The 4 Best Documentaries On Netflix This July
Let’s face it, most people likely don’t log on to Netflix, Max, or Hulu with the intention of sitting down to watch a documentary.
But in the case of most streaming providers, a worthwhile documentary can wind up being every bit as entertaining as a mainstream comedy, horror film, or drama currently appearing in the app’s library. Case in point, Netflix has made a name for itself based on the sheer number of memorable documentaries lining its digital catalog, from wondrous nature films to introspective studies of classic rock bands.
Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)
The first authorized documentary exploring the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin, Becoming Led Zeppelin traces the band’s eventful first meetings up to their critical rise in popularity by the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Cobbling together interviews with the surviving band members and incorporating plenty of footage from the band’s earliest years, Becoming Led Zeppelin is an essential music documentary every rock and roll fan should make an effort to see.
Shark Whisperer (2025)
Shark Week is officially upon us, spelling out another exciting season for Discovery Channel’s long-running TV programming. While sharks themselves remain a subject of both fascination and widespread fear among the average swimmer, Shark Whisperer shows the extraordinary characteristics of these prehistoric creatures within their own natural environments. Portraying sharks not as some mindless, bloodthirsty monsters but as living, breathing creatures that hold vital importance in the ecosystem, Shark Whisperer is a fascinating nature documentary unlike any other.
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise (2025)
Released on Netflix late last month, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise evaluates the horrendous conditions onboard a Carnival cruise ship after it suffers a serious mechanical malfunction in the midst of its voyage. As disgusting as it is thoroughly unsettling, Poop Cruise might leave the average traveler second-guessing their next cruise vacation, putting the “gross” in engrossing.
Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel (2025)
The latest installment in the hit Trainwreck anthology series, The Cult of American Apparel stands in sharp contrast to every other Trainwreck doc that’s come before it. Rather than focusing on a single horrific event like Woodstock ‘99 or the failed 2021 Astroworld festival, The Cult of American Apparel instead looks into the controversial business practices of the titular clothing company. Exploring one of the darkest, most toxic work environments to ever operate in the fashion industry, The Cult of American Apparel makes for yet another unforgettable addition to the Trainwreck lineup.
