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1. Basic Instinct (1992)
R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Votes: 219,491 | Gross: $117.73M
2. The Man from Earth (2007)
Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.
Director: Richard Schenkman | Stars: David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford
Votes: 200,448
3. Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017)
R | 108 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of psychologist William Moulton Marston, and his polyamorous relationship with his wife and their mistress who would inspire his creation of the superheroine, Wonder Woman.
Director: Angela Robinson | Stars: Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton
Votes: 28,675 | Gross: $1.59M
4. Trumbo (2015)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.
Votes: 84,823 | Gross: $7.86M
5. The Dark Half (1993)
R | 122 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A writer's fictional alter ego wants to take over his life...at any price.
Director: George A. Romero | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, Julie Harris
Votes: 19,372 | Gross: $9.58M
6. Albatross (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama
Beth, a bookish teenager, befriends Emilia, an aspiring novelist who has just arrived in town. Emilia soon begins an affair with Beth's father that threatens to have devastating consequences.
Director: Niall MacCormick | Stars: Felicity Jones, Jessica Brown Findlay, Sebastian Koch, Julia Ormond
Votes: 5,619
7. Just My Type (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Vanessa, a features writer in NYC, hopes to land the interview of a lifetime with renowned mystery author, Martin Clayborne.
Director: Paul Ziller | Stars: Bethany Joy Lenz, Brett Dalton, Aleque Reid, Colleen Wheeler
Votes: 2,001
8. The Dating List (2019 TV Movie)
88 min | Comedy, Romance
Career driven Abby agrees to help her busy boss find the man of her dreams, but she encounters a dilemma when she starts falling for the same man her boss approves of dating.
Director: David I. Strasser | Stars: Natalie Dreyfuss, Andrew Dunbar, Carmel Amit, Nathan Witte
Votes: 980
9. A Novel Romance (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 86 min | Comedy, Romance
A best-selling romance novelist moves to Portland to cure his writer's block and unknowingly falls in love with his biggest critic. When their true identities are revealed, they have to find the courage and take a leap of faith.
Director: Mark Griffiths | Stars: Amy Acker, Dylan Bruce, Camille Mitchell, Tammy Gillis
Votes: 2,923
10. Theodora Goes Wild (1936)
Passed | 94 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance
The author of a controversially racy best-selling book tries to hide her celebrity status from her provincial small-town neighbors, who would be scandalized if they knew.
Director: Richard Boleslawski | Stars: Irene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas, Thomas Mitchell, Thurston Hall
Votes: 2,955
11. Med glorian på sned (1957)
93 min | Comedy
A secretary at a publishing company, Birgitta, writes a novel, based on her secret love of her boss. She sends it anonymously to her own company, who decides to publish it. The book becomes... See full summary »
Director: Hasse Ekman | Stars: Sickan Carlsson, Hasse Ekman, Sture Lagerwall, Yvonne Lombard
Votes: 95
12. Sotto falso nome (2004)
105 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
A mysterious writer is involved in a love affair with his stepson's wife, leading to a web of intrigue and desire.
Director: Roberto Andò | Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Anna Mouglalis, Greta Scacchi, Giorgio Lupano
Votes: 958
13. Trumbo (2007)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Askin | Stars: Dalton Trumbo, Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,248 | Gross: $7.85M
14. Miehen kunnia (1943)
91 min | Drama
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Joel Rinne, Hilkka Helinä, Kaarlo Kytö, Emma Väänänen
Votes: 46
15.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
See Rob Write, Write Rob Write
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rob and Laura clash over which of them is the better writer of a children's story.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 233
16.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
Mr. Parker's Cul-De-Sac
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Ray plans a date night for him and Nora, but all goes awry when an Encore shows up making the team think on their feet and create a lie to keep the Encore at bay. While trying to fool the ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Hernandez Bray | Stars: Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe
Votes: 1,499
17.
Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode:
Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Veronica digs deep for justice; Betty explores her future and complex past; Stonewall Prep celebrates a literary franchise; Archie finds himself the unexpected target of the local businesses.
Director: Harry Jierjian | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
Votes: 981
18.
Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode:
Chapter Sixty-Three: Hereditary
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Tension mounts as Archie tries to dethrone Dodger; Betty and Jughead examine their family histories; Cheryl grows suspicious of her new houseguest; Veronica deals with a major shake-up at home.
Director: Gabriel Correa | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
Votes: 950
19.
Maria Watches Over Us (2004– )
Episode:
Ibara no mori
(2004)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A popular romance novel has been making the rounds at school. When the students realize the plot resembles real-life events from last year, they try to find out who wrote it.
Director: Daisuke Tsukushi | Stars: Kana Ueda, Miki Itô, Emi Shinohara, Megumi Toyoguchi
20.
Perspectives (2011– )
Episode:
Sheila Hancock: The Brilliant Bronte Sisters
(2013)
Documentary
Sheila Hancock investigates the genius of the Bronte Sisters.
Director: Gareth Williams | Stars: Juliet Barker, Ann Dinsdale, Lyndall Gordon, Sheila Hancock
Votes: 24
21.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
Meet the Legends
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sara, Ray and Mick are shocked to discover that the Legends have become famous. It seems that everyone except Sara is loving the spotlight, so much so that they invite a documentary crew on... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Mock | Stars: Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe
Votes: 1,496