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1. HBO First Look (1992– )
Episode: Inception (2010)

13 min | Documentary, Short

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Stars: Chris Brigham, Michael Caine, Chris Corbould, Marion Cotillard

Votes: 28

2. IMDb: What to Watch (2013–2015)
Episode: Interstellar (2014)

Not Rated | Documentary, Talk-Show

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An insight into the creation of Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'.

Director: Ron Sylvester | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, Christopher Nolan, Keith Simanton

Votes: 331

3. The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama

9.0
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84 Metascore

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine

Votes: 2,872,977 | Gross: $534.86M

4. D.I.Y. (2014)

30 min | Documentary, Short

8.9
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A look at the evolving landscape of independent moviemaking and what "do-it-yourself" means for today's independent productions. Directors that went from no-budget to low-budget to blockbusters discuss their own beginnings, the state of the industry, and how making a movie doesn't always mean making a living.

Directors: Peter Baxter, Eric Ekman, Ben Hethcoat | Stars: Marc Forster, Matt Johnson, Rian Johnson, Nina Menkes

Votes: 14

5. Inception (2010)

PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

8.8
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74 Metascore

A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Ken Watanabe

Votes: 2,552,971 | Gross: $292.58M

6. Inception: Jump Right Into the Action (2010 Video)

44 min | Documentary, Short

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Join filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his cast and crew as they reveal the secrets of Inception, its development, characters, performances, story and jaw-dropping special effects in this solid 14-segments piece.

Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 1,065

7. Our Lost Translation (2007)

4 min | Short, Drama

8.8
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The story centers around a high school entitled white girl and the unfortunate event that happens to her as a result of her ignorance and racist ideas.

Director: Michael Matteo Rossi | Stars: Katie Christiansen, Danny Ayala, Gregory J. Moorman, Joshua Bevier

Votes: 94

8. The Dark Knight Tribute (2009 Video)

16 min | Documentary, Short, Action

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A fan-made tribute to the Dark Knight and Batman. Zack Abramowitz takes to the streets to find out what people think of the movie and phenomenon of the Caped Crusader, with Batman himself in tow.

Director: Zack Abramowitz | Stars: Zack Abramowitz, Abe Danz

Votes: 62

9. Interstellar (2014)

PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

8.7
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74 Metascore

When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy

Votes: 2,102,906 | Gross: $188.02M

10. Siskel & Ebert (1986–2010)

TV-PG | 30 min | Talk-Show

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Chicago critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert rate new movies with a thumbs up, or a thumbs down.

Stars: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Richard Roeper, Michael Phillips

Votes: 2,273

11. IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2017– )
Episode: Oppenheimer (2023)

Not Rated | Talk-Show

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Stars Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and writer/director Christopher Nolan discuss his biopic about the father of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Stars: Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Alex Logan

Votes: 185

12. The Prestige (2006)

PG-13 | 130 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

8.5
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66 Metascore

After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine

Votes: 1,442,275 | Gross: $53.09M

13. Ending the Knight (2012 Video)

111 min | Documentary

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A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knight Rises" the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend. These cover stunts and action, ... See full summary »

Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Nestor Carbonell, Graham Churchyard

Votes: 82

14. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

PG-13 | 164 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

8.4
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78 Metascore

Eight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman

Votes: 1,828,956 | Gross: $448.14M

15. Memento (2000)

R | 113 min | Mystery, Thriller

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83 Metascore

A man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior

Votes: 1,323,765 | Gross: $25.54M

16. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

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Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.

Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello

Votes: 39,176

17. Memento: Interview with Christopher Nolan (2004 Video)

24 min | Documentary, Short

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In this IFC Interview with Christopher Nolan we get a chat between Nolan and film critic Elvis Mitchell. Nolan discusses concepts related to memory, story/character topics, influences and ... See full summary »

Stars: Elvis Mitchell, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 29

18. Atomism (2011)

Not Rated | 15 min | Short, Action, Sci-Fi

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In 2019, the human race is on the brink of extinction The governments of the world have united to create a sinister solution, and a group of mysterious rebels have formed to oppose them.

Director: Paul A. Levin | Stars: Tamar Feinkind, Katy Foley, Sam Gipson, Xango Henry

Votes: 18

19. Oppenheimer (I) (2023)

R | 180 min | Biography, Drama, History

8.3
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90 Metascore

The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr.

Votes: 731,875 | Gross: $326.11M

20. Batman Begins (2005)

PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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70 Metascore

After witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson

Votes: 1,579,611 | Gross: $206.85M

21. Batman Begins (2005 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Crime

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You play as Batman and unleash your terror into the hearts of criminals, battling against foes such as Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul, and Carmine "The Roman" Falcone.

Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes

Votes: 14,982

22. Inside 'Interstellar' (2015 Video)

122 min | Documentary

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A documentary divided into 14 segments: Plotting an Interstellar Journey: (1080p, 7:49); Life on Cooper's Farm (1080p, 9:43); The Dust (1080p, 2:38); Tars and Case (1080p, 9:27); The Cosmic... See full summary »

Stars: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Lynda Obst, Kip Thorne

Votes: 79

23. Academy Event: Heat (2016 Video)

Short, Talk-Show

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A discussion panel with the cast and crew of Heat (1995) moderated by Christopher Nolan.

Stars: Amy Brenneman, Pieter Jan Brugge, Robert De Niro, William Goldenberg

Votes: 18

24. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Episode: Time Travel (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

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Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes - while creating entirely new ones.

Stars: James Cameron, Michael Biehn, Peter Capaldi, Shane Carruth

Votes: 145

25. The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy (2013 Video)

77 min | Documentary

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Presents behind the scenes footage and discuses how the Dark Knight Trilogy affected movie making.

Stars: Eion Bailey, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Nathan Crowley

Votes: 271

26. The Making of Dunkirk (2017 Video)

PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary

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"Dunkirk" opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Nathan Crowley, James D'Arcy, Tom Hardy

Votes: 112

27. Christopher Nolan & Richard Donner: A Conversation (2013 Video)

25 min | Documentary, Short

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Stars: Richard Donner, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 27

28. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

R | 242 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

7.9
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54 Metascore

Determined to ensure that Superman's ultimate sacrifice wasn't in vain, Bruce Wayne recruits a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams

Votes: 438,691

29. Story of Science Fiction (2018)

60 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

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An exploration into the science fiction genre, with some of the greatest pioneers of the genre.

Stars: James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Gary K. Wolfe

Votes: 1,432

30. Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of Tenet (2020 Video)

76 min | Documentary

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An hour-long exploration of the development and production of the film as told by the cast and crew.

Stars: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Nathan Crowley, Kip Thorne

Votes: 55

31. The Wronged One (2010– )

TV-MA | Crime, Drama

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Revenge is law in this series about two NYPD detectives who use their power of law to carry out a string of revenge killings, inadvertently making them a notorious serial killer in the public's eye. But when One Police Plaza declares war on the seemingly retired killer, detectives Davenport and Gearhart must find out who is copycatting their style before their unit puts all the pieces together. ... See full summary »

Stars: Bruce Wabbit, David Parisi, Craig Thomas Rivela, Jim Johnson

Votes: 13

32. 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
Episode: Heroes, Villains & Friends (2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History

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In the '80s, a new generation helps crown Warner Bros. as a forerunner in Hollywood's blockbuster age. After a historic merger, the company becomes one of the biggest entertainment giants in the world.

Stars: George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Leonard Maltin, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 99

33. StarTalk (2015– )
Episode: Christopher Nolan (2015)

TV-G | 41 min | Talk-Show

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Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.

Director: Bengt Anderson | Stars: Christopher Nolan, Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Votes: 47

34. IMDb Asks (2015)
Episode: What's Your First Movie in a Movie Theater? (2015)

Talk-Show

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IMDb's Senior Film Editor Keith Simanton asks stars about the first movie they remember seeing in a movie theater.

Director: Keith Simanton | Stars: Keith Simanton, Elizabeth Banks, Don Cheadle, Lily Collins

Votes: 28

35. Dunkirk (2017)

PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Drama, History

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94 Metascore

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy

Votes: 740,700 | Gross: $188.37M

36. StarTalk (2015– )

47 min | Talk-Show

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Famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses science and pop culture with notable guests.

Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Chuck Nice, Charles Liu

Votes: 798

37. The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009 TV Special)

TV-14 | 210 min | News

7.8
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Annual awards presentation honoring the best film achievements of 2008.

Directors: Roger Goodman, Allen P. Haines | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, Jennifer Aniston, Alan Arkin

Votes: 2,415

38. The Dunkirk Spirit: Behind the Making of the Movie (2018)

28 min | Documentary, Short

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Nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's sweeping, emotional epic. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and ... See full summary »

Stars: Tom Hardy, Harry Styles, Fionn Whitehead

Votes: 2,981

39. Detective Inspector (2022)

75 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

7.8
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After the events of The Arsonist (2020), Detective Constable Price (George Everett-Button) and Detective Inspector Newman (Toby Haycock) team up to defend the city from corruption.

Director: Morgan O'Callaghan | Stars: George Everett-Button, Toby Haycock, Tom Bryer, Matthew Hoad

Votes: 14

40. Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode: Episode dated 23 October 2006 (2006)

Talk-Show

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Director: Bex Palmer | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Andrea Arnold, Christian Bale, Patricia Clarkson

Votes: 20

41. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 5 July 2010 (2010)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

7.8
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Directors: Alicia Ulrich, Ryan Neary | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Nicolas Cage, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus

Votes: 14

42. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Episode: Dark Futures (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

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Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore how we will survive when the world goes to hell.

Stars: James Cameron, Madeline Brewer, Max Brooks, Peter Capaldi

Votes: 157

43. Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (2010 Video)

44 min | Documentary, Short

7.7
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Can the dream world be a fully functional parallel reality? Joseph Gordon-Levitt and leading scientists take you to the cutting edge of dream research in this documentary produced for Christopher Nolan's Inception.

Director: Roko Belic | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, William C. Dement, Jayne Gackenbach, Deirdre Barrett

Votes: 250

44. Heat: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Filmmaker Panel (2017 Video)

63 min | Documentary

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2016 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in depth discussion about the film moderated by filmmaker Christopher Nolan, it includes Mann, Pacino, De Niro, Brugge, Kilmer, Brenneman, ... See full summary »

Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Michael Mann, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 17

45. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Episode: Alien Life (2018)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

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Science fiction is filled with explorations of alien life. What can aliens teach us about what it means to be human?

Stars: James Cameron, Paul W.S. Anderson, Bob Balaban, Veronica Cartwright

Votes: 211

46. Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

Unrated | 94 min | Documentary

7.6
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80 Metascore

An exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

Director: Midge Costin | Stars: Gary Rydstrom, Steven Spielberg, Teresa Eckton, Thomas A. Edison

Votes: 2,243

47. Side by Side (2012)

Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary

7.6
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82 Metascore

The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation.

Director: Christopher Kenneally | Stars: Derek Ambrosi, Michael Ballhaus, Andrzej Bartkowiak, Dion Beebe

Votes: 13,719 | Gross: $0.03M

48. These Amazing Shadows (2011)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary

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Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.

Directors: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton | Stars: Jeff Adachi, James H. Billington, Robin Blaetz, Brooks Boliek

Votes: 1,758

49. 180°: Christopher Nolan Interviews Al Pacino (2002 Video)

17 min | Documentary, Short

7.6
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Director Christopher Nolan conducts an interview with legendary actor Al Pacino. The title limits what is done here, since Pacino probably asks Nolan more questions than Nolan asks Pacino. ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Ingber | Stars: Christopher Nolan, Al Pacino

Votes: 93

50. Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007– )
Episode: Episode dated 14 July 2010 (2010)

Talk-Show

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Director: Kourosh Taj | Stars: Carrie Keagan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Nolan

Votes: 33



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