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1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
R | 118 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.
Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Votes: 301,734 | Gross: $10.68M
2. Nash Bridges (1996–2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A smart alecky San Francisco, California cop and his get rich quick scheme of a partner keep tabs on crime and take down the bad guys in the Bay Area.
Stars: Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Jeff Perry
Votes: 8,109
3. The Rum Diary (2011)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there.
Director: Bruce Robinson | Stars: Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli
Votes: 108,048 | Gross: $13.10M
4. The Libertine (2004)
R | 114 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Director: Laurence Dunmore | Stars: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Paul Ritter
Votes: 37,807 | Gross: $4.84M
5. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,975
6. Outside Providence (1999)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After one too many run ins with the law, a punk teenager from a working class background is sent to prep school by his frustrated dad, and learns a thing or two.
Director: Michael Corrente | Stars: Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, Alec Baldwin, Tommy Bone
Votes: 9,330 | Gross: $7.29M
7. Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)
R | 99 min | Biography, Comedy
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Art Linson | Stars: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 12,679 | Gross: $6.66M
8. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,303
9. Adrenochrome (2017)
85 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
A young American Veteran gets involved with a gang of Venice Beach psychos who are killing people to extract a psychedelic compound from their victim's adrenal glands.
Director: Trevor Simms | Stars: Trevor Simms, Larry Bishop, Tom Sizemore, Adam Huss
Votes: 566
10. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,995
11. The War Room (1993)
PG | 96 min | Documentary, History
A documentary of the Bill Clinton 1992 presidential campaign and the organization who ran it.
Directors: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, Heather Beckel, Paul Begala
Votes: 4,435 | Gross: $0.90M
12. To Tell the Truth (1956–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Johnny Olson, Kitty Carlisle, Tom Poston
Votes: 534
13. History's Mysteries (1998–2011)
TV-PG | Documentary, History, Mystery
Explore the stories, events, legends and myths that have incited debate throughout the ages.
Stars: David Ackroyd, Arthur Kent, Christopher Chacon, William L. MacDonald
Votes: 237
14. Gonzo (2008)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo
Votes: 8,505 | Gross: $1.25M
15. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
16. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
17. 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
18. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146
19. Fuck (2005)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Director: Steve Anderson | Stars: Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Bill Maher, Reinhold Aman
Votes: 4,354 | Gross: $0.02M
20. Stuntmen (2009)
R | 90 min | Comedy
When the industry's two biggest stuntmen are nominated for Stuntman of the Year, an over-ambitious documentarian reignites a dormant rivalry between the two men that results in an all out press war.
Director: Eric Amadio | Stars: Marc Blucas, Ross Patterson, Christopher Tarantino, Dominique Swain
Votes: 769
21. Dem Tinseltown Homiez, the Hollywood Guys (2021– )
Comedy
Stars: Griff Kohout, Christopher King, Gordon Yablok, Ike Catcher
Votes: 11
22. ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Documentary, Biography, History
A biography series counting down the 50 greatest North American athletes of the 20th century. It was expanded to include other athletes, personalities, and notable moments in sports history.
Stars: Chris Fowler, Dick Schaap, Edwin Pope, Robert Lipsyte
Votes: 324
23. Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb (2020)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Biography
Inspired by Daniel J. Watkin's book "Freak Power: Hunter S. Thompson's Campaign for Sheriff" - Aspen 1970
Directors: Ajax Phillips, Daniel Joseph Watkins | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Ed Bastian, Bob Braudis, Joe DiSalvo
Votes: 125 | Gross: $0.02M
24. In Search of History (1996– )
Documentary, History
Marching west on the American frontier, pioneers fought death from disease and epidemics, knife and gun wounds. To survive, you had to find a doctor--or someone who called himself one! Meet the last defense against death in the wilderness.
Stars: David Ackroyd, Tony Gerard, John Craig, Patsy Bishop
Votes: 41
25. 90 Minutes Live (1976– )
90 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Peter Gzowski, John Harvard, Danny Finkleman, John Kastner
Votes: 21
26. This Week (1956–1992)
News
Public affairs series probing the news behind the headlines.
Stars: Jonathan Dimbleby, Denis Tuohy, Richard Lindley, Bryan Magee
Votes: 35
27. In the Blink of an Eye (I) (2005)
90 min | Drama
Trace, a recently released ex-con, has a goal to look after the well-being of his daughter Ally. To make sure her needs are met, he chooses to return to the life of crime he left behind, and once again rubs shoulders with the wrong people.
Director: Jaime Gomez | Stars: Jaime Gomez, Brian Krause, Zoska Aleece, Barbara Anzaldo
Votes: 245
28. The Theta Girl (2017)
98 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Gayce, a take-no-shit young woman, deals a hallucinogenic drug called "theta," facilitating an audience for her friends' all-girl rock band. When Gayce's friends are brutally murdered, she ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Bickel | Stars: Victoria Elizabeth Donofrio, Shane Silman, Dove Dupree, Quinn Deogracias
Votes: 220
29. Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
91 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the infamous gonzo journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Wayne Ewing | Stars: Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, Alex Cox, John Cusack
Votes: 731
30. The Curse of Blanchard Hill (2006 Video)
Unrated | 74 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Victor McShane disappeared on Blanchard Hill in the spring of 1985. No one knows what happened to him... Twenty years later, a group of campers take a hike on Blanchard, unaware that a ... See full summary »
Directors: Chris Hazenberg, Zach Klinefelter | Stars: Benjamin Barton, Kristin Santler, Matt Dick, Beth Caya
Votes: 160
31. Anthem (1997)
124 min | Documentary
A captivating cross-country adventure brought to life by two young women who take the road to explore and expose the American Dream. Armed with a Powerbook and a couple of cameras, ... See full synopsis »
Directors: Shainee Gabel, Kristin Hahn | Stars: Robert Redford, Michael Stipe, Studs Terkel, Winona LaDuke
Votes: 135
32. ESPN 25: Who's #1? (2004–2007)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Trey Wingo, Charley Steiner, Bert Sugar, Peter Gammons
Votes: 210
34. The Curse of Lono
Comedy | Announced
Writer Hunter S. Thompson and illustrator Ralph Steadman embark on a drug-fueled adventure to to cover a marathon in Waikiki.
35. Tripping (1999 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the life and influence of acclaimed sixties writer Ken Kesey. Features archive footage of his 1964 Magic Bus Tour with The Merry Pranksters.
Director: Vikram Jayanti | Stars: Roger Steffens, Carolyn Adams Garcia, Ken Babbs, Linda Breen
Votes: 43
36. Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003 Video)
11 min | Comedy, Documentary, Short
Hunter Thompson visits the set of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Director: Wayne Ewing | Stars: Laila Nabulsi, Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro
Votes: 123
37. Venus Blue (1998)
11 min | Short, Sci-Fi
A strange woman wanders from town to town... Everyone she meets sees her in their own image of perfection. They cannot resist her, and she passes on to them a contagious virus which brings enlightenment.
Director: Gillian Ashurst | Stars: Asa Lindh, Betty Richards, Guy Ryan, Ueta Sitiene
Votes: 49
38. Prisoner of Denver
Drama | Announced
A 21-year-old Colorado woman is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole, despite having an alibi of being in police custody when the crime was committed.
39. The Crazy Never Die (1988 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Captures Thompson in full gadfly mode, packing houses and easily entertaining them, whether on time or (more commonly) not. But the content of these talks, assuming you can follow it, seems... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Armstrong, Maria Khan, David McCumber, Hunter S. Thompson
Votes: 12
40. TVTV Meets Rolling Stone (1973 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary
Stars: Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, Allen Rucker, Hunter S. Thompson
41. Woman Found Dead in Elevator (2000)
14 min | Short
A story unfinished, and a burgeoning pile of laundry are the cause of great concern to a writer, also singled out for persecution by an ensemble of hostile characters. Set against the ... See full summary »
Director: Adam M. Goldstein | Stars: Kathleen Chalfant, William Duell, John Elsen, Ronald Guttman
Votes: 20
42. Come on Down: Searching for the American Dream (2005 TV Movie)
Documentary
Told through the eyes of a Canadian and his colourful Cadillac, "Come on Down: Searching for the American Dream" captures Adamm Liley's raucous road trip into the heart of the elusive American Dream.
Director: Adamm Liley | Star: Hunter S. Thompson
Votes: 21
43. Origins of High Times Magazine (2024)
Documentary
Director: Steven Hager | Stars: Tom Forcade, Abbie Hoffman, Michael Kennedy, John Lennon
44. Nexus Vegas (2013)
Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
At a Summit of Secret Agencies the Paratime Plot thickens. A phone, a cassette, and the Moon carry the day as some loose ends are tied up. The fifth installment in Catnippery Productions "Paratime Sequence".
Director: Sven Granlund | Stars: Brandy Altmeyer, Russ Croley, Dennis Kenna, Charles Lasher
45. High There (2014)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, News
Hunter S. Thompson meets Barry McKenzie in this dark nonfiction comedy about a real-life, legendary but down-and-out tabloid television journalist who heads to Hawaii to film a marijuana ... See full summary »
Directors: Wayne Darwen, Henry Goren | Stars: Bala, Mrs. Bates, Share Christie, Wayne Darwen
46. Hunter S. Thompson talks about Hells Angels (1967 TV Special)
15 min | Talk-Show
In 1965 Carey McWilliams, editor of The Nation, hired Hunter S. Thompson to write a story about the Hells Angels* motorcycle club in California. The article appeared on May 17, 1965, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Margaret Throsby
47. Culture Prophet - Hustler (2009)
7 min | Short, Music
Vegas simply can't handle some guys: what happens when Culture Prophet hit Las Vegas for an exclusive performance at the Beauty Bar.
Director: Gian Franco Morini | Stars: Michael Barksdale, Kirby Baumann, Christopher Masse, Eddie Powers
48. Animals, Whores & Dialogue: Breakfast with Hunter Vol. 2 (2010)
91 min | Documentary
This new feature length documentary goes deeper into Gonzo journalism with intimate scenes of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson at work writing, editing, and recounting the creation of classics like Hells Angels and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Director: Wayne Ewing | Star: Hunter S. Thompson
Votes: 7
49.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision
(1978)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at "Gonzo journalist", Hunter S. Thompson with his collaborator, British illustrator, Ralph Steadman.
Director: Nigel Finch | Stars: Ralph Steadman, Hunter S. Thompson, Edward Judd, John Dean
Votes: 274
50.
ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Episode:
Al Davis
(2003)
Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Jerry Ball, Kathy Blumenstock, Ron Borges, Pat Bowlen