Adam Savage

Adam Whitney Savage (born July 15, 1967)  is an American industrial design and special effects designer/fabricator, actor, educator, and co-host of the Discovery Channel television series MythBusters. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Savage, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

The Darwin Awards (2006)

After botching the capture of a notorious serial killer, idiosyncratic detective Michael Burrows loses his job with the San Francisco Police. He becomes an investigator for an insurance company and joins forces with a cynical field agent to probe suspicious and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Finn Taylor
CAST:  David Arquette  •  Ty Burrell  •  Josh Charles  •  Kevin Dunn

After botching the capture of a notorious serial killer, idiosyncratic detective Michael Burrows loses his job with the San Francisco Police. He becomes an investigator for an insurance company and joins forces with a cynical field agent to probe suspicious and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Finn Taylor
CAST:  David Arquette  •  Ty Burrell  •  Josh Charles  •  Kevin Dunn

The Unbelievers (2013)

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Holwerda
CAST:  Ayaan Hirsi Ali  •  Woody Allen  •  Ricky Gervais  •  Stephen Hawking

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Holwerda
CAST:  Ayaan Hirsi Ali  •  Woody Allen  •  Ricky Gervais  •  Stephen Hawking

Night of the Little Dead (2011)

It's the little things that getcha.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ezekiel Zabrowski  •  Frank Ippolito
CAST:  Aye Jaye  •  Penn Jillette  •  Martin Klebba  •  Gary Morgan

It's the little things that getcha.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ezekiel Zabrowski  •  Frank Ippolito
CAST:  Aye Jaye  •  Penn Jillette  •  Martin Klebba  •  Gary Morgan

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people who think shouting is ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver  •  Aasif Mandvi

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people who think shouting is ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jon Stewart  •  Stephen Colbert  •  John Oliver  •  Aasif Mandvi

Ever Since the World Ended (2001)

Twelve years ago, a plague swept through, wiping out most of the population; in San Francisco, only 186 people remain. Two of them use jury-rigged batteries to power a camera and make a documentary. We see a variety of approaches to survival, from the artist and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshua Atesh Litle  •  Calum Grant
CAST:  Aubrey Ankrum  •  Christine Cannavo  •  Chris Chambre  •  Ronald Chase

Twelve years ago, a plague swept through, wiping out most of the population; in San Francisco, only 186 people remain. Two of them use jury-rigged batteries to power a camera and make a documentary. We see a variety of approaches to survival, from the artist and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshua Atesh Litle  •  Calum Grant
CAST:  Aubrey Ankrum  •  Christine Cannavo  •  Chris Chambre  •  Ronald Chase

An Honest Liar (2014)

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler Measom  •  Justin Weinstein
CAST:  James Randi  •  Adam Savage  •  Bill Nye  •  Uri Geller

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler Measom  •  Justin Weinstein
CAST:  James Randi  •  Adam Savage  •  Bill Nye  •  Uri Geller

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014)

Phineas and Ferb become the galaxy's unlikeliest last hope when they must return the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sue Perrotto  •  Robert Hughes
CAST:  Vincent Martella  •  Thomas Brodie-Sangster  •  Ashley Tisdale  •  Dee Bradley Baker

Phineas and Ferb become the galaxy's unlikeliest last hope when they must return the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sue Perrotto  •  Robert Hughes
CAST:  Vincent Martella  •  Thomas Brodie-Sangster  •  Ashley Tisdale  •  Dee Bradley Baker

Dangerous Toys (2014)

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman get the idea to play "War" from a group of kids. Adam builds and attempts to defend a 24-foot tall couch fort while Jamie tries to knock it down.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Adam Savage  •  Jamie Hyneman  •  Bryan Dewe

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman get the idea to play "War" from a group of kids. Adam builds and attempts to defend a 24-foot tall couch fort while Jamie tries to knock it down.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Adam Savage  •  Jamie Hyneman  •  Bryan Dewe

2048: Nowhere to Run (2017)

“2048: Nowhere to Run” takes place one year before the events of Blade Runner 2049. The short film focuses on Sapper, a man who is trying to make it through life day-by-day without turning back to his old ways. We’re introduced to both the gentle nature of Sapper ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luke Scott
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Gérard Miller  •  Gaia Ottman  •  Björn Freiberg

“2048: Nowhere to Run” takes place one year before the events of Blade Runner 2049. The short film focuses on Sapper, a man who is trying to make it through life day-by-day without turning back to his old ways. We’re introduced to both the gentle nature of Sapper ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luke Scott
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Gérard Miller  •  Gaia Ottman  •  Björn Freiberg

Space Songs: Through the Distance (2020)

"Space Songs" is a YouTube concert event, sharing songs about space and isolation to celebrate how extreme situations can bring out the very best in us all and why there’s no challenge we can’t face together. Hosted by Tested’s Adam Savage, the concert featured ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Adam Savage  •  Lukas Nelson  •  Jessica Meir  •  Grace Potter

"Space Songs" is a YouTube concert event, sharing songs about space and isolation to celebrate how extreme situations can bring out the very best in us all and why there’s no challenge we can’t face together. Hosted by Tested’s Adam Savage, the concert featured ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Adam Savage  •  Lukas Nelson  •  Jessica Meir  •  Grace Potter

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013 (2013)

Watch Mike, Bill, Kevin, and an all-star crew of hilarious guest riffers take on seven classic less-than-educational shorts, filmed LIVE onstage at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre in January of this year, in all its gritty, low-light, shakey-cam glory! Show ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Bill Corbett  •  Kevin Murphy  •  Michael J. Nelson  •  Adam Savage

Watch Mike, Bill, Kevin, and an all-star crew of hilarious guest riffers take on seven classic less-than-educational shorts, filmed LIVE onstage at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre in January of this year, in all its gritty, low-light, shakey-cam glory! Show ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Bill Corbett  •  Kevin Murphy  •  Michael J. Nelson  •  Adam Savage

Rifftrax live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016 (2016)

Mike, Kevin, and Bill were joined onstage at SF SKetchfest Live 2016 by very special guest riffers Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney, Adam Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, and John Hodgman including a gigantic, possible world record TEN PERSON ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael J. Nelson  •  Kevin Murphy  •  Bill Corbett  •  Mary Jo Pehl

Mike, Kevin, and Bill were joined onstage at SF SKetchfest Live 2016 by very special guest riffers Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney, Adam Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, and John Hodgman including a gigantic, possible world record TEN PERSON ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael J. Nelson  •  Kevin Murphy  •  Bill Corbett  •  Mary Jo Pehl

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters (2022)

As one of the most successful independent comic book creators, Mignola has inspired generations of writers and artists. Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters provides an in-depth look at his legacy, from the beginning of his career working as an inker for Marvel Comics to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Konrad Hanna  •  Jim Demonakos
CAST:  Mike Mignola  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Guillermo del Toro  •  Doug Jones

As one of the most successful independent comic book creators, Mignola has inspired generations of writers and artists. Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters provides an in-depth look at his legacy, from the beginning of his career working as an inker for Marvel Comics to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Konrad Hanna  •  Jim Demonakos
CAST:  Mike Mignola  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Guillermo del Toro  •  Doug Jones

Attack of the Doc! (2023)

Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled the rise of nerd culture. G4TV's flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans! But what really happened?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Gore
CAST:  Chris Gore  •  Americus Abesamis  •  Kristin Adams  •  Eric André

Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled the rise of nerd culture. G4TV's flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans! But what really happened?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Gore
CAST:  Chris Gore  •  Americus Abesamis  •  Kristin Adams  •  Eric André

Triumph Presents: Let's Make A Poop Live (2024)

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog hosts his game show "Let's Make A Poop" live from the Castro Theatre at SF Sketchfest. With announcer Michael Winslow, guest panelists Weird Al Yankovic, Adam Savage, and Rob Schneider, and special appearances by Thomas Lennon, Amber ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Robert Smigel  •  Michael Winslow  •  Adam Savage  •  'Weird Al' Yankovic

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog hosts his game show "Let's Make A Poop" live from the Castro Theatre at SF Sketchfest. With announcer Michael Winslow, guest panelists Weird Al Yankovic, Adam Savage, and Rob Schneider, and special appearances by Thomas Lennon, Amber ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Robert Smigel  •  Michael Winslow  •  Adam Savage  •  'Weird Al' Yankovic