Believe me today, Netflix has become one of the leading destinations for documentary lovers like me, offering an extensive collection that spans true crime, nature, sports, history, science, business, and human-interest stories. Whether you’re looking for an inspiring real-life journey, a gripping investigation, or an eye-opening exploration of the world, Netflix’s documentary library has something for everyone.
Here are some of the best documentaries available on Netflix India that deserve a spot on your watchlist. The recently added RAFA, which is based on real-life events of great tennis player Rafael Nadal to House of Secrets. My most recent watch on Netflix is about ‘To Kill a Tiger‘. is an Academy Award-nominated documentary film directed by Nisha Pahuja.
The title refers to a poignant piece of advice the protagonist received from a villager: a tiger cannot be killed by a single man. Let’s explore such gems on Netflix and check what is good to watch for you this week on the watchlist.
Best Documentaries on Netflix to Watch
Our Planet
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Our Planet is one of Netflix’s most visually stunning documentaries.
Watch NowWhy Watch
The spectacular wildlife footage inspired students and is the best documentary for educational purposes.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 5 April 2019 |
To Kill A Tiger
To Kill a Tiger is a 2022 Hindi-language Canadian documentary film, directed by Nisha Pahuja. The film centres on a family in Jharkhand, India
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Ranjit, an Indian farmer, faces the battle of his life when he seeks justice for his 13-year-old daughter, who was brutally raped by a gang. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 5 April 2019 |
American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden
A story of how the world came together to hunt down al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after the events of September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Watch NowWhy Watch
This is another perfect watch. That’s how Laden was arrested by American military forces. The operation was carried out under the supervision of former PM Barack Obama.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 14 May 2025 |
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
An examination of the truths and theories surrounding the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.
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If you want to learn the exact cause, was it suicide, murder – or something else? This documentary series examines the deadly chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 8 October 2021 |
The Hunt for Veerappan
The rise and fall of a feared smuggler whose bloody reign sparks a 20-year manhunt in South India.
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The four-part series will look into the untold and unheard stories behind the dreaded Indian bandit turned domestic terrorist Veerappan.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 4 August 2023 |
Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case
Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case is a true crime documentary directed by Christo Tomy, investigating six deaths in the same family and the woman at the centre of the Koodathayi cyanide killing case.
Watch NowWhy Watch
This true-crime documentary investigates six shocking deaths in the same family of Jolly Joseph, whose wife declared a murder.
| Where to Watch | Release Date |
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| Netflix | 22 December 2023 |