Documentary movies on Disney Plus in the UK

Top 20: Documentary movies on Disney Plus in the UK

Updated 9 October 2026 · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only

1. Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026) · ★ 7.2/10 · Documentary, Music
   Filmed in front of a live studio audience and hosted by Alex Cooper of 'Call Her Daddy' fame, Miley Cyrus reflects on the creation and impact of the series with…
2. Ocean with David Attenborough (2025) · ★ 8.1/10 · Documentary
   David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.…
3. Ghost Elephants (2026) · ★ 7.6/10 · Documentary
   In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures…
4. The Rescue (2021) · ★ 8.0/10 · Documentary, Drama
   The enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern…
5. Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) · ★ 7.8/10 · Documentary
   Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless…
6. Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022) · ★ 7.0/10 · Music, Documentary
   Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina…
7. Free Solo (2018) · ★ 7.9/10 · Documentary, Adventure
   Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this…
8. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) · ★ 6.8/10 · Documentary
   This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director…
9. A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2024) · ★ 6.4/10 · Documentary
   Alongside a passionate cast and crew, follow Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri as they step into worlds fit for gods, battle unforgettable creatures,…
10. The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025) · ★ 7.3/10 · Documentary, Music
    In honor of “The Lion King's” 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transforms into the Pride Lands for an immersive concert event. This music event celebrates the…
11. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) · ★ 6.8/10 · Documentary
    Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy sit down and spill the proverbial beans about how "Deadpool & Wolverine" was conceived, carried to term, and then…
12. Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022) · ★ 7.0/10 · Documentary
    Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those three simple circles take on meaning for virtually everyone on the planet. So ubiquitous in our…
13. Torn (2021) · ★ 7.0/10 · Documentary
    When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three…
14. The Pixar Story (2007) · ★ 7.5/10 · Documentary
    A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus,…
15. Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory (2025) · ★ 6.9/10 · Documentary, TV Movie
    Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet. The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean’s most famous and feared predators, the great…
16. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022) · ★ 6.8/10 · Documentary
    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee…
17. Leave No Trace (2022) · ★ 6.6/10 · Documentary
    In February 2022, the Boy Scouts of America reached a $2.7 billion agreement over sex abuse claims, the largest such settlement in history. Leave No Trace explores how…
18. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) · ★ 7.5/10 · Documentary
    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed…
19. Tigers on the Rise (2024) · ★ 7.8/10 · Documentary
    Celebrate the remarkable comeback of tigers and the local heroes fighting to protect them.
20. The Jewel Thief (2023) · ★ 6.0/10 · Documentary, Crime
    Gerald Blanchard's surprising, first-hand account as a calculating and accomplished criminal mastermind. Two unlikely detectives track him worldwide as he commits…

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