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1. Born to Boogie (1972)

67 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary about T. Rex includes concert footage and staged sequences. Sir Ringo Starr's directorial work is mindful of touches used on Magical Mystery Tour (1967).

Director: Ringo Starr | Stars: Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr, Mickey Finn, Elton John

Votes: 426

2. Let It Be (1970)

G | 81 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 6,570 | Gross: $1.06M

3. Magical Mystery Tour (1967 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical

50 Metascore

The Beatles charter a special bus for a surreal mystery tour.

Directors: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bernard Knowles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 7,890

4. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)

TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music

An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.

Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin

Votes: 9,420

5. A Hard Day's Night (1964)

G | 87 min | Comedy, Musical

96 Metascore

Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 48,050 | Gross: $13.78M

6. The Beatles on Record (2009 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary, Music

A collection of interviews and footage of the band detailing how their sound progressed and how their albums were made.

Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 132

7. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 76 min | Comedy, Music

Charts the adventures of the prefab four, possibly the most famous band of all time.

Directors: Eric Idle, Gary Weis | Stars: Eric Idle, John Halsey, Ricky Fataar, Neil Innes

Votes: 6,943

8. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)

Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney

Votes: 12,617

9. Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Fantasy

The truth about the urban legend is finally revealed by George Harrison in newly discovered secret audio tapes: Paul McCartney was killed in a car crash in 1966 and replaced with a double!

Director: Joel Gilbert | Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr

Votes: 767

10. With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography

The life and career of the comic book writer and editor.

Directors: Terry Dougas, Nikki Frakes, Will Hess | Stars: Avi Arad, Jim Goodkind, Jeremy Piven, Sean Astin

Votes: 1,096

11. Oh My God (2009)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary

30 Metascore

People from all walks of life are asked "What is God?"

Director: Peter Rodger | Stars: Peter Rodger, Hugh Jackman, Ringo Starr, David Copperfield

Votes: 477 | Gross: $0.04M

13. The Beatles: Destination Hamburg (2007 Video)

60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

From the formation of the Quarrymen in 1957, and The Beatles early years in Hamburg, this documentary uses contemporary film, and recently rediscovered and restored footage to tell the ... See full summary »

Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best

Votes: 8

14. All Together Now (2008)

84 min | Documentary

The story behind the partnership between The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil that resulted in the Las Vegas stage production of "LOVE."

Director: Adrian Wills | Stars: Neil Aspinall, Bobby Baldwin, Dominic Champagne, David Giammarco

Votes: 256

15. The McCartney Years (2007 Video)

377 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A career-spanning anthology collecting the music videos of Sir Paul McCartney's solo career.

Directors: Dick Carruthers, Kevin Godley, Richard Heslop, Simon Hilton, John Landis, John Mackenzie, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney, Matthew Robinson, John Schlesinger, Julien Temple | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, James Coburn, Blair Cunningham

Votes: 98

16. Imagine (2003– )
Episode: The Beatles in 'Love' (2006)

TV-14 | 59 min | Biography, History

Alan Yentob looks at the collaboration between the Beatles music and Cirque Du Soleil.

Directors: Steve Cole, David Mallet | Stars: Alan Yentob, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 20

17. George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 (2004 Video)

76 min | Documentary, Music

A collection of music videos spanning George Harrison's career from 76-92. Includes a Dark Horse (his record label) feature, 7 music videos, 4 selections from his Live in Japan & 3 selections from the movie "Shanghai Surprise"

Directors: Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, Eric Idle, Rocky Morton, Gary Weis | Stars: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ray Cooper, Eric Idle

Votes: 57

18. The Beatles Revolution (2000 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary, Music

Celebrities explain how The Beatles (who only appear in archival footage) and their music touched their lives.

Director: Rudy Bednar | Stars: Meredith Vieira, Tim Allen, Bono, David Bowie

Votes: 177

19. Queen: Champions of the World (1995)

120 min | Documentary, Music

This documentary on the music group Queen includes performance and rehearsal footage, and exclusive interviews from backstage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor

Votes: 181

20. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode: Britain Invades, America Fights Back (1995)

60 min | Documentary, History, Music

In the 1960s, music artists from Great Britain like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who become popular in the United States.

Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Alan Aldridge, Peter Asher, The Beach Boys, The Beatles

Votes: 143

21. The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991 Video)

83 min | Documentary, Music

Maysles brothers documentary covering the first arrival of "Beatlemania" in the U.S., as well at the band's historical appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

Directors: Kathy Dougherty, Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 798

22. Queen: Magic Years, Volume One - A Visual Anthology (1987)

55 min | Documentary, Music

This video trilogy documents the music group Queen's sixteen years together. This volume includes "Live Aid" and the 1986 tour.

Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Michael Appleton, Barbara Baker, Roy Thomas Baker, Jim Beach

Votes: 140

23. Queen: Magic Years, Volume Three - A Visual Anthology (1987)

Documentary, Music

This anthology chronicles Queen's 16 years. Footage includes "Live Aid" and the 1986 tour.

Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Michael Appleton, Jim Callaghan, Roger Daltrey, John Deacon

Votes: 105

24. Queen: Magic Years, Volume Two - A Visual Anthology (1987)

57 min | Documentary, Music

This volume of the anthology includes Queens tours of America, Japan and Rio de Janeiro.

Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Barbara Bach, Roy Thomas Baker, Jim Beach, Jeff Beck

Votes: 105

25. Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1985 Video)

51 min | Documentary, Music

A protest organization of rock musicians musically declare their boycott of a major South African resort and the making of that video is discussed.

Director: Steve Lawrence | Stars: Via Afrika, Iqbal Akhund, Tina B., Afrika Bambaataa

Votes: 54

26. Ready Steady Go, Volume 2 (1985)

Documentary, Music

This production includes tapes from the popular British '60's television show, Ready Steady Go.

Stars: The Beatles, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Marvin Gaye

Votes: 17

27. Ready Steady Go, Volume 1 (1983)

58 min | Documentary, Music

This production includes tapes of live performances from the popular British '60's television show Ready Steady Go.

Directors: Robert Fleming, Rollo Gamble, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Daphne Shadwell | Stars: Michael Aldred, The Animals, The Beatles, Cilla Black

Votes: 34

28. The Kids Are Alright (1979)

PG | 109 min | Documentary, Music

Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.

Director: Jeff Stein | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle

Votes: 3,921

29. The Beatles and Beyond (1977)

140 min | Documentary, Music

Canadian documentary about The Beatles.

Director: Chris Ward | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 27

30. The Day the Music Died (1977)

R | 100 min | Documentary, Drama, Music

Add a Plot

Director: Bert Tenzer | Stars: Mel Winkler, Jacklyn Zeman, Murray the 'K', Marvin Gaye

Votes: 44

31. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)

PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music

58 Metascore

The July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From... See full summary »

Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey

Votes: 2,991 | Gross: $0.16M

32. The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)

G | 103 min | Documentary, Music

The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.

Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr

Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $2.05M

34. The Beatles at Shea Stadium (1966 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary film of The Beatles classic August 15, 1965 New York concert.

Director: Robert Precht | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 511

35. Around the Beatles (1964 TV Special)

52 min | Comedy

The Beatles' first variety special.

Director: Rita Gillespie | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 59

36. What's Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A. (1964 TV Movie)

81 min | Documentary, Music, News

A documentary following the Fab Four for five days in 1964. A humorous and freewheeling account of their first trip to America.

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 125

37. The Beatles Come to Town (1963)

8 min | Documentary, Short, Music

Pathe News technicolor short showing The Beatles in concert at the ABC Cinema in Manchester, Lancashire on 11/20/63. This footage was incorporated into the 1965 Pathe feature "Pop Gear".

Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 56

38. Give Me the Banjo (2011)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary

A comprehensive look at a quintessential American musical instrument, the banjo, from its African roots to contemporary jazz and into the 21st century.

Director: Marc Fields | Stars: Greg Adams, Stevie Barr, James Bollman, Gus Cannon

Votes: 100

41. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002)

Documentary

The American Film Institute (AFI) presents its 30th Life Achievement Award to Tom Hanks.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tim Allen, Jeremy Davies, Vincent Dowling, Michael Clarke Duncan

Votes: 259

44. Life of Python (1990 TV Movie)

57 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Documentary telling the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors and various interviews with the group's members and other associated artists.

Director: Mark Redhead | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Dudley Moore, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase

Votes: 215

46. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (1988)

60 min | Documentary

Jack Lemmon is honored by the AFI with a Life Achievement Award hosted by Julie Andrews featuring clips from his films and reminiscences from co-workers.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, James Cagney

Votes: 209

47. Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981 TV Special)

Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special.

Directors: Dave Wilson, Eric Idle | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gregory Hines

Votes: 159

48. Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977 TV Movie)

120 min | Musical

Rolling Stone Magazine celebrates its first decade with a program of satire, social commentary, dance and song.

Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Richard Baskin, The Coasters, Charlotte Crossley, Edward M. Davis

Votes: 46

49. The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013)

Unrated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy

A history of this one-of-a-kind show told through interviews with cast, crew, and the fans.

Director: Jeff Smith | Stars: John Amodeo, Will Arnett, Scott Baio, Jason Bateman

Votes: 391

50. Behind the Tunes: One Hit Wonders (2006 Video)

7 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about the one-shot characters in the Looney Tunes cartoon shorts.

Directors: Tex Avery, Robert Clampett, Arthur Davis, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson | Stars: Jerry Beck, Hank Azaria, Eric Goldberg, Daniel Goldmark

Votes: 23

51. Pixar: 25 Magic Moments (2011 TV Movie)

Documentary

The BBC documentary takes a look into the Pixar studios as they celebrate their 25th birthday and at the creative process involved in creating the animation classics.

Directors: Richard Mills, Paul Wright | Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Tim Allen, Darla K. Anderson, BBC Concert Orchestra

Votes: 118

52. Back to the Well: Clerks II (2006 Video)

90 min | Documentary

Behind the scenes of Kevin Smith's sequel to Clerks.

Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Stars: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Scott Mosier, Jonathan Gordon

Votes: 362

54. Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)

90 min | Documentary

Documentary about the making of the film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

Directors: Malcolm Ingram, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith | Stars: Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes, Jules Asner, Jeff Anderson

Votes: 186

55. Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma (2001 Video)

Unrated | 37 min | Documentary, Short

An in-depth look about the controversy surrounding Kevin Smith's "Dogma", and the effects it had on those involved in its production.

Director: J.M. Kenny | Stars: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee

Votes: 210

56. Being Canadian (2015)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy

What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous media related Canadians, hopes to find the answer.

Director: Robert Cohen | Stars: Robert Cohen, Kathy Griffin, Conan O'Brien, Dan Aykroyd

Votes: 988

59. There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002 TV Movie)

Documentary, Music

An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert.

Director: Chris Wilson | Stars: Claire Sweeney, Cilla Black, Bono, Richard Branson

Votes: 30

60. America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001 TV Special)

120 min | Documentary, Music

Actors and musicians honor those fallen in the September 11 disasters.

Directors: Joel Gallen, Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Halle Berry, Jon Bon Jovi, Bono

Votes: 1,003

61. Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of 'Shrek' (2001 TV Movie)

25 min | Documentary

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of DreamWorks Pictures' "Shrek".

Director: Kellie Allred | Stars: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Jeffrey Katzenberg

Votes: 112

62. 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: 524

66. Bon Jovi: Live at Madison Square Garden (2009 Video)

Music

Live At Madison Square Garden is a live concert, recorded during the world tour of the album Lost Highway. After performing shows all over the world, Bon Jovi returned to New York where ... See full summary »

Directors: Anthony M. Bongiovi, Brian Lockwood | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres

Votes: 146

67. Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful (2009)

80 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary filmed behind the scenes of the Bon Jovi's Lost Highway tour in 2008.

Director: Phil Griffin | Stars: James Anthony, Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Bill Gerber

Votes: 261

77. Bon Jovi TV (2005 TV Short)

10 min | Documentary, Short, Music

Bon Jovi TV is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes series following the band on their current Have A Nice Day Tour. Each episode is filmed in the arenas - from backstage to nosebleed seats. The... See full summary »

Director: Deirdre Dod | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres

Votes: 18

81. Live 8: A Worldwide Concert Event Presented by Nokia (2005 TV Special)

TV-PG | 120 min | Music

Highlights of the historical worldwide concert that took place earlier that day

Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Carter Beauford, Chester Bennington, Beyoncé, Bon Jovi

Votes: 40

82. Rockin' the Corps: An American Thank You (2005)

130 min | Documentary, Music

Destiny's Child, KISS, and Hootie and the Blowfish rock out for Marines at Camp Pendelton.

Directors: Daniel E. Catullo, Lawrence Jordan | Stars: Louie Anderson, Beyoncé, Cedric The Entertainer, Godsmack

Votes: 44

84. Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson (2005 TV Special)

Music

A tribute to musician/producer Brian Wilson, of the rock group The Beach Boys.

Director: Hank Lena | Stars: Brian Wilson, India Arie, Backstreet Boys, Barenaked Ladies

Votes: 13

87. Total Access 24/7 (2001– )

30 min | Family, Reality-TV, Sport

Total Access 24/7 is a series that gets inside the lives of today's hottest television, music and film stars.

Stars: David LaChapelle, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Terrence Howard

Votes: 30

90. 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (2000– )

TV-PG | 225 min | Documentary, Music

A 5-hour history of the greatest bands in Hard Rock history.

Stars: Carmen Electra, Kid Rock, Dee Snider, Lita Ford

Votes: 162

91. Bon Jovi: The Crush Tour (2000 Video)

Music

Bon Jovi performs during their Crush Tour.

Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres

Votes: 236

92. Behind the Music (1997–2021)

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music

Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.

Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk

Votes: 1,665

94. Howard Stern (1994–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Raunchy interviews, sketches, and social commentary from the king of shock radio.

Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Matt Sager, John Melendez

Votes: 1,159

96. Bon Jovi: Live from London (1995 Video)

90 min | Documentary, Music

Bon Jovi live at London's Wembley Stadium, part of the These Days Tour.

Directors: David Mallet, Brian Lockwood | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Heather Locklear, Hugh McDonald

Votes: 219

97. The Great Music Experience (1994 TV Movie)

300 min | Music

"The Great Music Experience", produced by Tony Hollingsworth of Tribute and backed by UNESCO and the United Nations, was staged at Todai Ji, an eighth-century Buddhist temple, the world's ... See full summary »

Director: Gavin Taylor | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, Cara Butler, The Chieftains, Ry Cooder

98. The Brit Awards 1994 (1994 TV Special)

Music

The annual awards show celebrating the best of the British music industry with celebrity appearances and musical performances.

Director: David Mallet | Stars: Elton John, RuPaul, Tori Amos, Gabrielle

Votes: 16

100. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994 TV Special)

The third annual MTV Movie Awards. Hosted by rapper and actor Will Smith.

Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Will Smith, Tom Arnold, Backbeat, William Baldwin

Votes: 145



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