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1. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

PG-13 | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Zak, a man with down syndrome, runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Later, he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach.

Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz | Stars: Zack Gottsagen, Ann Pierce, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern

Votes: 103,550 | Gross: $13.12M

2. Deep Impact (1998)

PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

A comet is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. As doomsday nears, the human race prepares for the worst.

Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman

Votes: 190,530 | Gross: $140.46M

3. The Box (I) (2009)

PG-13 | 115 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

With the press of a button, a wooden box bestows riches and death.

Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn

Votes: 95,370 | Gross: $15.05M

4. Skin (V) (2018)

R | 118 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves.

Director: Guy Nattiv | Stars: Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Daniel Henshall, Bill Camp

Votes: 18,828

5. Virginia City (1940)

Passed | 121 min | Western

Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from Confederate Prison and is set to Virginia City, Nevada, where he finds out that the former commander of his prison, Vance Irby, is planning to send $5 million in gold to save the Confederacy.

Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart

Votes: 2,966

6. Loving (2016)

PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision.

Director: Jeff Nichols | Stars: Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton, Dean Mumford

Votes: 36,393 | Gross: $7.70M

7. Mysterious Island (1961)

Not Rated | 101 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

During the Civil War a group of Union soldiers, a Confederate and a civilian escape the stockade using a hot-air balloon and end up on a strange Pacific island.

Director: Cy Endfield | Stars: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill

Votes: 8,554

8. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)

R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sissy Hankshaw (Uma Thurman) is born with enormous thumbs that help her hitchhiking through the U.S. from a young age. She becomes a model in advertising, and her New York agent, "the ... See full summary »

Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Uma Thurman, Lorraine Bracco, Pat Morita, Angie Dickinson

Votes: 7,830 | Gross: $1.71M

9. Rollercoaster (1977)

PG | 119 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A blackmailer threatens to sabotage roller coasters at various American amusement parks if he isn't paid a huge ransom.

Director: James Goldstone | Stars: George Segal, Timothy Bottoms, Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda

Votes: 6,917

10. Field of Lost Shoes (2015)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Drama, War

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valley.

Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: Michael Krebs, Jake Lawson, Sean Marquette, David Arquette

Votes: 2,111

11. Alvarez Kelly (1966)

Approved | 116 min | Western

During the Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until Confederate Colonel Tom Rossiter's hungry men force Kelly to change his customers.

Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: William Holden, Richard Widmark, Janice Rule, Patrick O'Neal

Votes: 2,738

12. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)

PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.

Director: Kevin Willmott | Stars: Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, Molly Graham, William Willmott

Votes: 5,162 | Gross: $0.67M

13. In This Our Life (1942)

Approved | 97 min | Drama

The day before her wedding, a pampered young woman absconds with her sister's husband. Her sister begins seeing the woman's former fiancé.

Directors: John Huston, Raoul Walsh | Stars: Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent, Dennis Morgan

Votes: 5,264

14. Line of Fire (2003–2005)

60 min | Crime, Drama

A "political drama" that juxtaposes the stories of a young female F.B.I. agent (Bibb) and a mobster (Paymer).

Stars: Leslie Bibb, Anson Mount, Leslie Hope, Julie Ann Emery

Votes: 318

15. Daniel Boone (1936)

Approved | 75 min | Biography, Drama, Family

In 1775, Daniel Boone settles Kentucky, despite menacing Indians and renegade whites.

Director: David Howard | Stars: George O'Brien, Heather Angel, John Carradine, Ralph Forbes

Votes: 325

16. American Hardcore (2006)

R | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher, Lucky Lehrer

Votes: 3,603 | Gross: $0.28M

17. Highway 301 (1950)

Passed | 83 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Led by a psychopathic killer, a vicious gang of armed robbers terrorizes Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, robbing banks and payrolls and murdering anyone who might identify them.

Director: Andrew L. Stone | Stars: William P. Lane Jr., John S. Battle, W. Kerr Scott, Steve Cochran

Votes: 1,118

18. Two Mothers for Zachary (1996 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 96 min | Drama

A grandmother sues her own daughter for custody of her grandson Zachary, because she believes that her daughter's homosexuality renders her unfit for motherhood. Based on a real custody battle.

Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Vanessa Redgrave, Colleen Flynn, James Gammon

Votes: 435

19. Operator 13 (1934)

Passed | 85 min | Drama, History, Musical

Union spy Gail Loveless impersonates a black maid in the early days of the Civil War, but complications arise when she falls in love with a Confederate officer.

Director: Richard Boleslawski | Stars: Marion Davies, Gary Cooper, Jean Parker, Katharine Alexander

Votes: 1,505

20. Flame of the Islands (1955)

Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The story of a café singer who buys a gambling casino, and the men who fall in love with her.

Director: Edward Ludwig | Stars: Yvonne De Carlo, Howard Duff, Zachary Scott, Kurt Kasznar

Votes: 261

21. April 1865 (2003 TV Movie)

100 min | Documentary, War

APRIL 1865 examines the extraordinary series of events that changed the course of history in 30 brief days. In that one month, Petersburg fell, Richmond fell and burned, General Lee ... See full summary »

Stars: Bob Bosler, Allen Brenner, Bill Ciampa, Benny Gibson

Votes: 61

22. L'île mystérieuse (1973)

52 min | Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A group of escaped American prisoners, traveling in a hot air balloon, have to land on a remote islands and must try to survive there.

Stars: Omar Sharif, Gérard Tichy, Philippe Nicaud, Ambroise Bia

Votes: 212

23. Dragon Boys (2007)

178 min | Crime, Drama

Various people, including an organized crime detective, a high school student, and a forced prostitute, are drawn into a feud between asian triads in Vancouver, Canada.

Stars: Darryl Quon, Christina Ma, Lawrence Chou, Jean Yoon

Votes: 177

24. Sing Your Song (2011)

Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.

Director: Susanne Rostock | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Marge Champion, Fran Scott Attaway

Votes: 502 | Gross: $0.05M

25. The Neutral Ground (2021)

82 min | Documentary

In December 2015, the New Orleans City Council voted to remove four Confederate monuments from public grounds. A forceful group of critics protested the decision, and fearing retaliation, no crew would agree to remove the statues.

Director: CJ Hunt | Stars: CJ Hunt, Mr. Hunt, Mitch Landrieu, Jason Williams

Votes: 126

26. Liberty or Death (2007 TV Movie)

56 min | Documentary, History

To avoid interference from the royal governor of the colony and his marines, the Second Virginia Convention met in Richmond, Virginia on March 20, 1775 to discuss recent proceedings at the ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Tait Roberts | Stars: Kevin McGranahan, Mike Wells, Steve Hawkins, Gerry Notare

Votes: 15

27. Headwaters Down (2022)

75 min | Documentary

Filmed over 13 days and across 250 miles of river, Headwaters Down is a journey of paddling, preservation, and misadventure--the story of the James River told through the eyes of five friends.

Directors: Justin W. Black, Will Gemma, Dietrich Teschner | Stars: Justin W. Black, Will Gemma, Stephen Kuester, Andrew Murray

Votes: 7

28. The Two Plates (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama

From the producers of Lights Camera Dead and the director of the critically acclaimed film Big Fish in Middlesex comes The Two Plates. An urban tale in the heart of Richmond Virginia about ... See full summary »

Director: Jonathan Straiton | Stars: Assassin, Ambush, Wes Reid, Derrick Johnson

Votes: 34

29. Secret Service (1931)

Passed | 68 min | Drama, History, Romance

Lewis Dumont, a Northern officer in the American Civil War, works undercover behind Confederate lines in an attempt to lead Southern forces away from an area in which a Northern attack is ... See full summary »

Director: J. Walter Ruben | Stars: Richard Dix, William Post Jr., Shirley Grey, Nance O'Neil

Votes: 111

30. Secret Service (1919)

60 min | Drama, War

Lewis Dumont, a Northern officer in the American Civil War, works undercover behind Confederate lines in an attempt to lead Southern forces away from an area in which a Northern attack is ... See full summary »

Director: Hugh Ford | Stars: Robert Warwick, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Edythe Chapman

31. Death of the Party (2019 TV Movie)

Comedy, Horror

Mark Kendrick's party turns deadly when his girlfriend is possessed by a demon.

Directors: Michelle Lewis, Stuart Smith | Stars: Gabe Garcia, John Carter, Monica Crumpler, Zivan Holloway Jr.

32. Dika: Murder City (1995)

75 min | Documentary

Dika Newlin is a 75-year-old singer in the Richmond, Virginia, area and is something of a cult figure for her what may charitably be called "off-key" singing, whether in a rock band or a ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Moore | Star: Dika Newlin

33. How the Monuments Came Down (2021)

86 min | Documentary

How the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film-brought to life by history-makers, ... See full summary »

Directors: Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren | Stars: Melody Barnes, Julian Hayter, Michael Paul Williams, Caroline Janney

Votes: 37

34. 2006 Asphalt Angels: Hawaiian Tropic Pageant (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 26 min | Short, Reality-TV

DVD of the Hawaiian Tropic Swimsuit pageant at the 2006 Asphalt Angels Car Show in Richmond, Va. Video also shows Hawaiian Tropic models posing with cars and interviewing exhibitors. Awards to the top car show winners is also shown.

Director: Victoria French

35. Raising Teens (2005 TV Movie)

47 min | Documentary

In this candid and in-depth portrait, three pioneering families open their doors and show us what life is like for gay parents and the adolescents they've raised from infancy.

Director: Samantha Counter | Star: Leisha Hailey

Votes: 26

36. Darkness There (2009)

22 min | Short, Fantasy, Horror

Explores Edgar Allan Poe's dark romanticism through the fictional blending of his life and stories with authentic historical artifacts.

Director: Jacob Dodd | Stars: Meghan Marchetti, Stephen Williams

37. Wilder: An American First (2006 TV Special)

57 min | Documentary

In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America's first elected African-American governor made this an... See full summary »

Director: Mason W. Mills | Stars: Blair Underwood, Warren Fiske, Douglas Wilder, Bill Cosby

38. A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia (2013 Video)

Short, Documentary

Director Steven Spielberg and his team explain why they chose Richmond, Virginia as one of many locations to shoot their film [Lincoln (2012)].

Star: Steven Spielberg

39. Nunna mia e la barca (2008)

13 min | Short, Biography

A personal film that combines documentary, narrative, and experimental approaches to explore an Italian grandmother's life experiences.

Director: Jacob Dodd | Stars: Caleb Dodd, Sarah Dodd, Tasha Dodd, Nunna

Votes: 7

40. Bob and the Mighty Wurlitzer (2021)

3 min | Documentary, Short

Short film depicting Nils Westergard's process of cutting the stencils and painting "Bob and the Mighty Wurlitzer" featuring the Wurlitzer Organ and house organist Bob Gulledge of The Byrd ... See full summary »

Director: Nils Westergard | Stars: Bob Gulledge, Nils Westergard

41. Our Democracy Through Photography: Capturing the Moment (2022 TV Special)

27 min | Documentary

Take a diverse group of talented photographers, ask them to create their own assignments in which to explore the theme of democracy in America, then film their photo shoots on location. The... See full summary »

Stars: Sanjay Supchak, Em White, Julia Rendleman, Nate Carroll

42. Some Joy, Some Pain (2008)

28 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Benjamin Gaydos | Star: Ethel Barnett-Johnson

43. Disconnect (2005)

Short

A journey through the city in search of something unknown.

Director: Bryant Dameron

44. Reconnect (2007)

5 min | Short

A video short about memories, dreams and nightmares.

Director: Bryant Dameron

45. The Gaskets, Loose Change Live (2007)

Music

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Director: Joe Carabeo | Stars: Teddy Blanks, Ross Harman, Ward Harrison, Ryan Jones

46. Great Performances (1971– )
Episode: Secret Service (1977)

TV-G | 117 min | Music, Musical

Set in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the telegraph office.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lenny Baker, Frederick Coffin, Alice Drummond, Joe Grifasi

Votes: 95

47. CI5: The New Professionals (1998–1999)
Episode: Choice Cuts (1999)

48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

An FBI agent is murdered in Richmond, Virginia, the reason, get his kidney for an organs black market. The agent was the son of an old friend of Malone, so he decides to investigate with his group of agents and problems and danger starts.

Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Edward Woodward, Kal Weber, Colin Wells, Lexa Doig

Votes: 16

48. Legacy (1998–1999)
Episode: Masquerade (1999)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama

While Ned plans an extravagant masquerade ball for his bride, Charlotte, Clay and Jeremy set off for Richmond in search for the truth about Charlotte's identity and past.

Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Brett Cullen, Jeremy Garrett, Sharon Leal, Grayson McCouch

Votes: 12

49. The Man Behind the Badge (1953–1955)
Episode: The Richmond, Virginia Story (1954)

Crime, Drama

The Chief of the Bureau of Fire in Richmond, Virginia, works on the case of an arsonist who set fire to the Richmond hotel.

Stars: Leslie Barrett, Russell Hardie, Joe Maross, Norman Rose

50. Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode: The Sign of the Dove (2001)

TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Andrew rebels when another angel of death is assigned to a descendant of a long line of people that has previously been his responsibility. Includes many flashbacks to the deaths of people that Andrew has been assigned to.

Director: Jeff Kanew | Stars: Roma Downey, John Dye, Della Reese, Richard Lawson

Votes: 64