Best Documentaries on Hulu

Last updated: July 1, 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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March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step Poster Image

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March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

age 6+

Another beautiful, fascinating penguin docu; some peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)

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A Beautiful Planet

age 6+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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Jane

age 8+

Engaging Goodall docu has a little violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

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One Direction: This Is Us Poster Image

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One Direction: This Is Us

age 8+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2025)

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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar Poster Image

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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

age 9+

By-the-book yet inspiring biopic of superstar gymnast.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)

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Blackpink: The Movie Poster Image

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Blackpink: The Movie

age 10+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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Becoming Cousteau

age 10+

Riveting docu about French icon; smoking, undersea violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)

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I Am Greta

age 10+

Intimate portrayal of global activist has valuable lessons.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2025)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2026)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2025)

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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.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2026)

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John Lewis: Good Trouble

age 10+

Inspiring, timely biography of Congress' legendary activist.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)

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RBG

age 10+

Inspiring, entertaining docu about an American icon.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)

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