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[title]Argentina has become a true powerhouse of audiovisual content (check out the best Argentine series to watch in 2025). For years, the country has been exporting talent, stories and unique perspectives, and national documentaries now hold a privileged spot on major streaming platforms. With a mix of journalistic rigor, artistic sensitivity and a strong local identity, these productions captivate both local and international audiences.
On Netflix, Flow, HBO Max and Disney+, the catalog of Argentine titles keeps expanding. You’ll find unsolved crimes, biographies of popular icons, portraits of emerging artists and reconstructions of key moments in recent history. From sports legends —Diego Maradona, Carlos Bilardo, Ángel Di María— to criminal cases that marked generations —Ricardo Barreda, José Luis Cabezas, Alberto Nisman— and urban music figures like Duki, to touching stories such as the fans of Esperando la Carroza, Argentina’s documentary scene is wide-ranging, diverse and compelling.
The Rise of Argentine Documentary: Real Stories with a Local Seal
The boom of Argentine documentaries is no coincidence. A new generation of filmmakers has found in this format a powerful way to tell who we are —with our lights and shadows, passions and scars. It’s no longer just about recounting facts, but about building collective memory and giving voice to the stories that shaped the nation.
In times of fast consumption and endless screens, the documentary stands as a space for reflection —a mirror in which we can see ourselves again. Beyond the format, they all share one thing in common: the Argentine pulse. That mix of intensity, passion and collective memory that turns every real story into an unforgettable film.
Here are 14 documentaries recommended by Time Out for your next binge.
True Crime Documentaries: Crimes That Shook the Nation
1. Barreda, el asesino de La Plata (Flow, 2 episodes)
A shocking portrait of the dentist who murdered his wife, daughters and mother-in-law in 1992. With never-before-seen footage and expert analysis, this docuseries contextualizes a story that still horrifies for its brutality.
2. Carmel: Who Killed María Marta? (Netflix, 4 episodes)
One of Argentina’s most publicized cases, told like a thriller. Twenty years after María Marta García Belsunce’s murder, the series blends interviews, archives and reconstructions to answer a question that still resonates.
3. The Thousand Deaths of Nora Dalmasso (Netflix, 3 episodes)
The murder of Nora Dalmasso in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, continues to raise questions more than 15 years later. This docuseries revisits the case with exclusive testimonies, court files and a sharp look at class and gender prejudice.
4. Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President and the Spy (Netflix, 6 episodes)
A deep dive into one of Argentina’s most controversial investigations. The series follows the final hours and aftermath of prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death —a story blending politics, espionage and national tragedy.
5. María Soledad: The End of Silence (Netflix, 1 episode)
The story of the young woman from Catamarca whose femicide forever changed the relationship between power, justice and civil society in 1990s Argentina. Journalists and family members revisit the case that sparked the country’s women’s movement.
6. The Photographer and the Postman: The Crime of Cabezas (Netflix, 1 episode)
An investigative documentary that revives the 1997 murder of photojournalist José Luis Cabezas, a symbol of the fight for press freedom in democracy. With testimonies from colleagues, relatives and key figures, it unveils the political and mafia networks behind the crime.
7. 50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case (Netflix, 3 episodes)
Through exclusive testimonies and archival footage, this series reconstructs the brutal 2020 killing of Fernando Báez Sosa in Villa Gesell —a crime that shocked the nation and sparked a deep debate about violence, justice and youth.
Passion and Glory: Documentaries About Football and Beyond
1. Bilardo: The Soccer Doctor (HBO Max, 4 episodes)
An intimate, revealing look at Carlos Salvador Bilardo, the coach who forever changed how Argentines understand football. Players, friends and family paint the portrait of an obsessive, controversial and deeply passionate genius.
2. Argentina 78: History of a Cup (Disney+, 4 episodes)
A critical look at the 1978 World Cup held during the dictatorship, exposing the political backdrop and tensions behind the celebration. Featuring testimonies from players, journalists and experts, it revisits a complex era where football became a stage for symbolic struggle.
3. Ángel Di María: Breaking the Wall (Netflix, 3 episodes)
A story of resilience, emotion and national pride. The series follows the Rosario-born player who reinvented himself countless times until becoming a hero in the 2022 World Cup final. With family memories, teammates’ voices and unseen footage, it shows the most human side of Fideo.
4. Guillermo Pérez Roldán: Confidential (Disney+, 3 episodes)
One of the most harrowing stories in Argentine sports. Through a raw, confessional narrative, the former tennis player revisits his childhood and career marked by his father and coach’s abuse and control. Featuring archival material and exclusive testimonies, the series exposes a long-silenced trauma in the tennis world.
Music, Identity and Culture
1. Rockstar: Duki from the End of the World (Netflix, 1 episode)
The meteoric rise of the most popular Argentine trap star on the planet. From freestyle battles in local plazas to selling out international stadiums, the film captures the spirit of a generation that rewrote the rules of urban music.
2. Carroceros (HBO Max, 1 episode)
A heartfelt tribute to the fans of Esperando la Carroza, the cult classic that became a pop phenomenon. The “Carroceros” share their rituals, devotion and lifelong love for a film that’s now part of Argentina’s DNA.
3. ARA San Juan: The Submarine That Disappeared (Netflix, 8 episodes)
A chilling reconstruction of the 2017 tragedy in which the Argentine submarine sank with 44 crew members on board. Through family testimonies, expert insights and unseen footage, the series investigates the causes of the disaster, the vessel’s structural flaws and the alleged irregularities in the official inquiry.