Best Documentaries and Docuseries

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Few stories are as affecting and inspirational as the true ones that take place in the world every day. The documentaries and docuseries on this list prove that point and then some. Whether it's about astronauts, babies, or climate change, you can learn something new from any movie or TV show here, but you'll also be entertained and moved along the way. These filmmakers do an amazing job of exploring cultures, exposing issues, and telling stories small and large. You'll cheer, you'll cry, you'll rage, and you might even be inspired to change the world.