Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra

0% Match13+HD

Overview

A documentary following a year in the life of Jesse Heiman, Hollywood's most recognizable background actor - as he tries to parlay overnight recognition from a Superbowl commercial into a sustainable career as a leading man.

Cast: Jesse Heiman, James Franco, Josh Sussman, Jessica DiCicco, Chris Bergoch, more

Director: Nick Weis

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Jesse Heiman

Self

James Franco

Self

Josh Sussman

Self

Jessica DiCicco

Self

Chris Bergoch

Self

No Image

Sarah M. Gonzalez

Self

No Image

Richard Harlow

Self

You Might Like

7.1

The Class of ‘92

2013

7.12013Movie

The Class of ‘92

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

7.2

Come See Me in the Good Light

2025

7.22025Movie

Come See Me in the Good Light

In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

6.1

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023

6.12023Movie

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

6.4

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017

6.42017Movie

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

7.4

I Am Heath Ledger

2017

7.42017Movie

I Am Heath Ledger

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

7.4

Above Majestic

2018

7.42018Movie

Above Majestic

A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

7.2

The Curse of the Dragon

1993

7.21993Movie

The Curse of the Dragon

A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

6.5

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

2019

6.52019Movie

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

7.2

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

7.22022Movie

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.

7.0

Directed by John Ford

1971

7.01971Movie

Directed by John Ford

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

7.8

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000

7.82000Movie

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

6.9

Sidney

2022

6.92022Movie

Sidney

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

7.0

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013

7.02013Movie

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

7.1

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

2019

7.12019Movie

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.

7.4

Love, Antosha

2019

7.42019Movie

Love, Antosha

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

7.6

35 Up

1991

7.61991Movie

35 Up

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

7.8

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007

7.82007Movie

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

6.2

Naqoyqatsi

2002

6.22002Movie

Naqoyqatsi

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

6.9

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009

6.92009Movie

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.

6.9

Justin Bieber's Believe

2013

6.92013Movie

Justin Bieber's Believe

A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.