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51.
Boss (2011–2012)
Episode:
Redemption
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Kane makes a professional turn to a new way of doing things when he extricates the housing project from the corruption that plagues his entire city. Kane's young aide, Ian, has a ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner
Votes: 212
52. Laurence Anyways (2012)
Not Rated | 168 min | Drama, Romance
A drama that charts ten years in a transgender woman's relationship with her lover.
Director: Xavier Dolan | Stars: Melvil Poupaud, Emmanuel Schwartz, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye
Votes: 22,210
53.
Boss (2011–2012)
Episode:
Reflex
(2011)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
A new political force enters the race with only a few weeks until the primary. When the City Council stands in Kane's way, Kane and his crew will have to flex their political muscles to ... See full summary »
Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner
Votes: 358
54.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
Ice Water in Their Veins
(2024)
TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama
In the aftermath of the Esquire article, Truman starts on a downward spiral. The Swans form a unified front.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart
Votes: 654
55.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
Beautiful Babe
(2024)
TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama
Babe reflects on her life and her greatest treasures. Truman and the Swans reel in the fallout of a tragedy.
Director: Jennifer Lynch | Stars: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart
Votes: 355
56. Milk (I) (2008)
R | 128 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna
Votes: 179,864 | Gross: $31.84M
57. When We Rise (2017)
TV-14 | 85 min | Drama
A chronicled re-telling of the gay rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Austin P. McKenzie, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Skeggs
Votes: 3,373
58. My Own Private River (2012)
101 min | Documentary
Footage from My Own Private Idaho (1991) is re-contextualized in James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
Directors: James Franco, Gus Van Sant | Stars: Wilmer Calderon, Jim Freivogel, Brian Lally, Matt Militano
Votes: 481
59. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
60. Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
James Broughton's remarkable story spans a lifetime of acclaim for his joyous experimental films and poetry celebrating the human body, finding his soulmate at age 61 and finally, his ascendancy as a revered bard of sexual liberation.
Directors: Stephen Silha, Eric Slade, Dawn Logsdon | Stars: James Broughton, Neeli Cherkovski, Diana Dors, Jack Foley
Votes: 111
61.
Boss (2011–2012)
Episode:
Slip
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Kane finds himself starting to lose control, both politically and personally, as his supporters begin to question their confidence in him. Zajac ventures into uncharted territory while campaigning as Miller continues to dig for answers.
Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner
Votes: 305
62.
Boss (2011–2012)
Episode:
Swallow
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
As Zajac's campaign gains momentum, Kane has problems adjusting to his new medical reality. An embarrassing media storm catches Governor Cullen off guard while Miller stumbles upon a story that seeps much deeper than he imagined.
Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner
Votes: 326
63.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
It's Impossible
(2024)
TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama
Babe makes peace with a harsh reality. Truman makes an effort to get sober.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart
Votes: 466
64.
Portlandia (2011–2018)
Episode:
Trail Blazers
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Kickstarter videos compete at the Can'ts Film Festival (hosted by Gus Van Sant). Toni and Candace coach the Portland Trail Blazers' dance team. Guest starring Gus Van Sant, Paul Allen, The Portland Trail Blazers & dancers.
Director: Jonathan Krisel | Stars: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard
Votes: 155
65. Cinema16: American Short Films (2006 Video)
209 min | Drama
16 short and student films by an assortment of American film directors.
Directors: Tim Burton, Adam Davidson, Maya Deren, Adam Parrish King, Standish Lawder, George Lucas, Mike Mills, Stefan Nadelman, Joe Nussbaum, Alexander Payne, D.A. Pennebaker, Peter Sollett, Todd Solondz, Rawson Marshall Thurber, Gus Van Sant, Andy Warhol | Stars: George Lucas, Alexander Payne
Votes: 172
66. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Under the Bridge (1992 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The video begins with guitarist John Frusciante playing guitar. Flea doesn't appear until later wearing a brown shirt. Flea is the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John is the guitarist.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea
Votes: 359
67. Larry Clark, Great American Rebel (2003)
57 min | Documentary
Director: Eric Dahan | Stars: Larry Clark, Leo Fitzpatrick, Daniel Franzese, Tiffany Limos
Votes: 46
68. William Burroughs: Thanksgiving Prayer (1991 Music Video)
3 min | Music
An indictment ballad of all the different political groups in America.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Star: William S. Burroughs
Votes: 331
69. Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
R | 101 min | Crime, Drama
A pharmacy-robbing dope fiend and his crew pop pills and evade the law.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Le Gros, Heather Graham
Votes: 40,632 | Gross: $4.73M
70. Finding Forrester (2000)
PG-13 | 136 min | Drama
Forrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin
Votes: 89,583 | Gross: $66.40M
71. Revolution (II) (2012)
PG | 85 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family
Filmmaker Rob Stewart advances the theory that though humans depend on the natural world for subsistence, humans are nature's greatest enemy.
Director: Rob Stewart | Stars: Nnimmo Bassey, Krystyna Bednarska, Adrienne Maree Brown, Lester Brown
Votes: 456
72. Le censeur des reves (2021)
17 min | Short, Fantasy
Night after night The Censor and his team mould Yoko's memories into fantastical dreams. Tonight nothing happens as planned.
Directors: Leo Berne, Raphaël Rodriguez | Stars: Damien Bonnard, Yôko Higashi, Sylvain Katan, Alexis Rodney
Votes: 137
73. Crítico (2008)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
70 critics and filmmakers discuss cinema from the age old conflict between the artist and the observer, the creator and the critic. From 1998 to 2007, Kleber Mendonça Filho has collected ... See full summary »
Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho | Stars: Cláudio Assis, Sophie Avon, Karim Aïnouz, Hector Babenco
Votes: 212
74. Festival of Claymation (1987 Video)
53 min | Animation
A collection of Will Vinton's clay-animation ("claymation") films, hosted by two dinosaurs.
Director: Will Vinton | Stars: Tim Conner, Johnny Counterfit
Votes: 63
75. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Desecration Smile (2007 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Despite the single for "Who Did You Think I Was" being the version from the trio's live album, the music video of the song was a studio recording specifically for the purpose of the video ... See full summary »
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith
Votes: 37
76. Paris, I Love You (2006)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Through the neighborhoods of Paris, love is veiled, revealed, imitated, sucked dry, reinvented, and awakened.
Directors: Olivier Assayas, Frédéric Auburtin, Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Isabel Coixet, Wes Craven, Alfonso Cuarón, Gérard Depardieu, Christopher Doyle, Richard LaGravenese, Vincenzo Natali, Alexander Payne, Bruno Podalydès, Walter Salles, Oliver Schmitz, Nobuhiro Suwa, Daniela Thomas, Tom Tykwer, Gus Van Sant | Stars: Juliette Binoche, Leonor Watling, Ludivine Sagnier, Fanny Ardant
Votes: 74,559 | Gross: $4.86M
77. At the Video Store (2019)
72 min | Documentary
Equal parts personal essay, intense rumination, and playful satire, AT THE VIDEO STORE is an ode to the death (and life!) of the American Video Store.
Director: James Westby | Stars: Mari Ane Anderson, Marty Arno, Lance Bangs, Brian Chankin
Votes: 48
78. Reputations (1994–2002)
50 min | Documentary
Documentary profiles examining well-known figures from the world of entertainment and history.
Stars: Jancis Robinson, Veronika Hyks, Denis Lawson, Josette Simon
Votes: 23
79. I Don't Belong Anywhere: The Cinema of Chantal Akerman (2015)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary
I DON'T BELONG ANYWHERE: THE CINEMA OF CHANTAL AKERMAN explores some of the Belgian filmmaker's 40 plus films, and from Brussels to Tel Aviv, from Paris to New York, it charts the sites of ... See full summary »
Director: Marianne Lambert | Stars: Chantal Akerman, Gus Van Sant
Votes: 214
80. In the Mood for Doyle (2007 TV Movie)
54 min | Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Yves Montmayeur follows Doyle during a year of projects that include collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan on Lady in the Water. Featuring interviews with Gus Van Sant, Olivier Assayas and Wong Kar-Wai.
Director: Yves Montmayeur | Stars: Olivier Assayas, Fruit Chan, Christopher Doyle, Bai Ling
Votes: 87
81.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
Masquerade 1966
(2024)
TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama
In 1966, documentary filmmakers the Maysles brothers capture the events leading up to and following Truman's iconic Black and White Ball.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart
Votes: 570
82.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
The Secret Inner Lives of Swans
(2024)
TV-MA | 46 min | Biography, Drama
In November 1975, the day after the Esquire article is published, Truman receives an inspiring visit from a fellow writer.
Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart
Votes: 496
83. Elephant (2003)
R | 81 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Elias McConnell, Alex Frost, Eric Deulen, John Robinson
Votes: 97,258 | Gross: $1.23M
84. Tarnation (2003)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8 film, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more - culled from nineteen years of his life.
Director: Jonathan Caouette | Stars: Jonathan Caouette, Renee Leblanc, Adolph Davis, Rosemary Davis
Votes: 6,710 | Gross: $0.59M
85. William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
William S. Burroughs: featuring never before seen footage as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues. Born the heir of the Burroughs' adding machine estate, he ... See full summary »
Director: Yony Leyser | Stars: Fred Aldrich, Laurie Anderson, Amiri Baraka, Jello Biafra
Votes: 1,240 | Gross: $0.05M
86. Lightfield's Home Videos (2006 Video)
Adventure, Drama
"Lightfield's Home Videos" is a compilation of videos shot with numerous celebrities over a 20-year period, the film takes a trip through the life of a fan creating his own movie making ... See full summary »
Director: Lightfield Lewis | Stars: Beck, James Caan, Cuba Gooding Jr., Juliette Lewis
Votes: 87
87.
Cannes Film Festival (1952– )
Episode:
TV Festival Du Cannes 2011
(2011)
News
The Cannes International Film Festival (French: Festival du Cannes), is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from ... See full summary »
Stars: Woody Allen, Didier Allouch, Pedro Almodóvar, Elena Anaya
Votes: 28
88. Kids (1995)
Unrated | 91 min | Drama
A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.
Director: Larry Clark | Stars: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Henderson
Votes: 84,660 | Gross: $7.42M
89. My Own Private Idaho (1991)
R | 104 min | Drama
Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert
Votes: 61,751 | Gross: $6.40M
90. Días de cine (1991– )
60 min | News
Antonio Gasset hosts this show in which recently released movies and DVDs are thoughtfully discussed in a documentary-like way.
Stars: Gerardo Sánchez, Elena S. Sánchez, Antonio Gasset, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Votes: 334
91. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
81 min | Documentary
A chronological look at films by, for, or about (or 'by, for, and about') gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, from Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to Ang Lee's "Brokeback... See full summary »
Directors: Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg | Stars: Randy Barbato, Dan Bucatinsky, Jonathan Caouette, Ash Christian
Votes: 840
92. Hanson: Weird (1998 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Hanson performs in the music video "Weird" from the album "Middle of Nowhere" recorded for Mercury and PolyGram Records. The music video begins with a shot of a subway train. Hanson ... See full summary »
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Hanson, Trevor Chowning, Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson
Votes: 29
93. Act Up! (2012)
92 min | Documentary, History
Feature length documentary film about the landmark AIDS activist group ACT UP - The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power.
Director: Scott Robbe | Star: Larry Kramer
Votes: 15
94. Junebug (2005)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
A dealer in "outsider" art travels from Chicago to North Carolina to meet her new in-laws, challenging the equilibrium of this middle class Southern home.
Director: Phil Morrison | Stars: Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola, David Kuhn, Alicia Van Couvering
Votes: 23,431 | Gross: $2.68M
95. Cannes Film Festival (1952– )
News
A festival for international movies, which give each year the Palme d'Or.
Stars: Bjorn Jiskoot Jr., Isabelle Huppert, Pedro Almodóvar, Kristin Scott Thomas
Votes: 119
96. David Bowie: Fame '90 (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
A promotional video for David Bowie's 1990 hit single "Fame '90."
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: David Bowie, Louise LeCavalier
Votes: 107
97. John Mayer Trio: Who Did You Think I Was (2005 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Despite the single for "Who Did You Think I Was" being the version from the trio's live album, the music video of the song was a studio recording specifically for the purpose of the video ... See full summary »
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Steve Jordan, John Mayer, Pino Palladino, John Mayer Trio
Votes: 21
98. Xavier Dolan: Bound to Impossible (2016 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Acclaimed and veteran actors discuss working with the young Canadian director Xavier Dolan, who has conquered the hearts of both cinema lovers and prestigious festival juries with his films.
Director: Benoît Puichaud | Stars: Xavier Dolan, Nathalie Baye, Jane Campion, Vincent Cassel
Votes: 39
99. Allen Ginsberg: The Ballad of the Skeletons (1997 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Gus Van Sant | Star: Allen Ginsberg
Votes: 202
100. Campus, le magazine de l'écrit (2001–2006)
Documentary
Stars: Guillaume Durand, Josyane Savigneau, François Reynaert, Agnès Léglise
Votes: 39