The best Matthew McConaughey’s documentary movies

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

04/11/1969 (54 años)
Matthew David McConaughey (born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. After a series of minor roles in the early 1990s, McConaughey gained notice for his breakout role in Dazed and Confused (1993). It was in this role that he first conceived the idea of his catch-phrase "Well alright, alright." He then appeared in films such as A Time to Kill, Contact, U-571, Tiptoes, Sahara, and We Are Marshall. McConaughey is best known more recently for his performances as a leading man in the romantic comedies The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Failure to Launch, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Fool's Gold. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthew McConaughey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 05/11/2014
  • Character: Himself
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

Inside Interstellar

Inside Interstellar
8.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 31/03/2015
  • Character: Himself
Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambitions, incorporating IMAX footage, the human element within the film, arm shooting locations outside of Calgary, the set construction and design, working with real corn, mechanical characters, including backstory, design, the blend of practical and digital effects in bringing them to life, the differences in the characters, the human performances behind the characters, the creative process behind the film's music, Icelandic locations, vehicle interiors, the processes of simulating the absence of gravity, the crucial end-film visuals and influence and inspiration for future generations

The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 25/11/2014
  • Character: Narrator
Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film Interstellar, including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet, and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

21 Years: Richard Linklater

21 Years: Richard Linklater
6.5/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 07/11/2014
  • Character: Self - Actor
A journey through the professional life of innovative film director Richard Linklater: 21 years creating films, carving his signature in pop culture; an analysis of his style and motivations, through the funny and moving testimonies of close friends and collaborators, actors and other filmmakers.

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/2005
  • Character: Al Bean (voice)
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.

Friedkin Uncut

Friedkin Uncut
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 05/11/2018
  • Character: Himself
An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.

Roll Up Your Sleeves

Roll Up Your Sleeves
This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal of increasing vaccination rates to put an end to the pandemic.

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 05/08/2016
  • Character: Himself
Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.

I Am Evel Knievel

I Am Evel Knievel
6.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 10/09/2014
  • Character: Self
I Am Evel Knievel features footage of Evels greatest jumps, including the seminal Snake River Canyon and Caesars Palace jumps. The film also showcases Knievels rise from a small town rebel in Butte, Montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. He lived life like every day was his last, which led to a tumultuous life filled with stunts no man would ever dream of, encompassing meteoric success, wild hubris, egomaniacal mistakes, and ultimately redemption. The documentary combines original exclusive interviews with archival footage of this larger-than-life character to tell Knievels incredible story. Among those featured include Matthew McConaughey, Kid Rock, Michelle Rodriguez, Guy Fieri, Robbie Maddison and family members including sons Kelly and Robbie, and former wives Linda Knievel and Krystal Kennedy-Knievel.

Making Dazed

Making Dazed
7.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/03/2005
  • Character: Himself
This documentary reunites the cast of the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused", and features behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film. A decade after the hit comedy's release, director Richard Linklater reunited the cast -- Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey and Adam Goldberg -- to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the film that helped launch their careers. Now you can watch the cast look back on the movie that changed their lives and on the decade that has passed since.

Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story

Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 13/06/2005
  • Character: Narrator

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary
8.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 02/01/1996
  • Character: himself
This 55 minute documentary goes behind the scenes of the 1994 filming of Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (later released as Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation) in Pflugerville, Texas. It includes on-set footage and interviews with the cast and crew. It is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the film that went on to become the black sheep of the Texas Chainsaw franchise.

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