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1. American Graffiti (1973)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith
Votes: 98,653 | Gross: $115.00M
2. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
PG | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Votes: 1,453,840 | Gross: $322.74M
3. The Godfather Part II (1974)
R | 202 min | Crime, Drama
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Votes: 1,368,298 | Gross: $57.30M
4. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,383,927 | Gross: $290.48M
5. Return to Oz (1985)
PG | 113 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to Oz when a vain witch and the Nome King destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful.
Director: Walter Murch | Stars: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie
Votes: 30,474
6. The Dark Crystal (1982)
PG | 93 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Votes: 71,675 | Gross: $40.58M
7. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.
Director: Frank Pavich | Stars: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, H.R. Giger, Chris Foss
Votes: 27,730 | Gross: $0.65M
8. The Shooting (1966)
G | 82 min | Drama, Western
A mysterious woman persuades two cowboys to help her in a revenge scheme.
Director: Monte Hellman | Stars: Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson, Will Hutchins, Warren Oates
Votes: 6,471
9. Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
R | 102 min | Drama
While drag-racing through the American Southwest in a Chevrolet 150, a driver and his mechanic cross paths with an enigmatic hitchhiker and the tall-tale-spinning driver of a GTO.
Director: Monte Hellman | Stars: James Taylor, Warren Oates, Laurie Bird, Dennis Wilson
Votes: 13,457
10. The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
434 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.
Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan
Votes: 6,413
11. Slipstream (1989)
PG-13 | 102 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself.
Director: Steven Lisberger | Stars: Bob Peck, Mark Hamill, Kitty Aldridge, Bill Paxton
Votes: 3,084
12. The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)
G | 99 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A lonely princess and a poor cobbler fall in love while trying to retrieve three magical orbs that were stolen by a bumbling thief, all while outwitting a powerful sorcerer as adventure and comedic pop culture references abound.
Director: Richard Williams | Stars: Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Bobbi Page
Votes: 4,647 | Gross: $0.67M
13. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,094
14. 5-25-77 (2008)
132 min | Comedy, Drama
Alienated film-maker hopeful Pat Johnson's epic story of growing up in rural Illinois, falling in love and becoming the first fan of the movie that changed everything.
Director: Patrick Read Johnson | Stars: John Francis Daley, Austin Pendleton, Kevin Rosendo, Colleen Camp
Votes: 1,434
15. Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)
G | 82 min | Drama, Western
Three cowboys, mistaken for members of an outlaw gang, are relentlessly pursued by a posse.
Director: Monte Hellman | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell, Millie Perkins, Katherine Squire
Votes: 4,423
16. Queen of Blood (1966)
Unrated | 78 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
The year is 1990. An alien species makes contact with Earth through radio transmissions. After astronauts from earth venture to the planet, they find one - a female, who's mute. As they ... See full summary »
Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Judi Meredith, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 2,359
17. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
A new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series. Features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and visits to the creature shop and props department.
Director: David Gelb | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Deborah Chow, Joby Harold, Rupert Friend
Votes: 2,158
18. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 322
19. Blood Bath (1966)
Not Rated | 62 min | Horror
A crazed artist who believes himself to be the reincarnation of a murderous vampire kills young women, then boils their bodies in a vat.
Directors: Jack Hill, Stephanie Rothman | Stars: William Campbell, Marissa Mathes, Lori Saunders, Sandra Knight
Votes: 1,098
20. Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet (1965)
Unrated | 74 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
In 2020, after the colonization of the moon, the spaceships Vega, Sirius and Capella are launched from Lunar Station 7. They are to explore Venus under the command of Professor Hartman, but an asteroid collides and explodes Capella.
Directors: Curtis Harrington, Pavel Klushantsev | Stars: Basil Rathbone, Faith Domergue, Marc Shannon, Christopher Brand
Votes: 1,931
21. Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 29 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Get ready for a fun and music filled day with everyone's favorite Disney characters at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland!
Director: Michael Dimich | Stars: Sharee Adams, Wayne Allwine, Steven Alvarez, Tony Anselmo
Votes: 346
22. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,287
23. Beach Ball (1965)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy, Musical
Edd Byrnes tries to get an ethnic-music-studies grant to buy instruments for his rock and roll group, the Wigglers. College-finance-committee members Chris Noel, Gail Gilmore, Mikki Jameson... See full summary »
Director: Lennie Weinrib | Stars: Edd Byrnes, Chris Noel, Robert Logan, Aron Kincaid
Votes: 199
24. The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
An examination of the widespread fan disenchantment with George Lucas.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Joe Nussbaum, Daryl Frazetti, Doug Jones, Damian Hess
Votes: 4,882
25. The Steal (1995)
Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Thriller
A young American computer hackeress is hired by a liberal British lawyer to right the wrong done to a third world country by a London investment company. Even the expertise of her building ... See full summary »
Director: John Hay | Stars: Alfred Molina, Helen Slater, Peter Bowles, Dinsdale Landen
Votes: 432
26. Chandler (1971)
GP | 85 min | Crime, Drama
A hardboiled aging private eye is hired to find and protect a missing government witness sought after by the gangsters. The witness is a beautiful French woman and even the cops can't be trusted. The case is tough, but so is Chandler.
Director: Paul Magwood | Stars: Warren Oates, Leslie Caron, Alex Dreier, Mitchell Ryan
Votes: 632
27. I Am Your Father (2015)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of the underappreciated bodybuilder, actor and Star Wars alumnus, David Prowse.
Directors: Toni Bestard, Marcos Cabotá | Stars: Colm Meaney, Lou Ferrigno, Julian Owen, Marcus Hearn
Votes: 1,921
28. Gangster Kittens (2016)
Drama, Thriller
An uncompromising portrait of the struggles of a resplendent teenager with an anarchic spirit, fighting to maintain her existence in the bleak urban landscape of London. Angel is a cool but... See full summary »
Directors: Ash Mahmood, Naeem Mahmood | Stars: Rachel Lloyd, Julian Glover, Jerry Hall, Jeroen Krabbé
Votes: 19
29. Friends and Heroes (2007–2009)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Family
Tales and virtues from the bible are brought to life in a fun-filled, kid friendly cartoon
Stars: Austin Di Iulio, Tony Daniels, Andre Sills, Jamie Watson
Votes: 76
30. The Making of 'Star Wars' (1977 TV Movie)
Unrated | 50 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
C-3PO and R2-D2 explore the creation of the film that made them famous.
Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: William Conrad, Anthony Daniels, George Lucas, Mark Hamill
Votes: 733
31. Remembering Return to Oz (2021)
95 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
"Remembering Return to Oz" is a documentary look back on memories featuring the cast/crew of Disney's 1985 film, "Return to Oz". This film is the first time that the main cast/crew have ... See full summary »
Director: Aaron Schultz | Stars: Fairuza Balk, Deep Roy, Sophie Ward, Brian Henson
Votes: 12
32. The Animated Odyssey (2000)
Animation, Adventure, Family
In English the title is: The Destruction of Troy and the Adventures of Odysseus by Frixos Constantine.
Star: Rupert Degas
Votes: 25
33. The Tale of Jack Frost (2004 TV Movie)
29 min | Animation, Family
Directors: Neil Graham, Alastair Swinnerton | Stars: JJ Bee, Hugh Laurie, Gary Martin
Votes: 58
34. Resistance (2008– )
Adventure
The fate of humankind is in the hands of a small group of teenage resistance fighters. Armed with technology beyond the cutting edge and trained by a mysterious billionaire, they're our last line of defense against Alien invasion.
Stars: Nicholas Hope, Jane Badler, Kain O'Keeffe, Adrian Lee
Votes: 26
35. The Hostage (1967)
G | 84 min | Thriller
Pesky little boy Davey Cleaves stows away on a moving truck that's driven by volatile psychopath Bull and his meek partner Eddie. Naturally, Davey finds himself in considerable danger after he's discovered by the two no-count criminals.
Director: Russell S. Doughten Jr. | Stars: Don Kelly, Harry Dean Stanton, John Carradine, Danny Martins
Votes: 194
36. Starsailor
Sci-Fi | Pre-production
After surviving the explosion of his father's newly-christened star-liner, the son of the most powerful shipping magnate in the galaxy, is rescued by the rough-and-tumble crew of the solar sail dust-mining ship, Autumn Moon.
37. Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Antony Horder, Ben Burtt, Irvin Kershner, Gary Kurtz
Votes: 62
38. Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away (2007)
PG | 61 min | Documentary
A Documentary on the '1985' film: Return to Oz (1985).
Director: Gabe Rodriguez | Stars: John Fricke, Jeanette Furevig, Crystal Gonzales, Jeff Legace
Votes: 56
39. SP FX: Special Effects - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the special effects in the second Star Wars installment.
Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: Mark Hamill, Bob Anderson, Jon Berg, Ben Burtt
Votes: 363
40. Mickey's Nutcracker (1992 TV Special)
TV-G | 31 min | Short, Adventure, Family
The show opens with Minnie Mouse hosting a Christmas party at her house, attended by fellow Disney characters Pluto, Goofy, Chip 'n' Dale, Roger Rabbit and Tigger, along with human ... See full synopsis »
Director: Doug Ramsey | Stars: Mark Bunker, Wayne Allwine, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings
Votes: 11
41. The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
A behind the scenes look at Jim Henson's "The Dark Crystal".
Stars: Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Wendy Midener, Gary Kurtz
Votes: 149
42. The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michel Parbot | Stars: Irvin Kershner, Gary Kurtz, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
Votes: 76
43. I Love 1970's (2000– )
60 min | Documentary
Celebrities recall the pop culture of Britain in the 1970s.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Wayne Hemingway, Fiona Allen, Nile Rodgers
Votes: 46
44. Imago (1970)
R | 88 min | Drama
Carole, a virgin, finds herself incapable of having sex with her fiance. She goes to Keith, a psychiatrist who prescribes therapy including hypnosis and group encounter sessions. Carole ... See full summary »
Director: Ned Bosnick | Stars: Barbara Douglas, John Morgan Evans, Vicki Carbe, Dick DeCoit
Votes: 11
45. Road to the Sky (2015)
102 min | Drama, History, War
The world at stake. A united people. An impossible task.
Director: Yi Wang | Stars: Johnny Kou, Alejandro Mendez, He Jie, Gang Cai
Votes: 13
46. Centurion Resurrection (2014)
3 min | Short, Action, Comedy
A Roman Centurion soldier is resurrected in modern times at the Roman Baths, witnessed by a magnificent Golden Eagle (The Spirit of Rome). He then enters the main thoroughfare of Bath.
Director: Richard Bazley | Stars: Mingus Johnston, Stanley Binge, Malachi Dingis, Stu Joslin
Votes: 10
47. Exercise No. One (1962)
10 min | Short, Thriller
Directors: Vern Bert, John Horn, Gary Kurtz, Lear Levin, Patrick McGahan, Len Miller, Spencer Nelson Jr., Michael Neyman, Efrain Ramirez, Joseph Zucchero | Stars: Whit Bissell, Richard Widmark
Votes: 13
48. Die Geschichte der Fantasy (2019)
Documentary, History
Stars: George R.R. Martin, Herman Weigel, Carolyne Larrington, David Butler
Votes: 12
49. The Empire Strikes Door (2019)
40 min | Documentary, Short
It's cinema's most concussive blooper but who was the clumsy Stormtrooper that hit his head on a door in the original Star Wars film? This documentary seeks to answer that mystery.
Director: Jamie Stangroom | Stars: Jamie Stangroom, Laurie Goode, Martyn Read, Michael Leader
Votes: 14
50. Faith, Hope, and, Charity
Adventure, Romance, War | Announced
A young RAF pilot, on his way to action in North Africa, is suddenly stranded on Malta. When Mussolini decides to invade, the officer is forced, with no planes, or qualified pilots, to save the island from an entire enemy air force.