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Disney Plus
79
7.7
/7339/
77
/610/
76
/240/
3.8
/12135/
92

The Pixar Story (2007)
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
poster
77
7.4
/579/
78
/44/
70
/22/
3.7
/1555/
82
/17/
88
/5/
63
/6/

That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Documentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 films across six decades, featuring a diverse range of interviews with directors, co-stars, and contemporaries.
poster
78
70
7.4
/6538/
71
/109/
72
/117/
3.7
/5208/
100
/10/
82
/151/

Forgotten Silver (1997)
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
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YouTube TV
66
6.5
/119859/
68
/5058/
65
/2812/
3.5
/166227/
72
/67/
59
/4882/
69
/28/
cc age 13+

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!
poster
Disney Plus
79
63
7.7
/1423/
75
/79/
73
/38/
3.6
/2148/
91
/22/
87
/74/
78
/9/

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
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76
61
7.6
/1785/
74
/100/
74
/71/
3.7
/1942/
75
/12/
85
/48/

These Amazing Shadows (2011)
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
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Kanopy
77
58
7.5
/2691/
70
/113/
72
/66/
3.7
/6013/
94
/48/
86
/6/
71
/16/

The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018)
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
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Kanopy
66
48
7.4
/1169/
77
/61/
70
/40/
3.6
/2165/
44
/9/
71
/32/
59
/7/

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
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Kanopy
81
44
7.5
/739/
74
/9/
78
/16/
3.5
/807/
100
/6/
89
/34/

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.
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44
6.1
/2920/
58
/99/
58
/56/
2.6
/1649/
52
/274/

Heckler (2007)
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
poster
70
37
7.1
/1187/
67
/50/
72
/18/
3.5
/987/
72
/95/

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006)
A personal, intimate look at journalist Hunter S. Thompson with a special emphasis on his Hollywood relationships. It captures the legacy and "gonzo" spirit of one of this century's most notorious figures - a man whose life and work regularly intersected with some of the biggest names in the world of film, politics, journalism and sports.
poster
Kanopy
71
35
7.1
/435/
61
/16/
54
/19/
3.4
/483/
91
/32/
81
/8/
76
/6/

Women He's Undressed (2015)
Hollywood stars, historical footage and stylized reenactments tell the story of costume designer Orry-Kelly, who ruled Tinseltown fashion for decades.
poster
Criterion Channel
70
31
6.7
/326/
79
/11/
50
/6/
3.4
/521/
94
/16/
57
/1/
81
/4/

Notfilm (2015)
NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical implications -- utilizing additional outtakes, never before heard audio recordings of the production meetings, and other rare archival elements.
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Disney Plus
68
29
7.1
/201/
70
/30/
72
/5/
3.4
/611/
91
/483/
41
/60429/

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives (2020)
Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collections along with beloved Disney locations — including theme parks and the studio lot — through an engaging, historical lens.
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Netflix
63
22
6.3
/262/
64
/31/
61
/23/
3.2
/1005/

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre (2023)
Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
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Hoopla
74
22
7.5
/317/
71
/6/
68
/5/
3.4
/510/
86
/7/
78
/4/

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace (2019)
Celebrating the splendor and grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States, built when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, as were the venues designed to show them. The film also tracks the eventual decline of the palaces, through to today’s current preservation efforts. A tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
71
21
7.5
/440/
73
/22/
68
/16/
3.5
/946/

The Méliès Mystery (2021)
A documentary that details the process of restoring 270 of the 520 lost films of pioneering director Georges Méliès, all orchestrated by a Franco-American collaboration between Lobster Films, the National Film Center, and the Library of Congress.
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The Roku Channel
65
17
6.9
/504/
70
/11/
70
/12/
3.3
/402/
53
/21/

The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream.
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64
13
7.7
/366/
80
/3/
76
/11/
25
/30/

Cinerama Adventure (2002)
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.
poster
77
13
7.4
/131/
78
/17/
85
/13/
3.6
/324/

Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino (2010)
The story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned innovators of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney.
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Amazon Prime Video
74
12
7.7
/274/
70
/16/
68
/12/
3.5
/551/
86
/1/

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)
Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.
poster
63
11
7.4
/404/
70
/8/
60
/15/
3.5
/388/
45
/3/

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008)
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
poster
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10
7.8
/433/
60
/10/
59
/12/
3.5
/298/
70
/2/

No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos (2009)
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As refugees they struggle in Hollywood, finally breaking into the mainstream with their pivotal contribution to the "American New Wave."
poster
63
9
5.7
/116/
72
/4/
60
/1/
3.3
/870/

Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In (2023)
Film experts Leonard Maltin and Ben Mankiewicz interview famous detective Dick Tracy about his life and career, with a surprise appearance by legendary actor and director Warren Beatty.
poster
The Roku Channel
39
8
5.8
/361/
10
/3/
62
/6/
29
/16/

Searchers 2.0 (2007)
Two actors who owe their entire careers to the Western genre seek revenge against a legendary screenwriter who once mistreated them on the set of an early film.
poster
?
6.7
/34/

The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi (2009)
A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the crossover of jazz and pop music -- from his celebrated scores for the Peanuts animations, to his mega-hit Cast Your Fate To The Wind, his nights in San Francisco's North Beach at the hungry i, and his ground breaking Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral. Including recently discovered and restored footage of Guaraldi's appearances and recording sessions (captured by noted jazz writer and Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason), the film features new performances and insights from Dave Brubeck, Dick Gregory, George Winston, Jon Hendricks, Paul Krassner, Paul Mazursky and many more.
poster
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7.9
/59/

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached (2009)
Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature.
poster
Hoopla
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80
/1/

Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks (2025)
Chronicles Michael, an acclaimed actor blacklisted by Hollywood for most of his career, exploring his life and struggles within the industry's system.
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6.9
/25/
40
/2/
60
/1/

Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane (1998)
Documentary about the life and work of mystery writer Mickey Spillane.
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6.5
/114/

The Making of 'The Quiet Man' (1992)
Documentary about the making of the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man. Hosted by Leonard Maltin.
poster
Hoopla
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8.8
/18/

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet (2025)
The film explores the personal and professional life of Stella Stevens, one of Hollywood's last starlets. Her career spanned from the final days of the male dominated old Hollywood studio system, through the evolution of the new Hollywood, which coincided with the struggle for women's rights, and human rights of all races and identities, for which she was an advocate.
poster
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6.7
/34/
60
/1/

Alice's Cartoon World: An Interview with Virginia Davis (2005)
This featurette is available on the 'Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities' DVD.
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7.4
/40/
80
/1/
60
/1/

From Kansas City to Hollywood (2005)
This featurette is available on the 'Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities' DVD.
poster
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7.5
/91/
76
/3/
80
/1/

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (2024)
While known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther series, the iconic director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards was also a sculptor and painter, loving husband and devoted father. Featuring never-before-seen archival video and stills, American Masters offers an exploration into his complex life and genre-spanning career, as shared by filmmakers and family.
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8.1
/50/
20
/1/

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece (1997)
Documentary about the making of Disney's animated musical adaptation of Kipling's classic.
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60
/2/
80
/1/

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature (2000)
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
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46
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6.9
/255/
20
/1/
50
/2/

Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2003)
Behind-the-scenes footage, rare screen tests and insightful interviews highlight this engrossing two-hour look at one of Hollywood's greatest dream factories. Such film luminaries as Tom Hanks, William Friedkin, George Lucas, Oliver Stone and Robert Altman discuss their work at the studio. Clips include scenes from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Patton, Young Frankenstein, Star Wars, Alien, Big, Home Alone, Die Hard and dozens more.
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Hoopla
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8.7
/18/

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt (2024)
For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-spotted elevator operators. Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt is an in-depth documentary tracing artist Friedman's evolution from underground comics to the cover of The New Yorker. The film, directed by Kevin Dougherty, features interviews with Friedman's friends and colleagues, including Gilbert Gottfried, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind, Mike Judge, Merrill Markoe and many others.
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7.5
/46/
40
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60
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Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin (2004)
The making of Disney's Aladdin
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7.7
/81/
20
/1/

Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' (1997)
Documentary about the making of Disney's Animated Classic.
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7.1
/52/
80
/1/

Cinema Finds Its Voice (2021)
The story of how sound was paired with images in early years of cinema; offering an in-depth look at the people behind-the-scenes and the technological innovations that culminated in Warner Brothers' ground breaking film, "The Jazz Singer" (1927).
poster
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7.2
/57/

The Man Behind the Duck (2004)
This featurette is available on the 'Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Vol. 1' (1934-1941).
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66
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6.2
/103/
68
/8/
69
/7/

Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001)
See inside the exclusive Playboy Mansion, with parties attended by all the A-List celebrities
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8.4
/24/
35
/2/
87
/3/

James Dean and Me (1995)
A documentary about James Dean. People who knew him or had worked with him reminisce.
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10
/1/

Young Duke: Making Of A Movie Star (1993)
Join host Leonard Maltin as he explores the early life of John Wayne (born as Marion Michael Morrison) as a college football star. After a chance meeting with film legend John Ford, Wayne exchanged his cleats for spurs and a cowboy hat and the rest was movie history.
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69
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6.6
/405/
68
/13/
76
/5/
3.3
/359/

American Scary (2006)
A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.
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7.3
/49/
50
/3/

The Lost Stooges (1990)
A documentary hosted by Leonard Maltin featuring rare clips of the Three Stooges
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45
/5/

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued (2000)
A documentary on the making of Fantasia 2000.


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