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1. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
PG-13 | 115 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
Director: Gil Kenan | Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace
Votes: 29,836
2. Ghostbusters (1984)
PG | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.
Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis
Votes: 450,343 | Gross: $238.63M
3. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.
Director: James Wan | Stars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard
Votes: 82,748
4. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 92,950
5. Back to the Future (1985)
PG | 116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover
Votes: 1,307,121 | Gross: $210.61M
6. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation.
Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 59,118
7. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization.
Director: Joe Johnston | Stars: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell
Votes: 896,960 | Gross: $176.65M
8. Ghostbusters II (1989)
PG | 108 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis
Votes: 224,870 | Gross: $112.49M
9. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
PG | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson
Votes: 572,726 | Gross: $118.50M
10. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
PG | 118 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Tom Wilson
Votes: 480,958 | Gross: $87.73M
11. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science fiction, and adventure characters team up on a secret mission.
Director: Stephen Norrington | Stars: Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson, Jason Flemyng
Votes: 183,980 | Gross: $66.47M
12. Doom (2005)
R | 105 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines.
Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak | Stars: Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike, Dwayne Johnson, Deobia Oparei
Votes: 118,738 | Gross: $28.21M
13. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
PG | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.
Director: Nicholas Meyer | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Votes: 129,238 | Gross: $78.91M
14. Monster Trucks (2016)
PG | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A young man working at a small town junkyard discovers and befriends a creature which feeds on oil being sought by a fracking company.
Director: Chris Wedge | Stars: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Thomas Lennon, Barry Pepper
Votes: 18,925 | Gross: $33.37M
15. Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
G | 96 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Scientists genetically create a new Pokémon, Mewtwo, but the results are horrific and disastrous.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Rica Matsumoto
Votes: 46,059 | Gross: $85.74M
16. D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
PG | 99 min | Family, Sci-Fi
A seemingly normal young boy is found abandoned on a mountain road and adopted by a family who are increasingly amazed by his abilities before discovering the secret behind his real identity.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean, Kathryn Walker, Colleen Camp
Votes: 14,094 | Gross: $7.84M
17. Spriggan (1998)
R | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An elite superhuman agent must stop a foreign military unit from seizing control of an ancient artifact that holds the key to ultimate power.
Directors: Hirotsugu Kawasaki, Norihiko Sutô, Katsuhiro Ôtomo | Stars: Shôtarô Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki
Votes: 4,219 | Gross: $0.01M
18. Thunderbirds Are GO (1966)
G | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.
Director: David Lane | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley
Votes: 2,595
19. The Door Into Summer (2021)
118 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An inventor of robotics technology is robbed by his girlfriend and business partner and sent to the future via cryogenic sleep. But when he awakes 30 years later, he is assisted by a humanoid robot originally his own creation.
Director: Takahiro Miki | Stars: Kento Yamazaki, Kaya Kiyohara, Natsuna, Naohito Fujiki
Votes: 1,176
20. Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All (1982 TV Movie)
95 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov travel to the planet Mongo to fight the evil emperor Ming the Merciless.
Stars: Robert Ridgely, Diane Pershing, Bob Holt, David Opatoshu
Votes: 371
21. Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants (2016 Video)
Not Rated | 72 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
After freeing helpers in Arkham, Freeze and Penguin freeze down Gotham City and attack with huge monsters. Batman responds, helped by other heroes.
Director: Curt Geda | Stars: Roger Craig Smith, Oded Fehr, Lucien Dodge, Dana Snyder
Votes: 1,931
22. The King of Blaze (2018– )
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama
It tells a story about Zhong Tian, The King of Blaze of Shenyu who came to the man's world to save his home.
Stars: Chen Bo-lin, Tian Jing
Votes: 22
23. The Appearance (2017)
8 min | Short, Drama, Mystery
When mysterious spacecraft appear , scientist James nai is tasked with interpreting the symbol of the apparent alien visitors.
Director: Thanawat Kleawkla | Stars: Theodore Hugo, Thanawat Kleawkla
24.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
Borderland
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a Klingon ship is attacked, it's discovered the imprisoned Dr. Soong's genetically enhanced humans are responsible. Archer takes him to prevent a war.
Director: David Livingston | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,688
25.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
The Council
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Enterprise has arrived at the location of the Xindi Council and with the help of Degra, Archer can make his plea in front of the five races of Xindi. Archer needs to prove that the Sphere ... See full summary »
Director: David Livingston | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,593
26.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
And the Children Shall Lead
(1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Enterprise reaches a Federation colony where the adults have all killed themselves but the children play without care.
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Craig Huxley
Votes: 3,407
27.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
Wink of an Eye
(1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A group of aliens who exist in a state of incredible acceleration invade the Enterprise and abduct Capt. Kirk.
Director: Jud Taylor | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Kathie Browne
Votes: 3,161
28.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
A Matter of Perspective
(1990)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts.
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,335
29.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Brothers
(1990)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After an accident aboard the Enterprise leaves one of its children in grave danger, Data commandeers the Enterprise, driven to take the ship to an unknown origin, where an interesting figure awaits.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,611
30.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Devil's Due
(1991)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While answering a distress call, Picard finds himself not sure of exactly who he is dealing with, but he's sure he's not dealing with the planet's version of the Devil, as she claims to be.
Director: Tom Benko | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,435
31.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Evolution
(1989)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Wesley's latest science project escapes the lab, threatening the Enterprise and an eminent scientist's life-long project.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,466
32.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Half a Life
(1991)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Counselor Troi's mother visits the Enterprise and becomes infatuated with a man whose culture forces him into a suicidal ritual called "The Resolution."
Director: Les Landau | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,300
33.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Suspicions
(1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Dr. Crusher puts her career on the line to prove a scientist's theoretical new shielding technology which may have cost him his life.
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 2,802
34.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
We'll Always Have Paris
(1988)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A scientist's experiment in time goes awry, reuniting Picard with an old flame, now married to the scientist.
Director: Robert Becker | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Denise Crosby
Votes: 3,480
35.
Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
Episode:
Time Bomb
(1978)
TV-G | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Cassandra Loren uses a Time Portal to travel from 2155 back to 1978 and make herself a fortune in a time when that still meant something. Adam Clement, the Time Portal's inventor, follows ... See full summary »
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Joan Van Ark, Allan Miller
Votes: 180
36.
Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
Episode:
The Perils of Penelope
(1965)
TV-G | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Professor Borender is kidnapped and his assistant, Sir Jeremy Hodge goes to Lady Penelope help find the missing scientist. While on the trail, they are captured on a monorail train by the villainous, Dr. Godber. Along with his henchman, Roache, Godber has Lady Penelope tied to the monorail track and threatens her life when the next train comes through unless the two scientists reveal the details ... See full summary »
Directors: Alan Pattillo, Desmond Saunders | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn
Votes: 192
37.
Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1975)
Episode:
The Infinite Vulcan
(1973)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On a planet of intelligent plantlike creatures, the clone of a human scientist clones Mr. Spock for use in a galactic peace mission.
Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei
Votes: 810
38.
The Mandalorian (2019– )
Episode:
Chapter 16: The Rescue
(2020)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The Mandalorian and his allies attempt a daring rescue.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Omid Abtahi, Temuera Morrison, Gina Carano
Votes: 62,306
39.
The Mandalorian (2019– )
Episode:
Chapter 19: The Convert
(2023)
TV-PG | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
On Coruscant, former Imperials find amnesty in the New Republic.
Director: Lee Isaac Chung | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Omid Abtahi, Katy O'Brian
Votes: 18,995
40.
What If...? (2021– )
Episode:
What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?
(2023)
TV-14 | 31 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Ego and a young Peter Quill attack Earth in 1988, Howard Stark and Peggy Carter form a team.
Director: Bryan Andrews | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Douglas, Hayley Atwell, John Slattery
Votes: 5,065
41.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Scientist
(2021)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While Sarah and her group prepare to use Davies' time machine, Spooner, Astra, Gideon rush to save them before it's too late.
Director: Andrew Kasch | Stars: Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann
Votes: 800
42.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Fixed Point
(2022)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Legends are tired of being chased by an evil A.I. and her robo-soldiers, so Sara decides to create an aberration that will allow the team to take back the Evil Waverider.
Director: Maisie Richardson-Sellers | Stars: Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann
Votes: 762
43.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Independence Day
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Three teenage sidekicks decide to investigate a fire at a genetics laboratory... and discover a plot to create a clone of Superman.
Director: Jay Oliva | Stars: Jesse McCartney, Khary Payton, Jason Spisak, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 3,535
44.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Fireworks
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad are captured and only Superboy, the telepathically controlled clone of Superman, can free them. As they struggle to reach the surface, they must do battle with the transformed scientist known as Blockbuster.
Director: Sam Liu | Stars: Jesse McCartney, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Khary Payton
Votes: 3,399
45.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Schooled
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Young Justice is assigned transport duty. To deliver parts of an android that has duplicated the powers of several Justice Leaguers. The creator of the android wants him back.
Director: Michael Chang | Stars: Jesse McCartney, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Khary Payton
Votes: 3,236
46.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Humanity
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Team is on the hunt for Red Tornado, and their friend Zatanna wants to come along for the ride.
Director: Matt Youngberg | Stars: Stephanie Lemelin, Jesse McCartney, Danica McKellar, Nolan North
Votes: 3,140
47.
Terra Nova (2011)
Episode:
Resistance
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova.
Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Jason O'Mara, Shelley Conn, Christine Adams, Allison Miller
Votes: 967
48.
River Monsters (2009–2017)
Episode:
Phantom Assassin
(2012)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Mystery
Jeremy Wade returns to Australia's predator-packed Fitzroy River in search of one of the world's rarest and least known fish - the Northern River Shark. It's so elusive that only twenty have ever been caught.
Star: Jeremy Wade
Votes: 47
49.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Happy New Year
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Five years after the Justice League were controlled by Vandal Savage, their time under his control comes back to haunt them. The Team has to take on alien invaders, starting with Lobo.
Director: Tim Divar | Stars: Cameron Bowen, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Bruce Greenwood
Votes: 3,112
50.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Earthlings
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The team of Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange are sent to the planet Rann.
Director: Doug Murphy | Stars: Logan Grove, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Jacqueline Obradors
Votes: 2,986