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1. Hot Shots! (1991)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Comedy
A parody of Top Gun (1986) in which a talented but unstable fighter pilot must overcome the ghosts of his father and save a mission sabotaged by greedy weapons manufacturers.
Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino, Lloyd Bridges
Votes: 116,581 | Gross: $69.47M
2. Elite Squad (2007)
R | 115 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his position while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope visits.
Director: José Padilha | Stars: Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz
Votes: 110,226 | Gross: $0.01M
3. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012)
TV-14 | 106 min | Documentary
Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all the way to the Vatican.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Terry Kohut, Gary Smith, Pat Kuehn
Votes: 4,081
4. The Pope's Toilet (2007)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
A small South American village is in a flurry over the Pope's 1988 visit.
Directors: César Charlone, Enrique Fernández | Stars: César Troncoso, Virginia Méndez, Mario Silva, Virginia Ruiz
Votes: 2,873
5. Karol - The Pope, the Man (2006 TV Movie)
155 min | Biography, Drama
Director: Giacomo Battiato | Stars: Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwasnik, Michele Placido, Alberto Cracco
Votes: 1,215
6. Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II (2005 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography, Drama
Born in Poland, Karol Wojtyla embraces religion and becomes pope, promoting faith and peace around the globe.
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Thomas Kretschmann, Bruno Ganz, Joaquim de Almeida, John Albasiny
Votes: 256
7. From a Far Country (1981)
140 min | Biography, Drama
The film is a biography of Pope John Paul II. It starts in 1926 when the boy Karol Wojtyla was celebrating Christmas with his father in Poland. Thirteen years later, Nazi Germany attacks ... See full summary »
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi | Stars: Sam Neill, Christopher Cazenove, Lisa Harrow, John Welsh
Votes: 202
8. Guerra sucia (1984)
R | 87 min | Action, Adventure
Paul, a mercenary in Africa, decides that he can no longer work for the Organization because of their brutal tactics. But the evil Organization refused to release him, and Paul finds that he must fight his way out.
Directors: Alfredo Casado, Juan Piquer Simón | Stars: Pierre Oudrey, Carole James, Frank Braña, Mariano Vidal Molina
Votes: 46
9. Mon beau-frère a tué ma soeur (1986)
95 min | Comedy, Thriller
This parody of the detective-story genre merrily detours into spoofing French foibles as well, making it more of an exercise in verbal gymnastics than a narrative with a mission. Esther is ... See full summary »
Director: Jacques Rouffio | Stars: Michel Serrault, Michel Piccoli, Jean Carmet, Juliette Binoche
Votes: 161
10. No Dead Heroes (1986)
Not Rated | 86 min | Action
A US lieutnant is turned into a guinea pig for deadly KGB experiments.
Director: Junn P. Cabreira | Stars: Max Thayer, John Dresden, Nick Nicholson, David Anderson
Votes: 162
11. Witness to Hope: The Life of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II (2002)
116 min | Documentary
Director: Judith Dwan Hallet | Stars: Rene Auberjonois, George Weigel
Votes: 93
12. Fatima the Ultimate Mystery (2017)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A series of strange coincidences seem to indicate that the mysterious apparitions of Fatima have changed the course of history of these last 100 years.
Director: Andrés Garrigó | Stars: Eva Higueras, Fran Calvo, Carlos Cañas, Enric Chenoll
Votes: 104
13. The Faithful (2021)
90 min | Documentary
A lollipop officially licensed by the Vatican sparks filmmaker Annie Berman's 20-year exploration of fandom, memorabilia, and legacy within the orbits of three cultural icons: Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley, and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Director: Annie Berman
Votes: 11
14. Nicaragua: A Nation's Right to Survive (1983 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary, War
A historical account of Nicaragua in the context of US interventions in Latin America.
Director: Alan Lowery | Stars: John Pilger, Xavier Gorostiaga, Néstor Sánchez
Votes: 32
15. Voittajat ja voitetut (2011)
75 min | Documentary
A story about the struggle against the totalitarian regime in Poland, about the victory as well as the expectations and disappointments related to it, as an example the history of the ... See full summary »
Director: Jarmo Jääskeläinen
Votes: 10
16. The Polish Americans (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the history, culture, and accomplishments of the Polish-American community in the United States.
Stars: Casey Siemaszko, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Barbara Mikulski, Stefanie Powers
Votes: 7
17. Generation John Paul II: Crossroads (2007 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
The story of Pope John Paul II, born in Poland as Karol Wojtyla, as told through the memories of the generation who grew up during his life and pontificate.
Director: Jowita Gondek | Stars: Robert Fleet, Kacper Anuszewski, Pawel Galka, Anita Jancia
Votes: 7
18. Il terzo segreto di Fatima (2001 TV Movie)
Action, Drama, Romance
A young Portuguese nun must carry a secret message to the Pope, with the Third Secret of Fatima, but becomes a suspect of a murder in the Vatican. A strange relationship with the cop who's investigating the crime ensues.
Director: Alfredo Peyretti | Stars: Enzo Marino Bellanich, Regina Bianchi, Marco Bonini, Massimo De Lorenzo
Votes: 13
19. Mary MacKillop: The Beatification (1995 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Max Donnellan | Stars: Christina Koutsoukos, Pope John Paul II
20. I Am Joseph, Your Brother (2001)
59 min | Documentary
Inspired by the visit of Pope John Paul II to Israeli in the year 2000, I am Jospeh, Your Brother assesses and reflects on the changes that have occurred in the often difficult and ... See full summary »
Directors: Amy Kronish, Eli Tal-El | Stars: Rahel Jaskow, Pope John Paul II, Yosef Yaakov
22. Pope John Paul II's Vatican (2004 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
From things you've never heard, or would least expect, join us for a rare visit, inside: Pope John Paul II's VATICAN For Emmy consideration in 4 categories
Director: Donna Kanter
23. Pope John Paul II: Builder of Bridges (2005 Video)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
Star: Pope John Paul II
Votes: 29
24. Voto de silencio (2012)
13 min | Short, Drama
A Catholic monk is confronted by the return of Magdalena, his former love. He seeks shelter, dedicating his life to the Virgin Mary. Magdalena takes up the challenge.
Director: Michal Pelczynski | Stars: Julio Chiorazo, Manuela Krumm, Silvina Lizarraga, Nicolás Iglesias
25. John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace (2018)
Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary
This film chronicles the visit of John Paul II to Ireland in the fall of 1979, at the time of "The Troubles". This historical documentary examines his influence on the peace process in Northern Ireland.
Directors: Marc Boudignon, David Naglieri | Stars: Gerry Adams, David Alton, Jim Caviezel, Dana
Votes: 13
26. The Legacy of Pope John Paul the Great: Theology of the Body (2006 Video)
Unrated | 72 min | Talk-Show
Votes: 13
27. The Devil in the Holy Water (2002)
95 min | Documentary
Not coincidentaly did the Pope's aniversary jubilee coincide with World Gay Pride celebrations in Rome.
Director: Joe Balass | Star: Andrea Berardicurti
Votes: 21
28. Mount of Beatitudes (2002)
80 min | Documentary
Fate summoned director Yaky Yosha to a crossroad that future time may consider an historic turning point in Judeo-Christian relations. In the winter of 2000, Yosha and his crew documented ... See full summary »
Director: Yaky Yosha | Stars: Liam Neeson, Pope John Paul II
Votes: 8
29. Benedict XVI: The Keys of the Kingdom (2006)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
The documentary follows the dramatic last days of pope John Paul II until the election of Pope Benedict XVI to the throne of Peter.
Stars: Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II
30. The Holy Father in the Holy Land (2005 Video)
Unrated | 53 min | Documentary
Directors: Eyal Amir, Rabia Kazmuouz | Star: Pope John Paul II
31. Killing Joke: Eighties (1984 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Tony van den Ende | Stars: Leonid Brezhnev, Konstantin Chernenko, Jaz Coleman, John DeLorean
Votes: 14
32.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
John Paul II: The Millennial Pope
(1999)
TV-MA | 150 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE presents a comprehensive biography on world leader who has emerged as a man at war with twentieth century itself.
Director: Helen Whitney | Stars: Maurizio Benazzo, Urszula Dudziak, Jay Gregory, Antonin Kratochvil
Votes: 22
33.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
(1994)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Star: Bill Blakemore
Votes: 120
34.
Zero Hour (2004– )
Episode:
The Plot to Kill the Pope
(2005)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
The events leading up to the plot to kill the Pope John Paul.
Director: Jon Blair | Stars: Paul McGann, Pope John Paul II, Mehmet Ali Agca, Adnan Agca
Votes: 16
35.
The Works (1996–1997)
Episode:
The Secret Life of the Pope
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Stars: Mark Lawson, Pope John Paul II
36.
The Daily Show (1996– )
Episode:
Norm MacDonald
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Jon interviews Norm MacDonald and covers a Teletubbies lawsuit against Wal-Mart, Pope John Paul II releasing a rock album, a Nashville resident's missing wallaby, and nude pictures of Keith Richards.
Director: Scott Preston | Stars: Jon Stewart, Herbert Fritch, Judy Ladebauche, Norm MacDonald
Votes: 15
37.
Avenue 5 (2020–2022)
Episode:
Are You a Spider, Matt?
(2020)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Judd enlists Ryan to charm an intimidating, super-wealthy passenger. Rav deals with media outrage.
Director: Becky Martin | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Rebecca Front
Votes: 736
38.
Television Theater (1953– )
Episode:
Powolanie
(2020)
75 min | Drama
Director: Pawel Woldan | Stars: Józef Pawlowski, Adam Woronowicz, Adrianna Chlebicka, Przemyslaw Stippa
40.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi (2022)
Episode:
Part 1
(2022)
TV-14 | 63 min | Documentary, Crime, History
On a hot night in June, Vatican City teen Emanuela Orlandi disappears. Then, words from Pope John Paul II--and a strange caller--complicate matters.
Director: Mark Lewis | Stars: Pietro Orlando, Andrea Purgatori, Natalina Orlandi, Federica Orlandi
Votes: 224
41.
Abandoned Urbex Canada (2020– )
Episode:
Pope John Paul's II Secret ABANDONED Island Resort (Frozen in Time)
(2023)
Documentary
Star: Brent Hendrick