Free Solo
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 would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Documentary movies on Hulu in the US
The most popular documentary movies streaming on Hulu in the US right now. 165 titles in total. Top picks right now: Ocean with David Attenborough, Ghost Elephants, Free Solo, Torn and Leave No Trace. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Documentary movies on Hulu in the US
Updated · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only
- 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.… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop (2023) · ★ 6.5/10 · Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Famous by age 9, struggling by age 20 and dead at ripe age of 34, this documentary dives deep into the life of pop singer Aaron Carter. He became a mainstay of the early… - 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… - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band (2024) · ★ 7.7/10 · Music, Documentary
This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments… - Fire of Love (2022) · ★ 7.5/10 · Documentary
A doomed love triangle between intrepid French scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft, and their beloved volcanoes. - March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step (2017) · ★ 6.9/10 · Documentary, Family, Adventure
A young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination. - 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… - 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… - The Pope: Answers (2023) · ★ 7.5/10 · Documentary
Ten young people from all over the world meet in Rome with Pope Francis with the aim of talking and conveying to him the main concerns of their generation. What awaits… - The Swan: Behind the Mirror (2026) · ★ 6.7/10 · Documentary
A look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that. - Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl (2023) · ★ 4.4/10 · Documentary
This documenary reveals the story behind the now-defunct "Park Avenue Peerage" blog. In the height of heiress-era NYC, an anonymous blogger infiltrated Manhattan's… - Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) · ★ 7.6/10 · Music, Documentary, History
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride… - 9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later (2026) · ★ 3.2/10 · Documentary
Explore how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans rediscover joy and begin to heal in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. - I Am Greta (2020) · ★ 5.9/10 · Documentary
Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old student in Sweden, started a school strike for the climate as her question for adults was, if you don’t care about my future on earth, why… - Love+War (2025) · ★ 6.7/10 · Documentary, War
Pulitzer Prize-winning conflict photojournalist Lynsey Addario reflects on a career working in some of the world's most dangerous war zones, including the Russian… - Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025) · ★ 7.2/10 · Documentary
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director…
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular documentary movies on Hulu in the US right now?
As of 9 October 2026, the most popular documentary movies on Hulu in the US are Ocean with David Attenborough (2025, rated 8.1/10), Ghost Elephants (2026, rated 7.6/10), Free Solo (2018, rated 7.9/10), Torn (2021, rated 7.0/10) and Leave No Trace (2022, rated 6.6/10).
How many documentary movies are on Hulu in the US?
There are 165 documentary movies on Hulu in the US included with a Hulu subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week. Last updated 9 October 2026.
