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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season

Universally recognized as the greatest female skier ever, Lindsey Vonn went on a remarkable journey that was defined by unexpected twists and turns and dramatic peaks and valleys in its final chapter. LINDSEY VONN: THE FINAL SEASON intimately recounts the iconic skier’s last competitive campaign while looking back on her transcendent career, from child prodigy to decorated Olympian to global superstar.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Congratulations on your new film. Incredible. All love.
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Joe Rogan: Strange Times

Outspoken as ever, comedian Joe Rogan takes on politics, pro wrestling, pot laws, cats, vegans and much more in a stand-up special shot in Boston.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Congrats on your great @netflix comedy show and cheers to good tastin’ buffalo and tequila.
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Dolemite Is My Name

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Entertainment for the night is, DOLEMITE. Highly recommend. Good to see Eddie the 🐐back in the game.
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Space Jam

Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But that's not all, folks. The Tune Squad’s secret weapon just happens to be the finest player in this or any other universe. He's outta this world. So's the fun.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Favorite documentary? Space Jam.
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The Shape of Water

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
For what it’s worth, the movie that got his Best Picture vote this year? “The Shape of Water. It’s awesome – so well-written and different and cool.
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The Notebook

An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to a woman with Alzheimer's. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
So I watched it, and I loved it! It’s good! They grow old and they’re in an old folks’ home, and she suffers from dementia, so he can actually relive their first date with her over and over. It’s really beautiful and heartbreaking. You’re like ‘Oh my God, this is amazing’ – and then they fucking die!
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Street Fight

This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
Do you know who that is?” he asks. In the picture, he’s smiling with Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, whom he recently had dinner with. “Great dinner, great convo,” Johnson says. “There’s a guy who has an incredible amount of empathy. Did you ever see his documentary? Dude, it’s awesome. You should see it.
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Three Identical Strangers

New York, 1980. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they're identical triplets, separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, but also unlocks an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes beyond their own lives – and could transform our understanding of human nature forever.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS. Nature vs Nurture. Diabolical vs Human Integrity. Highly recommend.
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Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
I wound up watching, Anthony Jeselnik’s #FireInTheMaternityWard stand up comedy special. Loved it. Brilliant.
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Incredibles 2

Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
And got suckered into watching THE INCREDIBLES2 before bedtime for the 57th time.
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IT (2017)

Directed by Andy Muschietti. With Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis. In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town.
Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Athlete
I saw an early screening of IT a few months ago and it instantly became one of my all time favorites. Easily TOP 10 all time.