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1. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

R | 242 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Determined to ensure that Superman's ultimate sacrifice wasn't in vain, Bruce Wayne recruits a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams

Votes: 438,787

2. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

PG-13 | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A deadly threat from Earth's history reappears and a hunt for a lost artifact takes place between Autobots and Decepticons, while Optimus Prime encounters his creator in space.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock

Votes: 169,013 | Gross: $130.17M

3. Cube (1997)

R | 90 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A group of strangers awaken to find themselves placed in a giant cube. Each one of them is gifted with a special skill and they must work together to escape an endless maze of deadly traps.

Director: Vincenzo Natali | Stars: Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller

Votes: 247,804 | Gross: $0.50M

4. Stealth (2005)

PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Deeply ensconced in a top-secret military program, three pilots struggle to bring an artificial intelligence program under control before it initiates the next world war.

Director: Rob Cohen | Stars: Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard

Votes: 56,283 | Gross: $32.12M

5. The Zero Theorem (2013)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is what he already craves.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis

Votes: 49,686 | Gross: $0.22M

6. A Brilliant Young Mind (2014)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance

A socially awkward teenage maths prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.

Director: Morgan Matthews | Stars: Asa Butterfield, Rafe Spall, Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan

Votes: 30,329 | Gross: $0.14M

7. The Oxford Murders (2008)

R | 108 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try to stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Elijah Wood, John Hurt, Leonor Watling, Jim Carter

Votes: 30,684 | Gross: $0.00M

8. The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)

G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Milo is a boy who is bored with life. One day he comes home to find a toll booth in his room. Having nothing better to do, he gets in his toy car and drives through - only to emerge in a world full of adventure.

Directors: Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, Dave Monahan | Stars: Butch Patrick, Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler

Votes: 3,542

9. The Return (III) (2020)

90 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After the death of his father, a brilliant college student returns to his family home where he learns that the horrors from his childhood aren't as dead and gone as he once thought.

Director: BJ Verot | Stars: Richard Harmon, Echo Andersson, Sara Thompson, Marina Stephenson Kerr

Votes: 756

10. Malicious (2018)

TV-MA | 90 min | Horror, Thriller

A young college professor and his pregnant wife unwittingly release a malevolent entity with murderous intentions.

Director: Michael Winnick | Stars: Josh Stewart, Bojana Novakovic, Delroy Lindo, Melissa Bolona

Votes: 4,347

11. Curvature (2017)

90 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

An engineer travels back in time to stop herself from committing a murder.

Director: Diego Hallivis | Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Glenn Morshower, Alex Lanipekun, Noah Bean

Votes: 3,082

12. The Monkey's Uncle (1965)

G | 91 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

A student is able to save Midvale College's football reputation using his radical invention.

Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell

Votes: 998

13. Prisoner X (2016)

Not Rated | 88 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller

As the world rages in war and civil strife, a CIA agent arrives at a secret underground prison to interrogate a time-traveling terrorist, who she believes is responsible for the unfolding catastrophe.

Director: Gaurav Seth | Stars: Julian Richings, Michelle Nolden, Damon Runyan, Nigel Bennett

Votes: 999

14. The Theory of Everything (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 86 min | Drama

Does God exist? Does Science prove God's existence or provide more reasons to doubt? Doug Holloway (David de Vos), a family man on the verge of financial and marital ruin, embarks on a ... See full summary »

Director: David de Vos | Stars: David de Vos, Victor Lundin, Frances Black, Philip Anderson

Votes: 273

15. A Bullet for Joey (1955)

Approved | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

-In Montreal (Canada), a police inspector slowly discovers a plot to kidnap a nuclear physicist, American mobsters, foreign spies, and a blonde seductress, are all involved.

Director: Lewis Allen | Stars: Edward G. Robinson, George Raft, Audrey Totter, George Dolenz

Votes: 1,230

16. The Void (2001 Video)

R | 93 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller

A ruthless CEO holds a whistle blower captive when she tries to stop a top-secret particle acceleration experiment she fears may create a black hole on earth.

Director: Gilbert M. Shilton | Stars: Adrian Paul, Amanda Tapping, Andrew McIlroy, Lauren K. Robek

Votes: 771

17. Believers (2007 Video)

R | 102 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Two paramedics responding to an emergency call find themselves kidnapped by a religious sect whose great obsession is to stop the end of the world by committing suicide and killing people.

Director: Daniel Myrick | Stars: Johnny Messner, Jon Huertas, Daniel Benzali, Erik Passoja

Votes: 2,348

18. Tangent Room (2017)

64 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Trapped in a mysterious room with no escape, four brilliant minds race against time to prevent a cosmic collapse of the universe. They must learn to work together and solve the puzzle before it's too late.

Director: Björn Engström | Stars: Lisa Bearpark, Daniel Epstein, Håkan Julander, Jennifer Lila

Votes: 464

19. Paradox (XI) (2016)

103 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

After his wife is killed in a hit-and-run accident by a mysterious Hooded Man, DYLAN BRANDT, a Theoretical Physicist, builds a Quantum Suicide Machine to jump through parallel universes to ... See full summary »

Directors: Stevo Chang, Fran Ervin | Stars: Thomas Blankenship, Michael Toshiyuki Uno, Holly Rone, John Folds

Votes: 148

20. Evariste Galois (1965)

30 min | Short

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Director: Alexandre Astruc | Stars: José Varela, Vincent Kaldor, François Perrot, Gérard Dauzat

Votes: 44

21. Little Boy Boo (1954)

Approved | 6 min | Family, Animation, Short

Foghorn Leghorn is cold as winter approaches and decides to court Miss Prissy so he can live in her in warm house. She agrees as long as Foggy will be a good father to her kid Junior, who outsmarts the rooster in every game they play.

Director: Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, Elvia Allman, Gladys Holland

Votes: 466

22. Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device (2012 Video Game)

E10+ | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew investigates after a theoretical physicist is found electrocuted in a Colorado laboratory.

Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Marc Biagi, Sara Mountjoy-Pepka

Votes: 44

23. Alfa Centauri (2014)

15 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

In a world of ordinary people obsessed with the size of their tits and with their mobile phones, Riccardo tries to achieve true wisdom together with his imaginary friend Socrates. While ... See full summary »

Director: Filippo Fraternali | Stars: Alessandro Balducci, Riccardo Cuorleggero, Giuseppe D'Antonio, Jane Lighthart

Votes: 7

24. Non ho tempo (1973)

105 min | Biography, History

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Director: Ansano Giannarelli | Stars: Mario Garriba, Franco Agostini, Bruno Alessandro, Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Votes: 18

25. Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island (2003 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew travels to the Pacific Northwest and investigates after a whale-watching tour boat is vandalized.

Director: Max Holechek | Stars: Lani Minella, Alisa Murray, Jena Cane, Wayne Rawley

Votes: 97

26. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
Episode: The Virtue Affair (1965)

TV-G | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Mr. Robspierre, a descendant of the original Robspierre, plans to launch a nuclear missile and destroy France's vineyards. By doing so, he hopes to restore the virtue of France. Solo works ... See full summary »

Director: Jud Taylor | Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, Mala Powers

Votes: 85

27. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Convergence (2005)

TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A series of home invasions become increasingly violent. Charlie's most famous work, The Eppes Convergence, is scrutinized by a former rival.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 293

28. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Dirty Bomb (2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A truck of nuclear materials is stolen by terrorists who intend to use the materials to make a bomb which would then be used on the city of LA. Only Charlie and Charlie's father Alan can save the city from a small nuclear blast.

Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 356

29. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Identity Crisis (2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Riley, who practiced an ingenious pyramid method of skimming numerous bank accounts for over half a million dollars, is strangled, exactly the same way -not revealed to the press- as ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 363

30. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Vector (2005)

TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A deadly virus is spreading through LA and only Charlie's equations can determine how far and where the disease is spreading.

Director: David Von Ancken | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 433

31. The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode: Her Pilgrim Soul/I of Newton (1985)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

In "Her Pilgrim Soul," two scientists must discover why the spirit of a woman is reliving a previous life within their holographic computer. "I of Newton" showcases a mathematician in a battle of wits with the Devil for his soul.

Directors: Wes Craven, Kenneth Gilbert | Stars: Kristoffer Tabori, Anne Twomey, Gary Cole, Wendy Girard

Votes: 462

32. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Roland (1994)

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

When scientists at an aeronautics lab die under mysterious circumstances, the agents suspect a mentally challenged janitor may be the culprit.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Zeljko Ivanek, Micole Mercurio

Votes: 5,069

33. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Hot Shot (2006)

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

Don's team investigates a rapist who's converted to a serial killer, as Charlie struggles with memories of his mother.

Director: John Behring | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 271

34. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: Yakko's World/Cookies for Einstein/Win Big (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Yakko presents the nations of the world./ The Warners and Albert Einstein discover the theory of relativity./ The Brain is a contestant on a game show.

Directors: Alfred Gimeno, David Marshall, Rusty Mills | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Paul Rugg

Votes: 305

35. Schoolhouse Rock! (1973–2009)
Episode: Unpack Your Adjectives (1975)

TV-Y | 4 min | Animation, Short, Family

You can describe people and places and things- just unpack your adjectives.

Stars: Blossom Dearie, Bob Dorough

Votes: 57

36. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Hardball (2006)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death of a minor league player leads to a math prodigy and stirs old feelings for Don.

Director: Frederick King Keller | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 285

37. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Longshot (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Don and the team investigate a suspicious death at a horse track. When Charlie starts looking into the crime, he uncovers something that will send the investigation into an entirely different direction.

Director: John Behring | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Dylan Bruno

Votes: 263

38. The Dresden Files (2007–2008)
Episode: Birds of a Feather (2007)

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

Dresden takes on the case of a boy who's sure monsters are stalking him, but a misstep by Harry puts everyone at risk.

Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Paul Blackthorne, Valerie Cruz, Terrence Mann, Raoul Bhaneja

Votes: 431

39. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: The Turk (2008)

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

John and Cameron start their new school, Sarah befriends a man who may be important to Sky Net and then struggles with what she must do. Meanwhile, Cromartie has tracked down a scientist to assist him in his regeneration.

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Richard T. Jones

Votes: 1,237

40. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Hamburger Postulate (2007)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Leslie seduces Leonard, but afterwards tells him that she is only interested in a one-night stand.

Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,990

41. The Boarding School (2007–2010)
Episode: Mi amigo el monstruo (2007)

72 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

With police on hand to investigate the whereabouts of a missing person, existence of the gnome becomes public. Will the lesson of judging a book by its cover intercede before tragedy strikes?

Directors: Marco A. Castillo, Alexandra Graf, Jesús Rodrigo | Stars: Luis Merlo, Natalia Millán, Marta Torné, Martiño Rivas

Votes: 48

42. The Local Maximum with Max Sklar (2018– )
Episode: The Great Beginning, and How to Update Your Beliefs (2018)

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Stars: Max Sklar, Aaron Bell

43. Horizon (1964– )
Episode: How to Make Better Decisions (2008)

49 min | Documentary

A look at the ability of individuals to make appropriate choices correctly, whether based on innate knowledge or precognition.

Director: Peter Leonard | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Erick Kammeyer, Gareth Sundem, Joshua Appezzato

Votes: 29

44. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Blowback (2008)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Agent McGowan makes his move against Don, and Colby gets a little too involved with one of the suspects in a cop killing.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 251

45. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Jack of All Trades (2008)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Charlie and Don's fates hang in the balance as the team tracks a white-collar criminal through Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Alan finds out that one of his old planning projects may disappear with a new development by the city.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 244

46. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Charlie Don't Surf (2008)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The father of a childhood friend of Don and Charlie asks for Don's help when his son, a former pro surfer, is found dead.

Director: Emilio Estevez | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 237

47. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: High Exposure (2008)

TV-PG | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Charlie's loss of clearance may endanger Don's life when he and Ian Edgerton begin tracking suspects in the murders of two rock climbers.

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 251

48. Lost (2004–2010)
Episode: The Lie (2009)

TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

While Ben and Jack try to round the Oceanic 6 up, Sayid and Hurley are on the run from the law. Meanwhile, back on the island, the survivors, still skipping through time, come under attack.

Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson

Votes: 5,260

49. Lost (2004–2010)
Episode: 316 (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Eloise explains that the Oceanic 6 have a very limited window to return to the island, and leaves Jack instructions to bring one of his father's items to John Locke.

Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson

Votes: 5,235

50. Alien Worlds (2020)
Episode: Terra (2020)

TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary, Animation, Sci-Fi

A hyperadvanced species makes their home on doomed exoplanet Terra, which orbits an aging star. Now they must colonize another world, using robots.

Directors: Suzy Boyles, Tim Lambert | Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Stuart Armstrong, Anna Dornhaus, Michael Foale

Votes: 231