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1. Tár (2022)

R | 158 min | Drama, Music

Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.

Director: Todd Field | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer

Votes: 94,048

2. Up in the Air (I) (2009)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ryan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. When his boss hires Natalie, who proposes firing people via video conference, he tries to convince her that her method is a mistake.

Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman

Votes: 349,566 | Gross: $83.82M

3. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut

Votes: 38,551 | Gross: $0.20M

4. Mr. Jones (2019)

119 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

A Welsh journalist breaks the news in the western media of the famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s.

Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard, Joseph Mawle

Votes: 16,282

5. Lila dit ça (2004)

R | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Two inner-city teenagers engage in an obsessive, innocent flirtation fueled by Lila's sexually explicit overtures.

Director: Ziad Doueiri | Stars: Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Lotfi Chakri

Votes: 5,056 | Gross: $0.12M

6. Heaven Can Wait (1943)

Passed | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

An old roué arrives in Hades to review his life with Satan, who will rule on his eligibility to enter the Underworld.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main

Votes: 12,388

7. Phoenix (II) (2014)

PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, History, Music

After surviving Auschwitz, a former cabaret singer has her disfigured face reconstructed and returns to her war-ravaged hometown to seek out her gentile husband, who may or may not have betrayed her to the Nazis.

Director: Christian Petzold | Stars: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter

Votes: 20,686

8. Outside Providence (1999)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After one too many run ins with the law, a punk teenager from a working class background is sent to prep school by his frustrated dad, and learns a thing or two.

Director: Michael Corrente | Stars: Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, Alec Baldwin, Tommy Bone

Votes: 9,331 | Gross: $7.29M

9. Beyond the Blackboard (2011 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 95 min | Biography, Drama, Family

A 24-year-old first-time teacher overcomes her initial fears and prejudices and makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter's makeshift classroom.

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Timothy Busfield, Julio Oscar Mechoso

Votes: 2,661

10. Proof (1991)

R | 86 min | Drama, Romance

The life of a blind photographer who is looked after by a housekeeper is disrupted by the arrival of an agreeable restaurant worker.

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse | Stars: Hugo Weaving, Geneviève Picot, Russell Crowe, Heather Mitchell

Votes: 7,127 | Gross: $0.52M

11. Dark Matter (I) (2007)

R | 88 min | Drama

Based on actual events, a Chinese university student responds violently when his chances for a Nobel Prize are dashed by school politics.

Director: Shi-Zheng Chen | Stars: Ye Liu, Aidan Quinn, Meryl Streep, Peng Chi

Votes: 3,658 | Gross: $0.03M

12. All This, and Heaven Too (1940)

Approved | 141 min | Drama, Romance

A duchess' irrational behavior toward her children's governess triggers tragic events that will change her family's lives forever.

Director: Anatole Litvak | Stars: Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil

Votes: 5,389

13. Ararat (2002)

R | 115 min | Drama, War

Interrogated by a customs officer, a young man recounts how his life was changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.

Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Charles Aznavour, Brent Carver, Eric Bogosian, Simon Abkarian

Votes: 14,783 | Gross: $1.55M

14. The Executioner (1963)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Comedy

An undertaker marries an old executioner's daughter and must continue his father-in-law's profession after his retirement, although he doesn't like it.

Director: Luis García Berlanga | Stars: Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez

Votes: 7,443

15. The Pleasure Garden (1925)

75 min | Drama, Romance

Two couples' romances are fancifully intertwined.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Virginia Valli, Carmelita Geraghty, Miles Mander, John Stuart

Votes: 2,887

16. Porn 'n Chicken (2002 TV Movie)

100 min | Comedy

Based on a true story. In 1996, five overworked Yale undergrads formed a club to watch porno films on weekends while ingesting mass quantities of fried chicken and Miller High Life. As the ... See full summary »

Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Angela Goethals, Alex Burns, Geoffrey Arend

Votes: 829

17. Love and Lies (2017)

106 min | Drama, Romance

This live-action film is set in a modern Japan where the government combats a low birthrate by matching men and women dependent on an analysis of their DNA. With two men and a girl as the ... See full summary »

Director: Takeshi Furusawa | Stars: Aoi Morikawa, Takumi Kitamura, Kanta Satô, Nana Asakawa

Votes: 267

18. Dogwood Tree (2010)

128 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

This is a love story of a couple over the span of 10 years. Kouhei fell in love with Sae at first sight and soon they became a couple. But they had to part as Sae aims to go to a college in Tokyo while Kouhei is an aspiring fisherman.

Director: Nobuhiro Doi | Stars: Yui Aragaki, Tôma Ikuta, Nichola Grant, Manatsu Hayashi

Votes: 1,305

19. Listen to the Universe (2019)

119 min | Drama, Music

Four pianists take part in the preliminary round of an international piano playing competition. Each has a story that is different and unique. One is a former child prodigy who stopped ... See full summary »

Director: Kei Ishikawa | Stars: Mayu Matsuoka, Tôri Matsuzaka, Win Morisaki, Oji Suzuka

Votes: 464

20. From Soup to Nuts (1928)

20 min | Comedy, Short

Inexperienced waiters (Laurel & Hardy) are hired for a swank dinner party.

Directors: Edgar Kennedy, Leo McCarey | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Tiny Sandford, Dorothy Coburn

Votes: 1,151

21. The Genius of George Boole (2015)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the ... See full summary »

Director: Stephen Mizelas | Stars: Albert Einstein, Geoffrey Hinton, Jeremy Irons, Jean Law

Votes: 114

22. Soviet Hippies (2017)

75 min | Documentary, History

The hippie movement that captivated hundreds of thousands of young people in the West had a profound impact on the other side of the Iron Curtain.

Director: Terje Toomistu | Stars: Valya Hitchhiker, Aksel Lampmann, Alexander Lipnitsky, Aare Loit-Babai

Votes: 167

23. Just Call Me Jack

Not Rated | 70 min | Drama, Musical | Post-production

Living under the shadow of his estranged rock-star father, a college-bound musician turns to a retired high school teacher for guidance as he comes of age.

Director: Benjamin Nichols | Stars: Kaleb Rich-Harris, Ken Farrell

24. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode: A Letter of Recommendation (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

David reluctantly signs a letter of recommendation which Wally has written for himself but that David doesn't have time to read. Later Wally uses the letter to land a job with one of David's biggest clients.

Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson

Votes: 17

25. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode: The Cheney Vase (1955)

TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery

When Lyle Endicott is fired from his job at an art museum, he comes up with a plan to take advantage of a trusting invalid whom he befriended at the museum.

Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Patricia Collinge, Darren McGavin, Carolyn Jones

Votes: 1,323

26. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1991)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Having been transported to the year 1790, Victoria meets the residents of Collinwood each of whom strongly resemble the present day characters of Collinwood. Victoria becomes the tutor for ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Lynch | Stars: Ben Cross, Lysette Anthony, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Votes: 76

27. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Stretch Petrie vs. Kid Schenk (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Neil Schenk, an old but manipulative pal of Rob's, re-enters Rob's life to, once again, milk him for repayment of a good turn he once provided Rob.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 236

28. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel's sister Amy comes to visit and moves in with her and Joey. Phoebe constantly and accidentally ruins Mike's proposals. Joey struggles to write a letter of recommendation for Monica and Chandler's adoption agency.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,523

29. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: Klink's Old Flame (1969)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

When one of Klink's old friends goes on his honeymoon, Hogan uses his car to get some radios to Paris.

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 168

30. Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode: Mac and Quon Le: Together Again (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

When Mac's wife, Quon Le, is accidentally arrested, both realize how much they love each other and decide to live together. Meanwhile, Billie and Dan find themselves competing for a commission appointment.

Director: Alan Bergmann | Stars: Harry Anderson, Ellen Foley, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson

Votes: 153

31. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Santa's Secret Stuff (2007)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Christopher put the holidays on hold until Rory returns from London; Luke asks Lorelai to write a recommendation letter for his custody battle.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 686

32. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: To Whom It May Concern (2007)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Noticing Sookie's recent odd behavior, Lorelai forces Jackson to tell her the reason. Luke and Anna attend a hearing to decide their custody battle over April. With help from Paris, Rory finally makes amends with Lucy, who tells her that she and Marty have broken up. While attending Richard's economics class at Yale, Rory witnesses a frightening scene. Finally, Christopher finds the letter ... See full summary »

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 724

33. For Life (2020–2021)
Episode: Marie (2020)

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

In a unique episode taking us back nine years, Marie struggles in her marriage to Aaron as she deals with the turbulence of Aaron's arrest, trial and incarceration.

Director: Charles Martin | Stars: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Mary Stuart Masterson

Votes: 288

34. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Seventy-Six: Killing Mr. Honey (2020)

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

After receiving a letter from the University of Iowa asking him to submit a story, Jughead works on a twisted tale about the gang's revenge fantasy against Principal Honey for all the ways he's ruined their senior year.

Director: Mädchen Amick | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 1,061

35. Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011)
Episode: Glass Houses (2008)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama

Kevin hopes to make partner at the law firm, but he may be about to lose his biggest account. Justin and Rebecca try to conceal their new relationship from the family. And the news spreads that William Walker had another son.

Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Dave Annable, Maxwell Perry Cotton, Kerris Dorsey, Sally Field

Votes: 140

36. Servants (2003)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2003)

Drama

In 1850 the Earl of Taplow and his family return from Italy to Taplows,their country house,with their retinue of servants,led by butler Jarvis and house-keeper Flora. George Cosmo, a ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Whitby | Stars: Shaun Parkes, Kenny Doughty, Joe Absolom, George Davey

Votes: 8

37. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Limelight (2014)

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

When a rising young pop star is found dead in an alley, Castle and Beckett delve into the victim's out-of-control hard-partying lifestyle, but as they dig deeper, a shocking revelation threatens to rock their investigation.

Director: Bill Roe | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,075

38. Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode: Frozen Assets (2014)

Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Amateur detective "Dick Tracy" returns to help Major Crimes investigate the death of a dog who inherited his deceased millionaire owner's fortune, and Rusty offers to get a job to help his mom.

Director: Paul McCrane | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan

Votes: 349

39. Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
Episode: Here's the Kicker (2014)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Mike is ecstatic when Eve is picked to be her high school's first female kicker. But Vanessa feels high school football could be risky for their youngest daughter. Meanwhile, Eve wonders if... See full summary »

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever

Votes: 316

40. The Good Doctor (2017–2024)
Episode: Islands: Part Two (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

The twins suffer complications from their surgery forcing the team at San Jose Boneventure Hospital to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Dr. Shaun Murphy returns to the hospital ... See full summary »

Director: Cherie Nowlan | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Chuku Modu

Votes: 2,261

41. Dear White People (2017–2021)
Episode: Volume 3: Chapter VIII (2019)

TV-MA | Comedy, Drama

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Director: Samantha Bailey | Stars: Logan Browning, Brandon P Bell, DeRon Horton, Antoinette Robertson

Votes: 212

42. Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024)
Episode: No Small Parts (2020)

TV-14 | 28 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The USS Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing.

Directors: Barry J. Kelly, Juno John Lee | Stars: Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero

Votes: 1,696

43. David Makes Man (2019– )
Episode: Bubble House (2019)

42 min | Drama

The police show up at the Ville as the new product brings in more cash. A boy OD's, and a hurricane is coming. Seren is missing and David is worried.

Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert

Votes: 19