Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Howie Johnson

1. Prison Break (2005–2017)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.

Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper

Votes: 579,000

2. Contagion (2011)

PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, Thriller

Healthcare professionals, government officials and everyday people find themselves in the midst of a pandemic as the CDC works to find a cure.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow

Votes: 315,839 | Gross: $75.66M

3. Shameless (2011–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.

Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White

Votes: 284,959

4. Hidden Figures (2016)

PG | 127 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

Director: Theodore Melfi | Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner

Votes: 255,101 | Gross: $169.61M

5. Sense8 (2015–2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.

Stars: Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton

Votes: 162,943

6. ER (1994–2009)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance

The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.

Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle

Votes: 67,688

7. The Informant! (2009)

R | 108 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

The U.S. government decides to go after an agro-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president-turned-informant Mark Whitacre.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt, Lucas McHugh Carroll

Votes: 67,441 | Gross: $33.31M

8. Chicago Fire (2012– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama

The story of firefighters and paramedics in the city of Chicago, both on a personal and professional level.

Stars: Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker, Joe Minoso

Votes: 64,476

9. Sinister 2 (2015)

R | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young mother and her twin sons move into a rural house that's marked for death.

Director: Ciarán Foy | Stars: James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Robert Daniel Sloan, Dartanian Sloan

Votes: 60,546 | Gross: $27.74M

10. Chicago P.D. (2014– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Follows District 21 of the Chicago Police Department, made up of two different groups: the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Stars: Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, Patrick John Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins

Votes: 44,785

11. Empire (2015–2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music

A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.

Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray

Votes: 41,032

12. The Express (2008)

PG | 130 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Clancy Brown, Darrin Dewitt Henson

Votes: 22,863 | Gross: $9.59M

13. Boss (2011–2012)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Mayor Tom Kane, diagnosed with a dementia disorder, struggles to keep his grip on power in Chicago.

Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner

Votes: 18,357

14. The Chicago Code (2011)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Detective Jarek Wysocki, one of Chicago's toughest cops, struggles to clean up the town's violence and corruption.

Stars: Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley

Votes: 8,480

15. Prison Break (2005–2017)
Episode: Riots, Drills and the Devil: Part 1 (2005)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Michael's idea to get more drilling time by provoking a lock-down backfires horribly.

Director: Robert Mandel | Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Robin Tunney, Peter Stormare

Votes: 6,287

16. One Small Hitch (2013)

Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Josh's girlfriend wants to get married. Molly's boyfriend is married. Josh and Molly fly to the wedding in Chicago together and pretend to be engaged to make their parents happy. Comedy follows...does romance?

Director: John Burgess | Stars: Shane McRae, Aubrey Dollar, Daniel J. Travanti, Janet Ulrich Brooks

Votes: 5,388 | Gross: $0.01M

17. Sense8 (2015–2018)
Episode: I Am Also A We (2015)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Nomi's fortunes take a dark turn, while the rest of the Sensates' connections become stronger and more dangerous.

Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Aml Ameen, Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai

Votes: 4,992

18. Prison Break (2005–2017)
Episode: The Old Head (2005)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Veronica, Nick and LJ must go into hiding, while Bellick unwittingly provides Westmoreland's motivation to aid the escape.

Director: Jace Alexander | Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Robin Tunney, Peter Stormare

Votes: 4,698

19. Sense8 (2015–2018)
Episode: Demons (2015)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

While the Sensates bond, Nomi takes a bold move to gain her freedom and Sun makes a choice she might someday regret.

Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Aml Ameen, Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai

Votes: 4,513

20. Betrayal (2013–2014)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Centers on Sara, an unhappily married photographer who begins a torrid affair with Jack, a lawyer for a powerful family.

Stars: Hannah Ware, Henry Thomas, Wendy Moniz, Braeden Lemasters

Votes: 4,507

21. Sense8 (2015–2018)
Episode: All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet (2017)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A familiar face comes back from the dead, a depressed Lito turns to Sun for comfort, and Lila lures Wolfgang into a trap.

Director: Dan Glass | Stars: Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton

Votes: 3,031

22. Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father (2011)

TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Frank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky

Votes: 2,621

23. Consumed (II) (2015)

Unrated | 95 min | Drama, Thriller

When her son's persistent rash won't subside, a mother begins investigating and finds herself pulled into the battle between small town organic farmers and Clonestra, a corporation profiting from GMOs.

Director: Daryl Wein | Stars: Zoe Lister-Jones, Victor Garber, Beth Grant, Taylor Kinney

Votes: 1,822

24. Empire (2015–2020)
Episode: The Devil Quotes Scripture (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music

Lucious learns that someone witnessed Bunkie's murder, Cookie seeks help from an old friend, and another woman causes tension between Hakeem and Tiana.

Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers

Votes: 754

25. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Now Is Always Temporary (2014)

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

More is learned about Halstead's dislike of the Rodiger family and it's family relationships all around as Olinsky shows a paternal side with his daughter Lexi in an attempt to protect her ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer

Votes: 723

26. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Say Her Real Name (2015)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The death of a protester at a world trade event seems to point to an Argentine official. Halstead's brother arrives in town and is soon stirring up trouble.

Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer

Votes: 596

27. Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode: Fireworks (2013)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama

Peter starts looking into his father's death and he confronts Benny Severide about it, while Chief Boden asks Gabriela to keep a secret. After an unexpected source tells her more about the ... See full summary »

Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German

Votes: 589

28. Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode: Madmen and Fools (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama

Casey faces his corrupt brother-in-law and Brett goes above and beyond to help a mother in need. Meanwhile, Mills get an education on unlicensed private investigation and Dawson begins training with Herrmann.

Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Kara Killmer

Votes: 498

29. Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode: Not Everyone Makes It (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama

A tormented Herrmann is forced to make a difficult decision and Casey does his best to keep a shelter open that's housing recent tornado victims.

Director: Reza Tabrizi | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Kara Killmer

Votes: 458

30. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: One for the Road (2004)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

After being shot at, Pratt, Jing-Mei and Elgin are trying to get out of their sinking car. Sam took Alex with her while fleeing from Steve. Kovac is considering going after them. Abby wants... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Noah Wyle, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Alex Kingston

Votes: 338

31. Boss (2011–2012)
Episode: Louder Than Words (2012)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama

Tom Kane cements his mayoral legacy with a lavish ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new modernized O'Hare terminals. Now Kane looks to the future, setting his sights on ... See full summary »

Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Candace C. Edwards, Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware

Votes: 267

32. Medal of Victory (2016)

TV-MA | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

When two soldiers on the run are mistaken for war heroes and dragged into the corrupt politics of a small town, murder and mayhem follow not far behind them.

Director: Joshua Moise | Stars: Richard Riehle, Cliff Chamberlain, Gary Houston, Jack O'Connell

Votes: 199

33. Roundabout American (2012)

Unrated | 86 min | Comedy, Romance

A young French chef with a fondness for America and a life in shambles pushes the limits of the American Dream by converting a Chicago pizza shop into an escort-service for the super-rich ... See full summary »

Director: Boris Wexler | Stars: Jeff Garretson, Venessa Nicole Rodriguez, Richard Cotovsky, Annabel Kuentzmann

Votes: 190

34. Betrayal (2013–2014)
Episode: Pilot (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

Sara's husband will be facing off with Jack in a high-profile murder case.

Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Hannah Ware, Henry Thomas, Wendy Moniz, Chris Johnson

Votes: 167

35. Porkin' Across America (2012– )

Short, Comedy

Jim Haggerty from today now! travels across the 50 states trying the best pork dishes and he won't stop till he gets them all!

Stars: Brad Holbrook, Audrey Francis, Phil Ridarelli, Mamrie Hart

Votes: 153

36. Raising Buchanan (2019)

96 min | Comedy

A desperate woman steals the corpse of former US president James Buchanan, hoping to net a large ransom. Complications arise when it seems no one is particularly interested in getting him back.

Director: Bruce Dellis | Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Amanda Melby, Cathy Shim, Terence Bernie Hines

Votes: 145

37. Game Day (2017)

101 min | Comedy, Drama

A basketball-savvy teen reluctantly agrees to coach a brilliant but self-centered tech whiz who has lost everything when her startup goes bust and personal life is left in ruins. ... See full summary »

Director: John Susman | Stars: Elizabeth Alderfer, Romeo Miller, Fyvush Finkel, Chris Johnson

Votes: 126

38. The Chicago Code (2011)
Episode: Gillis, Chase & Baby Face (2011)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Wysocki is frozen out by his fellow officers who object to his cozy relationship with Colvin, which almost costs him his life. Meanwhile, Gibbons uses his clout to bully the Irish mob and plant a mole in the chief's office.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley

Votes: 120

39. Under Covers (2015– )

18 min | Short, Action, Comedy

UNDER COVERS follows the lives and mishaps of two undercover detectives who take on crimes of the heart, all while trying to find their own way towards happiness.

Stars: Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, Nick Mikula, Kasia Januszewski, Natalie D. Garcia

Votes: 47

40. Girl Wired (2019)

100 min | Family

A preteen prodigy is offered a scholarship to a graduate research program when she learns that her guardian grandfather has fallen into debt with nefarious mobsters.

Directors: Tony D'Alessio, Rusty Case | Stars: Serenity Starr Foreman, Tom Noga, Garnet Harding, Xander Simmons

Votes: 41

41. Matadors (2010 TV Movie)

Drama

Two wealthy families in Chicago find themselves in an on-going struggle of pride and power.

Director: Yves Simoneau | Stars: David Strathairn, Michael Rooker, Zach Gilford, Stephen Lang

Votes: 35

42. The Door (2005)

92 min | Mystery

A realist befriends three lucid dreamers, with disastrous results.

Director: Bruce Wood | Stars: Helene Alter-Dyche, Arlene Cooney, Sue Durso, Bill Ferris

Votes: 23

43. Comanche (2009)

Action, Comedy, Crime

Driven by revenge for the death of his wife and sons, a mustachioed, renegade cop seeks to take down a secretive, omnipotent Chicago crime syndicate.

Directors: Jon Drake, Lawrence Kern, Julian Martinez | Stars: Julian Martinez, Lawrence Kern, Jerry Bloom, Diego Colon

Votes: 17

44. Dr. Good (2013– )

Comedy

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Stars: Lia D. Mortensen, R. Charles Wilkerson, Mark Czoske, Derek Gaspar

Votes: 16

45. Parked (2017 TV Movie)

32 min | Comedy

A 30 year old valet manager wonders if there's more to life than parking other people's cars.

Director: Ivan Diaz | Stars: Christopher Allen, Josef Bette, Kevin Bigley, Kate Cobb

Votes: 13

46. Our Fathers (2011)

15 min | Short, Drama

On the day after 9/11 a prejudiced man finds himself at his father's death bed in a hospital room that he must shared with an Arab American and his father.

Director: Boris Wexler | Stars: Grant Stokes, Usman Ally, Sheila Willis, Howie Johnson

Votes: 5

47. Pyrite (2008)

87 min | Drama

A white youth fights racism within his own family, while a single African-American mom in Cabrini Green struggles to give her two boys a better life. Their paths intersect on a hot summer day when racial tension reaches its boiling point.

Director: Eric Battersby | Stars: Jason Abustan, Roy Anderson, Angela Davis, Harold Dennis

48. Freudian Slip

Comedy | Announced

Freudian Slip - When Marisa, a Freudian therapist and Rick, her husband, a writer, stop arguing, they stop loving each other. Maybe the biggest fight of their lives will be learning how to love each other and themselves.

Director: Mick Weber | Stars: Mouzam Makkar, Francis Guinan, Heidi Johanningmeier, Sandra Delgado

49. The Group (2008)

19 min | Short, Comedy

What do a stressed out license-plate salesman, a nymphomaniac, a Woodstock-era hippie, an obsessive-compulsive candy maker, a hip-hop priest, and a megalomaniac Indian have in common? Six ... See full summary »

Director: Boris Wexler | Stars: Usman Ally, Kate Bergeron, Charlotte Chanler, Charles Harris

50. Porkin' Across America (2012– )
Episode: Qan You Dig It? (2012)

7 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: Sam West | Stars: Brad Holbrook, Howie Johnson