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1. Joy (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 124 min | Biography, Drama
Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramírez
Votes: 146,043 | Gross: $56.45M
2. Being the Ricardos (2021)
R | 131 min | Biography, Drama
Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers--and another that could end their marriage.
Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda
Votes: 44,798
3. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 101,442 | Gross: $31.56M
4. Jackie (V) (2016)
R | 100 min | Biography, Drama
Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy.
Director: Pablo Larraín | Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
Votes: 83,587 | Gross: $13.96M
5. Nolly (2023)
45 min | Biography, Drama
Exploring the reign, and fall from grace, of the inimitable British soap star, Noele Gordon.
Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew, Antonia Bernath
Votes: 2,496
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: 27,172 | Gross: $22.84M
7. Quiz (2020)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
'Quiz' tells the story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major who caused a major scandal after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'
Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea
Votes: 8,039
8. The Late Shift (1996 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
A dramatization of the rivalry between David Letterman and Jay Leno over which of them would succeed Johnny Carson as the host of "The Tonight Show".
Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban
Votes: 3,799
9. Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003 TV Movie)
90 min | Action, Biography, Comedy
When the Batmobile is stolen, Adam West and Burt Ward search for it while remembering their days as the stars of the Batman live action series.
Director: Paul A. Kaufman | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Jack Brewer, Jason Marsden
Votes: 2,229
10. Lucy and Desi (2022)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.
Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura Laplaca
Votes: 3,041
11. Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story (2000 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.
Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: George Stanchev, L.B. Fisher, Jeff Geddis, Aaron Lohr
Votes: 1,014
12. The Designing Women Reunion (2003 TV Movie)
66 min | Comedy, Documentary
This five principal original cast members (plus a handful of recurring guests) from the popular sitcom Designing Women (1986) reunite for the first time since 1991 to reminisce and discuss the show.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 93
13. The Movie Orgy (2009)
420 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A montage of 1950s B-movies, TV shows & vintage commercials create a nostalgic collage about aliens & monsters attacking America.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Ann-Margret, Ngo Dinh Diem, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Groucho Marx
Votes: 206
14. History of the Sitcom (2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
Examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan, Emily St. James, Lorraine Ali
Votes: 459
15. The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Documentary
Fran Drescher hosts a dinner at her house to welcome back the "Nanny" cast to watch clips, outtakes, and home movies from the show and reminisce about the series' run.
Director: Peter Marc Jacobson | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 215
16. Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
A fun behind-the-scenes look into the 60's television series, "Gilligan's Island."
Director: Paul A. Kaufman | Stars: Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, Bob Denver, Kristen Dalton
Votes: 552
17. 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: 396
18. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
This reunion special of all four original Monkees aired on ABC in the format of an hour-long episode of their 1960s TV series, the premise being that the show never ceased production (... See full summary »
Director: Michael Nesmith | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 213
19. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History
A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Phyllis Diller, Betty White, Florence Henderson
Votes: 256
20. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004 TV Movie)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974 in LA, their eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Director: Xan Cassavetes | Stars: Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock
Votes: 1,703
21. Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023 TV Special)
84 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
It showcases Carol's close friends, colleagues, and admirers for a night of musical performances and tributes.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Charlize Theron, Marisa Tomei, Kristen Wiig, Steve Carell
Votes: 267
22. Casting By (2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography
The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.
Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Deborah Aquila, Risa Bramon Garcia, Ellen Chenoweth, Marion Dougherty
Votes: 1,638 | Gross: $0.01M
23. The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
This 90-minute special aired on the Lifetime network in June 2003 served as a reunion show for 3 of the 4 Golden Girls. This show has clips from the girls' favorite moments from the show, ... See full summary »
Stars: Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Estelle Getty
Votes: 148
24. The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry (2003 TV Special)
E | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Rodney Dillard, Don Knotts sat in their court room set where the show was made. They talked about the show and how the show affected their lives and how others ... See full summary »
Directors: Eamon Harrington, John Watkin | Stars: Frances Bavier, Aneta Corsaut, Rodney Dillard, Elinor Donahue
Votes: 96
25. Funny Business (1992– )
50 min | Comedy, Documentary
An examination of the art of comedy and the styles and techniques of some of the world's greatest comedians.
Stars: Bill Hicks, Hugh Armstrong, Luke Sorba, Daryl Webster
Votes: 96
26. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.
Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles
Votes: 976 | Gross: $0.02M
27. Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project (2019)
Unrated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
For over 30 years, Marion Stokes obsessively and privately recorded American television news 24 hours a day filling 70,000 VHS tapes, capturing wars, talk shows and commercials that show us how television shaped the world of today.
Director: Matt Wolf | Stars: Anne Stokes Hochberg, Frank Hollman, Tom Keenan, Anna Lofton
Votes: 571
28. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)
70 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Documentary focusing The Monkees, the 1960s pop group originally created for a TV sitcom. Interviews with the band members, the show's creators, and musical collaborators and peers are featured.
Director: Alan Boyd | Stars: The Monkees, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 120
29. Done the Impossible: The Fans' Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
Firefly and Serenity have grown beyond the genius of Joss Whedon. The words Firefly and Browncoat have come to symbolize a sense of community, family, and believing that the impossible can ... See full summary »
Directors: Tony Hadlock, Jason Heppler, Jeremy Neish, Jared Nelson, Brian Wiser | Stars: Morena Baccarin, Kevin Bachelder, Adam Baldwin, Michael Boretz
Votes: 751
30. Goedenavond, dames en heren (2015)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Anton and Els van Dijk have a barber shop. Their daughters Ietje (20) and Eef (18) are asked by Anton's brother - broadcasting director Peter van Dijk - to audition to become a television ... See full summary »
Stars: Anna Raadsveld, Sophie Höppener, Huub Stapel, Loes Luca
Votes: 59
31. Television (1988– )
Documentary, History
An overview of the history of television from its earliest days to modern times.
Stars: Edwin Newman, Larry Gelbart, Fred W. Friendly, Barbara Corday
Votes: 42
32. Best of 50's Comedy (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
Stars: Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Jackie Cooper, Jimmy Durante
33. Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002 TV Movie)
93 min | Documentary
The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.
Director: Maureen Muldaur | Stars: Joan Baez, Jack Benny, David Bianculli, Allan Blye
Votes: 296
34. By Sidney Lumet (2015)
103 min | Documentary
In a never-before-seen interview filmed in 2008, three years before his death, Sidney Lumet discusses his life and career.
Director: Nancy Buirski | Star: Sidney Lumet
Votes: 456
35. NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986 TV Special)
180 min | Documentary
A cavalcade of NBC stars gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the network, culminating in the unveiling of the new (and current) network logo, the six-feathered peacock.
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Debbie Allen, Steve Allen, Fran Allison, Harry Anderson
Votes: 61
36. TV's Western Heroes (1993 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
Director: Paul Harris | Stars: Will Hutchins, Lee Aaker, Don Adams, Nick Adams
Votes: 13
37. NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002 TV Special)
180 min | Family
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Barbara Eden, Bill Daily, Barbara Feldon, Laura Innes
Votes: 171
38. A Tour of the White House (1962 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Mrs. Kennedy provided a masterful, authoritative, knowledgeable tour of the various historical artifiacts furnishing 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, "the people's house", its interior design and ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charles Collingwood, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy
Votes: 103
39. CBS: On the Air (1978– )
450 min | Documentary
7-part series celebrating the first 50 years of CBS broadcasting.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Telly Savalas, Alfred Hitchcock, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 64
40. 50 Years of Star Trek (2016 TV Movie)
84 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.
Director: Ian Roumain | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Mark A. Altman, John Barrowman, Robert Beltran
Votes: 234
41. Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (2005 Video)
62 min | Documentary
Based on the forthcoming book by Pepi Leistyna, Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms,... See full summary »
Director: Loretta Alper | Stars: Stanley Aronowitz, Edward Asner, Roseanne Barr, George W. Bush
Votes: 70
42. Harry Hill's World of TV (2020)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Without any formal training whatsoever, the multi-award winning comedian takes the lid off television history by demonstrating what it takes to make each of the main television genres.
Star: Harry Hill
Votes: 61
43. ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978 TV Special)
240 min | Comedy, Music
Past and present stars of the American Broadcasting Company gather to celebrate the networks 25th anniversary.
Director: Perry Rosemond | Stars: Edie Adams, Julie Andrews, Michael Ansara, Edward Asner
Votes: 22
44. Hebe (2019–2020)
50 min | Biography, Drama
Between comings and goings in time, over 8 decades, the story of the poor girl from the countryside who realizes the dream of becoming a great star always in search of her truth.
Stars: Andrea Beltrão, Marco Ricca, Caio Horowicz, Danton Mello
Votes: 164
45. The Mongols (1973)
92 min | Adventure, Drama, History
A director of a television series on the history of cinema, who has been grappling with the screenplay of his first feature film, receives an assignment to oversee the installation of a ... See full summary »
Director: Parviz Kimiavi | Stars: Fahimeh Rastkar, Parviz Kimiavi, Agha Seyed ali Mirza Sajadi, Ali Mirza
Votes: 221
46. American Scary (2006)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
"American Scary" is a 2006 documentary look at horror hosting in the USA.
Director: John E. Hudgens | Stars: Mike Price, Joseph Fotinos, George Chastain, James Morrow
Votes: 397
47. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.
Director: Stanley Sheff | Stars: George Kirby, Freeman F. Gosden, Charles J. Correll, Tim Moore
Votes: 117
48. Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman (1975 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
An All-Star salute to Sir Lew Grade, featuring the last public performance by John Lennon.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Lew Grade, Dave Allen, Julie Andrews, Ann-Margret
Votes: 50
49. NBC: The First Fifty Years - A Closer Look (1977 TV Special)
150 min | Documentary
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: George Burns, Chevy Chase, Burt Reynolds, Don Rickles
50. Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Music
Bob Newhart hosts a retrospective of The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), featuring many brief glimpses of the nearly endless parade of musical and comedic talents that graced the stage over the more than 22 years of the show's run, including many anecdotes.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Bob Newhart, The Amin Brothers, The Animals, Paul Anka
Votes: 46