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1. Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
R | 111 min | Drama, Romance
Ben Sanderson, a Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his alcoholism, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.
Director: Mike Figgis | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Richard Lewis
Votes: 134,870 | Gross: $32.03M
2. Hollywood (2020)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, History
A group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood try to make it big - no matter the cost.
Stars: David Corenswet, Darren Criss, Laura Harrier, Joe Mantello
Votes: 40,854
3. Mank (2020)
R | 131 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey
Votes: 82,842
4. In & Out (1997)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon
Votes: 44,202 | Gross: $63.86M
5. Trumbo (2015)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.
Votes: 84,827 | Gross: $7.86M
6. A Star Is Born (1954)
Passed | 154 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral.
Director: George Cukor | Stars: Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Charles Bickford
Votes: 19,693 | Gross: $14.93M
7. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999 TV Movie)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.
Director: Martha Coolidge | Stars: Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé
Votes: 3,922
8. Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)
R | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Kenneth Cranham, Julie Walters
Votes: 10,737 | Gross: $1.03M
9. The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Passed | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell
Votes: 16,479
10. Peter's Friends (1992)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Six former college friends, with two new friends, gather for a New Year's Eve weekend reunion at a large English countryside manor after ten years to reminisce about the good times now long gone.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh
Votes: 12,157 | Gross: $4.06M
11. Liz & Dick (2012 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The torrid relationship between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Director: Lloyd Kramer | Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Grant Bowler, Theresa Russell, David Hunt
Votes: 4,355
12. The Neighbors' Window (2019)
21 min | Short, Drama
It tells the story of a middle aged woman with small children whose life is shaken up when two free-spirited twenty-somethings move in across the street.
Director: Marshall Curry | Stars: Maria Dizzia, Greg Keller, Juliana Canfield, Bret Lada
Votes: 5,899
13. Tees Maar Khan (2010)
Not Rated | 135 min | Comedy, Crime
Posing as a movie director, a conman attempts to trick an entire village into helping him rob a treasure-laden train.
Director: Farah Khan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Rajiv Laxman
Votes: 14,203 | Gross: $1.08M
14. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A documentary about the proposed 1998 Superman Lives feature film that would have starred Nicolas Cage.
Director: Jon Schnepp | Stars: Jon Schnepp, Charlie Oliver, Aaron Blossom, Joey Romero
Votes: 4,710
15. I Am Heath Ledger (2017)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
Friends and family of the late actor Heath Ledger remember his life and career.
Directors: Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray | Stars: Heath Ledger, Ben Harper, Kim Ledger, Sally Bell
Votes: 6,909
16. Transatlantic (1931)
Passed | 78 min | Comedy, Drama
A contained cast of characters traveling aboard a transatlantic ocean liner are pushed to dangerous limits though monetary issues that threaten the lives of the people aboard.
Director: William K. Howard | Stars: Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, John Halliday, Greta Nissen
Votes: 276
17. Trumbo (2007)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Askin | Stars: Dalton Trumbo, Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,248 | Gross: $7.85M
18. Call Me Anna (1990 TV Movie)
97 min | Biography, Drama
Actress Patty Duke portrays herself in this autobiographical film that details her long-time struggle with mental illness.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Patty Duke, Timothy Carhart, Howard Hesseman, Deborah May
Votes: 187
19. Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Combining unprecedented access to Davis' vast personal archives with original interviews, this documentary reveals a startling portrait of one of Hollywood's most gifted and enigmatic stars.
Directors: Peter Jones, Mark A. Catalena | Stars: Bette Davis, Susan Sarandon, Ruthie Davis, Barbara 'Bobby' Davis
Votes: 691
20. Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette ... See full summary »
Director: Craig McCall | Stars: Jack Cardiff, Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 1,349 | Gross: $0.02M
21. What's Cookin' Doc? (1944)
TV-Y7 | 9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When James Cagney wins the Oscar, Bugs shows a clip from "Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt" (1941) and demands a recount of the voting.
Directors: Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce
Votes: 603
22. Garbage (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
Two garbage truck drivers in Hollywood become celebrities overnight after they find a lost Oscar statuette, and suddenly their lives go topsy-turvy.
Director: Phil Volken | Stars: Jed Rees, Jon Huck, Alanna Ubach, Daryl Hannah
Votes: 627
23. The 37th Annual Academy Awards (1965 TV Special)
Family
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Bob Hope, Gene Allen, Julie Andrews, Edward Anhalt
Votes: 164
24. CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2012)
PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary
An investigation into the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
Director: Jenni Gold | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Geena Davis
Votes: 125
25. Fame High (2012)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary
Everyone dreams of fame. From the nail-biting freshman auditions to the spectacular year-end performances, Fame High captures the in-class and at-home drama, competition, heartbreak, and ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Hamilton Kennedy | Stars: Brittany Hayes, Ruby McCollister, Zak Astor, Grace Song
Votes: 303
26. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.
Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles
Votes: 974 | Gross: $0.02M
27. Best Actress (2000 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 91 min | Crime, Comedy
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
Director: Harvey Frost | Stars: Thomas Calabro, Jaime Pressly, Rachel Hunter, Anthony Head
Votes: 208
28. AppleBox (2011)
20 min | Short, Comedy
James Bronson is a Hollywood Mega Star. He's at the top of his game -- and the top of his box. A full apple box, to be exact. At the height of his stardom, an unfortunate mishap occurs and ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Page | Stars: James Madio, Ron Livingston, Rick Gomez, Frank John Hughes
Votes: 34
29. Role Model: Gene Wilder (2008 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Alec Baldwin interviews the iconic funny man regarding his life and career.
Director: Robert Trachtenberg | Stars: Gene Wilder, Alec Baldwin, Warren Beatty, Peter Boyle
Votes: 144
30. Viola: The Traveling Rooms of a Little Giant (2008)
9 min | Short
Seven-year-old Viola packs a suitcase and climbs a floating staircase into the sky. She soon discovers that her journey will unite her past, present, and future into a fanciful adventure, part life and part dream.
Director: Shih-Ting Hung | Stars: Erin Fleming, Zev McAllister, Christina Robinson, Jean Tanner
Votes: 57
31. Alice in Movieland (1940)
Approved | 22 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
In a U.S. town that could be anywhere, 18-year-old Alice Purdee wins a free trip to Hollywood. With the assistance of a cheerful porter, she takes the night train and dreams about her ... See full summary »
Director: Jean Negulesco | Stars: Joan Leslie, Nana Bryant, Clara Blandick, Clarence Muse
Votes: 419
32. Kurosawa's Way (2011)
52 min | Documentary
Eleven major filmmakers from Europe, Asia and America talk about Akira Kurosawa and explore some ways on which he influenced their own work.
Director: Catherine Cadou | Stars: Theodoros Angelopoulos, Bernardo Bertolucci, Clint Eastwood, Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Votes: 152
33. The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter (1993)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
An intimate, first-person story documenting the last two years in the life of a young doctor with AIDS.
Director: David Paperny | Star: Peter Jepson-Young
Votes: 54
34. Aqua Seafoam Shame (2012)
Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary, News
If Michael Moore were a lady who went after companies who still produce plastic, when the Pacific Garbage Patch is now the size of the continental United States. This Pacific Ocean Trash ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Beckman | Stars: Robert August, Marc Bailey, Alisa Becerra, Trevor Bernard
Votes: 19
35. 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: 323
36. Unauthorized: The Harvey Weinstein Project (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
An uncensored look at the life and work of film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Director: Barry Avrich | Stars: Matt Affleck, Ken Auletta, Peter Bart, Peter Biskind
Votes: 323
37. From the Ends of the Earth (1939)
10 min | Documentary, Short
An MGM short showing how materials are shipped by boat 'From the Ends of the Earth' to Hollywood. Featuring footage from the MGM films being made at the time. Such as The Women, Thunder ... See full summary »
Stars: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Ina Claire
Votes: 172
38. Sean Connery: The Man and the Movies (2021 TV Special)
67 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Through previous interviews, Sean Connery explores different parts of his life.
Director: Victoria Wimpenny | Stars: Dougray Scott, Sean Connery, Micheline Roquebrune, Kim Basinger
Votes: 21
39. Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary, Biography
A tribute to producer Irving Thalberg.
Director: Robert Trachtenberg | Stars: John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Cari Beauchamp, Wallace Beery
Votes: 158
40. The Oscars® Are Officially No Longer the Oscars® (2019 Video)
49 min | News
A YouTube documentary in the form of a rant on the Academy's political agenda and white guilt.
Star: Atheism Is Unstoppable
Votes: 18
41. LA Swedes (2013)
45 min | Documentary
Life in Los Angles for 3 actors and a writer. The Actors have been there for many years, working and looking for work. The writer has never lived there before and is now Oscar nominated with her first ever film.
Director: Erica Bergsmeds | Stars: Jennifer Akerman, Johannes Alfvén, Erica Bergsmeds, Madeleine Falk
42. Henry Fonda: The Man and His Movies (1982 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Arthur Hill narrates the life and career of iconic American actor Henry Fonda are depicted through film clips and archival footage.
Director: Thomas Royal | Stars: Henry Fonda, Arthur Hill, Jane Fonda, Shirlee Fonda
Votes: 105
43. Elizabeth Taylor - An Intimate Portrait (1975 TV Movie)
67 min | Documentary, Biography
A made-for-television documentary hosted by Peter Lawford in discussions with close friends, family and colleagues of Elizabeth Taylor about her life and career and featuring clips from her films and archive footage from her personal life.
Director: Pat Shields | Stars: Peter Lawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowall, Vincente Minnelli
Votes: 132
44. The Best of Hollywood (1998 TV Movie)
97 min | Documentary
Join Tab Hunter on a journey through the history of Hollywood's greatest cinematic achievements from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century.
Directors: Daniel S. Hurwitz, Ted Newsom | Stars: Tab Hunter, Barry ZeVan, James Bacon, Anne Baxter
Votes: 119
45. Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Profiles the first Oscar-winning African-American performer.
Director: Madison D. Lacy | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Jean Arthur, Fay Bainter, Willie Best
Votes: 39
46. Hollywood aan de schelde (2018)
119 min | Documentary
A semi-autobiography of maverick and eccentric filmmaker Robbe De Hert (1942-2020) and his entourage in his hometown Antwerp, from the 1950's until 2018.
Director: Robbe De Hert | Star: Koen De Bouw
Votes: 136
47. Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2015 TV Special)
60 min | Talk-Show
Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin discusses his life and career with TCM host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival.
Director: Sam Cameron | Stars: Robert Osborne, Alan Arkin
Votes: 32
48. Prince: My Name Is
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
He did not grow up in a palace, yet Prince Rogers Nelson was born with a regal name. Other labels like the Love Symbol and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, with his famous high-pitched screams would belong to him during his 57 years.
Director: Nick Randall | Star: Prince
49. Mount Olympus: The Creation (2016)
48 min | Documentary
"Mt Olympus the Creation" A second documentary about Mt. Olympus Greece, following the success of the "Elassona Secret path to Mt. Olympus" in international festivals. THE WORLD PREMIERE "... See full summary »
Directors: Athina Krikeli, Dimitris Zisopoulos, George Zouvelos | Stars: Athina Krikeli, Ioannis Stratakis, David Washington
Votes: 10
50. Sean Connery: Private (1993 TV Special)
43 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Director: Ross Wilson | Stars: Albert R. Broccoli, Michael Caine, Michael Feeney Callan, Diane Cilento