. The free-spirited 23-year-old makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. With no cameras and no margin for error, Leclerc's approach is the essence of solo adventure.

Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.

Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.

It tells the story of the courageous campaign of citizens and activists who faced violence and oppression in the struggle for the right to vote

Behind-the-scenes look at Springsteen's creative process with full performances from The E Street Band, in-studio footage, and never-before-seen archival material.

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness.

Spans six decades as le Carré gives his final and most personal interview, interrupted with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.

A look at the world through the eyes of the tiniest creatures and witness the extraordinary things they do to survive.

A documentary from Werner Herzog about meteors and comets and their influence on ancient religions and other cultural and physical impacts they've had on Earth.

Three intersex individuals overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods, choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly are.

Follows the life and career of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.

Athena is a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This epic journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes audiences across the African savannah, and into the h...

Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural.

Capturing the experiences of Afghanistan's women under the Taliban since they took control of Kabul.

A Christmas-loving lawyer's obsession with bringing Christmas cheer to all sparks a conflict with the local Homeowners' Association who believe his planned holiday extravaganza violates their neighborhood rules.

An adaptation of the hit Vulture podcast, GOOD ONE: A Show About Jokes is an immersive look at the craft of comedy from the ground up and a unique snapshot of the intersection between process and personal. The first docu-special f...

The film tracks the reasons for, consequences of, and solutions to bullying in schools.

Follows a tribute to the comedy duo and a personal exploration by Ben Stiller into his family's legacy.

No food, no shelter, no fresh water - one man alone in the wild for seven days with only his wits and stamina to sustain him.

Ewan McGregor and his friend Charley Boorman travel on electric Harley-Davidsons 13,000 miles through Central and South America.

Follows 500 adolescent girls from all across Missouri as they come together for a week-long immersion in a sophisticated democratic laboratory, where they organize a Supreme Court to consider the most contentious issues of the day.

On their path to one of the most remarkable endings in football history, which resulted in a record 14th Champions League triumph, they overcome the odds and doubters with the support of their ardent fans.

When it comes to 'what Mother Nature intended,' it turns out she was pretty open-minded. In this vivid, funny and eye-opening one-off doc we take the audience on a journey to explore the rich diversity of animal sexuality.

Follows interviews with friends, family and more of the iconic comic strip to create a portrait of the late Peanuts creator.

On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fights to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.

The coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.

A 10-part series featuring never-before-seen footage of the New England Patriots' 20-year journey from struggling franchise to football dynasty. In the process, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft reveal the cost of greatn...

Explores Gary Coleman's rise to fame as a child star, his struggles with living in the spotlight, financial troubles, depression, and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at age 42, providing insight into his private world.

Director Bryce Dallas Howard teams up with her father, Ron Howard, to explore contemporary fatherhood through anecdotes and wisdom from famous funnymen such as Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, and more.

The aim: to select the ideal mode of transport for each leg of a pilgrimage from Venice, Italy to Pau in France – home to a legendary street circuit and the origins of Grand Prix racing. On the way we prepare by taking to the track at Monza – the home of Italian Formula One. We try to get noticed on the road course in Monaco in a Bugatti, a Lamborghini and a Model T Ford. After cruising the canals in Venice we take to the tarmac and things look good - thanks to the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and Mercedes SLS Black. Throw in a Pagani Huayra, Porsche Cayman S and a GT3 as well as the Aston Martin Vanquish centenary edition, Bentley V8 convertible, Rolls Royce Phantom coupe and the face-bending BAC Mono all seems pretty perfect to us.

Explores the wonders, mysteries, and fragilities of the Americas, as well as extraordinary, untold wildlife tales that will resonate with millions of people all over the world.

The moonlit dramas of animals at night, revealing new insights and never before seen behaviors.

They'll ride refurbished vintage bikes from McGregor's Scottish home to Boorman's in England, taking a circuitous route through Northern Europe and the continent before reaching their destination.

Investigates the importance of TV as an intimate medium that has shaped the American conscience, and how the LGBTQ movement has shaped television.

When the smart money was betting GameStop would go under, an army of irreverent traders tried to take Wall Street down instead. Diamond Hands is their story. This is the legend of the subreddit/WallStreetBets.

A documentary delving into the formation and triumph of the legendary 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" featuring 11 Hall of Famers who dominated in the greatest display of basketball supremacy.

9/11 from the President's perspective, with exclusive access to information from the one's that had to take decisions during the World Trade Center's attack.

The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the very last time ever.

A raw, intimate look at the Vietnam War's impact on America. Through personal stories, the series examines the conflict's far-reaching consequences and lasting influence on society as the 50th anniversary of Saigon's fall approaches.

Messi narrates the ultimate story of his career with Argentina's national soccer team, providing an intimate and unique look at his quest for a defining World Cup victory.

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

Follow the real life story of Sidney Poitier, the Oscar winner of 1964.

Follows the adventures of Levy as he visits some of the world's most remarkable hotels, as well as explores the people, places, and cultures.

Real FBI cases are recounted through reenactments and interviews with law enforcement and forensic scientists.

An inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.

Exploring how one man's brilliance, hubris and relentless drive changed the nature of war forever.

Investigations of multiple mysterious and violent cases.

Long-running news-magazine/investigation series.

Chronicles rare and fascinating details of how "Star Trek" began, where it's been, and how it's going where no television series has gone before.

A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.

Follows Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington revisiting their modeling careers and how they disrupted the '90s fashion scene.

The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.

A look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.

Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.

In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a US Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war ...

Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers.

Showcases rare footage of animal behaviors across 77 species in 24 countries, highlighting their intelligence and adaptability through pivotal life moments like birth, raising families, and finding food.

Bono shares life stories and U2 songs in an intimate show, exploring relationships with family, friends, and faith. Features unseen footage from his Beacon Theatre performances of "Stories of Surrender."

Follows the whole and real story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch told by the people who survived it.

A documentary following JR's artwork giving a global voice to everyday people.

The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.

A forensic pathologist (currently Dr. Michael Hunter) analyzes the official autopsy reports of various celebrities to determine their cause of death.

This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.

Francesco Totti retraces his entire life whiles watching it on the silver screen together with the audience. Images and emotions flow among key moments of his career, scenes from his personal life and memories he has never shared ...

A docuseries that offers viewers a never-before-seen look inside the world's most innovative homes, and unveils the boundary-pushing imagination of the visionaries who dared to dream and build them.

Immersive audio reveals the unexpected, unfamiliar, and untold ways in which animals communicate around the world.

Just when you thought you knew who did it, a tip comes in that changes the direction of the case and shifts suspicion.

Follows the life and final chapter of Ozzy Osbourne, making it a biographical work.

Curiosity is an American documentary television series that premiered on August 7, 2011, on the Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one question in science, technology, and society and features a different celebrity host. Stephen Hawking hosted the premiere episode titled "Did God Create the Universe?", which aired simultaneously on seven Discovery Communications networks: Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Fit and Health, Animal Planet, Science, Investigation Discovery, and Planet Green. Season one consists of 16 episodes.

Following Michelin Guide inspectors who dine undercover with fake IDs and numbers to award stars, traveling from LA to London.

An intimate, raw portrait of Manchester City FC across two era-defining seasons. With unprecedented access, the film follows their worst run in decades and fightback to glory.

In this riveting, three-time Emmy®-nominated Clue-like murder mystery, investigators and true-crime sleuths attempt to unravel the truth behind the chilling, baffling, and stranger-than-fiction death of Robert Wone

Montana's firsthand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

From the icy poles to the tropical jungles, meet nature's most captivating giants.

Told through the eyes of over 100 kids across the globe, this docuseries chronicles how children learn to think, speak, move, and love from birth to age five.

Intimate interviews with top Black Hollywood actors reveal career challenges, achievements, life-changing moments, and success stories. They honor legends while reflecting on the next generation's potential.

A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.

A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity.

The past, present, and future of European football collide when plans for a breakaway league emerge, leaving the game's most powerful leaders to defend or upend the traditions of the sport.

The film will explore the life of Becker, who became a tennis sensation when he won the first of his six majors at the age of just 17 and went on to have a glittering career, including 49 major career titles and an Olympic Gold.

Take a look at the world through the lens of food and explores how food explains the past and forecasts the future.

For the first and last time, Amber Hagerman’s mother details her daughter’s shocking murder and shares chilling documentary footage that captures the 9-year-old’s final days; Amber’s legacy is an alert system that has saved over a thousand children.

Portrays how former Grey's Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch fabricated her life story, exploiting the empathy of those around her and using the trauma of others for her benefit.

Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 53,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.

Dive into the world of pro surfing as the best in the sport travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title. With unprecedented access, this docuseries captures the athletes' lives on tour and the sacrifices they make to get to the top.

It centers on host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson as he traverses the world searching for the secrets to the happiest and least happiest places on earth.

An crime investigative and documentary series surrounding true life crime stories of love gone wrong. The series airs on the TV One cable channel.

Explores the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, SNL's longest-running writer who coined "strategery" mocking President George W. Bush and was called the "best political humorist alive."

Three guys from Hollis, Queens, two turntables and a microphone. The legend of Run-DMC is born.

Cast, crew and experts detail the secret histories of the most iconic film and television series of all time.

Follows the story of Eric C. Conn, a Kentucky attorney who managed to steal over $550 million dollars from the U.S. government through its Social Security program.

Chronicles the rise and fall of former Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, how one of the most admired businessmen became its most famous international fugitive.

Follows a rookie FBI agent uncovering a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme orchestrated by Mexico's ruthless Los Zetas cartel through the American Quarter Horse racing industry.

Wrestlers will portray heroes or villains as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.

When the McCurtain Gazette, a small family-run newspaper, begins reporting on alleged sex, drugs, and violence within the county sheriff's office, they find themselves the target of the sheriff's retaliation. Tensions escalate when the paper obtains a secret recording revealing the sheriff and local officials allegedly discussing having the family killed, turning a local investigation into international news.

Focuses on six endangered baby animals as they grow up in our world but are ultimately destined to return there to rewild their native habitats and aid in the preservation of their species.

Investigates the delicate ecosystems of our globe and finds information on how to help conserve and protect the most priceless endangered species.

One man's efforts to uncover the truth thrust him into a labyrinth of fraud, deception, and criminality that transform him "from wimp to warrior".

A group of Amish survivors takes a stand against century-long traditions to speak out against oppression in the hopes of effecting change for future generations.

Explore the myths and realities of both natural and unnatural threats, from viruses to volcanoes, asteroids to authoritarianism, and climate change to chemical warfare.

Documentary collects accounts of 9/11, recorded in the months after the attacks, and present-day testimonials from the same eyewitnesses.

Beyond her historic role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this comprehensive dive into Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sheds light on her extensive organizing, radical politics, and lifelong dedication to activism.

An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the World's most evil killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more.

"Secrets of the Morgue" explores high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to bring justice to murder victims and their families. A victims body tells a hidd...

Follow Barney the Dinosaur's furious reaction and what he says about the human need to hate. Something in American society was broken and never came back, or is it just who we were all along?

Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.

Examines true-crime stories of victims found buried in the least suspicious places.

Explores the history and the recent win by UConn Huskies Women's Basketball team of the 2025 NCAA National Championship, through a mix of archival footage and interviews.

The Hotel Inspector travels to various struggling hotels to give them advice and suggestions on how to improve their business.

Oxygen expands its true crime original programming with the new series "Snapped: Killer Couples," featuring couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts.

A look at the serial killer's life through the eyes of the woman who became his confidant. With new interviews with key figures in the case, the series sheds light on the complicated investigation.

Lyle and Erik Menendez infamously killed their parents in 1989. Menudo was the first mega-boy band to take the world by storm. In this explosive limited series, viewers will learn of the connection that links the two stories and could corroborate the brothers' decades-old accusations against their father, Jose Menendez. One former Menudo member could be the key to changing how the public views the brothers' case while simultaneously crusading for his own justice.

Details the tumultuous 1990 New York Yankees season through firsthand accounts of those closest to the team.

Story of two American serial killers and rapists who kidnapped, raped, tortured, and killed five teenage girls in Southern California over a period of five months in 1979.

Experience the chilling true story of the world's most famous poltergeist case through original audio recordings made inside the house as the events unfolded.

Join Lionel Messi as he embarks on his historic next chapter—taking North America and Major League Soccer by storm, and ushering in a new era of the game with his Inter Miami CF teammates.

A biography about real people who marry their "soulmates", until they learn that the person they thought they married, isn't who they say they are.

Explores the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic pairs figure skating scandal.

Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.

Follow Prince Andrew, whose behavior brought scandal and disgrace to the royal family. Pushing him into the sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and then into a sex trafficking scandal that threatens the House of Windsor.

Documentary series following the 2024 World Series between LA Dodgers and NY Yankees, capturing intensity and key moments as baseball's legendary rivalry reignites. Features postseason interviews with players, fans, and coaches.

It tells the story of a filmmaker who uncovers a terrifying story that begins in 1984 with the disappearance Paul Cosner.

In April 2021, twelve of the most powerful football clubs in the world broke away to launch a brand new competition. It was designed to run for the next 23 years. It lasted just 48 hours.

An inventive approach to biographies of iconic figures in society by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.

Wisconsin's tribe's ongoing fight to protect Lake Superior for future generations. "Bad River" shows the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's long history of activism and resistance in the context of continuing legal battles with Enbridge Energy over its Line 5 oil pipeline. The Line 5 pipeline has been operating on 12 miles of the Bad River Band's land with expired easements for more than a decade. The Band and the Canadian company have been locked in a legal battle over the pipeline since 2019.

A six-part docuseries chronicling the journey of five elite American gymnasts as they head to the Olympic Trials, offering a glimpse of the rarely seen moments that high-level athletes endure in their personal lives, training and competitions.

Revealing the shocking rise and fall of Paolo Macchiarini, the superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world's first synthetic organ transplant, only to be exposed as an international con man whose web of lies extends decades, ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.

The film chronicles the ups and downs of a Hollywood actress/comedian, Kiki Melendez, as she struggles to make it in Tinsel Town.

The powerful, connected, and mysterious Ghislaine Maxwell, takes a sordid downturn when she meets Jeffrey Epstein, the serial sex offender.

Illuminates the spectrum of black male humanity in America. An intimate, inter-generational exploration, the film strives for insight to black identity and opportunity at the nexus of sports, education and criminal justice.

Filmed in Melbourne, Slovakia, and Poland, this poignant and intimate one-off documentary will follow Gary Sokolov, the only son of Gita and Lali Sokolov (one of the real-life tattooists of Auschwitz). Their incredible love story began when they met and fell in love as Slovakian Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz Concentration Camp, where the Nazi regime systematically murdered over a million Jews. The film will chart Gary’s first visit to this most notorious German death camp.

Inside the home of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer, featuring exclusive family testimony revealing a double life and dark secrets hidden beneath their roof after his arrest.

Follows the life and career of WWE performer Shawn Michaels, tracing his rise, personal struggles, and eventual comeback with an unfiltered look at his journey.

Examines Gabby's life through the curated lens she created and immerses the viewer in the world of social-media sleuthing that was crucial to the case.

The macabre rituals of serial killers are examined.

Delves into Joran van der Sloot's lifelong pattern of violence and pathological lying through rare interviews and new insights years after he brutally murdered American Natalee Holloway and Peruvian Stephany Flores.

Jo Firestone provides a comedy workshop for 16 senior citizens, leading up to their first live stand-up show.