Documentary Movies on Disney Plus - Page 8
Miracle Landing on the Hudson
2014
star 6.8In 2009, just two minutes into US Airways flight 1549, a flock of birds struck the plane taking out both engines. With no power, the Captain decided to attempt the near impossible - to land it in New York's Hudson River.Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
2020
star 7.2Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collections along with beloved Disney locations — including theme parks and the studio lot — through an engaging, historical lens.Stonehenge: Decoded
2008
Stonehenge: Decoded
2008
star 6.2Stonehenge Decoded presents world renowned archaeologists as they reveal a revolutionary new theory about who built Stonehenge and why.Lost on Everest
2020
Lost on Everest
2020
star 7.6Reaching 29,029 feet, Mount Everest has long captivated mountaineers of all stripes. But a peak that draws athletes and mountaineers to new heights isn’t without danger — or a dark side. Perhaps the peak’s greatest mystery is the missing body of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine who disappeared alongside George Leigh Mallory in 1924 just 800 vertical feet from the summit. In Lost on Everest, we follow along as a team of elite climbers with new intel on the location of his missing body set out to solve what may be mountaineering’s great mystery. Along with the body, the team hopes to find Irvine’s camera and the footage that could rewrite history.The Real Black Panther
2020
star 6.4In the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, there is a kingdom named Kabini, which is home to a rogue confederation of animal tribes vying for dominance. But, a lone black panther named Saya is challenging the status quo by staking his claim to the throne.Water & Power: A California Heist
2017
star 7.2Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.You Don't Know Bo
2012
You Don't Know Bo
2012
star 7.5A close look at two-sport athlete Bo Jackson and the creation of a legend. Even without winning a Super Bowl or World Series, Bo will forever be known as a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time. This film will examine the truths and tall tales that surround Jackson, and how his seemingly impossible feats captured our collective imagination for an all-too-brief moment in time.Penguins: Life on the Edge
2020
star 7.9A witty and tenacious team of filmmakers brave the Antarctic to film Disneynature's "Penguins."Something's Coming: West Side Story
2021
star 7.5Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see one of the last interviews with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?
2022
star 5.9Feature documentary on the life and career of Tony winner Idina Menzel, culminating in her headlining a concert at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City after a nationwide tour.Black Travel Across America
2023
star 4.5Travel Consultant, Martinique Lewis, embarks on a journey to visit historically listed Green Book locations and modern black travel destinations.Expedition Everest
2020
Expedition Everest
2020
star 6.7In a groundbreaking expedition on Mount Everest, dozens of scientists converge to investigate what secrets the world’s highest peak has to tell us about our changing climate. The notorious Khumbu Glacier is mapped in stunning detail, biologists study extreme lifeforms, and a team of Sherpas and climate scientists climb straight toward the “death zone” to install the highest weather station in the world.Man in Space
1955
Man in Space
1955
star 6.7With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.Drain Alcatraz
2017
Drain Alcatraz
2017
star 6.6Drain Alcatraz uses cutting edge visual effects to 'drain' the waters around the notorious island of Alcatraz. With the waters drained away the secrets of Alcatraz are revealed, including exactly why the island's infamous prison was so inescapable.Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story
2024
star 7.8A man forms an unlikely friendship with a wild otter while living in the remote Shetland Islands.Christmas with Walt Disney
2009
star 6.5In a Walt Disney Family Museum original production directed by Don Hahn, view Disney family home movies and holiday segments from Walt’s shorts and feature films as Walt’s daughter, Diane, shares her Christmas memories alongside Disney family home movies, holiday segments classic Disney films, and vintage Disneyland footage.Akashinga: The Brave Ones
2020
star 5.6Single mothers, abandoned wives and survivors of sexual and domestic violence enroll in an intense training selection to join rangers protecting elephants from poachers across Africa.Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead
2019
star 6.7Forensic experts scan Pompeii’s victims to investigate why they didn’t escape the eruption.Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric
2017
star 5.9Katie Couric travels across the U.S. to talk with scientists, psychologists, activists, authors and families about the complex issue of gender.Morning Light
2008
Morning Light
2008
star 5.5Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This documentary tells the story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop the crew of "Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile showdown.
