Military Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated April 20, 2024
National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service
2004 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWith unparalleled access to one of the world's most protective and enigmatic government organizations, National Geographic takes you to a place few outsiders have been: inside the United States Secret Service.
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National Geographic: Inside Shock and Awe
2005 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis documentary takes you into the besieged city of Baghdad with the soldiers assigned to Shock and Awe, the mission that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003. Using weapons such as Tomahawk cruise missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, F-117 fighters and precision-guided bombs, Americans had hoped to surprise the reigning government so that they would buckle under the onslaught quickly. But the war didn't quite go as planned. ...
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Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsDirector Robert Greenwald makes a passionate point -- that private contractors are getting rich while others are suffering -- in this thought-provoking 2006 documentary about profiteering and the Iraq War. Using whistle-blower testimony, firsthand accounts, financial records and classified documents, Greenwald levels charges of greed, corruption and incompetence against private contractors and shows the effect they have on Americans and Iraqis.
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Body of War
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsTomas Young left for Iraq a gung-ho soldier. He returned home paralyzed, struggling to deal with his physical limitations and his changing feelings about the war. This eye-opening documentary looks at the raging debate over the war in Iraq through the eyes of this courageous young hero who signed up for the military two days after Sept. 11, only to be sent to Iraq where a bullet shattered his life physically and emotionally.
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Bulletproof Salesman
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAs an armored luxury car salesman, Fidelis Cloer has made a fortune from America's war in Iraq. This documentary examines how this successful German war profiteer earns money when violence increases and soldiers' lives are threatened. A dedicated capitalist who roots for the escalation of the war, Cloer predicted correctly that the situation in Iraq would deteriorate and provide opportunities for him to get rich.
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National Geographic: Inside Guantanamo
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsGain unprecedented access to the highly secretive Guantanamo Bay detention center in this documentary, which chronicles the daily routines of captives and guards, showcases briefings and operations, and features a variety of in-depth interviews. Because of its association with human-rights abuses and illegal incarcerations, this controversial facility has become the world's most infamous prison.
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National Geographic: Iraq's Guns for Hire
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis installment of "National Geographic Explorer" follows the actions of private security firms in Iraq. Willingly thrusting themselves into perilous situations, these workers tempt fate to earn a few hundred dollars a day.
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National Geographic: Super Chopper
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsNational Geographic explores the state-of-the-art EH101 helicopter, which the U.S. Department of Defense chose in 2005 to replace its Marine One fleet, aircraft designated to transport the President and function as an airborne Oval Office. As part of a multibillion-dollar contract (that was subsequently canceled in 2009), the EH101 is a complex machine that touts superior performance through its highly specialized engine, rotors and mechanics.
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Hell and Back Again
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsHell And Back Again examines the long lasting effects of war with an uncommonly intimate portrait of both the extraordinary drama of war and the no less shocking experience of returning home.
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Better This World
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAt the 2008 Republican National Convention, friends David McKay and Bradley Crowder went from bandanna-wearing protesters to federal terrorism suspects. This searing documentary aims to separate the rhetoric from the facts in the polarizing case.
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Where Soldiers Come From
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsStarting this coming-of-age documentary in her own hometown, filmmaker Heather Courtney follows a tight-knit group of friends who grow up together, sign up for the National Guard and are subsequently sent to Afghanistan.
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My War Diary: Season 1
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThese unfiltered stories come from the frontlines of Iraq, told by personal videos and photos sent by those serving in the armed forces. See a broad range of life in Iraq, from the emotional strain of being far from home to gripping scenes of battle.
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Science of War
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Military Channel takes you inside one of the world's most sophisticated -- yet little-known -- research facilities: Soldiers System Center in Natick, Mass. Learn what it takes to outfit U.S. soldiers with the most advanced equipment available.
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My War Diary
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThese unfiltered stories come from the frontlines of Iraq, told by personal videos and photos sent by those serving in the armed forces. See a broad range of life in Iraq, from the emotional strain of being far from home to gripping scenes of battle.
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Science of War
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Military Channel takes you inside one of the world's most sophisticated -- yet little-known -- research facilities: Soldiers System Center in Natick, Mass. Learn what it takes to outfit U.S. soldiers with the most advanced equipment available.
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Under Fire: Journalists in Combat
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsCombat footage, intense interviews with reporters from around the world and commentary by psychiatrist Anthony Feinstein, who specializes in treating journalists, shed light on the traumas faced by those who risk their lives to report from war zones.
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High Ground
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsEleven wounded warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan join an expedition to climb the 20,000-foot Mount Lobuche. Led by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest summiters, they set out on an emotional climb to reach the top.
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Live Fire
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIt's a trial by fire for military recruits as they endure rigorous training for the Army, the Marines and the Army Reserves in this gritty, behind-the-scenes documentary series about how American troops prepare for battle.
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Live Fire
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsJoin a group of Marine recruits and go through their uncompromising training program as they are transformed into formidable warriors. Viewers will experience simulated combat, live fire drills, lessons in repelling insurgent attacks and more.
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Until They Are Home
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFilmmaker Steven C. Barber profiles the activities of JPAC, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, as they search for the still-missing remains of U.S. Marines killed on the island of Tarawa, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
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Somali Pirate Takedown: The Real Story
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFind out the real story behind the heroic Navy SEAL kill shots that freed Capt. Richard Phillips after a dramatic four-day Somali pirate siege. Experience the drama through stunning new footage of the actual rescue as it played out on the high seas.&NFi;&NFi_;
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National Geographic: Inside American Power: The Pentagon
2002 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe Pentagon is the military nerve center of the United States, reaching out to far-flung battlefields with information, technology and a culture that permeates more of America and the world than many realize. This film depicts the Pentagon's 58-year history, taking viewers into the restricted inner workings of the Pentagon, and includes coverage of the response following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
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National Geographic: Vietnam's Unseen War: Pictures from the Other Side
2002 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsYou haven't seen everything there is to see about the Vietnam War if you haven't viewed this sobering documentary from the highly regarded National Geographic team of filmmakers. Complementing the recently released book &NFi;Another Vietnam&NFi_;, this film captures the war as seen through the eyes (and lenses) of Vietnamese photographers.
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National Geographic: Surviving West Point
2002 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe Cadet Training Program at West Point Military Academy has turned many young men and women into disciplined soldiers who stand ready to do America's bidding when the call is given. Stand front and center before a group of young cadets who give their all to survive at the illustrious academy. Incredible footage from inside West Point's hallowed halls makes this fascinating viewing for anyone interested in the military.
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The Ground Truth
2006 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsDirector Patricia Foulkrod's powerful documentary spotlights American soldiers sharing -- with aching honesty -- their experiences on the battlefield in Iraq and back home as they try to reassemble their lives. These men and women discuss the anguish of war, the difficulties of readjusting to life after their tours of duty and the often callous treatment returning troops receive from the military and the Veterans Administration.
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