Lance Bangs

Directing

Lance Bangs

Born

1972-09-08 (54)

Place of birth

Sacramento, California, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

62 titles

Lance Bangs (born September 8, 1972) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, the Arcade Fire, the Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, R.E.M., Mike Watt, Death Cab for Cutie, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and Pavement. He directed the David Cross film Let America Laugh. Bangs has also been heavily involved in the filming and production of MTV's Jackass television series and its subsequent movies.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

Jackass: Best and Last poster
7.3

The fifth and final installment to Jackass franchise where the crew go on one last insane crusade.

Jackass: Best and Last

2026

Jackass Forever poster
6.8

The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.

Jackass Forever

2022

Jackass 4.5 poster
6.4

Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.

Jackass 4.5

2022

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. poster
6.2

The unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Apples in Stereo — the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host of other artists — with inspirational resonance for today’s music makers, and music lovers everywhere.

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

2023

Milford poster
NR

Another day another dollar. Literally. While stuck in Milford, Jace dreams of a new life in California where his nostril hair won't freeze.

Milford

2021

We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. poster
6.0

To commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi's last live appearance (November 4, 2002, at the Forum in London), Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik presented a screening of crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows, and rare archival footage to pay tribute to Fugazi's prowess as a live act—for old fans to remember and for a new generation to discover what they missed. This one-off screening event celebrates the fans and their cameras, as much as the band itself—a collision/collusion of the ephemeral moment on stage and the moments captured on camera.

We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C.

2023

2010s · 5 titles

2000s · 8 titles

Jackass: The Movie poster
6.3

Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.

Jackass: The Movie

2002

Jackass Number Two poster
6.6

Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.

Jackass Number Two

2006

Run Ronnie Run poster
5.9

A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program.

Run Ronnie Run

2002

Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak poster
8.0

A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

2009

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' poster
7.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, based on the TV show of the same name, about a group of young men who perform painful and outrageous stunts for fun. Includes interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and the rest of the cast and crew, who relate some of their funnier or more painful experiences with making the film, as well as giving their views on why they do it.

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

2002

The Making of 'Jackass 2.5' poster
NR

A making of documentary of the film Jackass 2.5

The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'

2007

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' poster
8.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

2006

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving poster
10.0

Lance Bangs interviews one of the extras whose job is to drive their car in the background of scenes in 'Being John Malkovich'.

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving

2000

Series credits

Behind the camera

Jackass 3D poster
6.6

Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."

Jackass 3D

2010

Jackass Number Two poster
6.6

Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.

Jackass Number Two

2006

Her: Love in the Modern Age poster
6.1

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.

Her: Love in the Modern Age

2014

Her: Love in the Modern Age poster
6.1

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.

Her: Love in the Modern Age

2014

Pavements poster
6.9

'90s indie-rock band Pavement reunites for their sold-out 2022 tour. But as preparations get underway, surreal tributes emerge: an off-Broadway musical adaptation of their songs, a museum devoted entirely to the band’s legacy, and a shamelessly awards-baiting Hollywood biopic.

Pavements

2025

Moses Storm: Trash White poster
8.2

Comedian Moses Storm recounts memories of growing up poor, dumpster diving for food, breaking into country clubs, squaring off with carjackers while naked, and more in this hilarious and heartfelt debut standup special.

Moses Storm: Trash White

2022

Jackass 3.5 poster
6.4

Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes.

Jackass 3.5

2011

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry poster
6.8

A documentary about the inspiration of director Michel Gondry. An extraordinary world where onirism, memories and childhood have the utmost importance.

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2004

Eric André Live Near Broadway poster
6.9

Gonzo comedian Eric André drags his anarchic comedy show across the globe with a star-studded cast as we capture his most electric performance yet.

Eric André Live Near Broadway

2024

Torrance Rises poster
8.0

A mockumentary chronicling the Torrance Community Dance Group (from Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video) on their road to the MTV Video Music Awards.

Torrance Rises

1999

Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak poster
8.0

A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.

Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak

2009

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project poster
7.0

The making of Spike Jonze's "Her."

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project

2014

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project poster
7.0

The making of Spike Jonze's "Her."

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project

2014

No artwork available
NR

In a behind-the-scenes look at "Portlandia" with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, the show’s stars and creators talk about their friendship, their early days working on "Thunderant" and how they came to live in the wonderful world of "Portlandia."

Inside Portlandia

2011

No artwork available
NR

In a behind-the-scenes look at "Portlandia" with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, the show’s stars and creators talk about their friendship, their early days working on "Thunderant" and how they came to live in the wonderful world of "Portlandia."

Inside Portlandia

2011

Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder poster
3.0

A mix of cabaret and standup recorded at Joe's Pub in New York.

Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder

2015

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. poster
6.2

The unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Apples in Stereo — the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host of other artists — with inspirational resonance for today’s music makers, and music lovers everywhere.

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

2023

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' poster
7.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, based on the TV show of the same name, about a group of young men who perform painful and outrageous stunts for fun. Includes interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and the rest of the cast and crew, who relate some of their funnier or more painful experiences with making the film, as well as giving their views on why they do it.

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

2002

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' poster
7.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, based on the TV show of the same name, about a group of young men who perform painful and outrageous stunts for fun. Includes interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and the rest of the cast and crew, who relate some of their funnier or more painful experiences with making the film, as well as giving their views on why they do it.

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

2002

David Cross: Oh Come On poster
7.2

Share the laughter, the tears, the gasps, and the salty language that you've come to know and love. Stare into the abyss one more time until the next time and see what makes David Cross one of the top 400 comics in America today.

David Cross: Oh Come On

2019

I'm Brent Morin poster
6.7

In a witty solo show, Brent Morin serves up infectious laughs on the agony of puberty, hot guy problems and the time a girl dumped him for a magician.

I'm Brent Morin

2015

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow poster
7.0

A full live concert recorded at San Francisco's Fillmore, which showcases the band at their best and singer Karen O in full-on charismatic exuberance.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow

2004

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow poster
7.0

A full live concert recorded at San Francisco's Fillmore, which showcases the band at their best and singer Karen O in full-on charismatic exuberance.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow

2004

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set poster
NR

A behind the scenes look at the making of Being John Malkovich, condensed from hours of footage during production.

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set

2012

The Work of Director Spike Jonze poster
8.1

When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interviews, and early rarities offers abundant proof that Jonze is the real deal--a filmmaker ablaze with fresh ideas and fresh ways of filming them. Featuring The Beastie Boys, Bjork, Weezer, The Pharcyde, Fatboy Slim and many others.

The Work of Director Spike Jonze

2003

The Work of Director Spike Jonze poster
8.1

When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interviews, and early rarities offers abundant proof that Jonze is the real deal--a filmmaker ablaze with fresh ideas and fresh ways of filming them. Featuring The Beastie Boys, Bjork, Weezer, The Pharcyde, Fatboy Slim and many others.

The Work of Director Spike Jonze

2003

Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer poster
5.9

Adapted from their beloved comedy show at Upright Citizens Brigade, Crash Test showcases Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer on a state-of-the-art party bus adventure, picking up famous comedians and celebrities as they go on a sightseeing tour of Los Angeles. Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld and Mike Rosenstein of Red Hour executive produced the special.

Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer

2015

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'? poster
6.5

Incisive comic Jen Kirkman gets real about women's bodies, the value of alone time and an Italian private tour guide who may have been a ghost.

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?

2017

Marc Maron: Thinky Pain poster
7.3

Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."

Marc Maron: Thinky Pain

2013

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show poster
6.8

Comedian Michelle Wolf takes on outrage culture, massages, childbirth, feminism and much more (like otters) in a stand-up special from New York City.

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show

2019

Jay Larson: Sounds Like Bruce poster
NR

Before I ever did stand up comedy I had only ever seen it 3 times. I didn't really know what it was, I just lived my life, put myself in interesting situations and then took those stories to the stage. I never thought anything of it, I loved making people laugh in real life and it worked on stage. So when I got a Wrong Number twelve years ago I never thought it would turn into my stand up special, "SOUNDS LIKE BRUCE." I made this special because I like making people laugh, enjoy.

Jay Larson: Sounds Like Bruce

2023

The Making of 'Jackass 2.5' poster
NR

A making of documentary of the film Jackass 2.5

The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'

2007

Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour poster
7.3

A Todd Barry show consists of two things: amazing jokes and amazing crowd work. In September 2013, he went on a tour without the amazing jokes and did entire shows of riffing and bantering with the audience. Filmed in seven west coast cities, “Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour” was directed by Lance Bangs and produced by Louis CK.

Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour

2014

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' poster
8.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

2006

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' poster
8.0

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

2006

No artwork available
NR

A portrait of Spike Jonze and his longtime moviemaking partnerships.

Collaborators

2009

The Work of Director Mark Romanek poster
8.2

More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Problems" by Jay-Z, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.

The Work of Director Mark Romanek

2005

Breadcrumb Trail poster
7.7

Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.

Breadcrumb Trail

2014

Breadcrumb Trail poster
7.7

Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.

Breadcrumb Trail

2014

Jackass Presents: Murderball poster
6.5

Guys from 'Jackass' hang with the members of the U.S. Paralympic Quad Rugby team.

Jackass Presents: Murderball

2005