Documentary movies on JioHotstar in India

Top 20: Documentary movies on JioHotstar in India

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

1. Jackass Forever (2022) · ★ 6.8/10 · Action, Comedy, Documentary
   The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
2. 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…
3. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) · ★ 8.2/10 · Music, Documentary
   Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland…
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. Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) · ★ 8.5/10 · Documentary, Music
   With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to…
6. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026) · ★ 7.0/10 · Documentary
   A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity, and explores the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what's at…
7. 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…
8. 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…
9. 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…
10. 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…
11. My Mom Jayne (2025) · ★ 8.0/10 · Documentary
    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her…
12. Disney Worldbuilders (2026) · Documentary
    We sit down with some of the key figures shaping Disney’s most enduring stories for a series of intimate conversations about their early years, first sparks, and…
13. Euphoria: A Look Back (2026) · ★ 4.7/10 · Documentary
    The cast and crew of HBO's Euphoria take an exclusive look back at the critically acclaimed series' origins, evolution, and influences.
14. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019) · ★ 7.0/10 · Documentary
    For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” chronicling the creation of the show’s most…
15. Wild Life (2023) · ★ 7.1/10 · Documentary
    From Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Wild Life" follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the…
16. Orangutan (2026) · ★ 7.2/10 · Documentary, Family
    Narrated by Josh Gad, journey high into the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia where a magnificent and mysterious community filled with playful personalities lives.…
17. SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) · ★ 7.1/10 · Documentary, Music
    An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while…
18. Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) · ★ 9.1/10 · Music, Documentary
    Featuring the global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids and a live performance from their record-breaking world tour, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate…
19. Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) · ★ 6.7/10 · Documentary
    With unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore Estate, friends, family, and colleagues, Being Mary Tyler Moore constructs an intimate mosaic of Mary's sixty-year…
20. Meet the Pickles: The Making of "Win or Lose" (2025) · ★ 6.4/10 · Documentary
    Discover how Pixar brought its first long-form original series to life. This behind-the-scenes documentary introduces the scrappy filmmaking team that drew from personal…

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