Actor · Director

Michael Moore

1954

Who they are

Born: 23 April 1954, Flint, Michigan, USA
Known for: Roger & Me, Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11

Michael Moore is an American documentary filmmaker and author from Flint, Michigan. He is known for confrontational, politically charged films on gun violence, corporate power, war and healthcare. His work helped bring documentaries to mainstream box-office audiences, and it remains both widely influential and debated.

Where to start

Roger & Me (1989)In the library
His debut documentary, about General Motors and the economic decline of Flint, established his satirical, personal style.
Bowling for Columbine (2002)In the library
Examines American gun culture and violence; it won him the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)Full guide
Critique of the George W. Bush administration after 9/11; won the Palme d'Or and became a huge documentary hit.
Sicko (2007)In the library
Investigates the American healthcare and insurance system, comparing it with systems in other countries.
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)Log in to add it to the library
Examines Donald Trump's rise to power and the political climate around his 2016 election.

Their films in the library

Awards

2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature (Bowling for Columbine)
2002 Cannes 55th Anniversary Prize (Bowling for Columbine)
2004 Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival (Fahrenheit 9/11)

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1989Roger & MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
1991Blood in the FaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Interviewer
1992Pets or Meat: The Return to FlintLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
1993Two Mikes Don't Make a WrightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
1995Canadian BaconLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Redneck Guy #2 · Director
1997The Big OneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
1999EDtvLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Panel Member
2000Lucky NumbersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Walter
2001Last Party 2000Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2001The Private PublicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michael Moore
2002Bowling for ColumbineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2003The CorporationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003The Yes MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2003Orwell Rolls in His GraveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003StupidityLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
2004Fahrenheit 9/11Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2004Michael Moore Hates AmericaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004The FeverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The War Correspondent
2004Fahrenhype 9/11Log in to add it to the libraryActor
2004Michael & MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2004Celsius 41.11Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2004Last Laugh '04Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005I'm Going to Tell You a SecretLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005This Divided StateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005Martial Law 9-11: Rise of the Police StateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2006...So Goes the NationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2006Al Franken: God SpokeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2006Prescription for DisasterLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2006Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2007SickoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2007Slacker UprisingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Narrator · Director
2007Manufacturing DissentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2009Capitalism: A Love StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2009South of the BorderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2011EthosLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2011Month OneLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2013What Is Cinema?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014And the Oscar Goes To...Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Interviewee
2015Where to Invade NextLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2015Roseanne for President!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2016Michael Moore in TrumpLandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2016CamerapersonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2016All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. StoneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Independent Filmmaker
2016The 4%: Film's Gender ProblemLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2018Fahrenheit 11/9Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self · Director
2020Beyond BarricadesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
20212020: The Dumpster FireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Contributor
2025Orwell: 2+2=5Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2025Space ChasersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.