7 Movies Directed by Penelope Spheeris

Suburbia

Suburbia

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1984-10-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (2788 Reviews)

Fullplot:

When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart. Directed by Penelope Spheeris of "Decline of Western Civilization."

Wayne's World

Wayne's World

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-02-14

Languages:

English, Cantonese

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(105160 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyMusic

Cast:

Writer:

Mike Myers (characters)

Mike Myers

Bonnie Turner

Terry Turner

Fullplot:

Wayne is still living at home. He has a world class collection of name tags from jobs he's tried, but he does have his own public access TV show. A local station decides to hire him and his sidekick, Garth, to do their show professionally and Wayne & Garth find that it is no longer the same. Wayne falls for a bass guitarist and uses his and Garth's Video contacts to help her career along, knowing that Ben Oliver, the sleazy advertising guy who is ruining their show will probably take her away from him if they fail.

The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-10-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

4.8 (13697 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyFamily

Cast:

Writer:

Paul Henning (television series)

Lawrence Konner (story)

Mark Rosenthal (story)

Lawrence Konner (screenplay)

Mark Rosenthal (screenplay)

Jim Fisher (screenplay)

Jim Staahl (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Jed Clampett and kin move from Arkansas to Beverly Hills when he becomes a billionaire, after an oil strike. The country folk are very naive with regard to life in the big city, so when Jed starts a search for a new wife there are inevitably plenty of takers and con artists ready to make a fast buck.

The Little Rascals

The Little Rascals

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-08-05

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

82 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (31299 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Penelope Spheeris (story)

Robert Wolterstorff (story)

Mike Scott (story)

Paul Guay (story)

Stephen Mazur (story)

Paul Guay (screenplay)

Stephen Mazur (screenplay)

Penelope Spheeris (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The story begins with Spanky, who is the president of the "He-Man Woman Haters Club" with many school-aged boys from around the neighborhood as members. His best friend, Alfalfa, has been chosen as the driver for the club's prize-winning go-kart, called "The Blur", in the annual Soap Box Derby style race. However, when the announcement is made, Alfalfa is nowhere to be found. The boys catch Alfalfa in the company of Darla -- "a girl!" Alfalfa isn't like his friends because he's in love with Darla, and unfortunately threatens the very existence of their "boys only" club. The club's members try their hardest to break the two apart, eventually causing their beloved clubhouse to burn down. Darla is mistakenly led to believe Alfalfa feels ashamed of her, so she turns her attentions to Waldo, the new rich kid whose father is an oil tycoon. Further trouble ensures when their prized go-cart "The Blur" is stolen by local neighborhood bullies Butch and Woim. How can they win the big race and its prize trophy?! In addition to having to rebuild the clubhouse, the boys now need a new set of wheels. They band together to build "Blur 2: The Sequel." Prior to race day, Spanky and Alfalfa reconcile and decide to ride in the two-seat go-kart together.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1998-11-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (306 Reviews)

Fullplot:

The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film that follows the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers.

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (95 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Documentary following the Ozzfest Tour in 1999, with live music and interviews interspersed. Featuring the band members from Black Sabath, Primus, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Buckethead, System of a Down and others.

Five

Five

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-10-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

87 min

Rated:

TV-14

IMDB Ratings:

(808 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Stephen Godchaux (segment)

Jill Gordon (segment)

Marta Kauffman (creator)

Howard J. Morris (segment)

Deirdre O'Connor (segment)

Wendy West (segment)

Fullplot:

An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.

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