Documentary Movies on Disney Plus
Sugarcane
2024
Sugarcane
2024
star 8.3An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.Elton John: Never Too Late
2024
star 6Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.Beatles '64
2024
Beatles '64
2024
star 6.5Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.Free Solo
2018
Free Solo
2018
star 7.9Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
star 7.1An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
2022
star 7.1A taped performance of the Encanto Live-to-Film Concert Experience at the Hollywood Bowl. The original cast puts on a miracle of a concert as they sing the favorite songs, accompanied by a full orchestra and 50 person ensemble, and the Hollywood Bowl transforms into Casita!Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine
2024
star 6.5Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy sit down and spill the proverbial beans about how "Deadpool & Wolverine" was conceived, carried to term, and then birthed.Music by John Williams
2024
star 8.4His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.Chimpanzee
2012
Chimpanzee
2012
star 7A nature documentary centered on a family of chimps living in the Ivory Coast and Ugandan rain forests. Through Oscar, a little chimpanzee, we discover learning about life in the heart of the African tropical forest and follow his first steps in this world with humor, emotion and anguish. Following a tragedy, he finds himself separated from his mother and left alone to face the hostility of the jungle. Until he is picked up by an older chimpanzee, who will take him under her protection.Monkey Kingdom
2015
Monkey Kingdom
2015
star 6.9A newborn monkey and its mother struggle to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia.Blink
2024
Blink
2024
star 7The Pelletier family sets out on an epic journey to see the beauty of the world when three of their four children are diagnosed with an incurable eye condition.Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014
star 6.9A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."Back to the Titanic
2020
Back to the Titanic
2020
star 6.4Back to the Titanic documents the first manned dives to Titanic in nearly 15 years. New footage reveals fresh decay and sheds light on the ship’s future.Oceans
2010
Oceans
2010
star 7.4An ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world.Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
star 6.8This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.Before the Flood
2016
Before the Flood
2016
star 7.7A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó
2024
Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó
2024
star 7A multigenerational story celebrating director Sean Wang's two grandmothers, one on his father's side and the other on his mother's side.Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron
2017
star 6.6For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004
star 7.7From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.Fire of Love
2022
Fire of Love
2022
star 7.5A doomed love triangle between intrepid French scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft, and their beloved volcanoes.
