
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
6.9Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Portlandia
2011
5.7Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.
History of the World: Part II
2023
7.3The fifth and final installment to Jackass franchise where the crew go on one last insane crusade.
Jackass: Best and Last
2026
6.8The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
Jackass Forever
2022
6.3Johnny 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
6.6Johnny 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
Film credits
2020s · 6 titles
7.3The fifth and final installment to Jackass franchise where the crew go on one last insane crusade.
Jackass: Best and Last
2026
6.8The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
Jackass Forever
2022
6.4Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
Jackass 4.5
2022
6.2The 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
NRAnother 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
6.0To 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
6.6Johnny 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
6.4Johnny 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
10.0Equal parts personal essay, intense rumination, and playful satire, this movie laments the death of the American Video Store while it searches for the missing human element in today's digital landscape.
At the Video Store
2019
7.0The making of Spike Jonze's "Her."
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
2014
7.027-minute long behind the scenes documentary on the making of Jackass 3D.
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
2011
2000s · 8 titles
6.3Johnny 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
6.6Jackass 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
5.9A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program.
Run Ronnie Run
2002
8.0A 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
7.0A 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
NRA making of documentary of the film Jackass 2.5
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
2007
8.0A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006
10.0Lance 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
6.9Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Portlandia
2011
6.9Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Portlandia
2011
5.7Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.
History of the World: Part II
2023
Behind the camera
6.6Johnny 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
6.6Jackass 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
6.1Her: 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
6.1Her: 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
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
8.2Comedian 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
6.4Johnny 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
6.8A 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
6.9Gonzo 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
8.0A 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
8.0A 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
7.0The making of Spike Jonze's "Her."
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
2014
7.0The making of Spike Jonze's "Her."
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
2014
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
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
3.0A mix of cabaret and standup recorded at Joe's Pub in New York.
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
2015
6.2The 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
7.0A 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
7.0A 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
7.2Share 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
6.7In 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
7.0A 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
7.0A 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
NRA 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
8.1When 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
8.1When 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
5.9Adapted 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
6.5Incisive 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
7.3Marc 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
6.8Comedian 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
NRBefore 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
NRA making of documentary of the film Jackass 2.5
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
2007
7.3A 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
8.0A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006
8.0A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film,
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006
A portrait of Spike Jonze and his longtime moviemaking partnerships.
Collaborators
2009
8.2More 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
7.7Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.
Breadcrumb Trail
2014
7.7Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.
Breadcrumb Trail
2014
6.5Guys from 'Jackass' hang with the members of the U.S. Paralympic Quad Rugby team.
Jackass Presents: Murderball
2005
