Naming the Dead (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2025, Naming the Dead is a documentary and mystery series.
What it’s about. There are 50,000 bodies lying unnamed and unmourned across America with no way of identifying them, until now. This powerful new series follows the DNA Doe Project - a leading organization in genetic investigation and identification - as they partner with law enforcement agencies to solve the coldest of cases, name these unidentified bodies, and bring resolution to families across the country.
Who’s in it. Naming the Dead stars Jammy Kasongo as Self - Narrator (voice), Marresa Burke as Self, Bryan Johnson as Self and Scott McCord as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Naming the Dead sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naming the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naming the Dead tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naming the Dead (2025)?
- In US, Naming the Dead is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Naming the Dead worth watching?
- Naming the Dead holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Naming the Dead?
- Naming the Dead stars Jammy Kasongo, Marresa Burke, Bryan Johnson and Scott McCord.
- When was Naming the Dead released?
- Naming the Dead was released in 2025.