Top 22 Best Spiritual Documentaries on Netflix in 2023
Are spiritual documentaries your thing? If so, you will be happy to know that there are a bunch of great spiritual documentaries on Netflix. In this article, we'll share our top 22 spiritual documentaries and movies available for streaming on Netflix right now!
Note: Some documentaries and movies in this list are no longer available on Netflix, however, we have included links to alternative streaming services such as Gaia.
Best Spiritual Documentaries on Netflix
1. The Secret (2011)
The Secret is probably the spiritual documentary you have heard about. If not, where have you been? The Secret comes from Rhonda Byrne's book of the same title and it offers insight into how our thoughts are what shape our lives. It explores many spiritual concepts such as abundance, spirituality, mindfulness meditation, visualization techniques and much more.
Watch the Secret on Neflix here.
2. The Mask You Live In (2015)
This spiritual documentary focuses on the struggle that boys face to conform in today's society. It challenges what it means to be a boy and examines how society can affect their emotional state, mental health and sense of self-worth. If you have boys in your life you will definitely want to check this spiritual documentary out!
Watch The Mask You Live In on Netflix here.
3. Kumare (2011)
This spiritual film is about an Indian man who poses as a guru with hilarious consequences when people take his words at face value. Kumare explores spiritual concepts such as mindfulness meditation, religion, spirituality and living one's truth while being humorous along the way. This spiritual documentary really makes us laugh so we suggest watching it with friends for some good laughs.
4. Headspace: Guide to Meditation
Headspace: Guide to Meditation is a spiritual documentary that explains the art of meditation in an easy-to-understand way. We all know how hard it can be to find time for ourselves care and this spiritual film does a great job at making us feel like we should take some time out every day just to relax our minds, meditate and de-stress.
Watch Headspace: Guide to Meditation on Netflix here.
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5. The Alchemist (2014)
This spiritual movie, based on the book with the same name, follows Santiago's journey which begins when he finds himself on his dream path after following omens along the road less travelled by only to discover what destiny has set out before him. This spiritual film explores themes such as trust, love, fear, courage and fate while keeping true with its Brazilian roots through cultural references throughout the storyline.
6. Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru (2016)
This documentary follows Tony Robbins, a man who has helped millions around the world through his seminars and books. I am Not Your Guru takes you behind the scenes of one of Tony's events where he shares insights on finding your purpose in life as well as how to overcome fear, make tough decisions or manage money better. If you are looking for inspiration in life, this is a great film to watch
Watch Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru on Netflix here.
7. Surviving Death (2001)
Surviving Death is a spiritual documentary that was a winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows spiritual mediums as they help terminally ill patients communicate with their loved ones in spiritual realms. These spiritual mediums are able to bring peace and comfort to these patients during the most difficult time of their lives when they feel like there is nothing left for them on earth, but only darkness ahead.
This film will not likely appeal or resonate with everyone because it can be very controversial; however, I was really moved by this documentary as you see how much pain people who have lost someone go through until they receive closure from communicating with that person again. It's truly an amazing process!
Watch Surviving Death on Netflix here.
8. What The Bleep Do We Know? (2004)
What the bleep do we know follows a neuroscientist named Amanda who discovers she has unexplainable abilities after her friend dies unexpectedly. Her newfound spiritual abilities are questioned by her colleagues and she is hunted down because of it.
This documentary is very interesting as you see Amanda's life spiral out of control after experimenting with quantum physics; however, what I love most about this movie besides how much knowledge is shared throughout it, is that there were so many questions answered for me! One thing I was really confused about before seeing this film was Energy & Frequency which makes up everything around us including our consciousness. lt even shows what happens when two frequencies collide. Fascinating stuff!
Unfortunately, this film is not available on Netflix, but you can watch it on Gaia or Amazon Prime.
Watch What the Bleep Do We Know on Amazon Prime here.
9. The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)
The Secret: Dare to Dream was released in 2020, but it looks at what is really holding the spiritual world back from being understood. They talk with spiritual leaders about how they have been viewed by society and why some people are sceptical of spiritualist practices today. The documentary goes into detail on certain spiritual groups that were thought to be cults in recent years because their beliefs didn’t align precisely with mainstream religion & spirituality.
Watch The Secret: Dare to Dream on Netflix here.
10. Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things (2015)
I've been a long time listener of the Minimalist's podcast and when I saw this documentary available on Netflix, it was a no brainer. The movie talks about the history and philosophy behind minimalism and how that can be applied to spiritual living. It goes into detail about the power of mindfulness and getting rid of any distractions in life so we can focus more fully on what really matters most - our spiritual practice.
Watch Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important things on Netflix here.
11. Samsara (2011)
Samsara is a spiritual documentary that focuses on the themes of impermanence, interconnectedness and karma. The movie shows people from different parts of the world living with respect for their land, spiritual traditions and how these elements are all connected to one another. Samsara is a film about life's journey - through birth, death & everything in between.
Watch Samsara on Netflix here.
12. I Am (2010)
This spiritual documentary is about Tom Shadyac, a successful comedian and filmmaker who had it all - money, fame and fortune. However, after several accidents including head-on collisions which left him with brain damage, he was forced to change his life. Watch as the spiritual journey of this human being unfolds before your very eyes!
This spiritual documentary touches on concepts such as enlightenment, self-realization and innate goodness that lies within every single one of us humans. It takes you into the lives of those who have experienced awakening from their spiritual slumber through years upon years of meditation practice in ancient monasteries high up in the mountains amidst harsh winter conditions where only monks reside for months at a time without food or water just so they can deepen their spiritual understanding even further.
13. I Origins (2014)
I Origins is a spiritual film that has a very spiritual message to convey: we are all the same and interconnected by something greater than ourselves. The movie is scientifically driven as it takes you into the lives of those who have dedicated their time, money and resources towards researching human origins which they refer to as I Origins.
Through years upon years of research where scientists discovered how similar our genes were with the gene pool of other species such as chimpanzees, orangutans etc., these brilliant researchers came up with an idea (and this might sound crazy) but what if God was actually created in us, humans? Yeah … pretty deep stuff!
Watch I Origin on Netflix here.
14. Conversations With God (2006)
The spiritual documentary Conversations With God is a movie that will truly make you think about your life, the meaning of it all and how our decisions today are actually setting up our lives tomorrow.
It’s pretty much like this: if we choose to take drugs or drink alcohol then chances are that not only will these habits start taking over us but also have an impact on our family members etc., so by making small changes in our everyday routine such as being more active can lead to bigger opportunities for ourselves which might eventually create a chain reaction within others around us too.
Watch Conversions with God on Netflix here.
15. The Celestine Prophecy (2006)
The Celestine Prophecy (2006) is a spiritual and mysterious movie that was created based on James Redfield’s eponymous novel. The book actually went mainstream in the 90s, after it sold millions of copies around the world.
It follows a spiritual seeker called ‘the wanderer’ (played by Matthew Settle) who is searching for spiritual experiences while roaming through Peru. He discovers a manuscript belonging to an anonymous source that contains nine key insights into life and spiritual living, each one corresponding with each chapter within the film.
Watch the Celestine Prophecy on Netflix here.
16. Inner Worlds, Outer Worlds (2012)
Inner Worlds, Outer Worlds is a spiritual documentary that explores the spiritual relationship between world cultures of past and present. The film was created by multiple-award-winning directors, writer, composer Kevin Ray (The Ping Pong Guy). It is narrated by actor Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks).
Unfortunately, this documentary is not available on Netflix. However, you can check it out on Gaia.
Watch Inner Worlds Outer World on Gaia.
17. Cloud Atlas (2012)
This trippy film is jam-packed with unexpected plot developments and turns, taking reincarnation, soulmates, and previous lifetimes in an exciting way with an all-star cast. A must-see!
Watch Cloud Atlas on Netflix here.
18. Finding Joe (2011)
Finding Joe is a heart-opening and entertaining film starring Deepak Chopra about the journey we all take as humans on a quest to discover our purpose.
Watch Finding Joe on Netflix here.
19. Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014)
This spiritual documentary tells the story of Paramahansa Yogananda, who brought yoga and spiritual living to America in the 1920s. One of the most spiritually enlightening documentaries on Netflix, Yogananda’s story is an inspiring example of how to live with purpose and authenticity.
Watch Awake: The Life of Yogananda on Netflix here.
20. Peaceful Warrior (2006)
This spiritual film is about an athlete who falls into a self-destructive pattern of rage and addiction until he meets with spiritual teacher Dan Millman. A classic spiritual movie, Peaceful Warrior is based on the book Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman.
