L. Ron Hubbard

Writing

March 13, 1911 — January 24, 1986

Tilden, Nebraska, USA

8 movies

Biography

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911 – January 24, 1986) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy stories, and the founder of the Church of Scientology. In 1950, Hubbard authored Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health and established a series of organizations to promote Dianetics. In 1952, Hubbard lost the rights to Dianetics in bankruptcy proceedings, and he subsequently founded Scientology. Thereafter Hubbard oversaw the growth of the Church of Scientology into a world...

🎬 L. Ron Hubbard's Filmography

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John Penycate investigates Church of Scientology, endorsed by some major Hollywood celebrities.

Scientology: The Road to Total Freedom?

1987

6.6

After being denied access to the Church of Scientology's headquarters, documentarian Louis Theroux teams up with ex-Scientology official Marty Rathbun to stage re-enactments of alleged abuses within the organization. Theroux soon discovers that the church is watching his every move.

My Scientology Movie

2016

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

7.6

The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

2015

3.6

A 1966 interview with L. Ron Hubbard about his creation, Scientology. Filmed in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), An Introduction to Scientology is the only televised interview given by L. Ron Hubbard. In this interview, LRH explains the history of Scientology, its status as a religion and its benefits on human society.

An Introduction to Scientology

1984

A documentary about the founder of Scientology. A rarecase where Hubbard was interviewed by an outside news crew.

Scientology: The Shrinking World of L. Ron Hubbard

1968

7.0

L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, explains the beginning principles and concepts of the religion in the form of a life improvement presentation with "The Bridge". Filmed in September 1965, according to the opening.

Classification and Gradation

1988

In 2008, an overview of Scientology was presented in a DVD format, featuring L. Ron Hubbard himself describing the core tenets of the religion. The DVD, titled "Scientology: An Overview," provides an introduction to the religion's beliefs and practices, as well as a biographical look at Hubbard's life. It also showcases individual Scientologists discussing their experiences and includes a tour of a Church of Scientology Find out for yourself, with this DVD presentation of more than 80 videos, including: -A biography of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard -The beliefs of Scientology -Individual Scientologists speaking about their religion -A tour of a Church of Scientology -Church of Scientology social betterment programs -Dianetics (forerunner and substudy of Scientology) around the world today

Scientology: An Overview

2008

7.0

Documentary about the creator of Dianetics and Scientology, featuring some of the people who knew him intimately.

Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

1997