We found 333 documentary TV shows streaming on Apple TV in Australia as of October 2026. These are the best of them, ranked by IMDb score, plus the newest additions.
IMDb 9.42006 · 1 season
A view of the planet, with a look at its amazing landscapes and abundant wildlife. Includes footage of mountains and plains, as well as fields of ice, bird migrations, and desert storms.
Where to watch Planet EarthIMDb 9.32017 · 2 seasons
There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
Where to watch Blue Planet IIIMDb 9.12020 · 1 season
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season - plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Where to watch The Last DanceIMDb 9.12009 · 1 season
An in-depth look at the ways in which plants and animals are forced to adapt to new environments, in order to survive. Includes case studies on some of the more unusual evolutionary processes.
Where to watch LifeIMDb 9.12017 · 9 seasons
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing...
Where to watch The Vietnam War
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$10/mth
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