Cast: Joan Rivers
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Joan Rivers. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 18
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
2010 · Documentary · 84 min. · United States
Direction Ricki Stern · Anne Sundberg
Cast Joan Rivers
Synopsis This documentary follows one year in the life of Joan Rivers, who sees herself first and foremost as an actress, with her life as a comedienne/writer just an extension of being an actress. Now at age 75, Rivers has faced...
6.7
79 votes
6.7
79 votes
Spaceballs: The Documentary
2005 · Documentary · 30 min. · United States
Direction Brodie Ransom
Cast Mel Brooks · Bill Pullman · Dick Van Patten · George Wyner
Synopsis The cast and crew of Spaceballs looks back at the making of the movie in this documentary produced for the special features on Spaceballs: The Special Edition DVD.
5.9
77 votes
5.9
77 votes
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Frank Oz
Cast The Muppets · Art Carney · James Coco · Dabney Coleman
Synopsis The Muppets graduate from college and decide to take their senior revue on the road. They hit the streets of Manhattan trying to sell their show to producers, finally finding one young and idealistic enough to take their show. After...
5.8
1K votes
5.8
1K votes
Spaceballs
1987 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · John Candy · Rick Moranis · Bill Pullman
Synopsis Spaceballs (1987) is a comedic sci-fi adventure that parodies popular space operas. The story follows Lone Starr, a rogue space pilot, and his half-man, half-dog companion, Barf, as they embark on a mission to rescue Princess Vespa from the evil...
5.7
17K votes
5.7
17K votes
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
2013 · Documentary · 93 min. · United States
Direction Matthew Miele
Cast Mary-Kate Olsen · Ashley Olsen · Candice Bergen · William Fichtner
Synopsis It's the most mythic of all American emporiums - and the scene of many an ultimate fashion fantasy. Now audiences get a rarified chance to peek behind the backroom doors and into the reality of the fascinating inner workings and...
5.6
37 votes
5.6
37 votes
Suddenly Susan (TV Series)
1996 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Clyde Phillips · Shelley Jensen · Philip Charles MacKenzie · Alan Rafkin
Cast Brooke Shields · Judd Nelson · Nestor Carbonell · David Strickland
Synopsis TV Series (1996-2000). 4 Seasons. 93 Episodes. Brooke Shields stars as Susan Keane, a woman who ditches her wealthy husband-to-be in the middle of their wedding ceremony, only to wind up working for his brother Jack (Judd Nelson) at a...
4.6
3K votes
4.6
3K votes
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend
2014 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Peter Hewitt
Cast Bella Thorne · Ryan Ochoa · Madison Pettis · Roshon Fegan
Synopsis Bella Thorne, Madison Pettis and Ryan Ochoa lead an ensemble cast in this spook-tacular adventure with new ghosts, new thrills, and the return of some old friends. Max (Ryan Ochoa) only has eyes for Cammy (Bella Thorne), the smart, popular...
2.5
54 votes
2.5
54 votes
Uncle Scam
1981 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Michael Levanios Jr. · Tom Pileggi
Cast Maxine Greene · John Russell · James E. Myers · Sharon Victoria
Synopsis A comedy about a group of federal agents trying to capture some acts of bribery on film.
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The Intern
2000 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Michael Lange
Cast Dominique Swain · Ben Pullen · Peggy Lipton · David Deblinger
Synopsis A young, underappreciated intern at the ultra-hip magazine Skirt must learn to deal with kissy-face phoniness, model tantrums and bulimic editors, while trying to steal the heart of a dashing British art director from the grips of a supermodel.
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Rabbit Test
1977 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Joan Rivers
Cast Billy Crystal · Alex Rocco · Doris Roberts · Joan Prather
Synopsis Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
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Live at Mister Kelly's
2021 · Documentary · 83 min. · United States
Direction Theodore Bogosian
Cast Joe Alterman · Warren Beatty · Sarah Berman · Shelley Berman
Synopsis Some of the biggest names in entertainment share how they got their start after performing at a legendary Chicago nightclub.
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Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers (TV)
2009 · Movie · United States
Direction Joel Gallen
Cast Joan Rivers · Kathy Griffin · Whitney Cummings · Jeffrey Ross
Synopsis It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
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Goosed
1999 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Aleta Chappelle
Cast Jennifer Tilly · Danielle Harris · Joan Rivers · Robert Klein
Synopsis Jennifer Tilly plays a woman who's told by her psychic that the man of her dreams is a doctor named Steve. Guess who the doctor is?
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An Audience with Joan Rivers
1984 · Movie · 50 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Alasdair Macmillan
Cast Joan Rivers · Chris Barrie · Michael Barrymore · Janet Brown
Synopsis Outrageous, shocking, controversial and wickedly funny, the 'acid queen of stand-up' Joan Rivers hosts an hour of typically racy and waspish humor.
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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1984 · Movie · 50 min. · United States
Direction William Dear
Cast Garry Shandling · Zane Buzby · Marc Sotkin · Sandy Hackett
Synopsis Detailing Garry's trip to Vegas for his show, including some sketches before and after the performance.
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An Audience with Joan Rivers
2006 · Movie · 50 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Peter Orton
Cast Joan Rivers · John Barrowman · Lynda Bellingham · John Bowler
Synopsis Stan-up comedy special of Joan Rivers
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Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me (TV)
2012 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction Scott L. Montoya
Cast Joan Rivers
Synopsis Grow up, check your sensitivity at the door and feel the comedic wrath of entertainment icon Joan Rivers. In this brand new live stand-up event Joan goes to great lengths to take on everyone with her trademark wit. With her...
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013 · Documentary · 52 min. · United States
Direction Robert Trachtenberg
Cast Mel Brooks · Robert Trachtenberg · Johnny Carson · Tracey Ullman
Synopsis In 60-years in show business, he has earned more awards than any other living entertainer. A comedy giant of our time, Melvin Kaminsky developed his aggressively funny personality on the streets of Brooklyn, and the Catskill Mountains, before landing a...
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