Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "public-hanging"

51. Krantiveer (1994)

Not Rated | 147 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Disowned by his parents at a young age, a man ends up in a small village controlled by underworld dons and powerful politicians. Lazy, alcoholic, and unemployed, he gets influenced by a journalist with a positive mission.

Director: Mehul Kumar | Stars: Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Atul Agnihotri, Mamta Kulkarni

Votes: 2,375

52. The Beggar's Opera (1953)

Approved | 94 min | Crime, History, Musical

When the composer of an opera about a swashbuckling, wenching highwayman meets his hero's real-life counterpart, he's disappointed with his lack of dash.

Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge

Votes: 395

53. Blockade (I) (2006)

Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History, War

The city of Leningrad and the blockade during the Second World War. No words. No music. Only sounds and black and white images of a dying city.

Director: Sergey Loznitsa

Votes: 716

54. The Hams That Couldn't Be Cured (1942)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short

The Big Bad Wolf is about to be hanged for blowing down the Three Little Pigs' houses. He tries to save his life by claiming that the pigs actually blew down HIS house by playing swing music.

Director: Walter Lantz | Stars: Dick Nelson, Kent Rogers

Votes: 71

55. WWII: The Lost Color Archives (2000 TV Movie)

171 min | Documentary, War

Determined researchers scoured the world for color film shot during World War II and unearthed shots of Nazi rallies honoring Adolf Hitler, combat footage from across Europe and the Pacific... See full summary »

Stars: Eva Braun, Winston Churchill, Joseph Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler

Votes: 110

56. Fistful of Brains (2008)

Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Western

The town of Shadowhawk is overrun by zombies when it gets caught in a war between two mysterious brothers. One of the brothers has sold the townsfolk his "magical elixir" promising them ... See full summary »

Director: Christine Parker | Stars: Jaqueline Martini, Conrad Osborne, Edward Warner, Darrell Parker

Votes: 107

57. Emily of New Moon (1998–2003)
Episode: The Tale of Duncan McHugh (1998)

TV-G | 48 min | Drama

Young Duncan McHugh blames himself for his mother's poverty and depression. After an embarrassing incident at school, Emily befriends Duncan and brings him to New Moon, but Aunt Elizabeth finds out who he is and sends him packing.

Director: Giles Walker | Stars: Susan Clark, Martha MacIsaac, Stephen McHattie, Sheila McCarthy

Votes: 16

58. Blackfly (2001–2002)
Episode: Traitor Trader (2001)

Adventure, Comedy, History

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Stars: Ron James, Shauna Black, Richard Donat, James Kee

59. The Nevers (2021–2023)
Episode: Hanged (2021)

TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

As the city buzzes with anticipation over a pending execution, Penance (Ann Skelly) grapples with a moral calling at odds with Amalia's plan. With the two women at a crossroads, the Orphans must decide whom to follow.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein, Joss Whedon | Stars: Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton

Votes: 1,052

60. Murder, Mystery and My Family (2018– )
Episode: Thomas (2019)

44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The barristers investigate their oldest case yet, the drowning of a female passenger aboard a commercial narrow boat in Staffordshire in 1839, for which boatmen were convicted and publicly hanged.

Directors: Gary John Senior, David McConnell | Stars: Tony Hirst, Jeremy Dein, Sasha Wass, David Radford

Votes: 6

61. The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode: When You're Lost in the Darkness (2023)

TV-MA | 81 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Twenty years after a fungal outbreak ravages the planet, survivors Joel and Tess are tasked with a mission that could change everything.

Director: Craig Mazin | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Nico Parker, John Hannah

Votes: 110,678

62. Heirs to the Land (2022)
Episode: Beatriz (2022)

TV-MA | Drama

Bernat fulfills his promises to Hugo. Caterina expresses her feelings. Barcha's earnest action has devastating repercussions for Merce and her family.

Director: Jordi Frades | Stars: Yon González, Elena Rivera, Rodolfo Sancho, Aria Bedmar

Votes: 54

63. Thoughty2 (2012– )
Episode: Why Was This Monkey Hanged? (2021)

18 min | Documentary

Legend has it that the monkey statue at the harbor of Hartlepool England is a tribute to the sole survivor of a French shipwreck during the Napoleonic wars. The locals, having never seen, ... See full summary »

Star: Arran Lomas

64. Fingersmith (2005)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2005)

Not Rated | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Conman Richard Rivers enlists the help of petty thief Sue Trinder in his plot to rob a wealthy heiress.

Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: Elaine Cassidy, Sally Hawkins, Imelda Staunton, Rupert Evans

Votes: 110

65. Anno 1790 (2011)
Episode: En skål för schavotten (2011)

59 min | Crime, Drama, History

After a political execution the dead body disappears and Dååd must find the body since it may contain evidence of his radical leanings.

Director: Kristina Humle | Stars: Peter Eggers, Joel Spira, Linda Zilliacus, Johan H:son Kjellgren

Votes: 32

66. Generation War (2013)
Episode: Ein anderes Land (2013)

TV-MA | 95 min | Action, Drama, History

Wilhelm's death sentence has been mitigated to a transfer into a punitive battalion. The Wehrmacht now needs every man. In Russia, Charlotte and Wilhelm meet again - a disturbing encounter ... See full summary »

Director: Philipp Kadelbach | Stars: Volker Bruch, Miriam Stein, Tom Schilling, Katharina Schüttler

Votes: 796

67. Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
Episode: Part VI (2023)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Western

Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah. Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion. Bass has an unsettling realization about the myth of Mister Sundown.

Director: Damian Marcano | Stars: David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck

Votes: 489

68. Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode: Big Man in Tehran (2013)

TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Brody's loyalty to the mission wavers when he meets a ghost from his past. As Lockhart's confirmation looms, Saul stares into the precipice between success and failure.

Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend, Morena Baccarin

Votes: 4,089

69. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: The Sin Eater (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

After a rare day out, allowing Crane and Abbie to relax and bond more personally while contemplating democratization trough baseball, he is abducted while returning home. The sisters make ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter

Votes: 1,106

70. The Strain (2014–2017)
Episode: Dead End (2015)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Gus helps the Guptas get across the border; Fet, Nora and Eph look all over the city for Dutch, who's in a life-or-death struggle with Eichhorst; Setrakian meets a familiar face while searching for the Occido Lumen.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand

Votes: 1,050

71. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: One Life (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Following Abbie's huge sacrifice, Crane and Jennie find themselves at a loss. In an effort to save Abbie, Crane forms and unlikely partnership and Jenny confronts a former foe.

Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 399

72. Hunderby (2012–2015)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2015)

60 min | Comedy

When Edmund is caught in a compromising position with Brother Joseph, Dorothy comes up with a plan to save him from the gallows that will also serve her own purposes.

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Rosie Cavaliero, Julia Davis, Rufus Jones

Votes: 27

73. Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues (2015)
Episode: Pirates (2015)

59 min | Biography

Sam takes to the high seas in search of the swashbuckling pirates of the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century. Following in the wake of the infamous Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, ... See full summary »

Star: Sam Willis

Votes: 19

74. Outlander (2014– )
Episode: America the Beautiful (2018)

TV-MA | 64 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Claire and Jamie cross paths with Stephen Bonnet, a pirate and smuggler who enlists their help. Claire illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.

Director: Julian Holmes | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, John Bell, Ed Speleers

Votes: 2,951

75. The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025)
Episode: Faithful (2017)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Serena makes June a surprising proposition, as June remembers the unconventional beginning of her relationship with Luke; Emily tries reintegrating into Gilead.

Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel

Votes: 4,839

76. Timeless (2016–2018)
Episode: The Salem Witch Hunt (2018)

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

While Wyatt sneaks away from the bunker to face an unbelievable truth, Lucy, Rufus and Flynn chase the Mothership to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph

Votes: 1,350

77. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: A New Beginning (2018)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Rick and his group make a risky run into Washington, D.C. to search for artifacts they will need to build the civilization he and Carl envisioned.

Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira

Votes: 10,502

78. Pennyworth (2019–2022)
Episode: The Landlord's Daughter (2019)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Thomas Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Ryan Fletcher

Votes: 908