5 Best Netflix Documentaries About Actors, Singers & Celebrities, Ranked by RT

Documentaries about celebrities offer a unique opportunity to look beyond the glossy facade and see a different side of familiar public figures.

In some cases, the celebrities speak candidly about their pasts, in others, their inner circles or journalists who have spent years studying their stories are given the floor.

5. 'Britney vs Spears', 2021

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 60%

Journalist Jenny Eliscu and director Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight to be released from her conservatorship. Drawing on interviews, documents, and other materials, the movie sheds light on the events that have surrounded her life for years.

While the documentary is unlikely to reveal anything new to Spears' fans, it provides an opportunity for those unfamiliar with her story to understand one of the most high-profile stories in modern pop culture.

Although the movie was released after the conservatorship story had already made worldwide headlines, its value lies in more than just new details. The creators aim to show how the media, her family, and her immense fame combined to create a situation from which Britney found it difficult to escape.

4. 'Arnold', 2023

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 69%

Arnold Schwarzenegger's life story is so remarkable that it could rival the plot of a movie. Born in post-war Austria, he became a bodybuilding legend, conquered Hollywood, and achieved success in politics.

The three episodes cover different stages of his life: sports, cinema, and politics. Schwarzenegger discusses his victories, rivals, iconic roles, family, scandals, and time as governor of California.

The result is a candid portrait of a man who has spent his life constantly moving forward and striving to surpass himself.

3. 'Being Eddie', 2025

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 74%

In this documentary, Eddie Murphy reflects on his journey from teenage comic to Hollywood star. The project covers the various stages of his career, from his stand-up comedy and early film successes to his rise as one of the most recognizable comedic actors of his generation.

Built around Murphy's recollections, the documentary features interviews with people who worked with him throughout his career.

It offers a nostalgic and deeply personal account of a man who launched his career as a teenager and became a pop culture fixture for decades.

2. 'Beckham', 2023

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%

This four-part series chronicles David Beckham's career, from his childhood and early successes in football to his rise to global stardom and time playing for Manchester United and the England national team.

However, the creators go beyond his athletic career, offering a detailed look at the footballer's personal life. The segments focusing on his relationship with Victoria and the intense pressure from the British press are particularly compelling.

The series features never-before-seen footage of Beckham and his inner circle recounting key events from various stages of his life.

1. 'Pamela: A Love Story', 2023

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%

In this documentary, Pamela Anderson tells her own story, from her childhood and early steps in show business to her rise to global fame, her relationships and marriages, and one of the biggest scandals in entertainment history.

The film incorporates the actress's personal home movies and diary entries. This gives the story a more intimate feel than a typical biographical documentary that simply glorifies its subject.

Anderson is attempting to reclaim control over a narrative that seemed to have been completely hijacked by the tabloids.