Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "sci-fi-filmmaking"

1. 8½ (1963)

Not Rated | 138 min | Drama

A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies.

Director: Federico Fellini | Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Claudia Cardinale, Sandra Milo

Votes: 125,495 | Gross: $0.05M

2. Millennium Actress (2001)

PG | 87 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

A TV interviewer and his cameraman meet a former actress and travel through her memories and career.

Directors: Satoshi Kon, Kô Matsuo | Stars: Miyoko Shôji, Shôzô Îzuka, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa

Votes: 32,378 | Gross: $0.19M

3. Star Trek: Short Treks (2018–2020)

TV-PG | 10 min | Short, Action, Adventure

A series of stand-alone short films featuring characters and storylines from Star Trek: Discovery (2017).

Stars: Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jenette Goldstein

Votes: 3,165

4. Identification of a Woman (1982)

Not Rated | 130 min | Drama, Romance

A director's wife leaves him. He pursues another woman who also departs. This inspires a movie idea about women's relationships. He searches for an actress to star in the film and his life.

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni | Stars: Tomas Milian, Daniela Silverio, Christine Boisson, Lara Wendel

Votes: 3,250

5. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)

R | 103 min | Documentary, History

The story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.

Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Phillip Adams, Glory Annen, Christine Amor, Victoria Anoux

Votes: 4,697 | Gross: $0.02M

6. Martian Child (2007)

PG | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A science-fiction writer, recently widowed, considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially rejected boy who says he's really from Mars.

Director: Menno Meyjes | Stars: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Bobby Coleman, Sophie Okonedo

Votes: 20,971 | Gross: $7.49M

7. In Search of Tomorrow (2022)

305 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.

Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Sean Young, Clancy Brown, Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter

Votes: 1,073

8. The Independent (2000)

R | 81 min | Comedy

A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.

Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, Ted Demme

Votes: 1,375 | Gross: $0.24M

9. Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History

A fast moving odyssey into the subterranean world of the rarely explored province of Filipino genre filmmaking.

Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Roger Corman, John Landis, Pete Tombs, Mark Holcomb

Votes: 1,808

10. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)

151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi

An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.

Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg

Votes: 5,288

11. Doctor Who Confidential (2005–2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary

Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who (2005) with the cast, crew and directors.

Stars: Russell T. Davies, David Tennant, Steven Moffat, Phil Collinson

Votes: 927

12. Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary

For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce warriors, helpless princesses, and fantastical creatures set in the most lavish landscapes. His impact ... See full summary »

Director: Lance Laspina | Stars: Eleanor Frazetta, Frank Frazetta, Heidi Frazetta, Forrest J. Ackerman

Votes: 404

13. The Making of 'Star Wars' (1977 TV Movie)

Unrated | 50 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

C-3PO and R2-D2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous.

Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: William Conrad, Anthony Daniels, George Lucas, Mark Hamill

Votes: 733

14. Lost in Space Forever (1998 TV Movie)

Documentary

The resolution to lost in space in this TV movie documentary.

Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: John Larroquette, Angela Cartwright, Mark Goddard, Jonathan Harris

Votes: 168

15. The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan (2004 TV Movie)

125 min | Documentary

A filmmaker and his crew making a documentary about award-winning director M. Night Shyamalan begin to suspect that their subject is hiding a dark and sinister secret.

Director: Nathaniel Kahn | Stars: William D. Arrowood, Adrien Brody, Deepak Chopra, Glenn R. Cohen

Votes: 896

16. Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003 Video)

185 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the... See full summary »

Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Simon Atherton, Jay Benedict, Michael Biehn, James Cameron

Votes: 654

17. Prophets of Science Fiction (2011–2012)

45 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The science-fiction imaginings of the writers of the past are now becoming the science realities of our day.

Stars: Ridley Scott, Jonathan Adams, Michio Kaku, Kim Stanley Robinson

Votes: 697

18. Until the End of the World: Wim Wenders in Tokyo (1990 Video)

Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, Talk-Show

This 1990 Japanese film follows director Wim Wenders and Sean Naughton, the high-definition-video designer on 'Until the End of the World', in Tokyo, and details the creation of the film's groundbreaking high-definition sequences.

Stars: Wim Wenders, Sean Naughton, Chishû Ryû, David Byrne

Votes: 8

19. Zenith (2010)

93 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller

A retro-futuristic thriller, about two men in two time periods, whose search for the same grand conspiracy leads them to question their own humanity.

Director: Vladan Nikolic | Stars: Peter Scanavino, Jason Robards III, Ana Asensio, Didier Flamand

Votes: 1,323

20. Coming Soon (1982 Video)

55 min | Documentary, Horror, Sci-Fi

Scenes and trailers from fifty of Universal's greatest horror films.

Director: John Landis | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Acquanetta, John Agar, Louise Allbritton

Votes: 254

21. The World of Hammer (1990–1994)

25 min | Documentary

Series narrated by Oliver Reed featuring the finest moments from Hammer's classic horror movies alongside clips from the company's acclaimed war films, costume dramas, comedies and much more.

Star: Oliver Reed

Votes: 133

22. The Matrix Revisited (2001 Video)

Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary

A DVD-exclusive documentary about the making and production of The Matrix (1999).

Director: Josh Oreck | Stars: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Joel Silver, Bill Pope, Owen Paterson

Votes: 4,144

23. The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003 Video)

178 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

This made-for-DVD documentary treats horror and science fiction film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Alien, the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a ... See full summary »

Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Bolaji Badejo, Martin Bower, Gordon Carroll, Veronica Cartwright

Votes: 695

24. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003 Video)

161 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time ... See full summary »

Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Martin Asbury, Michael Biehn, Ralph Brown, Greg Cannom

Votes: 578

25. Star Trek: Enterprise - In a Time of War (2014)

90 min | Documentary

Newly produced multi-part documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospective documentary gives fans an ... See full summary »

Director: Roger Lay Jr. | Stars: Scott Bakula, Rick Berman, John Billingsley, Chris Black

Votes: 174

26. Nomad: The Beginning (2013)

Not Rated | 87 min | Action, Sci-Fi

On a desperate quest to find her missing brother, Marianna reluctantly picks up a mysterious stranger with no memory, John. Together they must get to a rendezvous point on the west coast ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas Dixon | Stars: Clint Hummel, Maria Aceves, Joshua DesRoches, Brantley Black

Votes: 249

27. From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1983 TV Movie)

Unrated | 65 min | Documentary

A look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.

Stars: Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford

Votes: 678

28. SciFi Japan TV (2012– )

Documentary

Documentary series about Japanese films in the kaiju and tokusatsu genres. It features interviews with the filmmakers behind the films.

Stars: John Anthony Lipartito Jr., Teruyoshi Nakano, Kazuya Konaka, Keiichi Hasegawa

29. FrightMare Theater (2015– )

Talk-Show

A fun look at classic horror films, hosted by the beautiful Mistress Scarlet with her Hand Maidens. Each episode features a different horror movie with added commentary by Mistress Scarlet and her "Sisters".

Stars: Scarlet Ryan, Nica Cirilo, Joel Stephens, Donnella Heads

Votes: 11

30. Invasion Iowa (2005)

Comedy, Sci-Fi

William Shatner spoofs a whole midwestern town (Riverside, Iowa, the birth place of his Star Trek character, Captain Kirk), who think he is there to shoot a big-budget action adventure film.

Stars: William Shatner, Desi Lydic, Ernie Grunwald, Michael O'Hara

Votes: 117

31. Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography

A documentary on speculative fiction writer and essayist Harlan Ellison.

Director: Erik Nelson | Stars: Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams, Neil Gaiman, Edie Adams

Votes: 679

32. The Movies (2005 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Comedy

You play the head of a movie studio who must produce movies, manage your personnel and market your product as the technology of the medium changes over the years.

Director: Peter Molyneux | Stars: Benedict Caeser, Ben Cullum, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood

Votes: 539

33. Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary

Blood, Boobs and Beast tells the compelling story of Don Dohler, whose movies have been called everything from oddly brilliant to some of the worst films of all time. Despite his critics, ... See full summary »

Director: John Kinhart | Stars: Don Dohler, J.J. Abrams, Robert Long II, Mitch Klein

Votes: 292

34. The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of Twelve Monkeys (1996 Video)

88 min | Documentary

A documentary following Terry Gilliam through the creation of "12 Monkeys" (1995)

Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Keith Fulton, Terry Gilliam, Charles Roven, Lloyd Phillips

Votes: 1,089

35. Building Star Trek (2016 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 92 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

In this documentary props and other items from the original Star Trek series are tracked down and others are restored for display at various locations throughout the U.S.

Director: Mick Grogan | Stars: Jim Conrad, Gerald Gurian, Nichelle Nichols, Simon Pegg

Votes: 207

36. Uncle Meat (1987 Video)

100 min | Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi

Biff Debris becomes obsessed with trying to record a hit single.

Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Massimo Bassoli, Rodney Bingenheimer

Votes: 202

37. The 'Alien' Saga (2002 TV Movie)

108 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

A retrospective look at the making of the Alien movies.

Director: Brent Zacky | Stars: John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler

Votes: 427

38. 50 Years of Star Trek (2016 TV Movie)

84 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.

Director: Ian Roumain | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Mark A. Altman, John Barrowman, Robert Beltran

Votes: 235

39. Saving Star Wars (2004)

117 min | Comedy

Two Star Wars fans venture to deliver a letter to George Lucas.

Director: Gary Wood | Stars: Joe Urban, Jim Peterson, David Prowse, Lee Ann Millen

Votes: 127

40. How William Shatner Changed the World (2005 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and ... See full summary »

Director: Julian Jones | Stars: William Shatner, Jon Adler, Martin Cooper, Rob Haitani

Votes: 461

41. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary

The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

Director: Jon Kroll | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Ahmed Best, James Cameron, Rob Coleman

Votes: 491

42. Tales from the Future (2010)

Documentary, Sci-Fi

Six-part retrospective on the making of Back to the Future.

Stars: Robert Zemeckis, Kathleen Kennedy, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg

Votes: 45

43. Star Wars: Star Warriors (2007)

84 min | Documentary

This is the story of how 200 members of an international costuming club known as the 501st were selected for a historic event involving the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, and marched as Stormtroopers in the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade.

Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Karen Sarna, Michael Bender, Stacey Bender, Luis Boileve

Votes: 110

44. Star Trek: GENESIS (2012)

30 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A movie about star trek with trekkians

Stars: Mollyana Ward, Donny Watrous, Suzy DeVore, Samantha Vaneman

Votes: 143

45. Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 TV Movie)

49 min | Documentary

A behind-the-scenes look at the visual effects of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Kenny Baker, David Alan Barclay

Votes: 295

46. The E.T. Reunion (2002 Video)

18 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore

Votes: 148

47. Stargate SG-1: True Science (2006 TV Movie)

Documentary

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Director: Tim Usborne | Stars: Amanda Tapping, Kevin Warwick, Brad Wright

Votes: 124

48. Occupation: Deleted and Extended Scenes (2018 Video)

8 min | Short

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Stars: Dan Ewing, Stephany Jacobsen, Trystan Go, Izzy Stevens

49. Inside 'Independance Day' (1996 Video)

Approved | Documentary

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Director: Gabreal Franklin

Votes: 17

50. Phantasmagoria (2005 Video)

97 min | Documentary

Everything you ever wanted to know about the four Phantasm films, including creation of the spheres, visual effects, Alternate and Deleted scenes and more.

Director: Jake West | Stars: Paul Pepperman, Don Coscarelli, Angus Scrimm, Dac Coscarelli

Votes: 160