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1. Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.
Stars: Alexandre Crepet, Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Chie Nakamura
Votes: 169,545
2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
G | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission searches for the only survivor of the previous expedition. He discovers a planet ruled by apes and an underground city run by telepathic humans.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison
Votes: 52,030 | Gross: $19.00M
3. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein | Stars: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith
Votes: 226,230
4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong
Votes: 479,602 | Gross: $411.33M
5. Naruto (2002–2007)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
Stars: Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Chie Nakamura
Votes: 127,907
6. Suicide Squad (2016)
PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
Director: David Ayer | Stars: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis
Votes: 722,970 | Gross: $325.10M
7. Eternals (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilizations.
Director: Chloé Zhao | Stars: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek
Votes: 386,942 | Gross: $164.87M
8. Poltergeist (1982)
PG | 114 min | Horror, Thriller
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Votes: 179,877 | Gross: $76.61M
9. Dark City (1998)
R | 100 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.
Director: Alex Proyas | Stars: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt
Votes: 212,578 | Gross: $14.38M
10. Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei
Votes: 558,302 | Gross: $390.53M
11. The New Mutants (2020)
PG-13 | 94 min | Action, Horror, Mystery
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Director: Josh Boone | Stars: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga
Votes: 89,760 | Gross: $23.86M
12. The Dark Tower (2017)
PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A boy haunted by visions of a dark tower from a parallel reality teams up with the tower's disillusioned guardian to stop an evil warlock known as the Man in Black who plans to use the boy to destroy the tower and open the gates of Hell.
Director: Nikolaj Arcel | Stars: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Dennis Haysbert
Votes: 145,935 | Gross: $50.70M
13. 47 Ronin (2013)
PG-13 | 128 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
A band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
Director: Carl Rinsch | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano
Votes: 171,375 | Gross: $38.36M
14. Akira (1988)
R | 124 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends and a group of psychics.
Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo | Stars: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tesshô Genda
Votes: 205,638 | Gross: $0.55M
15. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård
Votes: 725,979 | Gross: $206.36M
16. The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.
Director: Breck Eisner | Stars: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Votes: 110,032 | Gross: $27.37M
17. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
R | 87 min | Horror
A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.
Director: Jack Sholder | Stars: Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler
Votes: 77,600 | Gross: $30.00M
18. Solomon Kane (2009)
R | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A ruthless mercenary renounces violence after learning his soul is bound for hell. When a young girl is kidnapped and her family slain by a sorcerer's murderous cult, he is forced to fight and seek his redemption slaying evil.
Director: M.J. Bassett | Stars: James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Pete Postlethwaite
Votes: 76,490
19. Deathstalker (1983)
R | 80 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A lone warrior nicknamed Deathstalker is sent by a witch on a quest to find a sword, a chalice, and an amulet, two of which are held by the wicked king and sorcerer, Munkar.
Director: James Sbardellati | Stars: Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker, Lana Clarkson
Votes: 6,348 | Gross: $11.92M
20. The Langoliers (1995)
PG-13 | 90 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Most of the passengers on an airplane disappear, and the remainder land the plane in a mysteriously barren airport.
Stars: Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, Tom Holland, Kate Maberly
Votes: 31,930
21. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000)
R | 103 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A legendary dhampir competes with a motley family of bounty hunters to return a young woman, who has been seemingly abducted by a vampire, to her family.
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri | Stars: Andrew Philpot, John Rafter Lee, Pamela Adlon, Wendee Lee
Votes: 35,889 | Gross: $0.15M
22. Infinity Train (I) (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Action
Various people get trapped on a mysterious train with an endless number of cars, each one being its own universe, and they must resolve their psychological trauma and emotional issues in order to get home in this animated anthology series.
Stars: Ashley Johnson, Owen Dennis, Jeremy Crutchley, Kirby
Votes: 9,681
23. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
R | 92 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
High-level demons collect low-level demons as warriors in attempt to obtain a key containing the blood of Christ. The key is guarded by immortal warriors called Demon Knights.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Billy Zane, William Sadler, Jada Pinkett Smith, Brenda Bakke
Votes: 26,346 | Gross: $21.09M
24. The Testament of Sister New Devil (2015–2016)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
First-year high school student, Toujo Basara, was suddenly have two beautiful step-sisters adopted by his father. But Mio and Maria's true forms are actually the newbie Demon Lord and a succubus!?
Stars: Kaori Fukuhara, Ayaka Asai, Sarah Emi Bridcutt, Yu Asakawa
Votes: 3,321
25. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
TV-MA | 83 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.
Director: Kwang Il Han | Stars: Theo James, Mary McDonnell, Lara Pulver, Graham McTavish
Votes: 50,355
26. X-Men (2011)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
X-Men, still grieving over the death of Phoenix (Jean Grey), are investigating a case of a missing mutant girl in Northern Japan. This leads them to a mysterious virus that turns mutants into monsters. U-Men and the Inner Circle want it.
Stars: Scott Porter, Jennifer Hale, Steve Blum, Danielle Nicolet
Votes: 2,544
27. Demon Rage (1982)
R | 98 min | Horror
A woman in an unhappy marriage finds sexual fulfillment in her relationship with a ghostly, speechless presence who, obviously, doesn't quite say who he is.
Director: James Polakof | Stars: Britt Ekland, Lana Wood, Kabir Bedi, Don Galloway
Votes: 643
28. Rattan (2021– )
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Si Teng, a supernatural creature, recruits the help of a modern-age designer Qin Fang, to assist in regaining her previous life and finding something she is looking for after she is resurrected by his car accident.
Stars: Tian Jing, Vin Zhang, Muchen Li, Yichi Zhang
Votes: 283
29. Darksiders III (2018 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Fury, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is summoned by the Charred Council and tasked in finding the Seven Deadly Sins; one of the Watchers accompanies her on her quest.
Director: John Pearl | Stars: Cissy Jones, Fryda Wolff, Phil LaMarr, Darin De Paul
Votes: 604
30. Demon Hole (2017)
81 min | Comedy, Horror
A fracking crew drills on sacred Native American land unleashing an ancient demon. There are only two ways out of the woods, succumb to the demon or die.
Director: Josh Crook | Stars: Samantha Scaffidi, Samhain, Paris Campbell, Laura Barbiea
Votes: 387
31. The Adventures of Chris Fable (2010)
Not Rated | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A child lives with a group of misfits in a junkyard, stealing to survive. When a travelling preacher tells him that his father is alive, he must leave his family of thieves and venture into the wilderness in search of a better life.
Director: Andrew Wiest | Stars: Solomon Ray, Staci Crowe, Robert Bear, Larry Laverty
Votes: 473
32. The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Paul feels life should be an adventure, and sets out on one to prove that Trolls really exist.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Matt Dill, Paul Gertner, Nicolle Cherubini, Larry Harris
Votes: 124
33. Isolated Warrior (1991 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Pan has been invaded, and only Max Maverick can to save it.
Director: Haruo Okamoto
Votes: 10
34.
Centurions (1986)
Episode:
Return of Cassandra
(1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family
The white witch Cassandra Cross' evil twin sister Lillith joins forces with Doc Terror.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg
Votes: 15
35.
The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009)
Episode:
Blueprints
(2009)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Peter feels miserable as he can't square his many ambitions and responsibilities, but will suddenly get professional breaks from both newspaper and lab. Spiderman faces a new challenge, ... See full summary »
Directors: Jennifer Coyle, Victor Cook | Stars: Josh Keaton, Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Dee Bradley Baker, Xander Berkeley
Votes: 1,959
36.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Family Matters, Part 2
(2021)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry and Iris come together to try and stop a dangerous force from destroying Central City.
Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 1,751
37.
Willow (2022–2023)
Episode:
Children of the Wyrm
(2023)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Immemorial City awaits. Refuge of the Wicked Crone and her dark designs.
Director: Jamie Childs | Stars: Dempsey Bryk, Ruby Cruz, Ellie Bamber, Joonas Suotamo
Votes: 2,615
38.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024– )
Episode:
Spirited Away
(2024)
TV-PG | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
When the group lands in the spirit world for a rescue mission, they come face to face with dangerous threats, painful memories and a mysterious entity.
Director: Roseanne Liang | Stars: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu
Votes: 4,198
39.
Defenders of the Earth (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Mind Warriors II
(1986)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ming utilizes his Star of Mongo crystal to tap Kshin's fertile imagination in the battle simulation room and brings to life "anti"-Defenders who can destroy the real Defenders once and for all.
Directors: John Gibbs, Ray Lee | Stars: William Callaway, Adam Carl, Ron Feinberg, Buster Jones
Votes: 18
40.
Defenders of the Earth (1986–1991)
Episode:
Doorways Into Darkness
(1986)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ming captures a powerful source of anti-energy and unleashes an army of monsters from the Nightworld on the Earth.
Directors: John Gibbs, Ray Lee | Stars: William Callaway, Adam Carl, Ron Feinberg, Buster Jones
Votes: 16
41.
GREYLOCK (2023– )
Episode:
Waking Your Subconscious
(2024)
Not Rated | History, Horror, Mystery
A showing of a allegedly cursed but scientific tape that is meant to change your brain, eyes and body is played by an unknown user, however, outside of the tape, the monsters of Mount Greylock are becoming stronger than ever.
Director: Rob Gavagan
Votes: 14
42.
Spooksville (2013–2014)
Episode:
Stone
(2014)
TV-PG | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Adam wakes up in another reality where he's the captain of the football team, Ann is his girlfriend, Watch and Sally are anything but his friends, and Madeline Templeton is his therapist.
Director: James Head | Stars: Keean Johnson, Katie Douglas, Nick Purcha, Morgan Taylor Campbell
Votes: 30
43.
Yakari (2005– )
Episode:
Son of the Eagle
(2005)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Family
Poor Yakari is cold, sick and feverish, and has visions of ancient legends about the sons of the eagle and the fearful water demon, as his totem, the Great Eagle, is nowhere to be found. Will he answer Yakari's call?
Director: Xavier Giacometti
Votes: 5
44.
Kamen Rider Drive (2014–2015)
Episode:
Sawagami Rinna wa Naze Sowasowa-shiteita no ka
(2015)
TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Comedy
There has been a series of marriage scam incidents, and a Roidmude seems to be involved. Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate, while Go goes undercover as a guest at a wedding ceremony.
Director: Kyohei Yamaguchi | Stars: Ryoma Takeuchi, Rio Uchida, Taikô Katôno, Yû Inaba
Votes: 5
45.
Crypt TV's Monster Madness (2017– )
Episode:
Mister Sandman
(2018)
Horror
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.
Director: Chad Costen | Stars: Chelsey Moore, Sarah Giles
Votes: 15