- Some of the best documentaries available on Netflix are on the topic of business.
- From "Generation Startup," which follows college grads launching businesses in Detroit to the beloved "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," there's a wide variety of documentaries with lessons to share.
- If you have a Netflix membership, these documentaries are free to watch — and you can stream them instantly.
If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands but don't feel great about spending it binging the latest TV drama, we've got you covered.
Over on Netflix, there's a veritable treasure trove of business-related documentaries that are both educational and entertaining. You can learn about what it takes to launch a startup as a recent college grad; how the world's most well-known performance coach views success; and why fast fashion has dark roots.
Here are 15 of the best documentaries about business streaming on Netflix right now:
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'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' (2011)
The 2011 documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" profiles Jiro Ono, a Japanese sushi chef and restaurant owner who is widely revered for his skill and $300-a-plate dinners.
It follows the now 90-year-old master as he works with vendors to secure the finest ingredients, manages and mentors his staff, and prepares his son to succeed him when he retires. The movie brings viewers inside the dedication, obsession, and decades of hard work it takes to achieve perfection.
'Steve Jobs: One Last Thing' (2011)
Steve Jobs was one of the most revered entrepreneurs and designers of our time. In the PBS documentary "Steve Jobs: One Last Thing," the filmmakers trace Jobs' inspiring career and lasting legacy in technology and retail, as well as his legendary product presentations.
'Somm' (2012)
"Somm" follows a group of four men preparing for the master sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.
Their obsession with getting ready for the exam consumes them as well as the people closest to them. The film will inspire you to pursue your own ambitions, however lofty they may seem.
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