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1.		The Act of Killing (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X A documentary that challenges former Indonesian death squad leaders to reenact their real-life mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers. Dir: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous With: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin Documentary \| Crime \| History 115 mins.
2.		Justin Bieber's Believe (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.5/10 X A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom. Dir: Jon M. Chu With: Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Ryan Good Documentary \| Music 92 mins.
3.		Maidentrip (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X 14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. Dir: Jillian Schlesinger With: Laura Dekker Documentary \| Adventure 82 mins.
4.		Blackfish (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer... Dir: Gabriela Cowperthwaite With: Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg Documentary 83 mins.
5.		Mitt (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Mitt Romney and his family are followed through their US Presidential campaigns. Dir: Greg Whiteley With: Mitt Romney Documentary \| Biography \| Family \| News 94 mins.
6.		One Direction: This Is Us (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.8/10 X A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Dir: Morgan Spurlock With: Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik Documentary \| Music 92 mins.
7.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows... With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
8.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: The Short Way Around: China (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X Still in India, Karl and Warwick are still clashing over Karl's want to be part of the Spider Sister's "act"... Dir: Luke Campbell With: Karl Pilkington, Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
9.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Trans-Siberian Express (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X Karl takes the Trans-Siberian Express from Moscow to China. On the trip, he experiences a Russian steam room, undergoes Cosmonaut training, meets a magnetic man, gets buried alive, competes in a wrestling match, and visits a dwarf village. Dir: Richard Yee With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
10.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Swim with Dolphins (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Karl travels to Australia to swim with dolphins, but the trip doesn't turn out as expected. On the way... Dir: Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
11.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: The Short Way Around: Venice (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X For the latest proposed travel adventure of Marco Polo's route from Venice to China, Karl wants to take along a mate for support and companionship... Dir: Richard Yee With: Karl Pilkington, Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
12.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Climb Mount Fuji (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Karl visits Japan where he trains to be a sumo wrestler, stays in a capsule hotel, decides to invent something, eats fermented Japanese fish, studies with a Zen Buddhist master, participates in a Japanese tea ceremony, and climbs Mt. Fuji. Dir: Jamie Jay Johnson With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
13.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Whale Watching (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Karl sets off to Alaska to go on a whale-watching cruise. Before heading out to sea, he journeys across a frozen landscape on foot... Dir: Richard Yee With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
14.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Peru (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Karl is relieved that this trip is his last, but is worried that Ricky and Stephen will do something... Dir: Richard Yee, Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
15.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: A Commentary (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows... Dir: Luke Campbell With: Karl Pilkington, Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
16.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: India (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Upon Karl's arrival in Delhi, his senses are overwhelmed, and not in a good way, which is not helped by his sleeping arrangements... Dir: Luke Campbell, Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
17.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Egypt (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X For Karl's trip to Egypt, Ricky and Stephen believe it's time for him to experience budget travel by... Dir: Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
18.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Jordan (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Karl is somewhat excited about his trip to Petra, Jordan, if only because of its association with the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade... Dir: Luke Campbell, Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
19.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Brazil (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X When Karl is told that his next trip will be to Rio de Janeiro to see Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado... Dir: Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
20.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Desert Island (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X Karl is sent to spend time on a desert island in the South Pacific. Along the way, he attempts bungee jumping, land-diving, and arseboarding, and he meets a tribe that worships Prince Philip. Dir: Luke Campbell With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 45 mins.
21.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Mexico (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Karl isn't overly concerned about going to Mexico beyond Ricky and Stephen's assertion that it probably... Dir: Jamie Jay Johnson, Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.
22.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Route 66 (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Karl travels U.S. Route 66. Along the way, he participates in a high school production, a "snuggle party", gold mining, monster truck driving, Amish farming, and wing walking. Dir: Jamie Jay Johnson With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
23.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: The Preview Show (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows... Dir: Krishnendu Majumdar With: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
24.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Meet a Gorilla (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Karl travels to Africa to see wild gorillas. Prior to visiting the gorillas, Ricky and Steve send Karl to teach at a school, rebuild a hut, go bungee jumping, visit a domesticated hippo, cook for a king, and go animal tracking. Dir: Luke Campbell, Benjamin Green With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
25.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) Episode: Karl Comes Home (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Karl, now back in Britain after his "seven wonders" trips, sits down with Ricky and Stephen to discuss the experience... Dir: Krishnendu Majumdar With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 44 mins.