On this day, we commemorate the 24th anniversary of a momentous event that marked a grim chapter in American history – the September 11 attacks. It was a day when the iconic Twin Towers of the New York World Trade Center, along with various other places across the United States, were reduced to rubble. The question thus arises, how well have the incidents of this day been documented or portrayed in cinema available on Netflix? The streaming platform has significantly augmented its collection over the last year, so let us now delve into the updated watch-list for the year 2025.
Contrarily, even though Netflix boasts a decent catalogue of documentaries and scripted titles encapsulating key historical moments, it is arguably not as vast as that of its competitors. Keeping in line with the theme, one of the engaging titles added to its expansive database in 2025 is ‘American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden’. The series, which is available for streaming worldwide, sheds light on the notorious terrorist often held responsible for orchestrating the 9/11 attacks.
‘American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden’ is a three-part series that meticulously unravels the complexities of the dreaded terrorist’s life. The first episode, in particular, delves into the horrifying incidents of the attacks in exhaustive detail. It provides valuable insights for the viewers, capturing the essence of the tragic events that unfolded that day.
Also featuring in the 2025 catalogue is the series ‘Turning Point 9/11 And The War on Terror’, available for global streaming. The series brilliantly narrates the tragic event, its precursors, and the aftermath by leveraging exclusive footages and comprehensive interviews. It consist of five episodes, each one a different journey into the catastrophe.
The first episode of ‘Turning Point 9/11 And The War on Terror’ mainly highlights the incidents that occurred on the fateful day of the attack. The subsequent episodes, however, deal with the immediate and lasting impacts that followed in its wake, thus providing a wholesome view of the consequences of these attacks.
Next on the list is ‘Worth’, a gripping film that made its debut on Netflix on September 3rd, 2021, and can be streamed globally. The plot centers around an attorney grappling with an emotional crisis and a daunting challenge as he finds himself in the unenviable position of having to quantify the loss of human lives during the September 11 attack.
‘The Anthrax Attacks In The Shadow of 9/11’, directed by Dan Krauss, made its worldwide premiere on Netflix on September 8th, 2022. The documentary focuses on the Anthrax attacks, which further instilled fear and panic in the American public following the 9/11 incident. The Anthrax Attacks led to the death of five individuals and injured seventeen more, becoming a tragic aftermath of the larger act of terror.
A noteworthy addition to the Netflix library in 2023 was ‘Spy Ops’, a series revealing some of the most elaborate schemes and major operations of recent history, as explained by industry insiders. The inaugural episode, available for global streaming, offers an insight into the events occurring a few weeks post the 9/11 attacks.
Another intriguing entry is ‘History 101’, a two-season docuseries available on Netflix that made its debut on May 22nd, 2022. It explores a plethora of subjects ranging from Nuclear Power, Fast Food, to the Ascend of China and GPS, among others. One of the episodes in the first season intriguingly explores the development of oil and the geo-political climate of the Middle East and the role they played leading up to the momentous 9/11 episode.
A particularly impactful episode in ‘History 101’ delves into the evolution of oil politics in the Middle East, a significant factor in the destabilization of the region. This, in turn, had a profound impact on the lead-up to the 9/11 incidents, making it a must-watch for those looking to gain a broader perspective on the socio-political landscape leading up to the tragic event.
‘How to Become a Tyrant’ is another insightful series added to Netflix. Notably, the second episode, available globally since July 9th, 2021, features an in-depth analysis of one of the most notable dictators in world history, Saddam Hussein, who held the Iraqi presidency from 1979 to 2003.
The second episode of ‘How to Become a Tyrant’ underscores the reign of Saddam Hussein, drawing a stark picture of the political unrest in Iraq during his rule. Notably, the 9/11 attacks were one of the major events that eventually steered Iraq into a devastating war, making this depiction of the era even more poignant.
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