Best movies — documentaire on Disney+ : our Top 20

2008 · James Marsh

On August 7, 1974, French wire-walker Philippe Petit stepped onto a cable illegally strung between New York’s World Trade Center twin towers — then the tallest buildings on Earth. For nearly an hour he balanced, danced and improvised 1,350 feet above Manhattan’s sidewalks before being taken into custody. This mesmerizing, buoyant documentary reconstructs the daring plot, the tension of the act itself, and the breathtaking audacity of Petit's most celebrated feat.

With Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman, Alan Welner and Barry Greenhouse

2000 · Spike Lee

Rupert Pupkin, a determined yet struggling stand-up, becomes obsessed with a famous late-night talk-show host and begins following him relentlessly in a desperate bid to break into show business, despite the host’s strong desire for privacy.

With Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac

2014 · Juan Álvarez Neme

In a half-built theater, a neglected national ballet company lingers in obscurity until the arrival of Julio Bocca — a legendary dance figure whose presence ignites their discipline, ambition, and belief in a second chance. What was once an abandoned rehearsal space becomes a crucible of renewal, pushing each dancer to confront past failures and reach for a daring rebirth.

With Julio Bocca

2006 · Tony Kaye

Katia and Maurice Krafft, fearless French volcanologists, are drawn into a passionate and perilous romance intertwined with an obsession for the erupting mountains they study—an alluring devotion that leads them from awe-struck wonder to tragic consequences.

With Noam Chomsky, Flip Benham and Bill Baird

2022 · Sara Dosa

Daring French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft become entangled in a tragic triangle as their deep affection for each other is rivaled — and ultimately consumed — by an obsessive devotion to the fiery mountains they study.

With Miranda July, Katia Krafft, Maurice Krafft, Alka Balbir, Guillaume Tremblay and Mezi Atwood

2024 · Laurent Bouzereau

Across decades, his signature compositions have become an indispensable part of many of cinema’s most treasured films. Experience maestro John Williams telling his own story, framed by observations from filmmakers, musicians, and those he has inspired, and enriched with rare behind-the-scenes glimpses into the making of movie history.

With John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Kate Capshaw, Gustavo Dudamel and J.J. Abrams

2022 · Ryan White

Facing an early wake-up, Donald battles a series of obstinate bedroom contraptions determined to keep him asleep. A relentless, loudly ticking alarm refuses to be silenced by any means; in frustration he swallows it, its glow-in-the-dark face faintly showing through his feathers. His folding bed then snaps shut on him and springs begin popping free, so he rigs an elaborate makeshift framework to pin it down. Despite all his efforts, the clock eventually partially reforms and blares its alarm—signaling the end of the night.

With Angela Bassett, Steve Squyres, Jennifer Trosper, Rob Manning, Kobie Boykins, Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu and Doug Ellison

2025 · Ben Tishler

Offering what might be his most intimate and reflective hour yet, Bill delivers uproarious observations ranging from men’s emotional struggles to the foibles and pitfalls of modern dating.

With Bill Burr

2012 · Alastair Fothergill

Told through the eyes of Oscar, a curious young chimp, this nature film follows a family living in the rainforests of the Ivory Coast and Uganda as they teach him the ways of the wild. We witness his first tentative explorations, playful discoveries and fragile bonds, moving between moments of warmth, levity and sudden dread. When a disaster separates him from his mother, Oscar must navigate a hostile jungle alone until an older female chimp finds him and becomes his protector, guiding him toward survival and a new sense of belonging.

With Tim Allen

2025 · Assaf Lapid

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2011 · Kevin Tancharoen

Shot during the 2011 Glee Live! In Concert! summer tour, this concert documentary pairs electrifying stage performances with candid fan interviews, revealing how the show inspired and reshaped their identities, relationships, and daily lives.

With Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Naya Rivera and Heather Morris

2022 · Stacey Lee

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo undertakes a reflective road trip from Salt Lake City—the place where she first began writing her debut record—to Los Angeles. Along the way she revisits the moments and memories that shaped the album, offering candid reflections on growing up, creating under intense scrutiny, and finding her voice. Through reimagined live performances, intimate interviews, and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage, the film pieces together the creative process and emotional journey behind SOUR. The result is a cinematic, personal portrait of an artist tracing the origins of her breakthrough and looking ahead to what comes next.

With Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger and Towa Bird

2023 · Mary McCartney

A revealing portrait of Abbey Road Studios that peels back the legend to show its real heartbeat: candid conversations with iconic artists, engineers and producers, paired with rare behind-the-scenes access to recording rooms, equipment and archives. Through personal stories, archival footage and current-day sessions, the film traces the studio’s creative evolution and lasting impact on music.

With Mary McCartney, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Elton John and Giles Martin

2022 · Alex Pritz

Contact with non-Indigenous Brazilians has left the Uru-eu-wau-wau community drastically reduced in number and fighting to preserve its way of life. Although they were guaranteed control of their rainforest lands, illegal logging and mining have repeatedly invaded their territory, and recent waves of land-grabbing — encouraged by right-wing leaders such as President Jair Bolsonaro — have intensified the assaults. As deforestation surges, the crisis transcends the tribe’s survival, threatening regional ecosystems and contributing to a planetary environmental emergency.

With Neidinha Bandeira, Bitaté Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau and Ari Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau

2022 · Jeff Malmberg

Mickey Mouse stands as one of the most persistent cultural icons of the past century: a simple trio of circles that carries meaning for people around the world. So omnipresent that he can slip into the background of everyday life, Mickey functions as a collective emblem that still sparks deeply personal memories and emotions. Over nearly one hundred years, he has served as a kind of mirror, reflecting our private beliefs and broader societal values. This film probes the depths of Mickey’s cultural reach, asking what his lasting presence reveals about who we are and the world we inhabit.

With Floyd Norman, Carmenita Higginbotham, Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn, Randy Haycock, Robert A. Iger and Walt Disney

2011 · Julian Hendy

After a confidential meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam is plunged into an escalating international crisis. Racing against time, he must uncover the motive behind a sinister global conspiracy before its architect triggers a chain reaction that engulfs the world in chaos.

With Roger Allam