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1. The Mule (2018)
R | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Patrick L. Reyes, Cesar De León, Gustavo Muñoz
Votes: 152,469 | Gross: $103.80M
2. The Big Red One (1980)
R | 113 min | Drama, War
A hardened sergeant and the four core members of his infantry unit try to survive World War II as they move from battle to battle throughout Europe.
Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco
Votes: 21,387
3. Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
Not Rated | 142 min | Documentary, Biography
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.
Director: Jan Harlan | Stars: Katharina Kubrick, Malcolm McDowell, Stanley Kubrick, Barbara Kroner
Votes: 12,204
4. Ask the Dust (2006)
R | 117 min | Drama, Romance
Mexican beauty Camilla Lopez (Salma Hayek) hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini (Colin Farrell), a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.
Director: Robert Towne | Stars: Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek, Donald Sutherland, Eileen Atkins
Votes: 10,087 | Gross: $0.74M
5.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Woody Allen: A Documentary
(2011)
Not Rated | 192 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary on Woody Allen that trails him on his movie sets and follows him back to Brooklyn as he visits his childhood haunts.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Marshall Brickman, Josh Brolin
Votes: 5,285
6. 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: 2,202
7. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
8. Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)
TV-PG | 132 min | Documentary, Biography
Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Sydney Pollack, Bill Irwin, Norman Lloyd
Votes: 1,419
9. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,170
10. 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
11. A Letter to Elia (2010)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary on the late Elia Kazan.
Directors: Kent Jones, Martin Scorsese | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Elia Kazan, Elias Koteas
Votes: 1,122
12. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
13. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 896
14. Hollywood (1980)
676 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The history of the American film industry in Hollywood during the Silent era.
Stars: James Mason, Colleen Moore, Byron Haskin, Viola Dana
Votes: 855
15. The Making of 'Star Wars' (1977 TV Movie)
Unrated | 50 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
C-3PO and R2-D2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous.
Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: William Conrad, Anthony Daniels, George Lucas, Mark Hamill
Votes: 729
16. Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 77 min | Documentary
Martin Scorsese narrates this tribute to Val Lewton, the producer of a series of memorable low-budget horror films for RKO Studios. Raised by his mother and his aunt, his films often ... See full summary »
Director: Kent Jones | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Orson Welles, Val E. Lewton, Alexander Nemerov
Votes: 699
17. From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1983 TV Movie)
Unrated | 65 min | Documentary
A look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Stars: Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford
Votes: 674
18. For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, History
The history of American film criticism.
Director: Gerald Peary | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Harry Jay Knowles, Elvis Mitchell, Roger Ebert
Votes: 596
19. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
20. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990 TV Movie)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Mervyn LeRoy, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley
Votes: 551
21. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001 TV Special)
89 min | Documentary
A look at the 100 most thrilling films in over 100 years of American cinema.
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Anne Archer, Linda Blair, Ernest Borgnine, Sandra Bullock
Votes: 543
22. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends (1999 TV Special)
135 min | Documentary
The spectacular CBS special! Shirley Temple Black hosts the festivities as 50 of today's top stars count down the 50 greatest screen legends of all time. Features Clint Eastwood, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Kevin Spacey and many others.
Directors: Gary Smith, Dann Netter | Stars: Shirley Temple, Kevin Bacon, Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore
Votes: 525
23. Shooting War: World War II Combat Cameramen (2000 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary
Produced by Steven Spielberg and presented by Tom Hanks this documentary tells how war photographers faced the horrors that looked both in Europe and in the Pacific during World War II .
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Tom Hanks, Stephen Ambrose, Russ Meyer, Walter Rosenblum
Votes: 485
24. HBO First Look (1992– )
13 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon
Votes: 479
25. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Mark Hamill, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott
Votes: 460
26. Woody Allen: A Life in Film (2002 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
A series of interviews with Woody Allen interlaced with clips from his films.
Director: Richard Schickel | Star: Woody Allen
Votes: 454
27.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
(2000)
TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Throughout his career as an actor and a filmmaker, Clint Eastwood has practiced a policy of alternation, seldom repeating a tone, a character, or a genre two films in a row.
Director: Bruce Ricker | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Richard Burton, Joel Cox, Dani Crayne
Votes: 449
28. The Eastwood Factor (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
Documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman with Clint Eastwood commenting on his film career as an actor, a director and a song writer. He reviews his long relationship with Warner Brothers ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Deborah Hopper
Votes: 427
29. The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
Director: David Heeley | Stars: Ian Holm, Errol Flynn, Charles Chauvel, Patrice Wymore
Votes: 421
30. The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock (1973 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Cliff Robertson
Votes: 399
31. The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks (1973 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Sydney Pollack, Howard Hawks, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 384
32. Scorsese on Scorsese (2004 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
Director Martin Scorsese discusses his life growing up in Manhattan and his filmmaking career.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Charles Scorsese, Catherine Scorsese
Votes: 366
33. SP FX: Special Effects - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the special effects in the second Star Wars installment.
Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: Mark Hamill, Bob Anderson, Jon Berg, Ben Burtt
Votes: 361
34.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Walt Disney - Part 1
(2015)
TV-PG | 221 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at Walt Disney's career from early films to Disneyland to ideas for a new community (EPCOT) that was not realized before his death. A great insight into his motivations and values.
Director: Sarah Colt | Stars: Oliver Platt, Walt Disney, Richard Schickel, Don Hahn
Votes: 332
35. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000 TV Special)
Documentary
The American Film Institute counts down the 100 funniest American movies of all time.
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Tim Allen, Milton Berle, James L. Brooks, Mel Brooks
Votes: 331
36. Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story (2013)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary
This documentary highlights the more the 40 movies that Clint Eastwood has made. It explores his style of direction and features comments from people with whom he has worked.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Kevin Bacon, John Calley, Kevin Costner, Joel Cox
Votes: 329
37. The Harryhausen Chronicles (1998 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Narrated by actor Leonard Nimoy and featuring appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this film documents Ray Harryhausen's remarkable visual effects work, including his hand in ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Nimoy, Ray Bradbury, Dennis Muren
Votes: 327
38. 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
39. Frank Capra's American Dream (1997 TV Movie)
PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Ron Howard hosts a biography of the life and career of filmmaker Frank Capra, including interviews with the director's friends, colleagues and admirers.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Ron Howard, Robert Altman, Jeanine Basinger, Edward Bernds
Votes: 321
40. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
41. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas
Votes: 317
42.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story - Part 1
(2008)
TV-14 | 228 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about the first 85 years of Warner Bros. Studios, with scenes from hundreds of films that reflect the values, morals and attitudes of several generations, especially in the United States.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Susan Orlean, John Barrymore, Jack Warner Jr.
Votes: 301
43. Spielberg on Spielberg (2007 TV Movie)
86 min | Documentary, Biography
Considered to be one of the most respected film critics in the country, as evidenced by his work with Time magazine, Richard Schickel is widely known for writing, producing and directing a ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Star: Steven Spielberg
Votes: 298
44. Eastwood on Eastwood (1997 TV Movie)
68 min | Documentary, Biography
Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: John Cusack, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 271
45. The Men Who Made the Movies: George Cukor (1973 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
In the series of documentaries directed by Richard Schickel following classic film directors, this episode interviews the creative mind behind "My Fair Lady", "The Philadelphia Story", "... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Star: George Cukor
Votes: 269
46. The Men Who Made the Movies: William A. Wellman (1973 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: William A. Wellman, Robert Wagner
Votes: 246
47. Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home to (1990 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Kathleen Turner hosts a retrospective look at the life and career of actress Myrna Loy through photographs and many clips of her roles, from early bit parts in silent films to her final appearance in a made-for-TV movie.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Kathleen Turner, Warner Baxter, Dolores Costello, Melvyn Douglas
Votes: 236
48. The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Vincente Minnelli
Votes: 233
49.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Walt Disney - Part 2
(2015)
TV-PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Explore the complex life and enduring legacy of the creative genius as he made films such as Cinderella and Mary Poppins and realized his dream project, Disneyland.
Director: Sarah Colt | Stars: Oliver Platt, Walt Disney, Neal Gabler, Tom Sito
Votes: 228
50.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
D.W. Griffith: Father of Film
(1993)
TV-14 | 155 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Brilliant pioneer of the feature film and discoverer of Hollywood - yet some say he single-handedly re-awakened the Ku Klux Klan.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: Roy Aitken, Lindsay Anderson, William Bakewell, Evelyn Baldwin
Votes: 226