TV Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated April 28, 2024
Too Cute!
2011 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWitness the coming-of-age stories of kittens and puppies from special litters. You'll see them grow from helpless furballs to rambunctious young kittens and puppies in this epic story. These animals are Too Cute!
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The Life of Mammals
2002 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough introduces us to the most diverse animals to ever live on earth. From the tiny pygmy shrew to the enormous blue whale, this is the story of 4,000 species which have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth
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The Life of Birds
1998 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough presents a series that gives insight into the evolution and behaviors of birds. Discover their remarkable strategies for finding food, their complex social systems and their ingenious and often bizarre ways of mating and breeding.
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Too Cute!: Season 1
2011 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThree remarkable litters, three fascinating breeds, and one amazing story: puppies and kittens coming of age. The first few months of their lives are an adorable adventure in a world where cuddly knows no bounds.
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Yellowstone: Battle for Life
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFilmed over the course of three seasons, this epic documentary captures the daily struggle for survival waged by the wildlife at Yellowstone National Park. Cold winters, hot summers and an active volcano make for a harsh environment for the animals.
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Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl
2012 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis TV miniseries chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains -- followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s -- nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
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Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsCelebrated theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a captivating guided tour of the universe, explaining its origins and mysteries using straightforward language and state-of-the-art computer animation.
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When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions
2008 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFollow the 20th century's space race all the way to the moon -- and beyond -- in this documentary series. The program features eye-popping footage from a host of various missions, plus in-depth interviews with NASA astronauts and engineers.
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When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions
2008 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsFollow the 20th century's space race all the way to the moon -- and beyond -- in this incredible, comprehensive six-part documentary series narrated by Gary Sinise. Chronicling America's space program from the early days of the Mercury project to the era of the space shuttle, the sensational series features eye-popping footage from a host of various missions, plus in-depth interviews with NASA astronauts and engineers.
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Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl
2012 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis TV miniseries chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains -- followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s -- nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 4
2002 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsYoung cheetah Honey copes with three lively cubs, while the lions of the Ridge Pride encroach on the hunting grounds of the dominant Marsh Pride and a fierce battle for the prime territory ensues.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 6
2005 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsReturn to the Masai Mara for more exciting big cat escapades in this wildlife soap opera, which finds Kike's grown cheetah cubs struggling to fend for themselves and male leopard Chui refusing to venture away from his mother, Bella. Hosted by experts Saba Douglas-Hamilton, Simon King and Jonathan Scott, season 6 of this compelling nature series introduces the Ridge Pride of lions, which includes mischievous cubs Sala and Cheza.
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Last American Cowboy: Season 1
2010 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsIn the wilderness of Montana, every last American cowboy battles to protect their legacy while providing for their future. Join three ranching families in their struggle to nurture thousands of calves from birth to their one payday of the year.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 2
1998 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsBack in the Masai Mara game reserve, hosts Simon King and Jonathan Scott catch up with their old friends in the Marsh Pride and spend time tracking several new big cats, including Half-Tail's daughter Shadow, and Amber and her three cheetah cubs.
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Big Cat Diary
1996 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsZoologist and wildlife photographer Jonathan Scott, nature documentarian Simon King and, in later seasons, wildlife conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton trace the lives of African lions, cheetahs and leopards in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
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National Geographic: Amazing Planet
2005 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis three-part journey from National Geographic travels into the distant past to watch our planet take shape through the actions of lava, magma and time; explores Earth's magnificent seas; and reveals the awesome power of wind, water and ice. Narrated by Emmy-winning actress Patricia Clarkson and featuring stunning photography and effects, the collection includes the programs "Born of Fire," "Ocean Realm" and "Destructive Forces."
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Big Cat Diary: Season 7
2006 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWith a mix of fresh and familiar faces, the seventh season of this nature series captures full-grown leopard Chui clinging to his mother, tiny cheetah cub Toto struggling to survive scary attacks and dominant male lion Notch battling outside rivals. Throughout each exciting episode, wildlife experts Simon King, Saba Douglas-Hamilton and Jonathan Scott share insightful observations as well as their gut emotions, which often heighten the suspense.
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Ken Burns: Jazz
2001 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsAcclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns celebrates jazz, the "most American art form," in all of its incarnations over the decades -- from its origins in blues and ragtime through its evolution into swing, bebop and fusion. The series follows the growth and development of jazz from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's Southside, the hallowed place where Louis Armstrong first won fame.
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Ken Burns: Baseball
1994 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsAward-winning documentarian Ken Burns takes a swing at a unique and much-loved aspect of life in the United States -- baseball -- chronicling the sport's signature people, places and events as well as its deep-rooted relationship to American culture. The pastime's century-and-a-half history unfolds over ten nostalgic, informative "innings," which delve into baseball's spiritual resonance with the entire nation.
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Big Cat Diary: Season 3
2000 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 Stars"Big Cat Diary" returns to tell the tales of Kenya's leopard, cheetah and lion families. Six-week-old Solo is the latest addition to the Ridge Pride, while Amber the cheetah is still in fine form, and leopard Shadow has a new cub named Safi.
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Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment
2009 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsDeserted in the harsh Alaskan interior, nine outdoor enthusiasts must rely on their resourcefulness to make it back to civilization alive, foraging for food, building makeshift shelters and battling plummeting temperatures along the way. Over the course of one grueling month, several team members give up completely while the others valiantly struggle to overcome their crippling hunger and exhaustion.
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TEDTalks: Brave Neuro World
2011 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhat goes on in your head? These cerebral TEDTalks will take you on a mind-expanding journey that will rock your brain! Dive headfirst into these discussions on brain development and function, including emotions, sensations, memory and illusions.
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Last American Cowboy
2010 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsIn the wilderness of Montana, every last American cowboy battles to protect their legacy while providing for their future. Join three ranching families in their struggle to nurture thousands of calves from birth to their one payday of the year.
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National Geographic: Amazing Planet
2005 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis three-part journey from National Geographic travels into the distant past to watch our planet take shape through the actions of lava, magma and time; explores Earth's magnificent seas; and reveals the awesome power of wind, water and ice.
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Google: Bloomberg Game Changers
2010 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 Stars"Game Changers" documents the birth of Google, founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page while they were graduate students at Stanford University. The pair broke new ground not only in the realm of technology, but in the way the world does business.
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