Movies recommended by Dwayne Johnson
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The Rock's 6 All-Time Favorite Documentaries

Dwayne Johnson would prefer a good documentary to any other movie. He is really into this genre and produced a lot of docs himself. We selected 6 documentaries the Rock praised over the past few years. Check this out!
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Dwayne Johnson would prefer a good documentary to any other movie. He is really into this genre and produced a lot of docs himself. We selected 6 documentaries the Rock praised over the past few years. Check this out!
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

Veronica

Madrid, June 1991. After celebrating a session of Ouija with her friends, Verónica is besieged by dangerous supernatural presences that threaten to harm her entire family.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Well this just adjusted my usual Saturday night plans from tequila and documentaries to... this. I’m a sucker for pain so bring it on. Anyone see this yet?
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
This morning I introduced our babies to one of my all time fav films - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. They loved it and now fully expect me to deliver a room full of chocolate and candy.
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

Joker

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
I was pulling for our ‘Black Adam’ Cinematographer, Lawrence Sheer to take home the Oscar last night for “Best Cinematography” for his brilliant work on ‘Joker’. No dice, but a tequila toast still awaits, my friend. Ah hell, we’ll have fun and do multiple toasts.
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Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife

Pregnant again, Ali Wong returns to Netflix in her second original stand-up comedy special and gets real on why having kids is not all it's cracked up to be.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Chocolate chip banana pancakes, syrup, peanut butter and @aliwong. Very funny and talented chick. Highly recommend!
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Satisfying my addiction, with a great doc called UNDER THE INFLUENCE about one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Keith Richards.
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black

This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging liberal ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Great new doc on Netflix about one of my fav country artists, the icon himself, Johnny Cash. I wear the black for the poor and beaten down.. livin’ in the hopeless, hungry side of town.
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ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff

In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
And great doc about the icon Bob Marley and an assassination attempt made on his life in 1976. Bob’s son, Rohan Marley was my teammate when we played ball together down at THE U. Good times when he would share stories with us about his legendary father and their family. “Sistah, I bring the ghetto uptown”
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Fred Rogers used puppets and play to explore complex social issues: race, disability, equality and tragedy, helping form the American concept of childhood. He spoke directly to children and they responded enthusiastically. Yet today, his impact is unclear. Have we lived up to Fred's ideal of good neighbors?
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Second time viewing of one of my fav docs, “Won’t you be my neighbor” about one of the most kind, compassionate, caring & steadfast human beings to ever walk God’s green earth - Fred Rogers aka Mr. Rogers. So pumped to see Tom Hanks play him. Perfect casting.
Movies from Dwayne Johnson

Quincy

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
I take these cookies to pound town while watching the OG trailblazer himself, Quincy Jones’ doc on Netflix. Love it. I need to have tequila one day with this brilliant man.
Books from Dwayne Johnson

The Art and Making of Rampage

The Art and Making of Rampage offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this action-packed movie starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Brad Peyton.Global megastar Dwayne Johnson headlines the action adventure Rampage, directed by Brad Peyton. Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging creature of enormous size. To make matters worse, it’s soon discovered there are other similarly altered animals. As these newly created alpha predators tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend. The Art and Making of Rampage explores the creation of this blockbuster movie and provides an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the amazing design and concept art that brought this thrilling movie to life. Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew provide a closer look at the making of this action-packed movie. Filled with remarkable images and fascinating details, The Art and Making of Rampage is the ultimate guide for all fans.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
"If you love behind the scenes stuff, like I do, you’ll dig this." - Dwayne Johnson
Books from Dwayne Johnson

Crushing It!

Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands.In his 2009 international bestseller Crush It, Gary insisted that a vibrant personal brand was crucial to entrepreneurial success, In Crushing It!, Gary explains why that’s even more true today, offering his unique perspective on what has changed and what principles remain timeless. He also shares stories from other entrepreneurs who have grown wealthier—and not just financially—than they ever imagined possible by following Crush It principles. The secret to their success (and Gary’s) has everything to do with their understanding of the social media platforms, and their willingness to do whatever it took to make these tools work to their utmost potential. That’s what Crushing It! teaches readers to do.In this lively, practical, and inspiring book, Gary dissects every current major social media platform so that anyone, from a plumber to a professional ice skater, will know exactly how to amplify his or her personal brand on each. He offers both theoretical and tactical advice on how to become the biggest thing on old standbys like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat; podcast platforms like Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and iTunes; and other emerging platforms such as Musical.ly. For those with more experience, Crushing It! illuminates some little-known nuances and provides innovative tips and clever tweaks proven to enhance more common tried-and-true strategies.Crushing It! is a state-of-the-art guide to building your own path to professional and financial success, but it’s not about getting rich. It’s a blueprint to living life on your own terms.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Great book! Keep crushing and see you soon!
Books from Dwayne Johnson

Pimp

“[In Pimp], Iceberg Slim breaks down some of the coldest, capitalist concepts I’ve ever heard in my life.” —Dave Chappelle, from his Nextflix special The Bird RevelationPimp sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in 1969. Iceberg Slim’s autobiographical novel offered readers a never-before-seen account of the sex trade, and an unforgettable look at the mores of Chicago’s street life during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In the preface, Slim says it best, “In this book, I will take you, the reader, with me into the secret inner world of the pimp.” An immersive experience unlike anything before it, Pimp would go on to sell millions of copies, with translations throughout the world. And it would have a profound impact upon generations of writers, entertainers, and filmmakers, making it the classic hustler’s tale that never seems to go out of style.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
After watching a documentary about him, I just picked up Pimp: The Story of My Life by Iceberg Slim.
Books from Dwayne Johnson

Outliers

From the bestselling author of Blink and The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers: The Story of Success overturns conventional wisdom about genius to show us what makes an ordinary person an extreme overachiever.Why do some people achieve so much more than others? Can they lie so far out of the ordinary?In this provocative and inspiring book, Malcolm Gladwell looks at everyone from rock stars to professional athletes, software billionaires to scientific geniuses, to show that the story of success is far more surprising, and far more fascinating, than we could ever have imagined.He reveals that it's as much about where we're from and what we do, as who we are - and that no one, not even a genius, ever makes it alone. Outliers will change the way you think about your own life story, and about what makes us all unique.'Gladwell is not only a brilliant storyteller; he can see what those stories tell us, the lessons they contain' Guardian'Malcolm Gladwell is a global phenomenon ... he has a genius for making everything he writes seem like an impossible adventure' Observer 'He is the best kind of writer - the kind who makes you feel like you're a genius, rather than he's a genius' The Times
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
What are you reading right now? Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
Books from Dwayne Johnson

Hurricanes

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*“A gripping journey.”—PeopleThe highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his early childhood, his tumultuous adolescence and his dramatic ascendancy in the world of hip-hop.Born William Leonard Roberts II, Ross grew up “across the bridge,” in a Miami at odds with the glitzy beaches, nightclubs and yachts of South Beach. In the aftermath of the 1980 race riots and the Mariel boatlift, Ross came of age at the height of the city’s crack epidemic, when home invasions and execution-style killings were commonplace. Still, in the midst of the chaos and danger that surrounded him, Ross flourished, first as a standout high school football player and then as a dope boy in Carol City’s notorious Matchbox housing projects. All the while he honed his musical talent, overcoming setback after setback until a song called “Hustlin’” changed his life forever.From the making of “Hustlin’” to his first major label deal with Def Jam, to the controversy surrounding his past as a correctional officer and the numerous health scares, arrests and feuds he had to transcend along the way, Hurricanes is a revealing portrait of one of the biggest stars in the rap game, and an intimate look at the birth of an artist.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Big congrats and respect to my brotha @richforever on his #1 best selling memoir. A huge literary accomplishment. Great job on the book, appreciate you sending it my way and very happy for you my man. Keep raising the bar!
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

History of the Eagles

Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Late night viewing.. Phenomenal doc #HistoryOfTheEagles Band got their name while high on peyote and tequila. Well done boys. #Eagles #GOAT
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

Prohibition

The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
With a fat slice of a cheesecake chaser. Now subvert all this sugar glory with a great Ken Burns documentary on PROHIBITION and we have ourselves a helluva party.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album. Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl directs the series, which taps into the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight cities: Chicago, Austin, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, Washington D.C. and New York. The band based themselves at a legendary recording studio integral to the unique history and character of each location. One song was recorded in each city, and every track features local legends. Even the lyrics were developed in an experimental, unprecedented way: Grohl held off on writing them until the last day of each session, letting himself be inspired by the experiences, interviews and personalities that became part of the process. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways is, in Grohl’s words, “a love letter to the history of American music.” Each episode delves into the identity of each city -- showing how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years and, in turn, how they impacted the cultural fabric of their hometowns. Every artist who appears in the show, regardless of genre or locale, started as an average kid with universal dreams of making music and making it big. Grohl made his feature film directorial debut in 2013 with the universally acclaimed Grammy-winning Sound City, a celebration of the human element in the creation and recording of music. Foo Fighters have won 11 Grammy Awards, including four for Best Rock Album, more than any other band. Premiering on the eve of Foo Fighters’ 20th anniversary, Foo Fighters Sonic Highways aims to “give back” to the next generation of young musicians. As guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, an interviewee from the Chicago blues scene, explains, “Everything comes from what’s come before.”
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Just connected w my bud Dave Grohl about his new HBO doc series #SonicHighway Its amazing. You music fans will love it.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

The Toys That Made Us

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Two great Netflix docs for the night, that I recommend: “Drug Lords” and “The Toys That Made Us”.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

Drug Lords

Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Two great Netflix docs for the night, that I recommend: “Drug Lords” and “The Toys That Made Us”.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
With a phenomenal doc on legendary comedian, Garry Shandling. He discovered that his secret sauce to success was when decided to just be himself. So the take away here, is be you.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

Hip Hop Evolution

Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Colliding with one of the best doc series I’ve seen in a very long time, HIP HOP EVOLUTION. Highly recommend, if you’re like me, a hard core fan of hip hop culture and history, or a struggling hip hop artist or if you’re already a global hip hop superstar. A must watch.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross & Dave Attell

When Jeff Ross and Dave Attell take the stage, no one is safe. With the help of special guests, they're packing a lot of laughs into one epic weekend.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Enjoyin’ my cookie gluttony watching a @netflix special I HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you like love your comedy raw, like I do - “Bumping Mics” with two of my fav comedians @therealjeffreyross & @daveattell.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

The Defiant Ones

A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
I’m late to the game on watching this doc, but THE DEFIANT ONES w/ Dr Dre & Jimmy Iovine is a must see.
TV Shows from Dwayne Johnson

30 for 30 - ESPN Films

Following on from the success of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this collection of sports documentaries continues to tell compelling stories from the unique perspective of the filmmakers.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Watched @espn 30 for 30 this weekend. Loved this quote -> "I danced to the beat of my drums. Not nobody else's" ~ Bo Jackson
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Sam Cooke

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
For the added soul & vibe, throw on some Sam Cooke and make it right.
Music recommended by Dwayne Johnson
16 songs

The Rock's Ultimate Ball-Out Playlist - Dwayne Johnson Workout Jam

16 workout songs from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. He collaborated with Apple music and shared his banging playlist for gym. Enjoy the list!
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
16 workout songs from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. He collaborated with Apple music and shared his banging playlist for gym. Enjoy the list!
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Black Rose

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
My bud Tyrese's new album #BlackRose is "the one" for ya R&B soulsters out there. Dope album!
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Traveller

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Finally got around to listening to @ChrisStapleton's new album. It's strong! Paycheck, Jennings and Jones would be proud.#Traveller
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Lost Without U

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Song comes on that makes you bite your lip and say "damn".
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Sturgill Simpson

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Good shit Sunday. As a lifelong fan of country (traditional/outlaw) music, I highly reco one of my fav artists, Sturgill Simpson.
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Arms Of A Woman

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Just wrapped a very loooong 19hr day and coming up for air to exhale. Plastic cup with ice & tequila in hand, listening to one of my fav artists @am0slee layin’ down that gospel in one of my fav songs.
Music from Dwayne Johnson

The Chronic

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Sheeeyat you forget how much of a banger this track is cuz “Nuthin’ but a G thang” w/ uncle @snoopdogg on this album was so revolutionary. “Take it from a real rap rebel, not Bushwick Bill, but I can take it to that other level” in that opening verse is 🔥. When this bass hits it’ll vibrate the MF’n gym. #Chronic 🐐
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'Till I Collapse

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
only one song..the official anthem of Team Bring It "Til I Collapse" - Eminem.
Music from Dwayne Johnson

Makin’ Me Look Good Again

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
The last song I had stuck in my head is,” began Johnson. “There’s a country artist, his name is Drake White, and it’s called “Makin’ Me Look Good Again.
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Bilateral Leg Press | Arsenal Strength

Bilateral Leg Press | Arsenal Strength Bilateral Leg Press. Mandatory for all gyms, colleges, high schools and training facilities.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Custom @arsenal_strength bilateral leg press with my PROJECT ROCK BULL at the bottom by the handles. Big shout to my good friends - the GOAT @flex_lewis and his Arsenal Strength team for this one . Slowly but surely Arsenal equipment is taking over my 50,000+ lbs of iron and ego destroyer in my gym.