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87
8.1
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79
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79
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4.2
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100
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
poster
86
8.5
/5519/
80
/447/
79
/167/
4.1
/4532/
100
/6/
93
/56/

Roger Waters: The Wall (2014)
A concert film that the former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter made on various tour dates between 2010 and 2013, when he was playing his former group's 1980 double-album in its entirety.
poster
Kanopy
85
7.9
/1515/
75
/66/
76
/24/
4.0
/7374/
99
/74/
95
/4/
83
/22/

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024)
Martin Scorsese presents this very personal and insightful new feature-length documentary about British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
poster
85
7.8
/20889/
76
/535/
76
/261/
4.2
/51298/
94
/51/
90
/994/
84
/29/

American Movie (1999)
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
poster
85
8.5
/5478/
80
/402/
78
/167/
3.9
/10111/
100
/9/
94
/196/

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
poster
Apple TV
84
8.1
/17565/
80
/1347/
77
/206/
4.0
/31468/
99
/156/
95
/101/
78
/35/
cc age 15+

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
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Criterion Channel
84
7.9
/8914/
77
/246/
75
/142/
4.1
/21878/
91
/22/
91
/204/
77
/14/

Burden of Dreams (1982)
The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzog embraces the path of a certain madness to make his vision come true.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
83
8.0
/11185/
82
/857/
80
/184/
4.1
/40307/
98
/107/
98
/312/
76
/22/
cc age 11+

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)
Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care.
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fuboTV
83
8.1
/8134/
72
/257/
75
/162/
4.0
/8300/
95
/105/
88
/79/
87
/27/

Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his life, this is the definitive Marlon Brando cinema documentary. Charting his exceptional career as an actor and his extraordinary life away from the stage and screen with Brando himself as your guide, the film will fully explore the complexities of the man by telling the story uniquely from Marlon's perspective, entirely in his own voice. No talking heads, no interviewees, just Brando on Brando and life.
poster
83
7.9
/70516/
78
/2498/
75
/922/
4.0
/62348/
96
/115/
91
/2653/
85
/27/
cc age 14+

Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.
poster
Kanopy
82
8.0
/1482/
81
/156/
75
/25/
3.9
/6450/
95
/100/
96
/25/
82
/19/
cc age 10+

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
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
82
7.8
/5641/
74
/93/
74
/65/
3.7
/4172/
100
/16/
85
/111/
73
/10/

That's Entertainment! (1974)
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
poster
The Roku Channel
82
8.0
/29093/
79
/1563/
78
/720/
4.0
/60211/
97
/117/
89
/338/
79
/31/

Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
81
8.0
/49564/
78
/4342/
73
/3460/
3.9
/163440/
93
/27/
86
/118/

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)
An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
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Kanopy
81
7.4
/6568/
73
/346/
70
/168/
3.7
/19122/
95
/112/
85
/68/
83
/31/

De Palma (2016)
An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.
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Disney Plus
80
7.7
/4125/
78
/323/
77
/43/
3.9
/19863/
98
/61/
92
/34/
69
/13/
cc age 10+

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
poster
Apple TV
80
7.7
/9551/
79
/724/
82
/322/
4.1
/45615/
96
/99/
94
/139/
70
/23/
cc age 14+

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.
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Disney Plus
80
7.7
/7327/
77
/587/
76
/239/
3.7
/11805/
86
/7/
92
/275/

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
80
7.6
/21657/
77
/1938/
75
/477/
3.7
/17452/
94
/31/
91
/406/
73
/8/

Indie Game: The Movie (2012)
Follows the dramatic journeys of video game developers as they create and release their games to the world. It's about making video games, but at its core, it's about the creative process, and exposing yourself through your work.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
79
7.4
/1795/
73
/121/
70
/22/
3.6
/7799/
97
/31/
89
/24/
74
/7/

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.
poster
Netflix
79
7.5
/9958/
76
/588/
74
/79/
3.8
/28454/
89
/46/
88
/56/
73
/16/
cc age 13+

WHAM! (2023)
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.
poster
79
7.1
/1473/
70
/56/
73
/30/
3.6
/7047/
97
/61/
82
/17/

Riefenstahl (2024)
Explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.
poster
Kanopy
79
7.5
/620/
75
/30/
67
/9/
3.5
/745/
95
/43/
92
/10/
78
/9/

My Darling Vivian (2020)
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
79
7.9
/10071/
79
/792/
78
/247/
3.9
/15657/
94
/52/
89
/32/
74
/15/

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.
poster
79
7.7
/3419/
72
/53/
70
/48/
3.6
/3819/
95
/20/
85
/25/

Visions of Light (1992)
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
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Disney Plus
81
79
8.2
/5563/
78
/334/
77
/200/
4.0
/12589/
91
/46175/

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
poster
Hoopla
79
7.6
/13850/
77
/627/
72
/302/
3.7
/14288/
92
/66/
86
/370/
82
/20/

Side by Side (2012)
Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
poster
Kanopy
79
7.6
/5042/
78
/777/
74
/183/
3.7
/5942/
100
/30/
82
/73/
74
/8/
cc age 13+

For the Love of Spock (2016)
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
poster
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
78
7.5
/3417/
73
/366/
72
/55/
3.6
/5033/
100
/25/
91
/19/
72
/7/

Milli Vanilli (2023)
The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.
poster
Netflix
78
7.2
/3831/
73
/221/
69
/61/
3.7
/14344/
97
/60/
90
/21/
78
/19/
cc age 15+

"Sr." (2022)
A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.
poster
Disney Plus
78
7.5
/1635/
72
/129/
67
/52/
3.7
/7931/
93
/46/
82
/13/
76
/13/
cc age 13+

Howard (2018)
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
poster
Hoopla
78
7.6
/1741/
79
/78/
70
/33/
3.4
/934/
89
/9/
89
/8/
71
/10/

This Is Elvis (1981)
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
poster
Kanopy
78
7.3
/7508/
72
/317/
73
/246/
3.6
/14403/
96
/115/
77
/49/
79
/25/

Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
Filmmakers discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (“Le cinéma selon Hitchcock”), written by François Truffaut and published in 1966.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
78
7.7
/8871/
76
/617/
75
/298/
3.8
/25129/
91
/34/
90
/31/

Spielberg (2017)
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
poster
Netflix
77
7.3
/1688/
73
/99/
66
/31/
3.8
/5856/
100
/43/
63
/7/
83
/16/
cc age 15+

Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022)
A look at the Black revolution in 1970s cinema, from genre films to social realism, from the making of new superstars to the craft of rising auteurs.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
77
7.6
/16090/
73
/767/
72
/212/
3.8
/40900/
93
/123/
89
/126/

Val (2021)
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.
poster
Kanopy
77
7.2
/7580/
74
/329/
69
/207/
3.8
/33537/
90
/80/
75
/12/
75
/17/

David Lynch: The Art Life (2017)
An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch's life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema's most enigmatic directors.
poster
Netflix
77
7.6
/28812/
73
/1566/
74
/710/
3.8
/68897/
92
/51/
87
/118/
77
/16/

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides 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.
poster
Netflix
77
7.4
/5623/
71
/199/
71
/142/
3.7
/13433/
92
/39/
82
/17/
77
/18/
cc age 16+

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)
As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.
poster
Peacock Premium
81
77
7.8
/7178/
79
/722/
73
/157/
3.7
/13319/
92
/24/
90
/28/

Andre the Giant (2018)
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
77
7.8
/12944/
74
/221/
73
/209/
3.9
/19406/
78
/27/
92
/300/
70
/17/

My Best Fiend (1999)
A film that describes 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.
poster
77
7.4
/6297/
73
/401/
72
/170/
3.7
/11520/
92
/48/
82
/73/

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
poster
The Roku Channel
77
7.2
/42893/
72
/1692/
72
/956/
3.5
/28976/
81
/182/
82
/7984/
67
/32/
cc age 10+

This Is It (2009)
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
poster
Apple TV
76
7.8
/1458/
74
/111/
76
/36/
3.7
/2418/
90
/80/
84
/3/
70
/21/
cc age 13+

Sidney (2022)
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
poster
Kanopy
76
7.5
/336/
70
/4/
77
/3/
3.5
/830/
96
/47/
68
/10/

Merchant Ivory (2024)
The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
poster
Kanopy
76
6.8
/3907/
69
/400/
63
/101/
3.4
/8591/
81
/78/
92
/4/
70
/18/

Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
76
7.6
/1141/
78
/110/
67
/50/
3.7
/2167/
95
/22/
87
/13/
73
/8/

Gilbert (2017)
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.


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