mdblist.com logo The Best Gore Vidal Movies. Go to The Best Shows


Ratings
Between
and
Between
and
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Between
and
With at least
votes
Additional filters
m
Lists, Streaming Services, Cast and more
Create List (35 items)

Login to create Trakt list


poster
82
7.8
/7909/
79
/185/
71
/109/
3.9
/14588/
96
/92/
89
/174/

The Celluloid Closet (1996)
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.
poster
Kanopy
80
7.6
/6668/
76
/340/
72
/144/
3.8
/8586/
93
/120/
86
/107/
77
/25/

Best of Enemies (2015)
A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, marking the big bang moment of our contemporary media landscape when spectacle trumped content and argument replaced substance. Best of Enemies delves into the entangled biographies of these two great thinkers, and luxuriates in the language and the theater of their debates, begging the question, "What has television done to the way we discuss politics in our democracy today?"
poster
78
7.7
/342449/
79
/13196/
75
/6692/
3.8
/329253/
82
/68/
87
/8355/
64
/20/
cc age 14+

Gattaca (1997)
Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.
poster
73
7.0
/16163/
69
/277/
64
/169/
3.6
/7671/
93
/44/
78
/282/
70
/26/
cc age 17+

Bob Roberts (1992)
Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.
poster
73
8.0
/10435/
75
/160/
75
/118/
3.8
/2107/
78
/115/
88
/1016/
68
/32/

Why We Fight (2005)
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
poster
72
7.3
/5737/
71
/99/
67
/66/
3.5
/2092/
77
/95/
81
/854/
64
/26/

The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)
A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
poster
68
6.7
/7205/
64
/290/
64
/141/
3.3
/3699/
83
/120/
67
/347/
64
/38/

Inside Deep Throat (2005)
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone involved to become one of the most successful independent films of all time. It caught the public imagination which met the spirit of the times, even as the self-appointed guardians of public morality struggled to suppress it, and created, for a brief moment, a possible future where sexuality in film had a bold artistic potential. This film covers the story of the making of this controversial film, its stunning success, its hysterical opposition along with its dark side of mob influence and allegations of the on set mistreatment of the film's star.
poster
79
66
7.6
/2468/
77
/58/
70
/57/
3.8
/4333/
92
/12/
84
/46/
78
/11/

Public Speaking (2011)
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
61
6.7
/17681/
70
/443/
67
/220/
3.3
/11394/
22
/27/
74
/582/

With Honors (1994)
Convinced he'll graduate with honors because of his thesis paper, a stuffy Harvard student finds his paper being held hostage by a homeless man, who might be the guy to school the young man in life.
poster
54
6.6
/19588/
64
/466/
61
/242/
3.1
/2907/
27
/63/
50
/617/
40
/21/

Shrink (2009)
Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
53
6.7
/2762/
67
/91/
63
/67/
3.1
/2559/
39
/85/
52
/100/
40
/28/
cc age 14+

Salinger (2013)
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
poster
Kanopy
77
49
7.7
/1336/
78
/47/
78
/31/
3.6
/922/
83
/29/
84
/19/
72
/14/

Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)
Anchored by intimate, one-on-one interviews with the man himself, Nicholas Wrathall’s new documentary is a fascinating and wholly entertaining tribute to the iconic Gore Vidal. Commentary by those who knew him best—including filmmaker/nephew Burr Steers and the late Christopher Hitchens—blends with footage from Vidal’s legendary on-air career to remind us why he will forever stand as one of the most brilliant and fearless critics of our time.
poster
Fandor
76
41
7.4
/655/
74
/13/
65
/17/
3.5
/687/
91
/44/
85
/17/
77
/22/

The Cockettes (2002)
Documentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s.
poster
Hoopla
37
5.0
/5556/
58
/91/
49
/99/
2.5
/1438/
7
/29/
20
/41/

Shadow Conspiracy (1997)
Bobby Bishop is a special assistant to the President of the United States. Accidentally, he meets his friend professor Pochenko on the street. Pochenko has time to tell Bishop about some conspiracy in the White House but then immediately gets killed by an assassin. Now bad guys are after Bobby as the only man who knows about a plot. Bishop must now not only survive, but to stop the conspirators from achieving their goal. And he doesn't know whom to trust.
poster
Kanopy
72
33
7.6
/273/
70
/2/
65
/2/
82
/17/
76
/21/
64
/10/

One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern (2005)
ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT retraces George McGovern's bold presidential campaign of 1972 - a grassroots campaign that fought for peace and justice, and positioned ideas and people first. But what is remembered today as being the ultimate political defeat of the American Century may also have been its high watermark. The film poses this central question: what does the crushing electoral defeat of a man so well respected for his decency and intellect say about the electoral process, the American government, and more importantly, what does it say about the forces at work on the American people- then and now? Featuring interviews with the candidate himself, supporters and activists like Gore Vidal, Gloria Steinem, Warren Beatty, Howard Zinn, and music from Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, and Elvis Costello.
poster
60
31
6.1
/1203/
60
/183/
54
/103/
3.3
/236/
63
/20/

Thinking XXX (2004)
For a book project, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. This film records the photo shoots and includes interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers (and John Waters). The actors and writers discuss economics, nudity and exhibitionism, careers, and private lives.
poster
67
20
7.8
/753/
64
/23/
63
/20/
64
/12/

Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11 (2008)
ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11 has one central thesis: that the official version of the events surrounding the attacks on 9/11 cannot be true. This feature documentary explores the latest scientific evidence and reveals dramatic new witness testimony, which directly conflicts with the U.S. government's account.
poster
60
19
6.4
/960/
55
/11/
58
/28/
3.2
/344/

Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula (2005)
This is a short film based on the 1979 film of the same name. The film is stylized with the actors wearing modernized robes and Roman jewelry and females playing male characters and vice-versa.
poster
57
14
5.8
/832/
51
/14/
71
/15/
50
/5/

Billy the Kid (1989)
Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
poster
?
6.3
/28/

Federico Fellini - Through the Eyes of Others (2003)
Documentary about Federico Fellini
poster
?
7.3
/25/

Revisiting Brideshead (2005)
Documentary with an affectionate look back at the classic Granada TV dramatisation of Evelyn Waugh's famous novel "Brideshead Revisited".
poster
?
6.7
/49/

Global Haywire (2006)
Documentary about the state of the modern world.
poster
?
8.3
/23/
10
/1/

Gore Vidal: The Man Who Said No (1984)
In 1982, Gore Vidal, one of America's greatest writers, challenged the American political establishment, and Jerry Brown, in his campaign for the California United States Senate seat.
poster
?
6.2
/91/
20
/1/
60
/1/

Rescued from the Closet (2001)
Rescued from the Closet is a 2001 documentary consisting of interviews originally recorded for the 1995 film The Celluloid Closet. It explores the history and impact of LGBT representation in cinema, providing insights into the portrayal and evolution of LGBT characters and themes within the film industry.
poster
Kanopy
?
7.6
/60/
66
/3/
50
/3/

Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open (2013)
The American composer and author Paul Bowles was a man with a great deal of charisma and influence. When he moved to Tangier, Morocco, in 1949, half the world followed him to the enigmatic city. His marriage with author Jane Bowles was a loving relationship of opposites, even though both were homosexual. Based on exclusive interviews with Bowles shortly before his death interwoven with anecdotes recounted by his friends and co-workers, the film portrays a daring and visionary life as well as a relationship shaped by an interdependency that encompassed much more than sexuality.
poster
?
6.9
/60/
45
/2/
70
/2/
67
/2/

Norman Mailer: The American (2012)
A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.
poster
?
6.7
/90/
71
/7/
20

A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula' (1981)
A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula'
poster
66
?
6.7
/242/
70
/1/
48
/6/
80
/2/

Standing Army (2010)
Standing Army, directed by Enrico Parenti and Thomas Fazi, is an award-winning documentary film about the global network of U.S. military bases, the impact that these have on local populations, and the military-industrial complex that lies behind it.
poster
46
?
6.9
/296/
40
/3/
31
/7/

Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She (2005)
Examines the diversity of human sexual and gender variance around the globe, with commentary by scientific experts and first-hand accounts of people who do not conform to a simple male/female binary.
poster
?
7.9
/69/
60
/2/
57
/3/
84
/4/

Valentino's Ghost (2013)
The documentary exposes the ways in which America's foreign policy agenda in the Middle East drives the U.S. media's portrayals of Arabs and Muslims. The film lays bare the truths behind taboo subjects that are conspicuously avoided, or merely treated as sound bites, by the mainstream American media: "Why do they hate us?" "Why do we hate them?" What were the events that led to the 9/11 attacks? What are the politics behind the U.S.-Israeli relationship? Why is there a robust debate about these subjects in Europe, the Arab World and in Israel itself, but not in the U.S.? Valentino's Ghost provides a fresh inquiry which challenges the media's daily barrage of rhetoric and misinformation about our complex and vital relationship with this part of the world
poster
66
?
7.6
/228/
62
/12/
63
/9/

The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (2011)
The strange history of the now abandoned American 1993-bill, «Don't ask, don't tell» where sexual orientation was a "non-talk" policy in the American forces, leading to 13.368 getting kicked out before 2011.
poster
Kanopy
59
?
7.2
/266/
50
/5/
44
/5/
73
/7/

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press (2008)
A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.
poster
72
?
7.6
/211/
66
/10/
74
/7/

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993)
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
poster
?

Ten Year Old Boy Pilot (1936)
Ten year old boy pilot called Gore Vidal. A young boy learns how to fly new kind of aeroplane with simple controls. M/S of boy, Gene, standing in front of aeroplane with man. They have a stilted conversation about how easy new aeroplane is to fly. They then climb into cockpit and man takes boy through joystick movements. Various shots of aeroplane taking off and landing on an airfield. C/U of Gene and man. When asked, Gene says controlling the plane was easier that learning how to ride a bike!
poster
?

High Tech Lincoln (2005)
Take an unforgettable look at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which includes a special effects theater, lifelike figures of the Lincoln family, and much more. Features comments from author Gore Vidal and museum director Richard Norton Smith.


mdblist.com © 2020 | Contact | Reddit | Discord | API