Rick Rubin

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Rick Rubin

Born March 10, 1963 · Lido Beach, New York, USA (age 63)

Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10, 1963) is an American record executive and record producer. He is a co-founder (alongside Russell Simmons) of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popularize hip-hop by producing records for acts such as the Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and LL Cool J. He has also p…

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Less Than ZeroLess Than Zero · 1987
Less Than Zero
6.41987
MovieDramaCrime
A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
Krush GrooveKrush Groove · 1985
Krush Groove
6.41985
MovieComedyDrama
Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Thank You Very MuchThank You Very Much · 2025
Thank You Very Much
7.82025
MovieDocumentary
Andy Kaufman's provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever.
Men Don't LeaveMen Don't Leave · 1990
Men Don't Leave
6.31990
MovieDramaComedy
A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.
The Strokes: In Transit: Part IIThe Strokes: In Transit: Part II · 2026
The Strokes: In Transit: Part II
2026
MovieDocumentary
The Strokes continue their behind-the-scenes journey, capturing the collaborative process of refining musical ideas and experimenting with new sounds in a remote studio setting. The band navigates creative challenges and evaluates various song structures as they work toward crafting their next record.
Tougher Than LeatherTougher Than Leather · 1988
Tougher Than Leather
5.51988
MovieActionCrime
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!
Rage Against the Machine: Live at the Grand Olympic AuditoriumRage Against the Machine: Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium · 2003
Rage Against the Machine: Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
6.02003
MovieMusic
Rage Against The Machine performed their last shows on September 12th and 13th 2000 prior to their original break-up. Having paved the way for many alternative bands in the 90s, and proving once and for all that rock and politics do mix, the band decided to quit while they were ahead. Fortunately a camera crew were on hand to capture the action from their emotional farewell shows, providing an intense document of the final hours of the band. All the groups hits are present, including 'Bombtrack', 'Bulls on Parade', 'Killing In The Name', and many more.
Johnny Cash - Manhattan CenterJohnny Cash - Manhattan Center · 1994
Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center
9.51994
MovieMusic
Johnny Cash, Manhattan Center (1994). Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Delia's Gone, The Beast in Me, Drive On, The Man Who Couldn't Cry, Thirteen, Tennessee Stud, Big River, (Ghost) Riders in the Sky, Orange Blossom Special, Let the Train Blow the Whistle

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