Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "retrospective"

1. The Hidden Face (2011)

R | 97 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Shattered by the unexpected news of their irreversible break-up, an aspiring orchestra conductor is puzzled by his girlfriend's mysterious and seemingly inexplicable case of disappearance. But can he look beyond the facts?

Director: Andrés Baiz | Stars: Quim Gutiérrez, Martina García, María Soledad Rodríguez, Jose Luis Garcia

Votes: 46,301

2. Friends: The Reunion (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

"Friends (1994)" reunion special hosted by James Corden in which the main cast revisit the sets of the original show, meet with celebrity guests, do table reads and re-enactments of episodes, and share behind-the-scenes footage.

Directors: Russell Norman, Ben Winston | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 64,852

3. Europa Report (2013)

PG-13 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon.

Director: Sebastián Cordero | Stars: Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, Christian Camargo, Embeth Davidtz

Votes: 75,522 | Gross: $0.13M

4. Velvet Goldmine (1998)

R | 118 min | Drama, Music

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette

Votes: 38,311 | Gross: $1.05M

5. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)

TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery

This limited docu-series tells the true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice.

Stars: Paul Skolnick, Gil Carrillo, Frank Salerno, Pearl Carrillo

Votes: 30,319

6. Moonwalker (1988)

PG | 93 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.

Directors: Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield, Colin Chilvers | Stars: Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci, Sean Lennon, Kelley Parker

Votes: 18,239

7. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History

An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers

Votes: 27,121 | Gross: $22.84M

8. Stardust Memories (1980)

PG | 89 min | Comedy, Drama

While attending a retrospective of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper, Marie-Christine Barrault

Votes: 23,989 | Gross: $10.39M

9. The Fog of War (2003)

PG-13 | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara.

Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Robert McNamara, John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, Richard Nixon

Votes: 25,051 | Gross: $4.20M

10. Pina (2011)

PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music

A tribute to the late German choreographer Pina Bausch, as her dancers perform her most famous creations.

Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Pina Bausch, Regina Advento, Malou Airaudo, Ruth Amarante

Votes: 15,951 | Gross: $3.52M

11. The Wrecking Crew! (2008)

PG | 101 min | Documentary, History, Music

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dick Clark, Cher, Herb Alpert

Votes: 3,679 | Gross: $0.80M

12. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary

Chronicling the creation of Game of Thrones (2011)'s final season, its most ambitious and complicated one.

Director: Jeanie Finlay | Stars: Kevin Alexander, Alfie Allen, Jacob Anderson, Gethin Anthony

Votes: 6,677

13. The Beatles Anthology (1995– )

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: 9,429

14. My Best Fiend (1999)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.

Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes

Votes: 12,198 | Gross: $0.10M

15. Diego Maradona (2019)

TV-14 | 130 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S.S.C. Napoli in the 1980s.

Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Diego Maradona, Dalma Maradona, Pelé, Corrado Ferlaino

Votes: 18,255

16. The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000 TV Movie)

PG | 133 min | Biography, Drama

Biographic made-for-TV movie of the life of one of Hollywood's most famous actreses: Audrey Hepburn, spaning from her early childhood to the 1960's which details her life as Dutch ... See full summary »

Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Frances Fisher, Keir Dullea, Gabriel Macht

Votes: 2,749

17. The Designing Women Reunion (2003 TV Movie)

66 min | Comedy, Documentary

This five principal original cast members (plus a handful of recurring guests) from the popular sitcom Designing Women (1986) reunite for the first time since 1991 to reminisce and discuss the show.

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 92

18. That's Entertainment! (1974)

G | 135 min | Documentary, Family, Musical

Various MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history.

Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Peter Lawford

Votes: 5,430 | Gross: $26.89M

19. The Wee Man (2013)

Not Rated | 106 min | Drama

The true-life story of Paul Ferris.

Director: Ray Burdis | Stars: Christina Andrew, Bhrina Bache, Patrick Bergin, Hannah Blamires

Votes: 2,673

20. Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)

TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.

Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Robin Williams, Mark Rasmussen, Stan Wilson, John Houseman

Votes: 9,166

21. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)

R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.

Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner

Votes: 12,388 | Gross: $0.24M

22. Cameraperson (2016)

Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Exposing her role behind the camera, Kirsten Johnson reaches into the vast trove of footage she has shot over decades around the world. What emerges is a visually bold memoir and a revelatory interrogation of the power of the camera.

Director: Kirsten Johnson | Stars: Kirsten Johnson, Aisha Bukar, Eric W. Davis, Jacques Derrida

Votes: 3,243 | Gross: $0.10M

23. M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024 TV Special)

89 min | Talk-Show

Join the men and women who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.

Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Alan Alda, Allan Arbus, G.W. Bailey, Sorrell Booke

Votes: 236

24. Julia (I) (2021)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

Julia tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women.

Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: José Andrés, Paul Bogaards, Antonietta Brownell, Julia Child

Votes: 1,222

25. The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

A reunion of the surviving cast members from the original 1961-1966 TV series finds Alan Brady wanting Rob and Sally to collaborate on a eulogy for him before he dies.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Ray Romano, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Larry Mathews

Votes: 272

26. The Filth and the Fury (2000)

R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A film about the career of the notorious punk rock band, the Sex Pistols.

Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Paul Cook, Steve Jones, John Lydon, Glen Matlock

Votes: 6,206 | Gross: $0.61M

27. The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Documentary

Fran Drescher hosts a dinner at her house to welcome back the "Nanny" cast to watch clips, outtakes, and home movies from the show and reminisce about the series' run.

Director: Peter Marc Jacobson | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 215

28. Little House Years (1979 TV Movie)

132 min | Drama, Family

"Little House on the Prairie" Thanksgiving clip show in which Laura Ingalls reminisces about the Ingalls' journeys and struggles during a family Thanksgiving gathering.

Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson

Votes: 341

29. 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: 4,707

30. Married... with Children Reunion (2003 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy, Documentary

Cast members of Married...With Children (1987-1997) reunite and share memories of working on America's most favorite ground-breaking sitcom since All in the Family.

Director: Hal Grant | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, David Faustino

Votes: 478

31. Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic (2023 TV Special)

87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Friends, family, and colleagues of Dick Van Dyke gather to pay tribute to his career and celebrate his life, and his wonderful gifts he's shared over the decades.

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Jason Alexander, Morey Amsterdam, Julie Andrews, Judd Apatow

Votes: 155

32. Capel Green (2024)

Documentary, Drama | Post-production

Documentary containing dramatisations, focuses on the life of Larry Warren, original witness and whistle-blower in the famous Rendlesham Forest Incidents as well as other military and civilian witnesses involved in these mysterious events.

Director: Dion M Johnson | Stars: Max Easton, Lauren Stokes, Emma von Schreiber, Remy Bataille

33. 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: 1,664

34. Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015 TV Special)

TV-14 | 106 min | Comedy

Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.

Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Vanessa Bayer

Votes: 2,156

35. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)

PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.

Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen

Votes: 10,535 | Gross: $0.33M

36. Tales from the Golden Age (2009)

Not Rated | 155 min | Comedy, History

Several urban legends of Communist Romania are dramatized.

Directors: Hanno Höfer, Razvan Marculescu, Cristian Mungiu, Constantin Popescu, Ioana Uricaru | Stars: Diana Cavallioti, Radu Iacoban, Vlad Ivanov, Tania Popa

Votes: 6,071

37. Riding Giants (2004)

PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.

Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Jeff Clark

Votes: 4,671 | Gross: $2.28M

38. Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007 TV Movie)

94 min | Documentary, Comedy

A celebration of Canada's most famous comedy hosers.

Director: Henry Sarwer-Foner | Stars: Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Tom Cavanagh, Andy Dick

Votes: 205

39. Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.

Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson

Votes: 2,276

40. James Bulger: The New Revelations (2018 TV Movie)

45 min | Documentary, Crime

25 years after the verdict in the Jamie Bulger murder trial, we reveal what the jury, public and press never heard, and what his two killers, Thompson and Venables, said during their time in custody from arrest to release.

Director: Gillian Pachter | Stars: Denise Fergus, Mandy Waller, Dominic Lloyd, Jim Fitzsimmons

Votes: 50

41. Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork (2004 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary

The original cast of Dallas reunites at Southfork Ranch to remember the popular 1980's drama nighttime serial that became notorious for its 1980 cliffhanger "Who Shot J.R.?"

Director: Michael Dempsey | Stars: Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman, Steve Kanaly

Votes: 121

42. Back to the Lab: A Bones Retrospective (2017 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 22 min | Drama

Join the cast and producers of Bones for an in-depth look into one of the longest running dramas in television history. With some never before seen footage, this unique retrospective ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Hughes | Stars: Jonathan Adams, Patricia Belcher, David Boreanaz, John Boyd

Votes: 60

43. Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003 TV Special)

63 min | Comedy

Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how funny his show has been.

Director: Allan Kartun | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Max Weinberg, Jerry Vivino, Jimmy Vivino

Votes: 518

44. The Women of SNL (2010 TV Movie)

Comedy

A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.

Directors: Don Roy King, Oz Rodriguez, James Signorelli, Rhys Thomas, Matt Villines, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Jorma Taccone, Dave Wilson | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin

Votes: 247

45. Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell (2019 TV Short)

21 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco host a retrospective look at The Big Bang Theory (2007), sharing backstage secrets, unforgettable clips, personal memories, favorite moments and tours of the iconic sets.

Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Buzz Aldrin, Frances H. Arnold

Votes: 361

46. QT8: The First Eight (2019)

TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary

A documentary that focuses on the first 21 years of Quentin Tarantino's career and includes interviews with his frequent collaborators.

Director: Tara Wood | Stars: Zoë Bell, Louis Black, Bruce Dern, Robert Forster

Votes: 5,071 | Gross: $0.05M

47. The Puppetoon Movie (1987)

G | 79 min | Animation, Family

Salute to the revolutionary Oscar winning stop motion animated Puppetoons created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Gumby, Pokey and Arnie the Dinosaur host 12 of Pal's milestone ... See full summary »

Director: Arnold Leibovit | Stars: Paul Frees, Dal McKennon, Art Clokey, Dick Beals

Votes: 288

48. A Modern Farewell (2020 TV Special)

42 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy

Exclusive interviews and reflections with the cast and crew on the show's origin story and unprecedented success, and revisit many of the hilarious, warm and sometimes twisted moments of this modern family on "A Modern Farewell".

Director: Christopher Wilcha | Stars: Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Greenberg, Sofía Vergara

Votes: 277

49. Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

Frasier Crane visits his therapist and reminisces over the events of the past 11 years since his move from Boston to Seattle, in a clip show designed to commemorate the event of the last ever episode of Frasier (1993).

Director: Kelsey Grammer | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Fred Willard, Cleto Augusto, Donna Bullock

Votes: 229

50. Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)

102 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS.

Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Michael Hutchence, Dennis Farriss, INXS, Andrew Farriss

Votes: 2,677