Whether you’re ready to learn more about animal protection, the environment, or your health, these 9 veg-friendly documentaries are just the place to start. 

After a long day, nothing beats winding down with a Netflix or Hulu binge. The best part? You can indulge in your documentary-and-popcorn ritual while educating yourself about the benefits of plant-based foods. 

Sit back, relax, and dive into fascinating stories about health, animal protection, and the environmental impact of the factory farming industry—all without budging from your couch.

After a long day, nothing beats winding down with a Netflix or Hulu binge. The best part? You can indulge in your documentary-and-popcorn ritual while educating yourself about the benefits of plant-based foods. 

Sit back, relax, and dive into fascinating stories about animal protection, your health, and the environment—all without budging from your couch.

  1. Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret (2024) – From the creators of Seaspiracy, What the Health, and Cowspiracy comes a powerful new documentary, now available for streaming. This film examines how religion and spirituality have shaped our view of animals for centuries. The filmmakers say they’ve faced intimidation for telling this story. Are you ready to question everything you thought you knew?
  1. Earthlings (2005) – Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, this groundbreaking documentary uses hidden cameras to expose animal exploitation in the food, fashion, and entertainment industries. Known as the “vegan maker,” it reveals the ethical dilemmas behind everyday choices and challenges viewers to rethink their relationship with animals. If you’re seeking a raw, thought-provoking case for plant-based eating, this is the film to watch.
  1. Game Changers (2018) – Backed by powerhouses like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, and Lewis Hamilton, this film redefines what it means to fuel performance. It follows elite athletes, soldiers, and first responders as they discover how plant-based eating boosts endurance, strength, and recovery. With cutting-edge science and personal stories, Game Changers is perfect for anyone curious about the link between food and success.
  1. You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment (2023) – This docuseries brought the benefits of plant-based eating to the masses with its debut on Netflix. Follow four sets of twins as they are each divided into two groups: one twin in each set is tasked with eating plant-based foods, while the other follows an omnivore lifestyle. Together, they’ll discover how food impacts health… even in those with identical genes. 
  1. Forks Over Knives (2011) – Did you know that many of the leading causes of death can be avoided with plant-based foods? Featuring insights from doctors and researchers, this film explores how the food on your plate has the power to heal or harm. A must-watch for anyone looking to take control of their health and longevity.
  1. Live and Let Live (2013) – This moving documentary takes a deep dive into the journeys of six individuals who shifted to plant-based eating. Among them are a former butcher, a factory farm worker, and other unlikely advocates. Featuring members from Animal Equality, Live and Let Live highlights the power of compassion and how it can reshape entire industries. 
  1. Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014) – This documentary uncovers how animal agriculture is driving environmental destruction, from deforestation to water depletion. It reveals the meat industry’s role in accelerating climate change and how its influence has kept these truths hidden. Eye-opening and thought-provoking, Cowspiracy challenges viewers to rethink the environmental impact of what’s on their plates.
  1. What the Health (2017) – With healthcare costs and chronic diseases on the rise, where are consumers to turn? This documentary highlights everything the factory farming industry doesn’t want you to know about your health…and just how far its corruption has reached. 
  1. Seaspiracy (2021) – This documentary explores the global fishing industry, exposing the devastation of overfishing and the myths behind “sustainable” and “humane” seafood labels. Through hidden cameras and expert interviews, it reveals the damage to marine ecosystems and challenges everything we’ve been taught about seafood. Are the labels we trust hiding the truth?
  1. Dominion (2018) – Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Sia are just some of the influential narrators of this award-winning Australian documentary. Investigative footage of the factory farming industry begs the question: do humans have a moral right to exploit animals?