Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Michael J. Maurer

1. The Sopranos (1999–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 472,816

2. IF (I) (2024)

PG | 104 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Steve Carell

Votes: 179

3. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.

Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith

Votes: 246,873

4. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

R | 180 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey

Votes: 1,586,175 | Gross: $116.90M

5. Joker (I) (2019)

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy

Votes: 1,492,743 | Gross: $335.45M

6. Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

R | Crime, Drama, Musical | Completed

Sequel to the film "Joker" from 2019.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Lady Gaga

7. Billions (2016–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

New money means no mercy as Mike Prince takes the Axe Capital throne. Chuck Rhoades is convinced no one should have that much wealth - or power. As all the players seek out new alliances, only one thing's for certain - wealth means war.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, David Costabile

Votes: 109,668

8. Mr. Robot (2015–2019)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Elliot, a brilliant but unstable cyber-security engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global chaos when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation his company is paid to protect.

Stars: Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Martin Wallström

Votes: 418,840

9. FBI: Most Wanted (2020– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

It follows the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI's Most Wanted list.

Stars: Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Alexa Davalos, Julian McMahon

Votes: 10,934

10. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

PG-13 | 164 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Eight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman

Votes: 1,830,016 | Gross: $448.14M

11. The Punisher (2017–2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".

Stars: Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Jason R. Moore

Votes: 265,479

12. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery

A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer

Votes: 988,208 | Gross: $170.74M

13. West Side Story (2021)

PG-13 | 156 min | Crime, Drama, Musical

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez

Votes: 95,742

14. Oz (1997–2003)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.

Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters

Votes: 106,824

15. The Avengers (2012)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Sci-Fi

Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner

Votes: 1,460,725 | Gross: $623.28M

16. All Good Things (2010)

R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

David Marks, a real estate scion, is suspected of killing his wife Katie, who disappeared in 1982.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Lily Rabe

Votes: 60,257 | Gross: $0.58M

17. Spider-Man 2 (2004)

PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco

Votes: 709,946 | Gross: $373.59M

18. The Irishman (2019)

R | 209 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

An illustration of Frank Sheeran's life, from W.W.II veteran to hit-man for the Bufalino crime family and his alleged assassination of his close friend Jimmy Hoffa.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel

Votes: 431,732 | Gross: $7.00M

19. A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

TV-MA | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Darby Hart, a Gen Z amateur sleuth, attempts to solve a murder at a secluded retreat.

Stars: Emma Corrin, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Raúl Esparza

Votes: 24,347

20. Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Two childhood best friends, Dawson and Joey, go through different stages of adolescence together. Their friendship is later tested when they both start a relationship with different people.

Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson

Votes: 44,704

21. How to Be Single (2016)

R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City.

Director: Christian Ditter | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie

Votes: 94,430 | Gross: $46.84M

22. 13 Going on 30 (2004)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Unpopular schoolgirl Jenna Rink makes an unusual wish on her birthday. Miraculously, her wish comes true and the 13-year-old Jenna wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman.

Director: Gary Winick | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis

Votes: 217,355 | Gross: $57.23M

23. Sex and the City (2008)

R | 145 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A New York City writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.

Director: Michael Patrick King | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis

Votes: 127,384 | Gross: $152.65M

24. Molly's Game (2017)

R | 140 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera

Votes: 188,099 | Gross: $28.78M

25. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

PG | 118 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.

Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Logan Lerman, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, Brandon T. Jackson

Votes: 203,169 | Gross: $88.76M

26. School of Rock (2003)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Music

After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.

Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal

Votes: 331,255 | Gross: $81.26M

27. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.

Director: Ben Stiller | Stars: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly, Kathryn Hahn

Votes: 341,336 | Gross: $58.24M

28. I Am Legend (2007)

PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Drama, Horror

Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.

Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Votes: 815,677 | Gross: $256.39M

29. The Girl on the Train (2016)

R | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that promises to send shockwaves throughout her life.

Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux

Votes: 199,580 | Gross: $75.40M

30. Burn After Reading (2008)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A disk containing mysterious information from a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous and daft gym employees who attempt to sell it.

Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen | Stars: Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, John Malkovich

Votes: 353,580 | Gross: $60.36M

31. The Undoing (2020)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A modern twist to a classical "whodunnit" tale, when the life of a wealthy New York therapist turns upside down after she and her family get involved with a murder case.

Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Noah Jupe, Edgar Ramírez

Votes: 106,033

32. Cat Person (I) (2023)

R | 118 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

When Margot, a college sophomore, goes on a date with the older Robert, she finds that he doesn't live up to the Robert she has been flirting with over texts. A razor-sharp exploration of the horrors of dating.

Director: Susanna Fogel | Stars: Emilia Jones, Nicholas Braun, Geraldine Viswanathan, Isabella Rossellini

Votes: 5,636

33. Bridge of Spies (2015)

PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, History, Thriller

During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan

Votes: 328,019 | Gross: $72.31M

34. Iron Fist (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A young man is bestowed with incredible martial arts skills and a mystical force known as the Iron Fist.

Stars: Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Jessica Stroup, Tom Pelphrey

Votes: 139,912

35. The Post (2017)

PG-13 | 116 min | Biography, Drama, History

A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk

Votes: 162,524 | Gross: $81.90M

36. Practical Magic (1998)

PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.

Director: Griffin Dunne | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 93,165 | Gross: $46.68M

37. The Producers (2005)

PG-13 | 134 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical

After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.

Director: Susan Stroman | Stars: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell

Votes: 44,799 | Gross: $19.38M

38. The Goldfinch (2019)

R | 149 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.

Director: John Crowley | Stars: Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright

Votes: 27,067 | Gross: $5.33M

39. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

R | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller

The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong

Votes: 193,607

40. Michael Clayton (2007)

R | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multibillion-dollar class action suit.

Director: Tony Gilroy | Stars: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Michael O'Keefe

Votes: 174,176 | Gross: $49.03M

41. The Time Machine (2002)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races.

Director: Simon Wells | Stars: Guy Pearce, Yancey Arias, Mark Addy, Phyllida Law

Votes: 130,518 | Gross: $56.68M

42. 42 (2013)

PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.

Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie

Votes: 102,836 | Gross: $95.00M

43. The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

R | 106 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzmán, Victor Gojcaj

Votes: 208,210 | Gross: $65.45M

44. A Most Violent Year (2014)

R | 125 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.

Director: J.C. Chandor | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola

Votes: 77,720 | Gross: $5.74M

45. tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)

PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens

Votes: 119,769

46. Annie (2014)

PG | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A foster kid who lives with her mean foster mom sees her life change when business tycoon and New York City mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Director: Will Gluck | Stars: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne

Votes: 40,583 | Gross: $85.91M

47. Quantico (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A look at the lives of young FBI recruits training at the Quantico base in Virginia when one of them is suspected of being a sleeper terrorist.

Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jake McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Votes: 63,926

48. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

R | 104 min | Drama, Music

A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.

Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund

Votes: 163,630 | Gross: $13.24M

49. The Big Wedding (2013)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding.

Director: Justin Zackham | Stars: Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried

Votes: 51,941 | Gross: $21.78M

50. Rounders (1998)

R | 121 min | Crime, Drama

A young, reformed gambler must return to playing high stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich

Votes: 160,297 | Gross: $22.91M