Best Documentaries on Hulu

Last updated: July 27, 2026

If you love Documentaries and are looking for your next favorite, then you're in luck. We've compiled a list of the best Documentaries available to watch now on Hulu. Scroll through and find the perfect one for your family. And check back often -- we're updating regularly with new additions.

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A Beautiful Planet Poster Image

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A Beautiful Planet

age 6+

Stunning look at Earth -- and man's sobering impact on it.

April 29, 2016 2016 G (45 minutes)

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A close-up of an otter's head is shown on the poster for Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

age 6+

Beautiful, heartwarming nature docu has positive messages.

May 6, 2024 2024 NR (77 minutes)

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March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

age 6+

Another beautiful, fascinating penguin docu; some peril.

March 23, 2018 2018 NR (85 minutes)

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Jane

age 8+

Engaging Goodall docu has a little violence, language.

October 20, 2017 2017 NR (90 minutes)

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One Direction: This Is Us

age 8+

Like 1D, concert docu is clean cut, with tiny bit of edge.

August 30, 2013 2013 PG (92 minutes)

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Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Autism movie poster: Kaleb and his dog.

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Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Autism

age 8+

Poignant docu highlights compassion; self-harm mentioned.

April 22, 2025 2025 NR (42 minutes)

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Becoming Cousteau

age 10+

Riveting docu about French icon; smoking, undersea violence.

October 22, 2021 2021 PG-13 (96 minutes)

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Blackpink: The Movie

age 10+

Upbeat concert movie celebrates five years of K-pop group.

August 4, 2021 2021 NR (100 minutes)

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Carrie Underwood: Reflection movie poster: Musician points.

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Carrie Underwood: Reflection

age 10+

Concert docu includes lyrics about drinking, mature themes.

January 17, 2025 2025 NR (98 minutes)

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Fire of Love Movie: Poster

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Fire of Love

age 10+

Breathtaking volcano docu deals in danger and death.

July 6, 2022 2022 PG (93 minutes)

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Ghost Elephants movie poster: A giant elephant in the mist.

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Ghost Elephants

age 10+

Beautiful, thoughtful docu on elusive herd; violent images.

March 7, 2026 2026 NR (98 minutes)

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I Am Greta

age 10+

Intimate portrayal of global activist has valuable lessons.

November 13, 2020 2020 NR (97 minutes)

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Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas Movie Poster: Musicians on a concert stage

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Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas

age 10+

Band offers positive messages in energetic concert film.

July 14, 2023 2023 NR (120 minutes)

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Ocean with David Attenborough film poster: Sir David Attenborough wears a blue jacket in front of a blue landscape of sky and water

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Ocean with David Attenborough

age 10+

Strong but hopeful messages in powerful nature documentary.

June 7, 2025 2025 NR (95 minutes)

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Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story movie poster: 4 Black students lie down outside

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Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story

age 10+

Docu about Black boarding school addresses racism; violence.

February 23, 2024 2024 NR (105 minutes)

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The Tale of Silyan Movie Poster: Nikola Conev and stork

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The Tale of Silyan

age 10+

Poignant docu about a farmer's bond with injured stork.

January 9, 2026 2026 PG (80 minutes)

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Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie Poster Image

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Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

age 10+

Comprehensive docu about iconic, controversial doll.

April 25, 2018 2018 NR (92 minutes)

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Free Solo

age 11+

Imperfect documentary has awe-inspiring conclusion.

September 28, 2018 2018 PG-13 (100 minutes)

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Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience movie poster: The Stray Kids walk off stage at SoFi stadium

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Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience

age 11+

A little language, sexy moves in K-pop concert film.

February 6, 2026 2026 NR (146 minutes)

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The League Movie Poster: A baseball jersey and gear are pictured, with the words "The League" in black

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The League

age 11+

Insightful, informative Black baseball docu; violent images.

July 7, 2023 2023 PG (103 minutes)

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