Shows Like Challenger: The Final Flight

If you liked Challenger: The Final Flight (2020), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Insider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
2
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Archive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.
3
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors reflect on the disastrous storm that forever changed their lives and the systemic inequities it exposed.
4
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that…
5
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
6
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.
7
9/11: One Day in America (2021)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
In official collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this documentary series takes viewers through harrowing moments of the historic morning of September 11, 2001.
8
The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers…
9
True Haunting (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
Paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them are detailed through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews.
10
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023)
★ 7/10Also documentary
Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her…
11
Death of the Pastor's Wife (2026)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.
12
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
13
The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
14
Cursed Films (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real…
15
Arnold (2023)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
16
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (2024)
★ 8/10Also documentary
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
17
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
18
The Movies That Made Us (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
19
The Yogurt Shop Murders (2025)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left…
20
The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare (2026)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
Through bodycam footage, texts and interviews with loved ones, this documentary investigates the horrifying murder of four University of Idaho students.