Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Lynn Novick

1. The Vietnam War (2017)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, History, War

A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Huy Duc, James Willbanks, Duong Van Mai Elliott

Votes: 28,073

2. The Civil War (1990)

TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War

A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.

Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards

Votes: 18,594

3. The Central Park Five (2012)

Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, Crime, History

A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.

Directors: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon | Stars: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Kharey Wise, Raymond Santana

Votes: 7,941 | Gross: $0.27M

4. The War (2007)

TV-14 | 124 min | Documentary, History, War

A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.

Stars: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks, Paul Fussell

Votes: 5,682

5. Baseball (1994–2010)

TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport

A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.

Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Votes: 4,748

6. Prohibition (2011)

60 min | Documentary, History

The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Pete Hamill, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Michael Lerner

Votes: 3,429

7. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.

Stars: Peter Coyote, George F. Will, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Votes: 2,653

8. Jazz (2001)

108 min | Documentary, History, Music

A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.

Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo

Votes: 2,504

9. Today (1952– )

TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show

A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.

Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair

Votes: 2,463

10. Fox and Friends (1998– )

180 min | News, Talk-Show

A morning news show that includes interviews, features and banter among the hosts.

Stars: Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt, Janice Dean

Votes: 2,410

11. American Experience (1987– )

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A series showcasing documentaries on American history.

Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt

Votes: 2,209

12. The Dust Bowl (2012)

TV-PG | 229 min | Documentary, History

A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.

Stars: Dorothy Williamson, Donald Worster, Timothy Egan, Pamela Riney-Kehrberg

Votes: 2,115

13. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)

690 min | Documentary, History

The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.

Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson

Votes: 1,952

14. Country Music (2019)

Documentary, Music

The story of the creation of modern Country music.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Rosanne Cash

Votes: 1,739

15. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)

TV-PG | 214 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jack Johnson, Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Arkin

Votes: 1,693

16. Jim: The James Foley Story (2016)

TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, War

An in-depth look at the life and work of American journalist James Foley, who was killed by ISIS terrorists in 2014.

Director: Brian Oakes | Stars: James Foley, Unai Aranzadi, Zac Baillie, Manu Brabo

Votes: 1,691

17. Hemingway (2021– )

TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography

Explore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Jeff Daniels, Edna O'Brien, Michael Kitakis

Votes: 1,623

18. The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)

TV-14 | 398 min | Documentary, History

Explores America's response to the Holocaust, and how it challenged the ideals of democracy.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Peter Hayes, Deborah Lipstadt

Votes: 1,594

19. Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery (1997 TV Movie)

TV-G | 240 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

The story of the most important American exploration expedition in American history and the participants in it.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Adam Arkin, John Logan Allen, Stephen Ambrose

Votes: 1,422

20. Muhammad Ali (2021)

445 min | Documentary, Biography, History

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.

Stars: Gerald Early, Todd Boyd, Salim Muwakkil, Jerry Izenberg

Votes: 1,377

21. Morning Joe (2007– )

180 min | News, Talk-Show

Your one-stop shop for all the late-breaking news in our nation and all over the world.

Stars: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Willie Geist, Mike Barnicle

Votes: 1,312

22. 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

23. Mark Twain (2001 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 212 min | Documentary, Biography

A biographical film about the acclaimed American humourist and author.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Keith David, Kevin Conway, Philip Bosco, Blythe Danner

Votes: 1,115

24. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: Déjà Vu (1858-1961) (2017)

TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary, History, War

After nearly a century of French colonial rule, Vietnam emerges independent, but divided.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Karl Marlantes, Max Cleland, Bao Ninh

Votes: 1,096

25. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )

TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show

The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents

Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan

Votes: 1,071

26. Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)

TV-PG | 146 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A biography of the life and work of the American architect.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Edward Herrmann, Philip Bosco, Julie Harris, Sab Shimono

Votes: 918

27. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: Riding the Tiger (1961-1963) (2017)

TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, History, War

President John F. Kennedy and his advisors consider how deeply the U.S. should get involved in South Vietnam as a communist insurgency and Buddhist protests intensify.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, John Musgrave, Jack Todd, Bao Ninh

Votes: 890

28. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965) (2017)

TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, History, War

Fearing Saigon's collapse, President Lyndon B. Johnson authorizes the bombing of North Vietnam, and sends U.S. ground troops to the south.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Jean-Marie Crocker, Carol Crocker, Lyndon B. Johnson

Votes: 837

29. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: Things Fall Apart (January-June 1968) (2017)

TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, History, War

Shaken by the violence of the Tet Offensive, assassinations of leaders and domestic unrest, Americans begin to doubt President Lyndon B. Johnson's promise that victory in Vietnam is near and he ultimately decides not to seek reelection.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Ron Ferrizzi, Warren Rogers, William C. Westmoreland

Votes: 766

30. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: Resolve (January 1966-June 1967) (2017)

TV-MA | 113 min | Documentary, History, War

North Vietnamese troops make their way down the Ho Chi Minh Trail, defying American air power. While the anti-war movement escalates back home, American soldiers realize this war is like no other.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Jean-Marie Crocker, Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara

Votes: 762

31. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: This Is What We Do (July-December 1967) (2017)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, History, War

As casualties mount on both sides, American soldiers face deadly ambushes and artillery. President Lyndon B. Johnson assures the American public that victory is within reach.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Roger Harris, James Willbanks, Rion Causey

Votes: 730

32. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) (2017)

TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, History, War

Draft-age Americans wrestle with their choices. Richard Nixon narrowly wins the presidential election. Soldiers on all sides of the conflict witness savagery and courage.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Tim O'Brien, Max Cleland, Lewis Sorley

Votes: 688

33. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) (2017)

TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary, History, War

President Richard Nixon begins withdrawing American troops from Vietnam, but his authorization of the invasion of Cambodia sparks large protests in America.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Joan Furey, Merrill McPeak, Hal Kushner

Votes: 679

34. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: The Weight of Memory (March 1973 - Onward) (2017)

TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, History, War

Civil war continues in Vietnam as President Richard Nixon resigns. After North Vietnamese troops regain control of Saigon and the war ends, people from all sides search for reconciliation.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Tim O'Brien, Everett Alvarez Jr., Hal Kushner

Votes: 677

35. The Vietnam War (2017)
Episode: A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) (2017)

TV-MA | 109 min | Documentary, History, War

The South Vietnamese fight on their own, succumbing to terrible losses in Laos. After he is reelected, President Richard Nixon strikes a peace deal with Hanoi that sees the release of American prisoners of war.

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Karl Marlantes, Phil Gioia, Eva Jefferson Paterson

Votes: 655

36. Jackie Robinson (2016)

TV-PG | 240 min | Documentary, Biography

Documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to became an American hero and pivotal figure in American history are detailed.

Stars: Keith David, Jamie Foxx

Votes: 536

37. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: The Cause (1861) (1990)

TV-PG | 100 min | Documentary, History, War

Slavery began to flourish in the U.S. at the end of the 18th century with Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin. Whereas it would take one person a day to produce a pound of clean ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Barbara Fields, Ed Bearss

Votes: 495

38. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: A Very Bloody Affair (1862) (1990)

TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War

By 1862, both sides had 1 million men in uniform across a 1000 mile battle front ranging from Manassas, Virginia to Missouri. Battles had taken a horrendous toll in human lives on both ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris

Votes: 427

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Votes: 409

40. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: Forever Free (1862) (1990)

TV-PG | 76 min | Documentary, History, War

While Gen. McClellan sat outside Richmond, three Union armies were being kept occupied by Stonewall Jackson and J.E.B. Stuart in northwestern Virginia. Lee was named commander of the army ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Barbara Fields, Shelby Foote, William Safire

Votes: 397

41. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: Simply Murder (1863) (1990)

TV-PG | 61 min | Documentary, History, War

By early 1863, Union soldiers with the Army of the Potomac had not been paid for 6 months and supplies were thin. Some 200 men were deserting every day and by January one-quarter of the men... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Barbara Fields, Paul Roebling, James Symington, Sam Waterston

Votes: 384

42. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: The Universe of Battle (1863) (1990)

TV-PG | 96 min | Documentary, History, War

In trying to draw Union troops away from the siege of Vicksburg, Robert E. Lee invaded Pennsylvania and over three days 150,000 men would do battle at Gettysburg. Confederate soldiers had ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Barbara Fields, Daisy Turner

Votes: 378

43. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864) (1990)

TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War

By 1864, Union forces had the upper hand, though the end of war was not yet in sight. President Lincoln named U.S. Grant the overall commander of the Union army, 533,000 strong and the ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, Sam Waterston

Votes: 350

44. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865) (1990)

TV-PG | 68 min | Documentary, History, War

The North celebrated Lee's surrender and the end of the war. On April 14, Good Friday, John Wilkes Booth learned that President Lincoln, General Grant and others were to attend a play at ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Barbara Fields, Shelby Foote, James Symington

Votes: 349

45. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: Most Hallowed Ground (1864) (1990)

TV-PG | 72 min | Documentary, History, War

By the summer of 1864, the Union push had been stopped. At Petersburg, Union troops had been entrenched in an intricate network trenches for two months. The key to victory lay in Sherman ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, Stephen B. Oates

Votes: 348

46. The Civil War (1990)
Episode: War Is All Hell (1865) (1990)

TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War

By the beginning of 1865, the Confederacy was coming to an end. Atlanta had been overrun and Sherman was marching to the sea. Lincoln approved Sherman's plan against the advice of those ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, James Symington

Votes: 343

47. College Behind Bars (2019– )

TV-14 | 222 min | Documentary

College Behind Bars is the inspiring, emotional, and deeply human story of men and women struggling to earn college degrees while in prison for serious crimes. In four years of study they ... See full summary »

Star: Wesley Caines

Votes: 307

48. Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (1954– )

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

A program featuring one or more question-and-answer sessions with prominent figures currently in the news. One of the longest-running programs on television.

Stars: Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson, Bob Schieffer, Scott Gottlieb

Votes: 275

49. Baseball (1994–2010)
Episode: Our Game (1994)

TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary, History, Sport

In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of questionable origins.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Roger Angell, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Thomas Boswell

Votes: 262

50. The War (2007)
Episode: A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942 (2007)

TV-14 | 143 min | Documentary, History, War

This series profiles World War II as seen primarily through the eyes of people living in just four U.S. Cities. This episode details an antebellum period before the attack on Pearl Harbor, ... See full summary »

Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Keith David, Glenn D. Frazier, Sam Hynes, Jim Sherman

Votes: 251