Film/TV Documentaries
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1. Live from New York! (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
"Saturday Night Live" has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for 40 years. Live From New York! goes deep inside this cultural phenomenon exploring the laughter that ... See full summary »
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Fred Armisen, Alec Baldwin, Anne Beatts, Candice Bergen
Votes: 367
2. Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005 TV Special)
TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Documentary
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Sheree Ali, Joan Armatrading, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Beatts
Votes: 568
3. Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans (2015)
TV-MA | 102 min | Documentary
This Cannes-selected documentary reveals the true story behind the infamously troubled film shoot that nearly destroyed the career of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen.
Directors: Gabriel Clarke, John McKenna | Stars: Steve McQueen, Alan Trustman, Neile Adams, Chad McQueen
Votes: 1,695 | Gross: $0.00M
4. Friends: The Reunion (2021 TV Special)
TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
"Friends (1994)" reunion special hosted by James Corden in which the main cast revisit the sets of the original show, meet with celebrity guests, do table reads and re-enactments of episodes, and share behind-the-scenes footage.
Directors: Russell Norman, Ben Winston | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 64,884
5. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022 TV Special)
TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, Family
Cast and crew members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
Directors: Casey Patterson, Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy, Giorgio Testi | Stars: Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Radcliffe
Votes: 47,110
6. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers
Votes: 27,124 | Gross: $22.84M
7. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.
Director: Frank Pavich | Stars: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, H.R. Giger, Chris Foss
Votes: 27,595 | Gross: $0.65M
8. The History of Metal and Horror (2021)
154 min | Documentary
The History of Metal and Horror is the documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres have merged over time. Various metal artists share their... See full summary »
Director: Mike Schiff | Stars: Michael Berryman, Alex Rafala, Sarah French, Joe Knetter
Votes: 189
9. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.
Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas
Votes: 23,242 | Gross: $1.32M
10. Life Itself (2014)
R | 121 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.
Director: Steve James | Stars: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Gene Siskel, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 16,259 | Gross: $0.81M
11. Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (2005 TV Special)
Documentary
The aftermath of Lorne Michaels leaving to the success of Saturday Night Live in the 80's.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Jim Belushi, A. Whitney Brown, Dana Carvey, Chevy Chase
Votes: 172
12. 101 Craziest TV Moments (2005 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Dan Riley | Stars: Criss Angel, Jill Bartlett, Raj Bhakta, Justin T. Bowler
Votes: 22
13. TV's Most Censored Moments (2002 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
This documentary examines television censorship in five different areas: language, politics & big business, violence, race & religion, and sex. Interviews with actors, producers, writers, ... See full summary »
Director: David Story | Stars: Kristen Johnston, Kevin Anderson, Bea Arthur, Chuck Barris
Votes: 31
14. Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007 TV Special)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.
Directors: Kenneth Bowser, Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli, Dave Wilson | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Alec Baldwin, Beck, Michael Blakey
Votes: 161
15. The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
R | 103 min | Comedy, Documentary
Follow four comedians as they tour the States.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford, Zach Galifianakis
Votes: 2,652 | Gross: $0.00M
16. The Seinfeld Story (2004 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Documentary
The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.
Director: Morgan Sackett | Stars: Jason Alexander, Ty Copeman, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 383
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