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1. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime
A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Stars: Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, Kate Taylor, Scaachi Koul
Votes: 9,040
2. Steve! (2024– )
TV-MA | 191 min | Documentary
Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.
Stars: Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, Lorne Michaels, Adam Gopnik
Votes: 1,181
3. Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)
Documentary, Biography | Post-production
This Documentary will feature interviews of fans of Jim Hensons work, interspersed with footage from Jim Henson's works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Rita Moreno, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Brian Henson
4. 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: 27,581 | Gross: $0.65M
5. Queen Cleopatra (2023)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Drama
Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide.
Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adele James, Craig Russell, John Partridge
Votes: 84,057
6. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (II) (2023)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Davis Guggenheim, Tracy Pollan, Sam Fox
Votes: 15,222
7. What to Watch (2020– )
Family, News, Talk-Show
With so many shows and movies available at your fingertips, IMDb's "What to Watch" helps you decide what's really worth watching.
Stars: Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Alex Logan, Lizzie Bassett, Matt Detisch
Votes: 351
8. 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: 47,101
9. I Am Patrick Swayze (2019)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography
An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.
Director: Adrian Buitenhuis | Stars: Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott, Kelly Lynch, Lori Petty
Votes: 1,025
10. American Movie (1999)
R | 107 min | Documentary, Comedy
Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt
Votes: 19,345 | Gross: $1.16M
11. 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: 23,235 | Gross: $1.32M
12. Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023)
TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.
Stars: Brooke Shields, Scaachi Koul, Isobel Coleman, Meenakshi Durham
Votes: 2,707
13. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
R | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Crime
Following the style of some of the world's most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.
Director: Banksy | Stars: Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, Space Invader, Debora Guetta
Votes: 68,832 | Gross: $3.29M
14. Arnold (2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his days of lifting weights to his successes in Hollywood, his time serving as governor of California, and both the joys and volatility of his family life.
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Waller
Votes: 21,742
15. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story (2023)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary
Follow the rise of the most famous adult entertainment platform and the recent backlash it has received.
Director: Suzanne Hillinger | Stars: Noelle Perdue, Michael Stabile, Wolf Hudson, Siri Dahl
Votes: 4,988
16. Sly (2023)
R | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
The nearly fifty year prolific career of Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions, is seen in retrospective in an intimate look of the actor, writer, director-producer, paralleling with his inspirational life story.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Frank Stallone, John Herzfeld, Wesley Morris
Votes: 11,070
17. Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (2023)
16+ | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Docuseries exploring the truth beneath the surface of reality TV's mega-family, The Duggars.
Stars: Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar Dillard, Brooke Arnold, Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Votes: 4,389
18. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary
Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.
Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan
Votes: 28,626 | Gross: $0.30M
19. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror
Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell
Votes: 5,193
20. Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)
92 min | Documentary, Biography
A special tribute documentary honoring Gene Wilder's life and career.
Director: Ron Frank | Stars: Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr., Burton Gilliam
Votes: 216
21. Room 237 (I) (2012)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan
Votes: 23,117 | Gross: $0.26M
22. SmartLess: On the Road (2023– )
TV-MA | Documentary, Comedy
Follows the North American tour Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett did for their Podcast project "SmartLess".
Stars: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Ferrell
Votes: 2,257
23. Milli Vanilli (2023)
TV-MA | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The bizarre untold truth behind the greatest con in music history - Milli Vanilli.
Director: Luke Korem | Stars: Downtown Julie Brown, Boney M., Diane Warren, Sabrina Salerno
Votes: 1,986
24. Aliens Expanded
Documentary | Pre-production
An in-depth and innovative documentary that explores the story behind James Cameron's beloved sci-fi epic Aliens (1986) and its incredible impact.
Director: Ian Nathan | Stars: Michael Biehn, James Cameron, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein
25. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.
Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore
Votes: 3,034
26. RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023)
TV-14 | 298 min | Documentary
An immersive 4+ hour journey into the making of the seminal sci-fi movie RoboCop (1987).
Stars: Paul Verhoeven, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Edward Neumeier
Votes: 728
27. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary
Chronicling the creation of Game of Thrones (2011)'s final season, its most ambitious and complicated one.
Director: Jeanie Finlay | Stars: Kevin Alexander, Alfie Allen, Jacob Anderson, Gethin Anthony
Votes: 6,677
28. Hate to Love: Nickelback (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate portrait of the Canadian stadium rockers roller coaster career. From their rural roots in Alberta to becoming one of the most successful, yet divisive acts in music history.
Director: Leigh Brooks | Stars: Daniel Adair, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Nickelback
Votes: 122
29. This Is It (2009)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass
Votes: 41,907 | Gross: $72.09M
30. The Golden Boy (2023)
TV-MA | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
It peels back the layers of Oscar de la Hoya while celebrating this complicated and controversial figure. We will explore his triumphs and turmoil to reveal a man struggling to come to terms with lifelong demons.
Stars: Oscar De La Hoya, Fernando Villena
Votes: 398
31. Val (I) (2021)
R | 109 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary centering on the daily life of actor Val Kilmer, featuring never-before-seen footage spanning 40 years.
Directors: Ting Poo, Leo Scott | Stars: Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Mercedes Kilmer, Joanne Whalley
Votes: 14,363
32. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon (1999).
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Milos Forman, Peter Bonerz
Votes: 27,989
33. Laurel Canyon (2020)
TV-14 | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture.
Stars: Michelle Phillips, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Neil Young
Votes: 1,294
34. John Mulaney: Baby J (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
Director: Alex Timbers | Star: John Mulaney
Votes: 6,240
35. History of Horror (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Stars: Eli Roth, Alan Maxson, Greg Nicotero, Ariel de Ment
Votes: 2,594
36. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.
Stars: Ye, Naeem Ghefari, Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber
Votes: 11,096
37. Andre the Giant (2018 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.
Director: Jason Hehir | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Rob Reiner
Votes: 6,866
38. Burden of Dreams (1982)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary following German auteur Werner Herzog as he deals with difficult actors, bad weather and getting a boat over a mountain, all in an effort to make his film Fitzcarraldo (1982).
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards
Votes: 8,137
39. Secrets of Playboy (2022–2023)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary
Hidden truths behind the Playboy empire.
Stars: Mark Chinnery, Andrew Cereghino, Bri Ana Wagner, Lisa Guerrero
Votes: 1,733
40. Pennywise: The Story of It (2021)
Not Rated | 126 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary surrounding It (1990), based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name, which featured a notorious villain known mostly as Pennywise.
Directors: John Campopiano, Christopher Griffiths | Stars: Tim Curry, Tommy Lee Wallace, Seth Green, Richard Thomas
Votes: 1,192
41. Robbie Williams (2023)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
Stars: Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Geri Horner, Ayda Field
Votes: 4,264
42. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about the comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks which includes interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Albert Brooks, Judd Apatow, James L. Brooks, Larry David
Votes: 1,287
43. My Best Fiend (1999)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes
Votes: 12,198 | Gross: $0.10M
44. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,255
45. Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.
Director: Matt Tyrnauer | Stars: Scotty Bowers, William Mann, David Kuhn, Stephen Fry
Votes: 1,804 | Gross: $0.46M
46. Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022)
R | 135 min | Documentary, History
Tracks the history of Black cinema, focused mainly on the '70s, with archival and new interviews with many of the key players from the era.
Director: Elvis Mitchell | Stars: Elvis Mitchell, Margaret Avery, Harry Belafonte, Charles Burnett
Votes: 1,508
47. Brats (2024)
92 min | Documentary | Completed
Centers on 1980s films starring the 'Brat Pack' and their profound impact on the young stars' lives.
Director: Andrew McCarthy | Stars: Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez
48. The Last Movie Stars (2022)
TV-MA | 360 min | Documentary
In this intimate six-part docuseries, actor/director Ethan Hawke explores the love story and enduring legacy of Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.
Stars: George Clooney, Zoe Kazan, Laura Linney, Josh Hamilton
Votes: 1,768
49. Wham! (2023)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham career, from '70s best buds to '80s pop icons.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Bananarama, Bono, David Bowie, Boy George
Votes: 8,947
50. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.
Director: R.J. Cutler | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell
Votes: 8,830