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1. Strange Days (1995)
R | 145 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore
Votes: 78,601 | Gross: $7.92M
2. Fool's Gold (I) (2008)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance.
Director: Andy Tennant | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena
Votes: 84,688 | Gross: $70.23M
3. Cosmopolis (2012)
R | 109 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Riding across Manhattan in a stretch limo in order to get a haircut, a 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's day devolves into an odyssey with a cast of characters that start to tear his world apart.
Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Sarah Gadon, Mathieu Amalric
Votes: 50,184 | Gross: $0.74M
4. Angry Boys (2011)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
A mockumentary exploring the issues faced by young males in the 21st century - their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Deborah Jones, Greg Fairall, Liam Keltie
Votes: 4,774
5. The Hard Corps (2006 Video)
R | 110 min | Action, Thriller
An Army veteran assembles a team of bodyguards to protect a former boxer. Complications arise when the boxer suspects his sister may be romantically involved with the bodyguard.
Director: Sheldon Lettich | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Razaaq Adoti, Vivica A. Fox, Peter Bryant
Votes: 6,641
6. The Janky Promoters (2009)
R | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
Two shady concert promoters (Cube and Epps) get into hot water when their chance to book a superstar rapper goes awry.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Jeezy, Lahmard J. Tate
Votes: 1,734
7. Hood of Horror (2006)
R | 84 min | Comedy, Horror
A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound of Hell that revolve around the residents of an inner-city neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the afterlife.
Director: Stacy Title | Stars: Snoop Dogg, Daniella Alonso, Anson Mount, Hawthorne James
Votes: 3,170 | Gross: $0.33M
8. Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Music
A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
Director: Rusty Cundieff | Stars: Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Rusty Cundieff, Kasi Lemmons
Votes: 4,596 | Gross: $0.24M
9. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 9,816 | Gross: $7.72M
10. The Perfect Holiday (2007)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A young girl turns to a department store Santa in the hopes that he will help find a new husband for her divorced mother.
Director: Lance Rivera | Stars: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah, Faizon Love
Votes: 3,328 | Gross: $5.81M
11. Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders (2015)
Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.
Director: Mike Dorsey | Stars: Imari Williams, Greg Kading, Frank Alexander, Xavien T. Bailey
Votes: 934
12. Three Days to Vegas (2007)
PG-13 | 120 min | Comedy, Romance
Four grumpy old men go on a road trip from their retired life in Florida to the excitement of Las Vegas in order to stop one of their daughters from marrying the wrong guy.
Director: Charlie Picerni | Stars: Peter Falk, Rip Torn, George Segal, Bill Cobbs
Votes: 317
13. The Underground (1997)
R | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A cop must stop the killings of rap stars. But, he gets in too deep after his partner is killed.
Director: Cole S. McKay | Stars: Jeff Fahey, Gregory Scott Cummins, Willie C. Carpenter, Michael McFall
Votes: 225
14. This Revolution (2005)
R | 95 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
In this politically charged homage to Medium Cool, a photographer covers the urban guerrilla war on New York streets during the RNC.
Director: Stephen Marshall | Stars: Rosario Dawson, Nathan Crooker, Amy Redford, Brett DelBuono
Votes: 558
15. Eminem: E (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Music
A collection of Eminem's music videos.
Directors: Philip G. Atwell, Dr. Dre, Paul Hunter, Darren Lavett | Stars: Eminem, Randall Barnwell, Bizarre, Robert Culp
Votes: 551
16. Nicki Minaj: My Turn (2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The "Queen of Bubblegum Rap" was never a fairytale princess. Despite her early years of struggles, Nicki Minaj would prevail with 100 million records sold, 7 songs on the Billboard Charts at the same time and 10 Grammy nominations.
Director: Hannah Summer | Star: Nicki Minaj
17. Strange Love (2005– )
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV, Romance
The continuing misadventures of model turned actress Brigitte Nielsen, and her relationship with larger than life rap superstar Flavor Flav.
Stars: Brigitte Nielsen, Flavor Flav, Chuck D, Mattia Dessì
Votes: 155
18. Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A live performance shot by audience members at a 2004 Beastie Boys concert at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Adam Yauch | Stars: Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Mix Master Mike
Votes: 991 | Gross: $0.16M
19. The Bros. (2007)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Music
This outrageously hysterical urban comedy follows the lives and crimes of two wannabe white boys as they try to break into the world of hardcore "gangsta" rap.
Director: Jonathan Figg | Stars: John Tindall, Joachim Wiese, Joey Fatone, Dennis Scott
Votes: 259
20. Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour (2005 Video)
71 min | Documentary, Music
Eminem and the rest of D12 perform live during one show from the Anger Management tour.
Director: D.J. Viola | Stars: Eminem, Bizarre, D12, Kuniva
Votes: 240
21. Eminem's Making the Ass (2005 TV Movie)
16 min | Comedy
Director: Kenny Stoff | Stars: Ronald Binion, Cheryl Bonty, Alice Dinnean, Eminem
Votes: 81
22. Beastie Boys: Video Anthology (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of video clips by the Beastie Boys.
Directors: Evan Bernard, Adam Bernstein, Tamra Davis, Spike Jonze, Ari Marcopoulos, David Perez Shadi, Adam Yauch | Stars: Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Mike D, Beastie Boys
Votes: 1,149
23. And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
300 min | Documentary, History, Music
A five-part documentary series released by VH1 in 2004. The series recounts the development of hip hop culture from its birth in New York City in the 1970s through its flowering into a global phenomenon in the 21st Century.
Stars: Bill Adler, Will Smith, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 202
24. Rock the Bells (2006)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Music
An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock the Bells Hip-Hop festival.
Directors: Denis Henry Hennelly, Casey Suchan | Stars: Chali 2na, D.J. Abilities, Babu, Jerome Baldwin
Votes: 361
25. Eminem: Live from New York City (2005 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, D.J. Viola | Stars: Eminem, The Alchemist, Bizarre, Kuniva
Votes: 307
26. The Strip Game (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
Method Man follows the lives of five strippers living in five different states. More than a voyeuristic trek between strip clubs, the film is an insightful, intimate look at the everyday lives of strippers.
Director: Method Man | Stars: Travis Barker, Warren G, Ghostface Killah, Method Man
Votes: 85
27. A Family Underground (2009)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Documents the 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos and focuses on the fan-base of underground hip hop label Psychopathic Records.
Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: 2 Live Crew, Afroman, Anybody Killa, Chuck Barcik
Votes: 163
28. Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle (2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music
It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionaire hip-hop star, Jay-Z. He turned his pain into passion and used the suffering to influence the words and lyrics in his music.
Director: Louis Dubreuil | Star: Jay-Z
Votes: 8
29. Eminem, Where Have You Been? (2009 Video)
6 min | Short, Comedy
Where's Em been? School, fool. But despite his fame and fortune, this exclusive documentary shows that returning to the halls of high school wasn't exactly easy for this international superstar.
Director: Joseph Jahai Brightly | Stars: Eminem, Brian Balzerini, Courtney Butcher, Troy Coulon
Votes: 92
30. O som i Markoolio (1999 TV Movie)
28 min | Comedy, Music
This mockumentary tells the story of actual Swedish/Finish rap-star Markoolio. By a not too serious tv-reporter, we are told that 'Markoolio' is an ancient Finish expression which means "He... See full summary »
Director: Fredde Granberg | Stars: Marko Lehtosalo, Fredde Granberg, Magdalena Graaf, E-Type
Votes: 45
31. Sablay ka na... pasaway ka pa (2005)
Comedy
Poor but with a big heart discreet gay Eric (Mikey Arroyo) adopts two siblings, Jenny (Winfa Panganiban) and Lester (Christian Lorenzo), and three moocher friends (Salbakuta band). ... See full summary »
Director: Willy Milan | Stars: Mikey Macapagal Arroyo, Ethel Booba, Katrina Halili, Ana Leah Javier
32. EminemTV (2000 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Liz Patrick | Stars: Eminem, Michael Blakey, Carson Daly, Dr. Dre
Votes: 43
33. Eminem: Behind the Mask (2001 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Peter Emina | Stars: Eminem, Bono, Dido, Dr. Dre
Votes: 94
34. The Gift (I) (2005 Video)
68 min | Documentary, Music
"The Gift" is a candid documentary of provoking players talking provoking game. There has been an aura around prolific mouth-pieces and this DVD captures some of today's most provoking ... See full summary »
Director: Shane Mario Ruggieri | Stars: Mac Dre, Equipto, Suga Free, Brotha Lynch Hung
Votes: 22
35. The Making of '8 Mile' (2003 TV Short)
10 min | Short, Documentary
Director Curtis Hanson and star Eminem talk about their ideas and views on the film 8 Mile (2002). Only a very limited amount of details are revealed to us throughout this ten minute ... See full summary »
Director: Joy Lissandrello | Stars: Kim Basinger, Eminem, Brian Grazer, Curtis Hanson
Votes: 134
36. Eminem: All Access Europe (2002 Video)
76 min | Documentary, Music
This docementary followsEminem and his rap-group D12 as they go on a tour around Europe. Some of the cities visited are Brussels, Oslo and Amsterdam.
Director: John 'Quig' Quigley | Stars: Eminem, D12, Dido, Dr. Dre
Votes: 136
37. The Shady National Convention (2004 TV Special)
60 min | Music, Comedy
Directors: Joe DeMaio, Peter Menzies | Stars: Eminem, Carson Daly, Vanessa Lachey, 50 Cent
Votes: 48
38. Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome (2007)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Music
Robert Patton-Spruill's WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME chronicles Public Enemy's legacy, their history and what icons of the music world say about their influence.
Director: Robert Patton-Spruill | Stars: Chuck D, Jonathan Davis, Flavor Flav, Talib Kweli
Votes: 43
39. What Ever Happened to Hip Hop? (2009)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary presents views from hip hop founders, contributors, and artists in an attempt to return its audience to the four principles: Peace, Love, Unity, and Having Fun.
Director: Sonali Aggarwal | Stars: Pugs Atomz, Jared Ball, Afrika Bambaataa, Busy Bee
Votes: 20
40. The Evolution of Eminem (2004 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Music
MTV anchor Sway interviews rap superstar Eminem on the development of his career leading up to the release of his latest album, "Encore".
Director: Sean Lee | Stars: Eminem, Jonathan Sway Calloway, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre
Votes: 44
41.
The Styxhexenhammer666 Channel (2010– )
Episode:
Eminem Attacks Trump, People Pretend to Be Outraged: Grow Up!
(2017)
8 min | News
Styx argues that Eminem is just being consistent when he criticizes Donald Trump.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
42. Public Enemy Live from House of Blues (2001 Video)
Documentary, Music
Director: Kerry Asmussen | Stars: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff
Votes: 24
43. The Making of Slim Shady's World (2001 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Go behind-the-scenes as Eminem and the Slim Shady crew work to create the edgiest, rawest cartoon series ever to hit the web.
Star: Eminem
44. The Darker Side of Black (1994)
55 min | Documentary
An exploration of the homophobia expressed by reggae and rap artists againts gays and lesbians. Inludes interviews with rappers Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton, who cite religious reasons for their particular brand of homophobia.
Director: Isaac Julien
Votes: 18
45. Arotzim Shel Za'am (2003)
72 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about two Israeli rap music performers, one Jewish (Kobi Shimoni, known as Subliminal) and the other Arab (Tamer Nafar, known as TN).
Director: Anat Halachmi | Stars: Subliminal, Tamer Nafar, Yoav Eliasi, Suhell Nafar
Votes: 25
46. Public Eminem #1 (2001 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Music
Profile of controversial rap artist Eminem, investigating whether his work is the result of ignorance, contempt or genius.
Director: Barry Ryan | Stars: Nihal Arthanayake, Eminem, Oliver James, Lauren Laverne
Votes: 31
48.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Vanilla Ice
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Identifying the rise and fall of rapper Vanilla Ice, was known for his 1990 #1 hit "Ice Ice Baby". Due to overexposure, he sank himself into drugs and depression. Interviews with Ice, record producers, etc.
Stars: Earthquake, Jim Forbes, Suge Knight, Charles Koppelman
Votes: 24
49.
The Collector (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Rapper
(2004)
44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Morgan asks the Devil for permission to try to save the souls of his clients.
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Chris Kramer, Carly Pope, Ellen Dubin, Adrian Holmes
Votes: 39
50.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
A Hit Is a Hit
(1999)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands at music production.
Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,405