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1. The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1970 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Bob and crew entertain military personnel at stops through Southeast Asia and Europe.
Director: Mort Lachman | Stars: Bob Hope, Connie Stevens, The Golddiggers, Teresa Graves
Votes: 25
2. When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
TV-G | 48 min | Documentary, History
Narrated by award-winning actor Gary Sinise, WHEN WE LEFT EARTH is the incredible story of humankind's greatest adventure, as it happened, told by the people who were there. From the early ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Kranz, Gary Sinise, Jim Lovell, Eugene Cernan
Votes: 2,043
3. Moon Machines (2008– )
Documentary
A collection of documentaries about project apollo,from the designers and engineers viewpoint.Each episode focused on individual components or equipment for the Apollo programme.
Stars: Robert Seamans, Bill Stoney, Sonny Morea, Cliff Hess
Votes: 411
4. Beyond the Moon: Failure Is Not an Option 2 (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | Documentary, History
A history of the U.S. manned space program from the end of Apollo to today, as seen by the men (and women) of Mission Control.
Director: Rushmore DeNooyer | Stars: Gene Kranz, John Aaron, Gerry Griffin, Christopher Kraft
Votes: 30
5. First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991)
Documentary
Neil Armstrong explores the history of Aviation. (A&E Network series)
Directors: Rick Gordon, Neil Hollander, Herb Kossover | Star: Neil Armstrong
Votes: 35
6. Future Flight (1987 TV Special)
Director: Harrison Engle | Stars: Christopher Reeve, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Ted Kennedy
Votes: 12
7.
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
Episode:
Landing the Eagle
(2008)
TV-G | 44 min | Documentary, History
When We Left the Earth chronicles the Apollo program up until the historic Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Director: Richard Dale | Stars: Gary Sinise, Gene Kranz, Eugene Cernan, Frank Borman
Votes: 65
8. First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991–1993)
Documentary
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight and aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends ... See full summary »
Star: Neil Armstrong
Votes: 14
9. The Sky at Night (1957– )
20 min | Documentary
Astronomy programme.
Stars: Patrick Moore, Chris Lintott, Pete Lawrence, Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Votes: 365
10. Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention (2003 TV Movie)
115 min | Documentary
KITTY HAWK definitively documents the gripping tale of hardship, perseverance and the true genius of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Follow the brothers through their epic and historic journey ... See full summary »
Director: David Garrigus | Stars: Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn
Votes: 29
11.
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
Episode:
Mercury: Ordinary Supermen
(2008)
TV-G | 44 min | Documentary, History
When We Left Earth examines the history of American spaceflight starting with the X-15 rocket plane and the Mercury program.
Directors: Mary Crisp, Nick Green | Stars: Gary Sinise, Neil Armstrong, Gene Kranz, John Glenn
Votes: 82
12. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,215
13. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope (1974 TV Special)
48 min | Comedy
Dean Martin hosts a star studded celebrity roast of Bob Hope.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, James Stewart
Votes: 164
14.
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
Episode:
Friends and Rivals
(2008)
TV-G | 44 min | Documentary, History
When We Left the Earth examines the Gemini program and how it prepared the space program for the landing on the moon.
Director: Nick Green | Stars: Gary Sinise, Jim Lovell, Gene Kranz, Glynn Lunney
Votes: 76
15. How Art Made the World (2005– )
300 min | Documentary
Documentary series looking at the influence of art on the current day situation of our society.
Stars: Nigel Spivey, Vilayanur Ramachandran, Stefano Mariottini, James David Lewis-Williams
Votes: 666
16.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
With Bart continually getting in trouble, Homer bans him from seeing the new Itchy & Scratchy movie.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,662
17. Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon (2012 TV Movie)
Documentary
On the 21st July 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first human being to set foot on another world. Learning to fly just as the super-sonic era dawned, and honing his piloting skills flying ... See full summary »
Directors: Duncan Copp, Christopher Riley | Stars: Samuel West, Buzz Aldrin, Carol Armstrong, Dean Armstrong
Votes: 92
18. Footprints on the Moon: Apollo 11 (1969)
G | 95 min | Documentary, History
Theatrically released documentary on the Apollo 11 moon landing, issued barely two months after its completion, combining footage from Houston's Space Center, Florida's Cape Kennedy, and aboard the shuttle itself.
Director: Bill Gibson | Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, Pierre Jalbert
Votes: 40
19.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Carlson for President
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Carlson runs for city council. His only hope for victory is a bit of gossip he finds out about the incumbent's drinking problem and poor attendance at council meetings.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 152
20.
Moon Machines (2008– )
Episode:
The Navigation Computer
(2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
We tell the story of how a group of computer scientists grappled with the challenge of navigation of a round trip to the Moon back in the days when computer code and software hadn't been ... See full summary »
Stars: David Mindell, Bill Stoney, Robert Seamans, Charles Draper
Votes: 20
21.
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
Episode:
40th Anniversary Special
(2009)
TV-G | Documentary, History
Stars: Edward H. White II, Jim McDivitt, Gene Kranz, Christopher Kraft
Votes: 18
22.
Warehouse 13 (2009–2014)
Episode:
All the Time in the World
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
The team tracks an evil alchemist who has bronzed Claudia and stolen the only artifact that can reverse the process. The clock is ticking as Claudia's condition apparently affects both Mrs. Frederic and the Warehouse.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Allison Scagliotti
Votes: 409
23. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty
Votes: 13,870
25.
How Art Made the World (2005– )
Episode:
More Human Than Human
(2005)
Documentary
Director: Nick Murphy | Stars: Nigel Spivey, Stefano Mariottini, Vilayanur Ramachandran, Neil Armstrong
Votes: 49
26.
NASA: Triumph and Tragedy (2009– )
Episode:
One Giant Leap
(2009)
Documentary
How the Challenger and Columbia tragedies marked the end of the road for the Space Shuttles.
Director: Anabelle Marshall | Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Jay Barbree
Votes: 10
27.
Jeopardy! (1984– )
Episode:
Episode #38.212
(2022)
TV-14 | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Mayim Bialik, Johnny Gilbert, Neil Armstrong, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8
28. Mars Rising (2007)
Documentary
Stars: William Shatner, Yanick Bousquet, Monique Phillips, Paul Delaney
Votes: 108
29. Naked Science (2004– )
60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Documentary series featuring various subjects related to science and technology.
Stars: Eric Meyers, Michael Izquierdo, Rushmore DeNooyer, Roger Tilling
Votes: 349
30. Apollo 11 Moon Landing (1969)
15 min | Documentary
Stars: Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Wernher von Braun
Votes: 8
31. Tornadoes: The Entity (1993 Video)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary detailing a collection of amateur footage of tornadoes in the United States for over 50 years.
Director: Norman Beerger | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Neil Armstrong
Votes: 12
32. 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
33.
Naked Science (2004– )
Episode:
Earth's Invisible Shield
(2008)
TV-G | Documentary, Adventure
Earth's magnetosphere, which shields us from deadly solar radiation is decaying rapidly. When it collapses, as Mars's did billions of years ago, Earth will be stripped of its atmosphere, ... See full summary »
Director: Caius Julyan | Stars: Eric Meyers, Mario Acuna, Daniel Lathrop, Peter Olson
Votes: 12
34.
NASA: Triumph and Tragedy (2009– )
Episode:
One Small Step
(2009)
Documentary
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the Moon and return safely to Earth, the whole planet throws them a party.
Director: John Dunton-Downer | Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Buzz Aldrin, Bill Anders, Valerie Anders
Votes: 12
35. Contact (1997)
PG | 150 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt
Votes: 293,025 | Gross: $100.92M
36. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,338
37. Tomorrow's World (1965–2016)
30 min | Documentary
Long running BBC TV series looking at what's new in science and technology.
Stars: Judith Hann, Raymond Baxter, Michael Rodd, Peter Macann
Votes: 123
38. The New 7 Wonders of the World (2007 TV Special)
120 min
Director: Manuel Amaro da Costa | Stars: Bipasha Basu, Ben Kingsley, Hilary Swank, Marisa Cruz
Votes: 44
39. The Other Side of the Moon (1990)
90 min | Documentary
Features eight Apollo astronauts who intimately share their experience of going to the moon, describing what happened to them while they were there, and how their lives have been shaped by the experience in the 20 years after.
Director: Mickey Lemle | Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, James Irwin
Votes: 23
40. Moonwalk One (1972)
G | 96 min | Documentary
This documentary from 1970 explores all aspects of the Apollo 11 Moon mission.
Director: Theo Kamecke | Stars: Laurence Luckinbill, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins
Votes: 314
41. Journey to the Moon: The 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11 (2009)
Documentary
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins
Votes: 6
42.
The Universe (2007–2015)
Episode:
Mysteries of the Moon
(2007)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
Various phenomenon observed on earth, both real and perceived, are linked to the moon. Explanations for these phenomenon are presented.
Director: Kevin Barry | Stars: Erik Thompson, Rob Roy Britt, Neil F. Comins, Laura Danly
Votes: 107
43. Time After Time (1979)
PG | 112 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to the 20th Century when the serial murderer uses the future writer's time machine to escape his time period.
Director: Nicholas Meyer | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi
Votes: 20,631
44. 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
45.
Mars Rising (2007)
Episode:
Six Minutes of Terror
(2007)
46 min | Documentary
Examining vehicle entry into the Martian atmosphere, and techniques to slow and protect the capsule. Also: targeting a landing spot in 90 seconds. Willam Shatner narrates.
Director: Laura Turek | Stars: Adam Steltzner, Yanick Bousquet, Neil Cheatwood, Rob Manning
Votes: 12
46. NASA: Triumph and Tragedy (2009– )
Documentary
Documentary series offering audiences a unique chance to glimpse an astronaut's view of spaceflight.
Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell
Votes: 41
47. Kuustudio (1969 TV Special)
360 min | News, Talk-Show
The first human activity on the moon was monitored on July 21, 1969, during a full-night live broadcast.
Directors: Raija Paganus, Marjo Sundström | Stars: Yrjö Länsipuro, Erkki Toivanen, Jan Torvalds, Pasi Rutanen
Votes: 8
48. A Walk on the Moon (1999)
R | 107 min | Drama, Romance
The world of a young housewife is turned upside down when she has an affair with a free-spirited blouse salesman.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Diane Lane, Viggo Mortensen, Bobby Boriello, Anna Paquin
Votes: 9,208 | Gross: $4.74M
49. ABC 2000: The Millennium (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary
ABC 2000 was perhaps the most elaborate, complex and ambitious televison program produced. ABCNews placed correspondents and production teams on every continent, anchored by Peter Jennings ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Hank Aaron, Bud Abbott, Christina Aguilera, Alan Alda
Votes: 145
50. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
R | 154 min | Adventure, Drama, War
Four African-American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis
Votes: 55,129