A quirky director and his eccentric friends chase their dreams, crafting heartfelt B-movies with earnest passion.
Campy, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight. Based on true events.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.
Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and no real violence.
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The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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