47 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you smarter

One of the great things about Netflix is that it has brought thoughtful, compelling documentaries to a much wider audience — something filmmakers could only dream of a decade ago.

And with binge-worthy titles like Netflix original “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond” and Oscar-nominated “Last Men in Aleppo” a click away, you can get a lot of great nonfiction viewing any night of the week.

You’ll learn a lot more about the world, but don’t worry — you’ll also be entertained.

Here are 47 documentaries we think you should stream right away on Netflix.

Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the streaming service monthly, so the availability of titles below may change.