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1. Predator (1987)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo
Votes: 455,597 | Gross: $59.74M
2. Die Hard (1988)
R | 132 min | Action, Thriller
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Votes: 946,652 | Gross: $83.01M
3. Last Action Hero (1993)
PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance
Votes: 164,037 | Gross: $50.02M
4. The Hunt for Red October (1990)
PG | 135 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill
Votes: 214,999 | Gross: $122.01M
5. Basic (2003)
R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A D.E.A. Agent investigates the disappearance of a legendary Army Ranger Drill Sergeant and several of his cadets during a training exercise gone severely awry.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Connie Nielsen, Tim Daly
Votes: 66,596 | Gross: $26.54M
6. The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
R | 113 min | Crime, Romance, Thriller
A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara
Votes: 100,707 | Gross: $69.30M
7. The Challenge (1998– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Features 24 strong competitors competing for the title as they face the ultimate willpower test with unusual forms and shocking twists.
Stars: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira
Votes: 4,291
8. The 13th Warrior (1999)
R | 102 min | Action, Adventure, History
A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.
Directors: John McTiernan, Michael Crichton | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich
Votes: 132,226 | Gross: $32.70M
9. Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
R | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
John McClane and a Harlem store owner are targeted by German terrorist Simon in New York City, where he plans to rob the Federal Reserve Building.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Graham Greene
Votes: 408,547 | Gross: $100.01M
10. Rollerball (2002)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Sport
The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences... like dying.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Chris Klein, Jean Reno, LL Cool J, Rebecca Romijn
Votes: 29,703 | Gross: $18.99M
11. Femme Fatales (2011–2012)
TV-MA | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
'Femme Fatales' was an anthology series which was hosted by the enigmatic Lilith. Each story was a lovely, contemporary crime thriller in the tradition of classic films and beloved TV shows.
Stars: Tanit Phoenix, Catherine Annette, Ellie Cornell, Christine Donlon
Votes: 1,691
12. Medicine Man (1992)
PG-13 | 106 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
In the beautiful and dangerous Amazon rainforest, dissimilar people must make their choices between business, science, and love.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Sean Connery, Lorraine Bracco, José Wilker, Rodolfo De Alejandre
Votes: 24,810 | Gross: $45.50M
13. Robin Hood (1991)
TV-14 | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Patrick Bergin, Uma Thurman, Jürgen Prochnow, Edward Fox
Votes: 5,875
14. Nomads (1986)
R | 91 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A French anthropologist specializing in nomadic groups moves to Los Angeles with his wife, and starts following a group of sinister street punks who seem to live and move around in a black van. But they aren't what they seem.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Pierce Brosnan, Anna Maria Monticelli, Adam Ant
Votes: 5,347 | Gross: $2.28M
15. The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Family, History
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Donald Ian Black, Jennifer Julian, Ryan Turek
Votes: 7,228
16. Quicksilver Highway (1997 TV Movie)
90 min | Horror, Thriller
Traveling showman Aaron Quicksilver tells horror tales: a psychotic hitchhiker falls prey to a relentless dangerously-sharp set of chattering teeth, and a human hand that comes alive.
Director: Mick Garris | Stars: Christopher Lloyd, Matt Frewer, Raphael Sbarge, Missy Crider
Votes: 2,813
17. The Real Hunt for Red October (2021 TV Special)
85 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The docu-drama The Real Hunt for Red October reveals, for the first time, the astonishing secret events behind the Russian submarine K-129 that went missing on March 8, 1968, taking the Soviet Union and the U.S. to the brink of war.
Director: Gary Lang | Stars: Mark Lapointe, Alec Baldwin, Tom Clancy, Sean Connery
Votes: 115
18. The Young Turks (2005– )
TV-14 | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
A daring, funny, and brutally honest show that covers politics, entertainment, movies, sports, and pop culture.
Stars: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Rick Storm
Votes: 2,185
19. The Right to Remain Silent (1996 TV Movie)
R | 97 min | Drama
Just a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant ... See full summary »
Director: Hubert de La Bouillerie | Stars: Penelope Branning, Colleen Camp, Patrick Dempsey, Wanda-Lee Evans
Votes: 297
20. HBO First Look (1992– )
13 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon
Votes: 479
21. Hollywood's Best Film Directors (2009–2018)
26 min | Biography
Looks at Hollywood's best or luckiest directors.
Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, William Friedkin, Chris Columbus
Votes: 132
22. The Directors (1997–2008)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary series focusing on some of cinema's greatest film directors.
Stars: Harrison Ford, Dave Mann, Tom Hanks, Rod Steiger
Votes: 240
23. Amanda (1996)
PG | 83 min | Drama, Family
A small boy is hurt by a horse on his father's ranch and he refuses to even be near one ever again. When a storyteller called Seven arrives with his huge imposing horse Amanda, everything changes.
Director: Bobby Roth | Stars: Kieran Culkin, Dennis Haysbert, Alice Krige, Chris Mulkey
Votes: 157
24. Die Hard 3: Villains with a Vengeance (1995 Video)
4 min | Short
The "Villains Profile" focused on Jeremy Irons' Simon, but it also branched into coverage of Sam Phillips' Katya as the movie's baddies. We see the normal mix of movie clips, shots from the set, and interviews snippets.
Stars: Graham Greene, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, John McTiernan
Votes: 99
25. If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2001 Video)
29 min | Documentary, Short
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern classics, about a team of special forces soldiers who find themselves being stalked and ... See full summary »
Stars: Craig R. Baxley, Shane Black, Elpidia Carrillo, Richard Chaves
Votes: 299
26. Behind the scenes with Last Action Hero (1993 TV Special)
25 min | Documentary, Short
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 1993 film, Last Action Hero.
Directors: David G. Hudson, Ed W. Marsh | Stars: Mark Elliott, Anthony Quinn, Art Carney, Sharon Stone
Votes: 17
27. Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'The Hunt for Red October' (2003 Video)
29 min | Documentary, Short
This program features the standard mix of movie clips, production materials, and interviews. Cast and crew start at the beginning and discussed the acquisition of the rights to Clancy's ... See full summary »
Stars: Alec Baldwin, Jan de Bont, Larry Ferguson, Scott Glenn
Votes: 35
28. Iron and Beyond (2002 Video)
14 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
This short documentary explores just how the film Pumping Iron revolutionized the fitness industry and created an international icon in Arnold Schwarzenegger. It also touches on what Hollywood's idea of an action star was and is.
Directors: Dave McVeigh, Scott McVeigh | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, John Milius
Votes: 109
29. Decoding Die Hard (2013 Video)
Documentary
Director: Jeffrey Lerner | Stars: William Atherton, Hart Bochner, Mark Bomback, Jan de Bont
Votes: 37
30. Predator: The Unseen Arnold (2001 Video)
5 min | Documentary, Short
A featurette about Arnold Schwarzenegger on the set of 'Predator (1987)'.
Stars: Shane Black, John Davis, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham
Votes: 51
31. Behind the Scenes: Die Hard - With a Vengeance (1995 TV Short)
21 min | Action, Short, Adventure
A promotional making-of that aired on Fox in 1995 for the film 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)'. We go along with our host, Reginald Vel Johnson and tour the lot where part of the film ... See full summary »
Stars: William Atherton, Larry Bryggman, Colleen Camp, Graham Greene
Votes: 46
32. Hallo, wie geht's (1989–2013)
25 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Dagmar Koller, Nina Hagen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cliff Richard
33. Die Hard 3: Bruce Willis Interview (1995 Video)
6 min | Short
This includes many participants in addition to the star. We get short interview clips from Samuel L. Jackson, John McTiernan, Graham Greene, and Terry Leonard. The piece showed some shots ... See full summary »
Stars: Graham Greene, Samuel L. Jackson, Terry Leonard, John McTiernan
Votes: 13
34. Basic Ingredients: A Writer's Perspective (2003 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short
An overview of the writing of John McTiernan's Basic (2003).
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Connie Nielsen, John Travolta, James Vanderbilt
35. Wrong Guy, Wrong Place, Wrong Time: A Look Back at 'Die Hard' (2007 Video)
40 min | Short
This documentary is a retrospective of the original movie. Wide-ranging but rather dull, it collects interviews with director John McTiernan, cinematographer Jan De Bont, screenwriters Jeb ... See full summary »
Stars: William Atherton, Hart Bochner, Jan de Bont, Jackson De Govia
36. A Night to Die for (1995 TV Short)
21 min | Action, Short, Adventure
A totally pointless promotion for the film 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)' that includes some of the worst and unexplainable cameos from various people that were probably being ... See full summary »
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joyce Brothers, Jackson De Govia, Mike Ditka
Votes: 51
37. Basic: A Director's Design (2003 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short
An overview of how John McTiernan went about directing the movie Basic (2003)
Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Tim Daly, Gary Davis, Cristián de la Fuente
Votes: 15
38. Predator: The Life Inside (2001 Video)
4 min | Documentary, Short
A tribute to Kevin Peter Hall, the man inside the Predator suit.
Stars: John Davis, Bill Duke, Kevin Peter Hall, John McTiernan
Votes: 41
39. Film Genre (2002)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Peter Firth, Donald Richie, Ridley Scott, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 27
40. The Making of 'Die Hard 3' (1995 Video)
4 min | Short
Stars: Graham Greene, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, John McTiernan
41. Masterclass by John McTiernan at BIFFF 40 (Brussels, 2022) (2022)
81 min | Documentary
Director: Alessandro Gamma | Star: John McTiernan
42. 80s Blockbusters: When Hollywood Played Tough (2017)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary
Who has never watched Rocky or Terminator? In the 80s and early 90s, action films were big hits, and we all remember famous scenes and lines. Industry players and experts, speak of the ... See full summary »
Director: Jean-Martial Lefranc | Stars: Joël Augros, Régis Brochier, Cyril Despontin, Gary W. Goldstein
Votes: 50
43. Entertainment UK (1990–1993)
60 min | News
Stars: Tania Bryer, Patrick Macnee, Charles Dance, Richard Jobson
44. Predator: Welcome to the Jungle (2001 Video)
3 min | Documentary, Short
A look into the jungle location of 'Predator (1987)'.
Stars: Donald McAlpine, John McTiernan, John Vallone
Votes: 29
45. Predator Short Tales (2004 Video)
10 min | Short
Divided into four brief pieces. These include "John McTiernan on Learning Film" (3:05), "Jesse's Ultimate Goal" (2:18), "Stan Winston: Practical Joker" (3:02) and "Don't Drink the Water" (1... See full summary »
Stars: John McTiernan, Jesse Ventura, Stan Winston
46. The Table (2005)
Short, Drama
Director: Chris Byrne | Stars: Grant Mathis, George Gelernter, Georgia Simon, Chely Simon
47. Predator: Classified Action (2001 Video)
6 min | Short
A behind-the-scenes look into the battle at the guerrilla camp in 'Predator (1987)'.
Stars: Craig R. Baxley, Shane Black, Bill Duke, John McTiernan
Votes: 33
48. The Making of the Master Piece (2000 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Pierce Brosnan, John McTiernan, Rene Russo
49. A la recherche des Mangeurs de Morts (2011 Video)
51 min | Documentary
Director: Éric Pinéda | Stars: John McTiernan, Antonio Banderas, Vladimir Kulich, Wolf Kroeger
50. Video Press Pak: The Making of 'Die Hard' (2001)
7 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Bonnie Bedelia, John McTiernan, Joel Silver, Reginald VelJohnson