Best Documentary on Apple TV+, ranked by IMDb rating
46 documentary titles on Apple TV+ rate 6.0+ on IMDb — the top 46 are ranked below.
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Tiny World (2020)
★ 8.8 IMDb
This docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.
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Long Way Round (2004)
★ 8.6 IMDb
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 th
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Real Madrid: Until the End (2023)
★ 8.6 IMDb
Step onto the field and go behind the scenes with the iconic soccer team for a look at their astonishing 2021–2022 season. Fueled by their fervent fans, they defy the odds and silence the skeptics.
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019)
★ 8.5 IMDb
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
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Mr. Scorsese (2025)
★ 8.5 IMDb
Explore the many lives of Martin Scorsese through intimate interviews with the man himself, access to his private archives, plus conversations with Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Stev
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Prehistoric Planet (2022)
★ 8.4 IMDb
Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the
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Long Way Down (2007)
★ 8.3 IMDb
Three years after Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set off on a 15,000-mile journey from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost tip of South Africa, mixing their love of motorcycles with th
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The Dynasty: New England Patriots (2024)
★ 8.3 IMDb
Go inside the franchise's 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the roa
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Visible: Out on Television (2020)
★ 8.3 IMDb
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, a
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Long Way Up (2020)
★ 8.2 IMDb
The epic motorcycle adventure continues in this third chapter of the Long Way series, as Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America—on the backs of prototype electri
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The Year Earth Changed (2021)
★ 8.2 IMDb 🍅 100%
Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.
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Earth at Night in Colour (2020)
★ 8.2 IMDb
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
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Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (2024)
★ 8.2 IMDb
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges
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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
★ 8.1 IMDb 🍅 99%
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an i
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Vietnam: The War That Changed America (2025)
★ 8.1 IMDb
The reunion of old friends, first-person accounts, and rarely seen footage paint an extraordinary and deeply profound picture of what it was like to live through one of history's longest wars.
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Long Way Home (2025)
★ 8.0 IMDb
Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17 European
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The Elephant Queen (2019)
★ 7.8 IMDb 🍅 91%
Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vi
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The Super Models (2023)
★ 7.8 IMDb
In the '80s, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington became fashion icons—then transcended their industry by uniting. This is the story of how they claimed their power and shaped the wor
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Sidney (2022)
★ 7.8 IMDb
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
★ 7.7 IMDb 🍅 96%
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recordi
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Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.7 IMDb 🍅 95%
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former g
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They Call Me Magic (2022)
★ 7.7 IMDb
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and c
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The Line (2021)
★ 7.7 IMDb
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 U.S. Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallag
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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
★ 7.6 IMDb
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded l
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Boys State (2020)
★ 7.5 IMDb 🍅 95%
This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.
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9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021)
★ 7.5 IMDb
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
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The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy (2023)
★ 7.5 IMDb
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
★ 7.5 IMDb 🍅 100%
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
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The Bloody Hundredth (2024)
★ 7.5 IMDb 🍅 100%
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024)
★ 7.5 IMDb
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unex
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Home (2020)
★ 7.5 IMDb
Discover the groundbreaking ideas and inspiring stories behind the world’s most imaginative dwellings. In this globe-spanning docuseries, meet the visionaries who are challenging conventional concepts of “home” and rethi
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
★ 7.3 IMDb 🍅 97%
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. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year jour
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The Velvet Underground (2021)
★ 7.3 IMDb 🍅 98%
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with d
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Stephen Curry: Underrated (2023)
★ 7.3 IMDb 🍅 85%
The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You (2020)
★ 7.3 IMDb 🍅 97%
A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time sinc
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Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025)
★ 7.2 IMDb 🍅 77%
Through words, music, and mischief, Bono pulls back the curtain on his deeply personal experiences that have shaped him as a son, father, husband, activist, and U2 frontman.
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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025)
★ 7.1 IMDb 🍅 93%
Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents—comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara—exploring their impact on popular culture and at home, where the lines between creativity, family, life, and art often blurred.
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The Pigeon Tunnel (2023)
★ 7.0 IMDb 🍅 96%
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
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The Big Conn (2022)
★ 7.0 IMDb
Eric C. Conn was a lawyer living a little too large in eastern Kentucky...until two whistleblowers realized he was at the center of government fraud worth over half a billion dollars, one of the largest in U.S. history.
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Cowboy Cartel (2024)
★ 7.0 IMDb
When a rookie FBI agent uncovers a massive money laundering operation in American horse racing, he risks his life to take down the culprits: Mexico's deadliest cartel.
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Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds (2020)
★ 6.9 IMDb 🍅 98%
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
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Dads (2019)
★ 6.9 IMDb 🍅 94%
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their unfiltered stories speak to the beauty, struggles, and ridiculous hil
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The Enfield Poltergeist (2023)
★ 6.6 IMDb
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.
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Girls State (2024)
★ 6.6 IMDb 🍅 95%
What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? In this documentary, young female leaders from wildly different backgrounds in Missouri navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from t
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John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial (2023)
★ 6.5 IMDb
For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.
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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021)
★ 6.3 IMDb 🍅 100%
In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.