We’re again with one other cross-referenced record of the highest motion pictures on Netflix. This time, we’re tackling documentaries. We discovered the highest-rated documentaries on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, and compiled this record of those accessible to observe within the US.
Now… clearly we’re not going to assert these are the ‘finest’ documentaries on Netflix. A few of our favorites, and positively many of the viral hits, aren’t anyplace close to this record.However, if you wish to watch a documentary that’s highly-rated by audiences and critics alike, we’re certain you’ll discover one thing to observe on this record.
When you’re searching for a number of the newer documentaries added to Netflix, try our August 2020 docs roundup here.
I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
IMDb: 7.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 99%
This one arrived on Netflix simply final month. It’s primarily based on activist James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript: Keep in mind This Home. The half-completed memoir recounts the lives of Baldwin’s shut acquaintances: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Medgar Evers.
I Am Not Your Negro is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
Blackfish (2013)
IMDb: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
A must-watch for anybody with an curiosity in animal rights. Blackfish explores the heart-breaking story of Tilikum: a captive orca at SeaWorld that’s implicated within the deaths of three individuals.
Shirkers (2018) N
IMDb: 7.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
In 1992, 19-year-old filmmaker, Sandi Tan, and her mates shoot an indie film known as Shirkers round Singapore. The group go away the footage with their mentor, Georges Cardona, to be edited once they go away for school. Shortly after, nonetheless, Cardona disappears together with their footage.
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The Sq. (2013) N
IMDb: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
An important documentary for anybody fascinated about (or desirous to brush up on) current political historical past. The Sq. is an Egyptian-American film that covers the Epygptian Crises up till 2013.
Winner of three Emmys, in addition to a Sundance award and an accolade from the Worldwide Documentary Affiliation.
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13th (2016) N
IMDb: 8.3
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
This tough-hitting documentary is crucial viewing, particularly within the gentle of 2020’s Black Lives Matter motion.
The film takes its identify from the 13th modification to the US structure: an modification that abolished slavery and compelled labor, besides as a punishment for against the law. As 13th demonstrates, slavery may be very a lot alive and properly throughout the US incarceration system.
American Manufacturing facility (2019) N
IMDb: 7.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows employees and managers at a Chinese language-owned manufacturing facility primarily based in Dayton, Ohio. American Manufacturing facility is the primary movie produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s manufacturing firm, Increased Floor Productions.
HOMECOMING: A movie by Beyoncé (2019) N
IMDb: 7.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
This concert-documentary takes an intimate take a look at Beyonce’s journey to her 2018 Coachella Pageant efficiency. Written, produced, directed by, and starring Beyoncé. Oh, and she or he did the music (clearly).
Choose of the Litter (2018)
IMDb: 7.6
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Do you want puppies?
Trick query: everybody likes puppies. And this documentary options a complete litter of them!
Observe a bunch of 5 beautiful puppies on their two-year journey to grow to be information canines for the blind. Lovely and heart-warming.
Undefeated (2011)
IMDb: 7.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
After struggling for years, the Manassas Tigers of Memphis are lastly able to win. After enlisting the assistance of knowledgeable coach, this highschool soccer workforce begins to show issues round.
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