Top True Crime and Documentary Releases: December 2023 on Netflix, Hulu, Prime & More
Discover the must-watch true crime and documentaries hitting your screens in December 2023 Get ready for gripping tales and intriguing stories across popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more
Discover all the latest true crime and documentary films and series coming to streaming in December 2023. From Netflix and Prime Video to Hulu, Disney Plus, and more, there's something for everyone. This year has introduced some compelling additions to the genre, such as The Curious Case of Natalia Grace and the Depp v Heard series, offering a unique perspective on real-life events.
Recently, there has been a surge of cult-focused documentaries, including popular titles like Escaping Twin Flames and Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, sparking significant conversation.
Although Netflix remains the top player in true crime content, all streaming platforms are providing something special, with a plethora of real-life stories and shows set to release in December 2023. Here's a list of all the documentary films and shows to keep an eye on for the upcoming month.
Top documentary & true crime picks for December 2023
Murder In Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning (Max) – December 4
According to the official synopsis, "Murder In Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning, an HBO Original Documentary Series in association with The Boston Globe, delves into the lasting, distressing impact of the 1989 Stuart case on the individuals involved, race relations in Boston, and the repercussions of a community being influenced by a swift pursuit of justice."
Great Photo, Lovely Life (Max) – December 5
HBO Original Documentary "Great Photo, Lovely Life" chronicles photojournalist Amanda Mustard's deep dive into her grandfather's history of sexual abuse crimes. Coming to Hulu and Disney+ on December 8.
The Mission is set to make its streaming debut this month after a brief stint in theaters. This documentary delves into the extraordinary 2018 incident involving John Chau, a young American missionary who "was killed by arrows while attempting to contact one of the world's most isolated Indigenous peoples on remote North Sentinel Island."
Born in Synanon (Paramount+) – December 12
New documentaries & true crime December 2023: Full list
The synopsis for Born in Synanon states that a drug rehab facility evolves into something more ominous in a Paramount Plus documentary series. The show provides a unique perspective of a brave mother, daughter, and their community as it delves into the rise and fall of the notorious cult.
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus, and Peacock in December 2023:
Netflix
December 7
World War II: From the Frontlines
December 12
Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only
Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team
December 13
If I Were Luísa Sonza
December 15
Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist
Amazon Prime Video
December 3
Coach Prime, Season 2
Max
December 4
Murder In Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning
December 5
Great Photo, Lovely Life
Real Time Crime, Season 2
December 11
Peltz Beckham vs The Wedding Planners
December 18
Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial
December 28
Oprah and The Color Purple Journey
December 30
Time Bomb Y2K
Hulu
December 6
We Live Here: The Midwest
December 8
The Mission
Disney+
December 8
The Mission
Paramount+
December 1
The World According to Football
December 2
Thriller 40
December 5
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
December 11
The Billion Dollar Goal
December 12
Born in Synanon
Peacock
December 1
Commitment to Life
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 2
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 3
Dateline 24/7, Holiday Whodunits Marathon
December 8
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 9
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 10
Dateline 24/7, Holiday Whodunits Marathon
December 15
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 16
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 17
Dateline 24/7, Holiday Whodunits Marathon
December 19
Homicide for the Holidays, Season 5 (New Episodes)
December 21
Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman
December 22
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 23
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 24
Dateline 24/7, Holiday Whodunits Marathon
December 29
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 30
Dateline, Season 32 (New Episode)
December 31
24/7 Holiday Whodunits Marathon - New Documentaries and True Crime Coming to Streaming in December 2023
Stay tuned for the latest documentaries and true crime content heading to streaming platforms in December 2023. Be sure to explore our other documentaries coverage as well.
Love Has Won’s "3D" Hospital
John Gotti's Death: What Really Happened
The Mysterious Murder of Jill Dando
Gypsy Rose Blanchard: A Look Into Her Current Whereabouts
Uncovering Russell Brand's Most Shocking Moments
Exploring the Truth Behind Scouts Honor
The Enigma of the Lucie Blackman Case
Analyzing the Isabella Nardoni Case: A Closer Look
Natalia Grace: The Mystery Surrounding Her
Getting to Know the Duggar Family
Understanding Victim/Suspect Dynamics
Decoding the Mystery of Missing Dead or Alive
The Chilling Story of the Playing Card Killer
Taking Care of Maya: An Inside Look
Breaking Down HBO's Burden of Proof
A Guide to Watching David Fuller: Monster in the Morgue
How to Watch the Hart Family Murders Documentary
The Deepest Breath: Uncovering the Truth
Last Call: A Gripping True Story
