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1. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin
Votes: 518,493 | Gross: $59.89M
2. Battle of the Sexes (2017)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 59,985 | Gross: $12.64M
3. Youth in Revolt (2009)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis
Votes: 76,127 | Gross: $15.28M
4. Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama
Toby Fleishman knew what to expect when he and his wife of almost 15 years separated: weekends and every other holiday with the kids, some residual bitterness, and the occasional moment of tension in their co-parenting negotiations.
Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody
Votes: 16,683
5. 20th Century Women (2016)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and two other women who help raise him among the love and freedom of Southern California of 1979.
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
Votes: 49,435 | Gross: $5.66M
6. Ruby Sparks (2012)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A novelist struggling with writer's block finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas
Votes: 105,466 | Gross: $2.54M
7. Living with Yourself (2019)
TV-MA | 215 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
An existential comedy about a man struggling in life who undergoes a new treatment to become a better person, only to find that he's been replaced by a new and improved version of himself.
Stars: Paul Rudd, Aisling Bea, Ali Akbar Sepahi, Desmin Borges
Votes: 35,578
8. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 10,554
9. Duck Butter (2018)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two women, who are dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, decide to make a pact to spend 24 hours together hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Alia Shawkat, Drew Langer, Marc Maron, Mark Duplass
Votes: 4,615 | Gross: $0.01M
10. Beginners (2010)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young man is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father: that he has terminal cancer and that he has a young male lover.
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic
Votes: 94,835 | Gross: $5.79M
11. The Invite (VII)
Comedy | Pre-production
Follows Joe and Angela and how their marriage has fallen in to routine. Angela invites their neighbors Kayla and Shane over cocktails, and unexpectedly they discover how their neighbors might be hosting weekly orgies.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, Tessa Thompson
12. Thumbsucker (2005)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb.
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves
Votes: 21,992 | Gross: $1.33M
13. Untitled Jason Keller/Apple TV Project
Comedy, Sport | Pre-production
An over-the-hill ex-golfer, fired from his job, sees hope in coaching a troubled teen prodigy after his wife leaves him, staking his future on the youth's success.
Stars: Owen Wilson, Marc Maron, Peter Dager
14. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
15. Porno for Pyros: Pets (1993 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Porno for Pyros performs in the music video "Pets" from the album "Porno for Pyros" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. Perry Farrell sings and the band plays with an orange background composed of multiple squares superimposed over them.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Porno for Pyros, Perry Farrell
Votes: 24
16. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper
Votes: 4,316 | Gross: $0.37M
17. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
18. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024 TV Special)
Ceremony to celebrate the 75th edition of the Primetime Emmy awards.
Director: Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, Jenna Ortega
Votes: 156
19. Sick (1997)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis from a young age, performance artist Bob Flanagan shared his life and pain in his art, usually through sadomasochistic practices.
Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Bob Flanagan, Sheree Rose, Kathe Burkhart, Kirby Dick
Votes: 1,723 | Gross: $0.12M
20. The Good Luck of Right Now
Drama | Announced
Four people form a common bond while dealing with their own struggles of grief, pain and loss.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Star: Brie Larson
21. Kulturplatz (2004– )
25 min | Documentary
Stars: Eva Wannenmacher, Nicole Salathé, Nina Brunner, Nino Gadient
Votes: 22
22. Making the Video (1999– )
30 min | Documentary, Music
A series on MTV showing the making of popular music videos.
Stars: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Thomas Fanning, Dave Meyers
Votes: 190
23. Gift (1993 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Music
What would you do if you came home and found your wife dead? Do you call the cops? Her parents? That's where the true nightmare begins. A story of love. A man and a woman's final night together.
Directors: Perry Farrell, Casey Niccoli | Stars: Eric Avery, Sherri Durell, Perry Farrell, Ice-T
Votes: 309
24. Smashing Pumpkins: 1979 (1996 Music Video)
4 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A day in the life of disaffected suburban teenagers driving around in a Dodge Charger.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha
Votes: 524
25. Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A documentary on the life and current times of artist Wayne White.
Director: Neil Berkeley | Stars: Wayne White, Mimi Pond, Paul Reubens, Mark Mothersbaugh
Votes: 1,224
26. The People Upstairs
Comedy | Pre-production
Two couples explore the complexities of modern day relationships. Based of Cesc Gay's film: "Sentimental"
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
27. The Offspring: She's Got Issues (1999 Music Video)
Not Rated | 4 min | Music
A music video for The Offspring's She's Got Issues song.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: The Offspring, Dexter Holland, Greg K, Noodles
Votes: 85
28. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Californication (2000 Music Video)
5 min | Animation, Music, Sci-Fi
A promotional video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2000 single "Californication."
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Bobby Leigh | Stars: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith
Votes: 939
29. Paula Abdul: Straight Up (1989 Video)
35 min | Music
Video collection five music videos by Paula Abdul: "Paula Abdul: Knocked Out - Original Version (1989)", "Paula Abdul: It's Just, the Way That You Love Me (Version 1) (1988)", "Paula Abdul: Straight Up (1989)", "Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl (1989)" and "Paula Abdul: Cold Hearted (1989)".
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Paula Abdul, Bill Bohl, Dee Caspary, Nikki Cox
Votes: 243
30. Highston (2015– )
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
A young man becomes immersed in a world of his own imagination.
Stars: Chris Parnell, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Curtis Armstrong, Flea
Votes: 550
31. The Smashing Pumpkins: Tonight, Tonight (1996 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Music video for the Smashing Pumpkins song "Tonight, Tonight".
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: The Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin, Billy Corgan, James Iha
Votes: 722
32. Red Hot Chili Peppers: By the Way (2002 Music Video)
4 min | Music
A promotional video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2002 single "By the Way."
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Sheridan
Votes: 480
33. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Greatest Videos (2003 Video)
185 min | Documentary, Music
A career retrospective of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music videos from 1988 to 2003.
Directors: Gavin Bowden, Drew Carolan, Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Kevin Kerslake, Bart Lipton, Mark Romanek, Dick Rude, Stephane Sednaoui, Bill Stobaugh, Gus Van Sant | Stars: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Dave Navarro, Dave Sheridan
Votes: 282
34. The Big Cigar
Drama | Announced
Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton looks seeks the help of a Hollywood filmmaker to help him flee the United States to Cuba in order to avoid prosecution for alleged crimes he committed including murder.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
35. Soundtracking with Edith Bowman (2016 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career.
Stars: Edith Bowman, Ben Wheatley, Damien Chazelle, Nicholas Britell
Votes: 7
36. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Stadium Arcadium (2007)
75 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary film chronicling the artistic collaboration between one of the biggest rock bands of all time, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their music video directors.
Director: David Hausen | Stars: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, John Frusciante, Tony Kaye
Votes: 88
37. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Tell Me Baby (2006 Music Video)
5 min | Music
A promotional video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2006 single "Tell Me Baby."
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Claudia Cooper, Miles Crawford, Ian Fisher, John Frusciante
Votes: 57
38. Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 (2004 Video)
180 min | Documentary, Music
Several videos from the personal vault of Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, showing several videos they shot over the course of their Blue Album and Kitchen Tapes beginnings to the Green Album's ... See full summary »
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Spike Jonze, Karl Koch, Sophie Muller, Mark Romanek, Marcos Siega | Stars: Rivers Cuomo, Brian Bell, Cass Asher, Bill Barretta
Votes: 307
39. Shootout (2003–2008)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Big time producer Peter Guber and Variety's Peter Bart sit down with the biggest names in the business.
Stars: Peter Guber, Jeff Brenner, Clint Eastwood, Charlize Theron
Votes: 201
40. Janet Jackson: Go Deep (1998 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Ty Hodges, Janet Jackson, Vergi Rodriguez
Votes: 59
41. Korn: Freak on a Leash (1999 Music Video)
5 min | Animation, Music
A music video for Korn's song 'Freak on a Leash'.
Directors: Todd McFarlane, Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Graham Morris | Stars: Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu, Jonathan Davis, Korn, James 'Munky' Shaffer
Votes: 412
42. Smashing Pumpkins: Rocket (1994 Music Video)
4 min | Music
A promotional video for Smashing Pumpkins' 1994 single "Rocket."
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin, D'arcy Wretzky
Votes: 41
43. The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow (1993 Video)
35 min | Documentary, Short
February 5, 1993, in front of a standing room-only-crowd at Seattle's Moore Theatre, impresario Jim Rose performs his own odd tricks - putting a screwdriver up his nose, pounding a nail ... See full summary »
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: The Amazing Mr. Lifto, Bébé the Circus Queen, Tim Cridland, Matt 'The Tube' Crowley
Votes: 83
44. From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, René Elizondo, Valerie Faris, Paul Hunter, Seb Janiak, Francis Lawrence, David Mallet, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Keir McFarlane, Dave Meyers, Matthew Rolston, Mark Romanek, Dominic Sena | Stars: Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Jennifer Lopez
Votes: 91
45. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Otherside (2000 Music Video)
4 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A promotional video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2000 single "Otherside."
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Bobby Leigh | Stars: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith
Votes: 270
46. Target: Summer: Good & Gather (2023 Video)
Short, Family
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
47. Pfizer, Inc: A Whole Different Ball Game (2023 Video)
1 min | Short, News
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Michael Phelps, Pink, Questlove, Jean Smart
48. Used Guys
Comedy, Sci-Fi | Announced
In a futuristic world where women rule the planet and men are traded and sold like cars, two men, who are rendered obsolete by a new clone line that promises to be superior lovers and listeners, escape in search of finding their manhood.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
49. Miradas 2 (2004–2013)
25 min | Documentary
Stars: Montse Elias, Georgina Cisquella, Antonio Gárate, Anna Cler
Votes: 48
50. Smashing Pumpkins: Perfect (1998 Music Video)
3 min | Drama, Music
Years after the events of "1979," a group of young adults struggle to deal with the difficulties that their lives have faced since adolescence.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Billy Corgan, James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, Giuseppe Andrews
Votes: 75