The best Spike Jonze’s documentary movies

Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze

22/10/1969 (54 años)
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Spike Jonze’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Spike Jonze.
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Jackass Forever

Jackass Forever
6.8/10
Celebrating the joy of being back together with your best friends and a perfectly executed shot to the dingdong, the original jackass crew return for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of comedy with a little help from some exciting new cast. Johnny and the team push the envelope even further in jackass forever.

Jackass 3D

Jackass 3D
7/10
Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."

Beastie Boys Story

Beastie Boys Story
7.7/10
Here’s a little story they’re about to tell… Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

Jackass 3.5

Jackass 3.5
6.6/10
Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes.

Jackass Number Two

Jackass Number Two
7/10
Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.

Jackass 2.5

Jackass 2.5
6.3/10
The crew have now set off to finish what as left over from Jackass 2.0, and in this version they have Wee Man use a 'pee' gun on themselves, having a mini motor bike fracas in the grocery mall, a sperm test, a portly crew member disguised as King Kong, as well as include three episodes of their hilarious adventures in India.

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
7.5/10
Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 05/09/2005
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
An in-depth examination of the complete production of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005).

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
8.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 28/11/2011
  • Character: Himself
Ryan Dunn's friends and family pay tribute to the 'Jackass' star with a look back at his extraordinary life. Join the gang as they come together to share stories and bid a final farewell to both Ryan Dunn and Zac Hartwell.

The Work of Director Spike Jonze

The Work of Director Spike Jonze
8.4/10
When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interviews, and early rarities offers abundant proof that Jonze is the real deal--a filmmaker ablaze with fresh ideas and fresh ways of filming them. Featuring The Beastie Boys, Bjork, Weezer, The Pharcyde, Fatboy Slim and many others.

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 03/06/2017
  • Character: Himself
A look at the rise and fall of the subversive skateboarding magazine Big Brother, which rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and had a profound effect on the skating subculture with its unfiltered approach.

The Birth of Big Air

The Birth of Big Air
7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 29/07/2010
  • Character: Self
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of “what’s next.” His motivations stem purely from his own ambitions, and even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, Hoffman would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, will showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to “Big Air.”

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set
A behind the scenes look at the making of Being John Malkovich, condensed from hours of footage during production.

The Untitled Rick Howard Project

The Untitled Rick Howard Project
7.2/10
The making of Spike Jonze's 'Her'.

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
7.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 14/08/2009
  • Character: Himself
A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

Camitz - en annan tid, en annan plats

Camitz - en annan tid, en annan plats
5.8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 04/10/2018
  • Character: Himself
"Camitz - another time, another place" - About the Swedish filmmaker Jhoan Camitz who directed the Spice Girls first video "Wannabe". He was a willful creator who won several awards for his iconic and offbeat commercials. Johan Camitz was killed in a chaotic car accident in New York, 2000. He was crossing a street when he was hit by a suv with a dying man behind the wheel.

Amarillo By Morning

Amarillo By Morning
6.5/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 16/01/1998
  • Character: Himself
While filming professional bullriders for a commercial at the national rodeo in Houston, Texas, Spike Jonze befriended two suburban teenagers who aspired to be cowboys. The documentary chronicles an afternoon in their lives.

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