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1. Old (2021)
PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A vacationing family discovers that the secluded beach where they're relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly, reducing their entire lives into a single day.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff
Votes: 161,316 | Gross: $48.28M
2. Straight Outta Compton (2015)
R | 147 min | Biography, Drama, History
The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr.
Votes: 218,729 | Gross: $161.20M
3. All Eyez on Me (2017)
R | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur.
Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh
Votes: 24,753 | Gross: $44.92M
4. Paid in Full (2002)
R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.
Director: Charles Stone III | Stars: Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Chi McBride, Kevin Carroll
Votes: 14,258 | Gross: $3.04M
5. Deep Cover (1992)
R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A uniformed police officer is recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.
Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Lira Angel, René Assa
Votes: 14,090 | Gross: $16.64M
6. Seksi on hauskaa selvinpäin (1991 Video)
2 min | Short, Drama
Stars: Vilma Melasniemi, Maija Vilkkumaa
7. Scratch (2001)
R | 92 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: The Allies, A-Trak, Craze, DJ Infamous
Votes: 2,904
8. Yo! MTV Raps (1988–2004)
60 min | Music
Interviews and music videos from the biggest and most notable rap artist of the time. This show gave the rap genre a platform to be seen and heard by mainstream viewers far and wide.
Stars: Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, T-Money
Votes: 226
9. Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 121 min | Documentary, Biography
The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unknown audio to tell the story along with interviews with those that knew him the best.
Director: Mark Ford | Stars: Voletta Wallace, Cheo Hodari Coker, Lil' Cease, Hubert Sam
Votes: 395
10. You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)
92 min | Documentary
The untold story of the world's longest running video show, Video Music Box. Host Ralph McDaniels' vast footage archive reveals the show's importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
Director: Nas | Stars: Ralph McDaniels, Nas, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest
Votes: 275
11. Veljeni vartija (2018)
98 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of a Finnish rap artist Cheek and his brother.
Director: Jukka-Pekka Siili | Stars: Antti Holma, Niklas Liukkonen, Julius Liukkonen, Eemeli Masanen
Votes: 1,146
12. The Revenge of the Robots (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Music
This concert film documents a Def Jux music tour from 2002. It features some live performances and the wacky backstage antics that transpired before and after the shows.
Directors: Jason Goldwatch, Amaechi Uzoigwe | Stars: El-P, Mr. Lif, RJD2
Votes: 12
13. Magic (2019)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
Magic life and true stories of a chain of events that impact him now.
Directors: Mark Mathews, Billy Ray Valentine | Stars: Billy Ray Valentine, James Lett, Scott White, Leonard Stewart
Votes: 15
14. Virality (2017)
110 min | Crime, Drama
A bitcoin heist connects four stories, each involving characters dealing with viral and social phenomena of a developing society.
Director: Thomas Laine | Stars: Frans Isotalo, Saga Sarkola, Vili Korteniemi, Mika Melender
Votes: 115
15. Diva of Finland (2019)
91 min | Comedy, Drama
Henna, 18, becomes literally blind because of envy for a new girl, Silja. Henna stalks Silja with a pair of binoculars, falls over and temporarily loses all eyesight. When Henna starts seeing again she doesn't tell anyone.
Director: Maria Veijalainen | Stars: Suvi-Tuuli Teerinkoski, Linda Manelius, Jutta Myllykoski, Sonja Sippala
Votes: 218
16. Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History (2023)
102 min | Documentary
Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping with musical performances throughout.
Director: Frank Meyer | Stars: Chuck D, Ice-T, RZA, Open Mike Eagle
Votes: 23
17. Never Again (2018)
69 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
After being brutally assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, twenty-year-old Linda decides to leave the drug scene behind her forever. She has a dream: to become Finland's first female gangsta rap ... See full summary »
Director: Aino Suni | Stars: Linda-Maria Roine, Riitta, Janne Raninen, Steen1
Votes: 41
18. Q.U.E.E.N. (II) (2015)
Not Rated | 17 min | Short, Drama, Family
A teenage girl uses her gift of rapping to find healing after sexual abuse.
Director: B. Monét | Stars: Nyemiah Supreme, Suzanne Froix, Rocky Vega, Elle Varner
19. Dopefiends Are People Too (2021)
Not Rated | 6 min | Short, Crime, Drama
A young man discusses conflicting emotions while dealing drugs from a fleabag motel.
Director: Carl Jackson | Stars: G. Twilight, Drelaw Lewis, Sharita Baugh, Briana Boyle
20. Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock (1982 Music Video)
Unrated | 4 min | Music
A music video for the 1982 song "Planet Rock" by the American Hip-Hop recording artist Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force.
Stars: Afrika Bambaataa, Soul Sonic Force, Mr. Biggs, G.L.O.B.E.
Votes: 15
21. Raptori Moe! (1990)
56 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Hannu Peltomaa | Stars: Juho Peltomaa, Ismo Heikkilä, Tero Kaikkonen, Renny Harlin
Votes: 6
23. Laulu sisällissodasta (2018)
84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Stars: Paleface, Matti Pitkänen, Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat, Martti Suosalo
Votes: 5
24. La Vraie Histoire de H.I.P.H.O.P. (2019)
Documentary
Stars: Sidney Duteil, Juan Massenya, Paris City Breakers, Gilbert Montagné
25. MF Doom Feat. Kurious: ? (2000 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Adam Bhala Lough | Stars: Daniel Dumile, Kurious Jorge
26. Run the Jewels Feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier: Ooh La La (2020 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Directors: Brian Beletic, Vanessa Beletic, El-P | Stars: I. Elijah Baughman, Zack De La Rocha, DJ Premier, El-P
Votes: 11
28.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Ice-T
(2000)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Jim Forbes, Ice-T
Votes: 16
29.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
M.C. Hammer
(1997)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
The rise and fall of the early 90s rap superstar M.C. Hammer.
Director: Lou Wirth | Stars: Chuck D, Jim Forbes, Arsenio Hall, Michele L. Jennings
Votes: 18
30.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
The Notorious B.I.G.
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Investigating the 1997 death of rapper Notorious B.I.G. (1972-1997).
Stars: Charli Baltimore, Mr. Cee, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Faith Evans
Votes: 26
31.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Run-D.M.C.
(2000)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Rapper band Run-D.M.C. speaks candidly about their beginnings and career.
Director: Fred Peabody | Stars: Bill Adler, Chuck D, Fred Durst, Jim Forbes
Votes: 15
32.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Salt-n-Pepa
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Jim Forbes, Cheryl 'Salt' James, Pepa, Spinderella
33.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Snoop Dogg
(2000)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Jim Forbes, Warren G
Votes: 25
34.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Vanilla Ice
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Identifying the rise and fall of rapper Vanilla Ice, was known for his 1990 #1 hit "Ice Ice Baby". Due to overexposure, he sank himself into drugs and depression. Interviews with Ice, record producers, etc.
Stars: Earthquake, Jim Forbes, Suge Knight, Charles Koppelman
Votes: 24
35.
The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
Episode:
Johnnie Cochran/Tricky
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Agna, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Nick Di Paolo, Mary Dimino
Votes: 43
36.
The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
Episode:
Jerry Springer/DMX
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Agna, DMX, Chris Rock, Jerry Springer
37.
The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
Episode:
D.L. Hughley/Outkast
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Agna, Ralph Cole Jr., D.L. Hughley, Outkast
38.
The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
Episode:
Larry Elder/Jay-Z
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Agna, Larry Elder, Jay-Z, Chris Rock
39.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Public Enemy
(2000)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Jim Forbes, Public Enemy
Votes: 11
40.
Skins (2007–2013)
Episode:
Jal
(2007)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama
Time to get to know the girl behind the clarinet. The rest of her family distinguish themselves by spitting out rhymes to booming bass beats, but Jal seeks solace from the chaos of life in ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Smith | Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Larissa Wilson, Mike Bailey
Votes: 1,249
41.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Dr. Dre
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Dee Barnes, Cheo Hodari Coker, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Daz Dillinger
Votes: 25
42.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
A Tale of Two Coasts
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
With the rise of N.W.A., gangsta rap and Suge Knight, the East Coast-West Coast rivalry climaxes with a lethal beef ensnaring the great Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G.
Stars: 50-Grand, Cheo Hodari Coker, DJ Quik, Faith Evans
Votes: 174
43.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Life After Death
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
In New York, the Notorious B.I.G. fosters an empowering protege, Lil' Kim. When the East-West feud claims Biggie, Puff Daddy and Jay-Z vie for the throne.
Stars: Deric Angelettie, Big Daddy Kane, Kareem Biggs Burke, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 162
44.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Pass the Mic
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Alternative hip-hop bubbles up from the streets: Mos Def spits in New York, the Freestyle Fellowship chops it up in LA, and Eminem battles on the circuit.
Stars: Chali 2na, Aceyalone, Stretch Armstrong, Yasiin Bey
Votes: 147
45.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The Dirty South
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
A hot, sticky music scene is born in Atlanta, Georgia, as the infectious hooks of TLC and Kris Kross yield to the gritty originality of OutKast and Goodie Mob.
Stars: Kilo Ali, Regina Bradley, Mr. Collipark, CeeLo Green
Votes: 138
46.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Bounce to This
(2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Rooted in New Orleans's rich music culture, No Limit mogul Master P and bounce breakouts DJ Jimi and Juvenile shake rap and put twerking on the map.
Stars: Craig B, Rick B, David Banner, Cheeky Blakk
Votes: 136
47.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The Southern Lab
(2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Innovators explode out of the South: Houston's DJ Screw slows hip-hop down, Memphis's Three 6 Mafia goes dark, and Atlanta's Lil Jon brings the 'crunk'.
Stars: Bun B, David Banner, Big Bubb, C-Note
Votes: 127
48.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The Super Producers
(2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Auteurs like the Neptunes' Pharrell and Chad expand the sonic palette. Timbaland and Missy Elliott lean forward. Kanye West and J Dilla re-imagine rap.
Stars: Booty Brown, Kareem Biggs Burke, Cam'ron, Coodie
Votes: 125
49.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Street Dreams
(2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Mixtapes spread the hottest sounds, infringe copyright and break artists. Among them, 50 cent polarizes, T.I. takes off with trap, and Lil Wayne clicks.
Stars: David Banner, Don Cannon, DJ Drama, Mannie Fresh
Votes: 107
50.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Notorious BIG (Follow-Up)
(2012)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Jim Forbes, The Notorious B.I.G.