Direction: Ricky Gervais

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ricky Gervais. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Greg Daniels · Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Paul Feig

Cast Steve Carell · Rainn Wilson · John Krasinski · Jenna Fischer

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2005) is a beloved mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2005 to 2013, spanning 9 seasons and 188 episodes. The show offers a humorous and often cringe-worthy look into the daily lives of a group of office...

7.9

26K votes

7.9

26K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office: The Christmas Special (TV) (2003) takes viewers back to the familiar yet chaotic world of a paper company, three years after the documentary crew first arrived. This time, they find Gareth Keenan at the helm, managing the office...

7.9

1K votes

7.9

1K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Ashley Jensen · Shaun Pye

Synopsis Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale (TV) (2007) follows Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), who, after his highly acclaimed sitcom "When the Whistle Blows" receives scathing reviews, descends into a frenzy of irrational decisions. Despite his show's popularity, Andy is tormented...

7.6

1K votes

7.6

1K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2001) is a British television comedy series, crafted by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, that debuted on BBC Two on July 9, 2001. Spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes, this show gained significant acclaim, leading to...

7.6

8K votes

7.6

8K votes

Derek (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 22 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Karl Pilkington · Kerry Godliman · David Earl

Synopsis Derek (TV Series) (2013) is a British mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2013 to 2014, spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes. Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais, the series is set in a nursing home and revolves around the...

7.4

1K votes

7.4

1K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Karl Pilkington · Craig Kellman

Synopsis The Ricky Gervais Show (TV Series) (2010) is an animated American television series that aired on HBO from 2010 to 2012, spanning 3 seasons and 39 episodes. This show is an adaptation of the renowned British audio podcasts and audiobooks...

7.3

415 votes

7.3

415 votes

Extras (TV Series)

2005 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Ashley Jensen · Stephen Merchant · Shaun Williamson

Synopsis Extras (TV Series) (2005) is a British comedy series that aired from 2005 to 2007, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. The show delves into the lives of background actors, or "extras," on film sets and in theater productions. Co-produced...

7.3

4K votes

7.3

4K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Warwick Davis

Cast Warwick Davis · Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Rosamund Hanson

Synopsis Life's Too Short (TV Series) (2011) is a comedic mockumentary sitcom crafted by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, inspired by an idea from Warwick Davis. The series delves into the life of a celebrity dwarf, with Davis portraying a fictionalized...

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Jo Hartley · Tony Way · Ashley Jensen

Synopsis After Life (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of Tony, a man whose life takes a dramatic turn after the sudden loss of his wife. Once known for his amiable demeanor, Tony transforms into a reckless and carefree individual, causing...

7.1

6K votes

7.1

6K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Karl Pilkington · Krishnendu Majumdar

Cast Karl Pilkington · Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Luke Campbell

Synopsis An Idiot Abroad (TV Series) (2010) follows the comedic journey of Karl Pilkington, a man with a unique perspective on life, as he is sent on a global adventure to explore the Seven Wonders of the World. The series is...

7.0

832 votes

7.0

832 votes

Direction Ricky Gervais · Karl Pilkington

Cast Ricky Gervais · Karl Pilkington

Synopsis Learn English with Ricky Gervais (S) (2012) is a comedic language learning series that promises to be subtitled in numerous languages and made available on an open platform, encouraging fan subtitling. The show appears to be another chance for Gervais...

6.8

403 votes

6.8

403 votes

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Karl Pilkington · Kerry Godliman · David Earl

Synopsis Derek - Pilot Episode (TV) (2012) is a mockumentary-style television series created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais. The story unfolds in a nursing home, with the central figure being Derek, portrayed by Gervais himself. This character was initially introduced...

6.6

651 votes

6.6

651 votes

Cemetery Junction

2010 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Christian Cooke · Felicity Jones · Tom Hughes · Jack Doolan

Synopsis Cemetery Junction (2010) is a comedic tale set in the 1970s, focusing on three ambitious young men navigating their careers at an insurance company. The story unfolds in Reading, where the lives of Freddie, Bruce, and Snork are disrupted when...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Doc Brown · Oliver Maltman · Rebecca Gethings

Synopsis David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) follows the misadventures of David Brent, the once-famous character from the mockumentary-style British TV series The Office (2001), as he embarks on a new journey. This time, Brent envisions himself as a rock...

5.7

940 votes

5.7

940 votes

The Invention of Lying

2009 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Ricky Gervais · Matthew Robinson

Cast Ricky Gervais · Jennifer Garner · Rob Lowe · Jonah Hill

Synopsis The Invention of Lying (2009) unfolds in a parallel universe where deception is nonexistent. In this unique setting, truth is the only form of communication, and everyone, from leaders to common folk, speaks honestly without considering the impact. Mark, portrayed...

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5.6

9K votes

5.6

9K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Eric Bana · Vera Farmiga · Benjamin Bratt

Synopsis Special Correspondents (2016) follows the escapades of a radio journalist and his tech-savvy sidekick who find themselves in a pickle when they concoct a plan to feign their own abduction amidst a chaotic rebel uprising in South America. Instead of...

4.7

2K votes

4.7

2K votes

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Doc Brown · Tom Basden

Synopsis The Return of Brent (S) (2013) follows the story of David Brent, a decade after the events of "The Office," as he assists aspiring rapper Dom Johnson in creating his demo. The narrative unfolds in a mockumentary style, capturing Brent's...

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