These five true crime docs on Netflix have a 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score

There’s something about a chilling, real-life mystery that hits harder than fiction, and A Deadly American Marriage is no exception. This true crime doc doesn’t have a Rotten Tomatoes score yet, but if it left you in need of more jaw-dropping moments, don’t worry. Netflix is full of critically acclaimed docs that explore murder, corruption, and coverups in ways that are equal parts haunting and gripping.

So, here are five true crime docs that have a rare 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

5. Who Killed Malcolm X?

More than 60 years after Malcolm X was assassinated, questions still linger about who was truly responsible and why justice wasn’t served. This powerful docuseries follows activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad as he digs deep into the case, uncovering shocking truths and institutional failures. It’s part murder mystery, part historical reckoning, and a must-watch for anyone interested in civil rights and accountability.

4. Sins of Our Mother

Lori Vallow made headlines when her children went missing. And the story became darker as the investigators dug deeper. Sins of Our Mother unpacks the tangled web of religious extremism, manipulation, and murder, told through the eyes of those closest to her. Chilling and heartbreaking, it’s a case that defies belief, made all the more devastating by its real-life consequences.

3. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

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Sam Cooke was a soul legend with a voice that defined a generation. But his fight for civil rights may have played a role in his untimely death. This documentary explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding his 1964 shooting, diving into conspiracy theories, FBI surveillance, and the broader question of how Black voices were silenced during the era. It’s part music history, part murder mystery, and entirely unmissable.

2. The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping

So, you’ve probably heard whispers about the troubled teen industry but this docuseries takes things a step further. After being sent to a behaviour modification school, one woman sets out to expose the disturbing practices inside these so-called treatment centres. What she uncovers is a culture of abuse and exploitation that’s been allowed to flourish in the shadows for far too long. It is an outstanding exposé.

1. I Just Killed My Dad

This shocking docuseries starts with a confession. 17-year-old Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But as the series unfolds, it becomes clear that the real question isn’t whether he did it, but why. What follows is a complex exploration of family secrets, manipulation, and a system that often misses the signs. Haunting and deeply emotional, this is one that stays with you.

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