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1. Treme (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Music
Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
Stars: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo
Votes: 15,958
2. Dead Man's Curve (1998)
R | 91 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Two college students kill their roommate and make it look like a suicide.
Director: Dan Rosen | Stars: Matthew Lillard, Michael Vartan, Randall Batinkoff, Keri Russell
Votes: 6,408
3. S.F.W. (1994)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.
Director: Jefery Levy | Stars: Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams
Votes: 5,424 | Gross: $0.06M
4. Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
TV-14 | 65 min | Music
Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping artist Billie Eilish will make her Disney+ debut with "Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," a cinematic concert experience.
Directors: Robert Rodriguez, Kerry Asmussen, Patrick Osborne | Stars: Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Los Angeles Children's Chorus
Votes: 1,770
5. Sweet Dreams (1996 TV Movie)
96 min | Drama, Mystery
A girl awakes from a coma to find her world has collapsed around her and she remembers nothing. But as she does remember she finds out all is not how it should be and someone is out to get her.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Tiffani Thiessen, A Martinez, David Newsom, Amy Yasbeck
Votes: 611
6. Dudes (2001)
90 min | Comedy
Just an ordinary urban Belgrade night - two friends are trying to get their money back from their school friend, whom they bullied when they were kids. Gojko Sisa does not forget the old enemies so easy.
Director: Radivoje Andric | Stars: Boris Milivojevic, Sergej Trifunovic, Maja Mandzuka, Milica Vujovic
Votes: 8,077
7. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,950 | Gross: $0.27M
8. 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, History, Music
David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes In Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball.
Director: David Markey | Stars: Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley
Votes: 1,588
9. The Search for Animal Chin (1987 Video)
66 min | Action
The Bones Brigade skate their way across America in search of legendary skater, Won Ton Animal Chin. The missing skater remains elusive, but the crew journey from Hawaii to Vegas and realise that Animal Chin is alive in them all.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Chris Borst, Steve Caballero, Adrian Demain, Skip Engblom
Votes: 441
10. Slaves to the Underground (1997)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Two female band mates put their own romantic relationship and music in jeopardy when a love triangle with a former boyfriend ensues between them.
Director: Kristine Peterson | Stars: Molly Gross, Jason Bortz, Marisa Ryan, Bob Neuwirth
Votes: 324
11. Yeah Right! (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 71 min | Music, Sport
A skate video created Girl Skateboards in 2003.
Directors: Ty Evans, Spike Jonze | Stars: Richard Angelides, Stephen Berra, Brandon Biebel, Mike Blabac
Votes: 1,062
12. Color Me Obsessed: A Film About the Replacements (2011)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Music
For some aging music fans and kids with a passion for musical history, The Replacements are rock and roll defined. This Minneapolis quartet took a teenage-punk attitude, threw it in a ... See full summary »
Director: Gorman Bechard | Stars: Robert Voedisch, Tommy Ramone, Tom Arnold, Dave Foley
Votes: 375
13. Don't Need You (2005 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Music
"don't need you" is a documentary film that tells the story of the origins of Riot Grrrl in the American independent music scene of the 1990s, and how this feminist movement evolved into a ... See full summary »
Director: Kerri Koch | Stars: Mark Andersen, Dasha Bikceem, Bratmobile, Sharon Cheslow
Votes: 110
14. Stadium Anthems (2018)
99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A female recording artist encounters the misogyny and outdated business practices of male record label executives.
Director: Scott Douglas Brown | Stars: Kayden Kross, Toddy Walters, Aeon Cruz, Shauna Earp
Votes: 229
15. Kill Your Idols (2004)
75 min | Documentary, Music
NYC's no wave movement of the 1970s and the art punk revival that happened there 30 years later frame a discussion about the crisis of innovation in an age of commodified nostalgia.
Director: Scott Crary | Stars: Ron Albertson, Angus Andrew, Tristan Bechet, Hisham Bharoocha
Votes: 587 | Gross: $0.01M
16. 120 Minutes (1991– )
120 min | Music
120 Minutes is a television show in the United States dedicated to the alternative music genre. Over 2 hours, watch music videos featuring leftfield artists from electronic to alternative rock to hip-hop.
Stars: Matt Pinfield, Jerry Cantrell, Siouxsie Sioux, Kim Gordon
Votes: 96
17. The Man Who Souled the World (2007)
87 min | Documentary
THE MAN WHO SOULED THE WORLD tells the story of Steve Rocco, the irreverent genius who transformed the skateboard industry from corporate to skater owned with a do-it-yourself punk attitude... See full summary »
Director: Mike Hill | Stars: Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Celeste Baily, Cerina Leigh Baily, Larry Balma
Votes: 176
18. Dischord (2001)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Music, Thriller
On the brink of her world tour, at the height of her success, alternative rock violinist, Gypsy, put down her violin and walked away... A man brutally beats his girlfriend to death and ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Wilkinson | Stars: Thomas Jay Ryan, Annunziata Gianzero, Richard Bakalyan, Andrew Borba
Votes: 92
19. Awaken the Dead (2007)
Not Rated | 102 min | Action, Horror, Mystery
When the DEAD walk the earth, there's no place for a man of peace.
Director: Jeff Brookshire | Stars: Gary Kohn, Lindsey Morris, Nate Witty, Mike Nyman
Votes: 729
20. New British Canon (2019– )
Documentary
A series of essays on the cultural impact of songs and artists, who changed the landscape of British music.
Stars: Trash Theory, Massive Attack, Buzzcocks
21. Air: Kelly Watch the Stars (1998 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Promotional music video of the Air's second single from their debut album "Moon Safari".
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Air, Jean-Benoît Dunckel, Nicolas Godin
Votes: 9
22. Living the American Nightmare (2011)
Documentary, Biography, Music
This is the story of Myke Hideous and the punk rock music industry.
Director: Pawl Bazile | Stars: Myke Hideous, Peter Steele, Arturo Vega, Steve Zing
Votes: 29
23. Public Domain (1988 Video)
64 min | Sport
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Ray Barbee, Chris Borst, Jake Bradley, Steve Caballero
Votes: 25
24. Viking Barbie feat. Keta Loren: Not Today (2022 Music Video)
3 min
Yet another musical collaboration between the stunning Viking and Keta.
Director: Bunnie Deford | Stars: Viking Barbie, Kéta Loren, Brad Ballard, Brittany Craig
25. Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2002)
102 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the music group They Might Be Giants.
Director: AJ Schnack | Stars: John Flansburgh, John Linnell, Gina Arnold, Michael Azerrad
Votes: 756 | Gross: $0.16M
26. Skæve dage i Thy (1971)
91 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the construction of Thy Lejren in 1970 - an alternative summer camp. Features concerts by bands such as Gasolin' and Gnags.
Directors: Kjeld Ammundsen, Finn Broby, Dino Raymond Hansen, Teit Jørgensen, Gregers Nielsen, Ebbe Preisler | Stars: Franz Beckerlee, Kajs Camping, Leo Jespersgård, Wili Jönsson
Votes: 44
27. White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights (2004 Video)
Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, Music
Concert footage of The White Stripes recorded in January of 2004, featuring tracks from the bands four studio albums as well as live favorites like the Dolly Parton cover "Jolene".
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: The White Stripes, Jack White, Meg White
Votes: 889
28. Veruca Salt: Seether (1994 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The video features Nina Gordon, Louise Post, Jim Shapiro, and bassist Steve Lack playing the song in front of the iconic shimmering red Randolph Street Gallery building when it was located at 756 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago.
Director: Jeff Economy | Stars: Veruca Salt, Nina Gordon, Louise Post, Steve Lack
Votes: 17
29. House of Pain: Jump Around (1992 Music Video)
4 min | Music
House of Pain performs in the music video "Jump Around" from the album "House of Pain" recorded for Tommy Boy Records. The music video starts outside a church as a coffin is brought in for ... See full summary »
Director: David Perez Shadi | Stars: House of Pain, Danny Boy O'Connor, Erik Schrody, Leor Dimant
Votes: 59
30. Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the making of Pearl Jams Album Yield.
Director: Mark Pellington | Stars: Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Jack Irons, Mike McCready
Votes: 885
31. Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000 (2001 Video)
125 min | Documentary, Music
"Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000" features twenty-eight full length songs from various cities on the band's 2000 U.S. tour. The video includes live music clips, videos, behind the scenes shots... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready
Votes: 1,193
32. Tulad ng dati (2006)
105 min | Drama, Music
A movie about the Filipino rock Band The Dawn.
Director: Mike Sandejas | Stars: Jett Pangan, JB Leonor, Francis Reyes, Buddy Zabala
Votes: 24
33. We Are Basically Normal (1982)
88 min | Comedy
Loose sequel to the comedy Pátek Není Svátek, which follows the fate of the Novák family.
Director: Otakar Fuka | Stars: Petr Kostka, Jorga Kotrbová, Magdalena Reifová, Magda Bicíková
Votes: 52
35. 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: 201
36. Pursuit of Happyness (2005)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
If you haven't yet heard of The Aluminum Group - the critically adored Chicago pop band fronted by gay brothers John and Frank Navin - make sure to see this musical celebration of their past and present.
Director: Patrick McGuinn | Stars: Frank Navin, John Navin, Heather Kantor, Cynthia Plaster Caster
Votes: 70
37. High and Dry (2005)
Documentary, Music
Documenting the fertile musical ground of Tucson, Arizona in the '80s and '90s, HIGH AND DRY introduces viewers to the musicians who put Tucson on the map.
Director: Michael Toubassi | Stars: Calexico, Howe Gelb, Bob Log III, Machines of Loving Grace
Votes: 23
38. Southern Backtones Forever (2008)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Music
The Southern Backtones explore the meaning of life in this surreal and sometimes sexy trip to the Foodarama. Along the way they meet people from all walks of life and turn them on to the concept of forever.
Director: W. Ross Wells | Stars: Hank Schyma, John Griffin, Todd Sommer, John Evans
Votes: 33
39. Feedback (1999 Video)
60 min | Sport
Directors: Ty Evans, Jon Holland | Stars: Jason Dill, Kerry Getz, Mike Maldonado, Bam Margera
Votes: 14
40. MTV 90s - Top 40 Alternative Anthems! (2021 TV Special)
165 min | Music
A review about some of the most successful hits of the alternative pop and rock of the 90s.
Stars: Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Underworld, Radiohead
41. Horsey (1997)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Delilah Miller is looking for an anchor in her life. She starts a romance with rock musician Ryland Yale, but soon it shows he can not be such an anchor - he's possessive, undependable and even a heroin addict.
Director: Kirsten Clarkson | Stars: Holly Ferguson, Todd Kerns, Ryan Robbins, Victoria Deschanel
Votes: 80
42. Sonic Youth: Teenage Riot (1988 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Sonic Youth's "Teenage Riot," combining footage of the band with clips of various people from the worlds of alternative rock, mainstream rock and entertainment.
Director: Sonic Youth | Stars: Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Bruce Pavitt, Lee Ranaldo
Votes: 33
43. Direct from Brooklyn (1999 Video)
45 min | Music
Snail Shell. Adam and John are performing in a 1930s Television Studio.
Directors: Adam Bernstein, Nico Beyer, John Flansburgh, Lidia Pryzluska, J. Otto Seibold, Helene Silverman, Drew Takahashi | Stars: John Flansburgh, John Linnell, They Might Be Giants
Votes: 127
44. Perhaps (2016)
90 min | Comedy
22- year old Cami asks her 40-something uncle Oliver to follow her and her three best friends to a party so he can film everything with his camcorder. The main reason behind this is that ... See full summary »
Director: Cristóbal Olivares | Stars: Verónica Gaete, Francisca Sfeir, Daniela Echeñique, Pía Núñez
Votes: 11
45. Gorillaz ft. Adeleye Omotayo: Silent Running (2023 Music Video)
3 min | Animation, Music
Official Video for Gorillaz's song Silent Running taken from the forthcoming album Cracker Island. Directed by Jamie Hewlett and Fx Goby
Directors: Fx Goby, Jamie Hewlett | Stars: Gorillaz, Milica Tepavac, Dejan Kolarov, Jelena Tjapkin
Votes: 21
46. Contact (V) (2017)
172 min | Documentary
A music documentary about the alternative and underground music scene in the small Serbian city of Novi Sad. Movie covers city's music scene in the period from 1989 to 2017 and contains 140 interviewees.
Director: Mihajlo Obrenov | Stars: Komandant Adam, Nikola Andjelic, Szilard Antal, Gordan Aradski
Votes: 44
47. Best Before (2015– )
Music
Phil Taggart invites artists and bands to curate a mixtape culled exclusively from tracks released in the previous four weeks.
Stars: Phil Taggart, Big Narstie, Wolf Alice, Gilles Peterson
50. Musik ist Trumpf - Über die Gewalt des Zusammenhangs (1996)
85 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Alfred Hackensberger, Thomas Röschner | Stars: Beginner, Die Allwissende Billardkugel, Cpt. Kirk &., Tobias Gruben