Directing
Chris Smith
Born May 20, 1970 · Rahway, New Jersey, USA (age 56)
Chris Smith (born in 20 May 1970; Rahway) is an American film documentary director, cameraman, producer, writer, and editor. He is best known for directing American Movie, which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. Smith completed his first film, American Job, while attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Graduate Film Program. Chris met M…
Known For
American Movie · 1999American Movie
★ 7.61999
MovieDocumentaryComedy
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
"Sr." · 2022"Sr."
★ 6.92022
MovieDocumentary
A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.
WHAM! · 2023WHAM!
★ 7.32023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond · 2017Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
★ 7.52017
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
Collapse · 2009Collapse
★ 7.22009
MovieDocumentaryDrama
From the acclaimed director of American Movie, the documentary follows former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter Michael Ruppert. He recounts his career as a radical thinker and spells out his apocalyptic vision of the future, spanning the crises in economics, energy, environment and more.
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever · 2025Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
★ 6.32025
MovieDocumentary
In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.
Never Get Busted! · 2025Never Get Busted!
2025
MovieCrimeDocumentary
Barry Cooper was a highly decorated Texas narcotics officer - until he turned on the police force, busting crooked cops and teaching drug users how to hide their stash.
Fyre · 2019Fyre
★ 6.92019
MovieDocumentary
He promised supermodels and yachts, but delivered tents and cheese sandwiches. How one man engineered a music festival disaster.
Movies
American Movie · 1999American Movie
★ 7.61999
MovieDocumentaryComedy
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
"Sr." · 2022"Sr."
★ 6.92022
MovieDocumentary
A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.
WHAM! · 2023WHAM!
★ 7.32023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond · 2017Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
★ 7.52017
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
Collapse · 2009Collapse
★ 7.22009
MovieDocumentaryDrama
From the acclaimed director of American Movie, the documentary follows former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter Michael Ruppert. He recounts his career as a radical thinker and spells out his apocalyptic vision of the future, spanning the crises in economics, energy, environment and more.
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever · 2025Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
★ 6.32025
MovieDocumentary
In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.
Never Get Busted! · 2025Never Get Busted!
2025
MovieCrimeDocumentary
Barry Cooper was a highly decorated Texas narcotics officer - until he turned on the police force, busting crooked cops and teaching drug users how to hide their stash.
Fyre · 2019Fyre
★ 6.92019
MovieDocumentary
He promised supermodels and yachts, but delivered tents and cheese sandwiches. How one man engineered a music festival disaster.
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold · 2009St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
★ 5.62009
MovieComedyAdventure
After a wealthy philanthropist expresses an unusual interest in a ring found by her niece Annabelle, Miss Fritton explains that she's descended from a pirate who, in 1598, stole treasure from another: the philanthropist's ancestor. This discovery sends the racuous girls of St. Trinians on the hunt for buried treasure.
The Pool · 2007The Pool
★ 6.02007
MovieDrama
A boy in abject poverty works in a hotel and becomes obsessed with a swimming pool in the opulent hills of Panjim, Goa, India. His life gets turned upside-down when he attempts to meet the mysterious family who lives at the house.
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal · 2021Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
★ 6.82021
MovieDocumentaryCrime
An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
DEVO · 2024DEVO
★ 7.62024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution."
Biggest Heist Ever · 2024Biggest Heist Ever
★ 6.02024
MovieDocumentaryCrime
Their crimes earned them the nickname Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde — and the story only gets weirder in this documentary about the most lucrative heist ever.
The Oxy Kingpins · 2021The Oxy Kingpins
★ 7.02021
MovieDocumentary
It follows the untold story of how a network of pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and retailers worked together to orchestrate and perpetuate the opioid crisis that has killed over half a million people in America.
Bitconned · 2024Bitconned
★ 6.52024
MovieDocumentaryCrime
In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes · 2022The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
★ 6.32022
MovieDocumentary
This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
The Big One · 1997The Big One
★ 6.71997
MovieDocumentary
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
Home Movie · 2001Home Movie
★ 7.22001
MovieComedyDocumentary
Director Chris Smith (American Movie) continues his exploration of all things quirky by affectionately invading several unique homes. Linda Beech is a former Japanese sitcom star who resides in a tree house in Hawaii. Diana and Ed Peden are hippies who have converted an abandoned missile silo into an underground retreat. And Bob Walker and Francis Mooney have reconstructed their home to cater to their dozen cats.
Twisted House Sitter · 2021Twisted House Sitter
★ 7.02021
MovieTV MovieMystery
When Alicia, a destitute young woman crosses paths with Morgan; a beautiful, affluent, entrepreneur, she realizes she'd rather live Morgan's luxurious life. So she takes it, by any means necessary.
The Yes Men · 2003The Yes Men
★ 6.92003
MovieComedyDocumentary
A comic, biting and revelatory documentary following a small group of prankster activists as they gain worldwide notoriety for impersonating the World Trade Organization (WTO) on television and at business conferences around the world.
The Pez Outlaw · 2022The Pez Outlaw
★ 6.92022
MovieDocumentary
Steve Glew, a small-town Michigan farmer, boards a plane for Eastern Europe soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall. His mission is to locate a secret factory that holds the key to the most desired and valuable pez dispensers. If he succeeds, he will pull his family out of poverty and finally find a purpose in his mundane life.
'Twas the Fight Before Christmas · 2021'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
★ 6.02021
MovieDocumentary
In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.
Animals · 2014Animals
★ 5.82014
MovieDrama
ANIMALS tells the story of Jude and Bobbie: a young couple that exist somewhere between homelessness and the fantasy of their imaginations. Though they masterfully con and steal in an attempt to stay one step ahead of their addiction, they are ultimately forced to face the reality of their situation when one of them gets hospitalized.
The Jeffrey Dahmer Files · 2013The Jeffrey Dahmer Files
★ 5.42013
MovieDocumentaryCrime
An experimental documentary film that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalised scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer during the summer of his arrest in 1991.
TV Shows
Tiger King · 2020Tiger King
★ 6.92020
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
Mr. McMahon · 2024Mr. McMahon
★ 7.82024
SeriesDocumentary
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.
Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult · 2026Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult
★ 7.52026
SeriesDocumentary
Follows the Eternal Values cult of the ’80s and ’90s, led by Manhattan socialite Frederick von Mierers.
100 Foot Wave · 2021100 Foot Wave
★ 7.62021
SeriesDocumentary
The decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal in hopes of conquering a 100-foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights and alongside locals helped transform the small fishing village into the world’s preeminent big-wave surfing destination.
Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story · 2021Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story
★ 6.22021
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
A lifelong showman, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has built his various careers on theatrics, attracting a slew of admirers along the way. But beneath the eccentric, animal-loving facade lies a predator far more dangerous than his beloved big cats and a man shadier than any of his Tiger King counterparts.
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann · 2019The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
★ 6.42019
SeriesCrimeDocumentary
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam · 2025Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam
★ 7.02025
SeriesDocumentary
From Midwest dreamer to Hollywood fraudster, Zach Horwitz constructs an elaborate over $650 million Hollywood scam to finance his obsessive quest for stardom. His former inner circle recount how Zach preyed on their trust while living extravagantly, but when investors stop receiving payments, the facade crumbles, exposing the depths of his deception.
Branson · 2022Branson
★ 4.32022
SeriesDocumentary
An expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal daredevilry that serve both to grow his businesses’ brands and feed his insatiable, lifelong thirst for high-stakes adventure.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. · 2022Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.
★ 6.22022
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.
Hollywood Con Queen · 2024Hollywood Con Queen
★ 6.02024
SeriesDocumentary
A mysterious figure—known as the Con Queen—is impersonating powerful female executives in Hollywood, luring victims with the promise of life-changing career opportunities. A journalist and a private investigator set out to find the culprit behind the scam.
This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist · 2026This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist
★ 4.02026
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.