Netflix debuted dozens of brilliant documentary films and series throughout 2025. In this list, we count down our top 10.

Director Suzannah Herbert’s new documentary tells the story of Natchez, Mississippi—a small town and antebellum tourist ...

The year 2025 did not disappoint in the documentaries category, and that means we have to recap the biggest titles that educated and enlightened us the most. Some made us dance, some made us cry, and ...

My list of the year’s best documentaries looks different from other critics’ lists, mainly because I put a premium on things ...

Amy Bradley Is Missing,' 'The High School Catfish,' a Hulu Ruby Franke doc, 'The Perfect Murder' and our top pick for best ...

There are so many World War II documentaries out there, but other wars have been covered by other documentaries like Restrepo ...

If you’re looking for a great documentary to watch on HBO Max, you’ve come to the right place. The streaming service not only plays host to a library of great HBO documentaries, but some streaming ...

From award winners to unexpected triumphs, the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival had it all. Here were our ...

On a special 2025 wrap-up podcast, The Film Stage co-founder and editor-in-chief Jordan Raup is joined by managing editor and ...

Plenty of documentaries have been made about the Second World War, with the best ones including The Memory of Justice, The ...