Norman Lear

Norman Lear

July 27, 1922 · 104 years old

Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the America…

Known For

22 titles
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The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

1987 · 1h 38m · Movie

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

8.0
2
Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

1991 · 2h 10m · Movie

Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe.

7.7
3
Boots

Boots

2025 · TV Show

Bullied gay teen Cameron joins the Marine Corps with his best friend despite risks. In boot camp they experience profound personal change amid danger, as their platoon confronts both literal and figurative landmines.

7.8
4
Sr.

Sr.

2022 · 1h 29m · Movie

Follow the tender but appropriately irreverent account of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., the fearless and visionary American director who set the standard for countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s.

7.2
5
Lucy and Desi

Lucy and Desi

2022 · 1h 43m · Movie

This film explores the rise of comedy icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom "I Love Lucy" forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.

7.7
6
Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey

1971 · 1h 39m · Movie

Hoping for positive publicity, a tobacco company offers $25 million to any American town that quits smoking for 30 days. Amidst a media frenzy, Eagle Rock, Iowa accepts the challenge while the company's PR man tries to sabotage th...

6.6
7
I Carry You with Me

I Carry You with Me

2021 · 1h 51m · Movie

Ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate in Mexico and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.

7.1
8
The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's

1968 · 1h 39m · Movie

A naive young Amish woman runs away from her home in Pennsylvania to New York City, where she hopes to act in religious stage plays but ends up performing in Burlesque theatre.

6.0
9
Being Mary Tyler Moore

Being Mary Tyler Moore

2023 · 1h 59m · Movie

Explores the vanguard career of the woman who, as actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own.

7.5
10
The Super Bob Einstein Movie

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

2021 · 1h 15m · Movie

Follows the life of the late actor, writer and producer Bob Einstein, featuring some of his greatest comedic contributions.

7.3
11
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021 · 1h 30m · Movie

A look at the life and work of Rita Moreno from her humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to her success on Broadway and in Hollywood.

7.6
12
The Brothers Warner

The Brothers Warner

2008 · 1h 34m · Movie

An intimate portrait and saga of four film pioneers--Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience.

7.2
13
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

2017 · 1h 30m · Movie

A documentary about Ben Bradlee, the iconic editor of The Washington Post.

7.3
14
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

2017 · 1h 26m · Movie

Carl Reiner tracks down several nonagenarians to show how the twilight years can be rewarding.

7.5
15
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016 · 1h 31m · Movie

A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, Norman Lear.

7.3
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Color Adjustment

Color Adjustment

1992 · 1h 26m · Movie

Analyzes the evolution of television's earlier, unflattering portrayal of blacks from 1948 until 1988, when they are depicted as prosperous and as having achieved the American dream, a portrayal that is inconsistent with reality.

7.4
17
Heartsounds

Heartsounds

1984 · 2h 8m · Movie

New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a me...

7.2
18
I Got a Monster

I Got a Monster

2023 · 1h 30m · Movie

The explosive story of America's most corrupt police unit, the Gun Trace Task Force, which terrorized the city of Baltimore.

6.6
19
Adventures in Christmasing

Adventures in Christmasing

2021 · 1h 27m · Movie

Parker Baldwin finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event.

5.5
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Pioneers in Skirts

Pioneers in Skirts

2022 · 1h 0m · Movie

Pioneers in Skirts is an inspiring documentary addressing the obstacles that can limit a woman or girl's pioneering ambition.

8.8
21
Find Your Groove

Find Your Groove

2020 · 1h 28m · Movie

In this inspiring and uplifting documentary, stars and musicians from across the industry speak to the power and importance of music in society, the lack of support for music education in our schools, and how music affects us in e...

5.7
22
Clean Slate

Clean Slate

2025 · TV Show

Harry, an Alabama car wash owner is surprised when his estranged child returns home after 17 years, now a determined, proud trans woman named Desiree.

6.4