Since it first launched, Netflix has gained a reputation for the documentaries it puts out, from true crime cases to those which dive into more unique aspects of society.
Now, acclaimed documentarian Louis Theroux has put out his first full length feature on the streaming platform titled Inside the Manosphere, which sees him meet with influencers and content creators reshaping the way young men think about masculinity, from “red-pilling” to their interpretation of “traditional” gender roles.
But this is just the latest documentary to land on Netflix, with other recent releases such as the Oscar-nominated The Perfect Neighbour or even Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson which takes audiences behind the scenes of Guillermo del Toro’s Scotland-shot Mary Shelley adaptation.
Here are 18 of the best documentaries to watch on Netflix in March 2026.
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17. Grenfell: Uncovered
In 2025 Netflix released Grenfell: Uncovered, a feature length documentary about the chain of events which led to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. The film uncovers the actions taken by businesses and the government, as well as spotlighting the ways the tragedy could have been prevented and 72 lives saved. | Courtesy of Netflix
18. The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin
Released in 2024 The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin is a critically acclaimed documentary about the impact that community can have on others. Norwegian gamer Mats Steen died aged just 25 from a degenerative muscular disease, with his parents mourning what they believed was an isolated life. However, they soon discovered the profound impact that Steen had on a group of virtual friends, with his blog holding the key to the deep friendships he had formed online as his charismatic World of Warcraft persona, Ibelin. | Netflix