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1. All About Eve (1950)

Passed | 138 min | Drama

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Votes: 138,868 | Gross: $0.01M

2. The Woman (I) (2011)

R | 101 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

When a successful country lawyer captures and attempts to "civilize" the last remaining member of a violent clan that has roamed the Northeast coast for decades, he puts the lives of his family in jeopardy.

Director: Lucky McKee | Stars: Pollyanna McIntosh, Brandon Gerald Fuller, Lauren Ashley Carter, Chris Krzykowski

Votes: 25,866

3. WWE Rivals (2022– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary

Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built the WWE.

Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr., John Layfield, Natalya Neidhart, Kevin Nash

Votes: 263

4. Too Late for Tears (1949)

Not Rated | 99 min | Crime, Film-Noir

Through a fluke circumstance, a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and is determined to hold onto it even if it means murder.

Director: Byron Haskin | Stars: Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Dan Duryea, Arthur Kennedy

Votes: 5,700

5. 99 River Street (1953)

Not Rated | 83 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A former boxer turned cab driver has to hide from the police when his badgering wife is murdered by the jewel thief she was having an affair with.

Director: Phil Karlson | Stars: John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen

Votes: 3,440

6. Larceny (1948)

Approved | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A con man sets out to swindle a widow out of the money she's received to build a memorial to her war-hero husband, but winds up falling in love with her instead.

Director: George Sherman | Stars: John Payne, Joan Caulfield, Dan Duryea, Shelley Winters

Votes: 926

7. Shockproof (1949)

Approved | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A parole officer falls in love with his client, a ravishing blonde who served time for murder, and he's determined to help her go straight despite her interfering criminal boyfriend.

Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Cornel Wilde, Patricia Knight, John Baragrey, Esther Minciotti

Votes: 2,295

8. Double Indemnity (1973 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 74 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A scheming wife lures an insurance investigator into helping murder her husband and then declare it an accident. The investigator's boss, not knowing his man is involved in it, suspects murder and sets out to prove it.

Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Richard Crenna, Lee J. Cobb, Robert Webber, Samantha Eggar

Votes: 616

9. Supernatural (1933)

Passed | 65 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A serial black widow murderess returns to life in the body of a young woman to exact revenge on a former lover, a phony spiritualist who betrayed her.

Director: Victor Halperin | Stars: Carole Lombard, Randolph Scott, Alan Dinehart, Vivienne Osborne

Votes: 935

10. Flaxy Martin (1949)

Approved | 86 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Mob attorney Walter Colby is manipulated by showgirl Flaxy Martin into taking the rap for a murder committed by mobster Hap Richie's goons but he escapes and tries to get revenge.

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Virginia Mayo, Zachary Scott, Dorothy Malone, Tom D'Andrea

Votes: 1,008

11. The Psychopath Next Door (2013 TV Movie)

45 min | Drama

She drops in and starts disrupting this close, cozy little community. She wants to be queen bee But there's already one. so she sets out to destroy her. This means having to break her legs,... See full summary »

Director: Kieron J. Walsh | Stars: Anna Friel, Eva Birthistle, Kathryn Drysdale, Claire Keelan

Votes: 137

12. Call Me Bwana (1963)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy

A returning moon capsule with vital information goes off-course and lands in Africa, where the little-known Ekele tribesmen find it. Washington orders African expert, Matthew Merriwether - ... See full summary »

Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, Edie Adams, Lionel Jeffries

Votes: 880

13. The Iron Mask (1929)

Passed | 95 min | Adventure, Drama, History

King Louis XIII of France is thrilled when his son is born--an heir to the throne. But his Queen has actually delivered twin boys. Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for ... See full summary »

Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks, Belle Bennett, Marguerite De La Motte, Dorothy Revier

Votes: 1,397 | Gross: $3.27M

14. The Crooked Web (1955)

Approved | 77 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Government agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.

Director: Nathan Juran | Stars: Frank Lovejoy, Mari Blanchard, Richard Denning, John Mylong

Votes: 511

15. The Groom Wore Spurs (1951)

Approved | 81 min | Comedy

An attorney is hired to keep a dumb cowboy out of trouble.

Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Joan Davis, Stanley Ridges

Votes: 386

16. The Drug Store Cowboy (1925)

Passed | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

Mortimer Grandon, clerk in a drug store, is ambitious to get into pictures. He travels to the company's location in a freight car, and is forced to change clothes with an outlaw. He ... See full summary »

Director: Park Frame | Stars: Franklyn Farnum, Robert Walker, Jean Arthur, Malcolm Denny

Votes: 45

17. Psilos, lignos kai pseftaros (1985)

89 min | Comedy

The life and times of now elderly Pipis Parlapipas, the biggest liar ever existed, whose Munchausen-like adventures have become a TV series, left as a heritage for his relatives.

Director: Yiannis Hartomatzidis | Stars: Stathis Psaltis, Kaiti Finou, Giannis Rotas, Teta Douzou

Votes: 204

18. Prank Call

Thriller | Announced

An innocent Prank Call marks three boys for some gruesome revenge by an enraged maniac. When one of the boys is kidnapped, the other two embark on a mission to get him back, unaware of the unspeakable horror that awaits them.

19. It Happened in New York (1935)

Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

A New York City cab driver in need of $200 picks up a movie star in his cab, and schemes to get the money from her.

Director: Alan Crosland | Stars: Gertrude Michael, Heather Angel, Lyle Talbot, Hugh O'Connell

Votes: 32

20. The Big Break (1953)

Approved | 75 min | Crime, Drama

Marty (James Lipton) is a shipping clerk in the garment district and a wise guy trying to cut corners and get by on angles, and not very good at it. He meets Helen (Gaby Rodgers) and ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Strick | Stars: James Lipton, Gaby Rodgers, Ellie Pine, Leona Powers

21. Tarnished Angel (1938)

Passed | 67 min | Drama

The ex-fiancée of a young rich man becomes the companion of a jewel thief, forming a vaudeville act with face "cure", but after she discovers, that she can really cure people, she decides to quit.

Director: Leslie Goodwins | Stars: Sally Eilers, Lee Bowman, Ann Miller, Alma Kruger

Votes: 167

22. Their Big Moment (1934)

Passed | 68 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance

A vaudeville magician act is hired to right a wrong. Some comedy relief.

Director: James Cruze | Stars: Zasu Pitts, Slim Summerville, William Gaxton, Bruce Cabot

Votes: 194

23. In Our Village (1951)

66 min | Drama, History, Music

The film shows that Romanian peasants were divided between those opposing and those embracing collectivization. The heated debates between the pro and con camps would ultimately lead to murder.

Directors: Jean Georgescu, Victor Iliu | Stars: Constantin Ramadan, George Manu, Nana Ianculescu, Aurel Ghitescu

Votes: 36

24. A Maid Made Mad (1943)

Approved | 17 min | Comedy, Short

Andy is left alone to mind the clothing store while his wife goes to the Amazon Hotel for Women to practice rolling bandages for the Red Cross. A woman comes in to buy a pair of shoes and ... See full summary »

Director: Del Lord | Stars: Andy Clyde, Barbara Pepper, Gwen Kenyon, Mabel Forrest

Votes: 15

25. Mile a Minute Love (1937)

Approved | 67 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Bob, a young inventor who has designed a new motorboat engine, is in love with Wynne Drexel, the daughter of his boss, a speedboat racing enthusiast who dreams of winning a big race. A man ... See full summary »

Director: Elmer Clifton | Stars: William Bakewell, Arletta Duncan, Duncan Renaldo, Vivien Oakland

Votes: 11

26. Don't Get Personal (1942)

Approved | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Elmer Whippet inherits the Whippet Pickles company and sets out to meet the two stars, Mary Reynolds and John Stowe, of the radio program sponsored by his company, as he thinks their on-air... See full summary »

Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Hugh Herbert, Mischa Auer, Jane Frazee, Anne Gwynne

Votes: 22

27. Welcome Home (1935)

Approved | 73 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Richard Foster is the brains of a quartet of con-artists that includes Giltedge, a stock swindler; "Painless," a phony dentist; and "Gorgeous," along as decoration and bait. Richard goes ... See full summary »

Director: James Tinling | Stars: James Dunn, Arline Judge, Raymond Walburn, Rosina Lawrence

Votes: 27

28. We Go Fast (1941)

Passed | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Two cops (Curtis, Deforest) flirt with highway restaurant waitress (Bari) who falls for Oriental businessman (Mohr) who turns out to be a crook.

Director: William C. McGann | Stars: Lynn Bari, Alan Curtis, Sheila Ryan, Don DeFore

Votes: 59

29. The Great Pretenders (2007)

30 min | Short, Comedy

A biting satire from the front lines of the American workplace, where layoffs are so routine they've created their own industry - outplacement. Elite Transition Services promises laid-off ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Cohen | Stars: Matthew Porter, Raniah Al-Sayed, Keith Brown, Al Bundonis

Votes: 22

30. Phony Pop-Up (2018)

7 min | Short, Drama

A man falls for an internet scam while shopping online, but doesn't realize it until it's too late.

Directors: Alex Proctor, Mackenzie Kram | Stars: Mackenzie Kram, Nick Puya

31. KwameWorld (2006)

25 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

An improvisational comedy that follows the life of a young stand up comedian from Baltimore (Kwame), challenges and victories in Hollywood through flashbacks and personal point of view.

Director: David A. Arnold | Stars: Kwame Koomson, Michael Q. Schmidt, David A. Arnold, Tamara 'Gingir' Curry

Votes: 30

32. Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (1952–1953)
Episode: The Strange Destiny (1952)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A phony doctor, a notorious smuggler, and a sultry secretary combine their talents to outwit U. S. Customs officials. Walt Jameson, Evening Star reporter, finds the corpse of a famous ... See full summary »

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Donald Woods, Sydney Mason, Lewis Wilson, Sherry Moreland

Votes: 7

33. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Planet of the Spiders: Part One (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

While the Doctor carries out an investigation into ESP, Mike Yates asks Sarah to look into some strange goings on at a meditation centre he's attending.

Director: Barry Letts | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin

Votes: 544

34. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Here We Go Again (1996)

Comedy

John and Catherine collaborate in a bus-station production of "Golden Girls: The Musical."

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 39

35. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Running for Carly (1996)

Comedy

As a favor to Carly, John reluctantly agrees to help her boyfriend, Karl, with his senate campaign. It becomes clear Karl's more into image than anything (which could hurt Carly), John throws his "ring into the hat" and runs himself.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 37

36. The Lone Ranger (1949–1957)
Episode: Counterfeit Redskins (1955)

TV-G | 23 min | Western

Three men dress as Indians to try and intimidate local homesteaders into moving out or attacking the real local Indians. Either way the land owners run the risk of losing their land.

Director: Wilhelm Thiele | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Paul Langton, John Doucette

Votes: 38

37. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
Episode: The Great Bookala Escape (1994)

Not Rated | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The Rangers try to help Bookala, a friendly alien, return to his planet.

Director: John Stewart | Stars: Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley

Votes: 461

38. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: The Survivors (1967)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

An enemy agent's kidnapped 2 scientists and their wives and is holding them in San Francisco. He wants a third scientist, who can help develop an ultimate weapon. Phelps devises a plan ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris

Votes: 325

39. That's My Mama (1974–1975)
Episode: Queen of the Ribs (1975)

30 min | Comedy

Earl pretends to be the owner of the barbershop in order to impress his new girlfriend. And once Earl starts lying, will he be able to hear the truth? That she doesn't care?

Director: Mort Lachman | Stars: Clifton Davis, Theresa Merritt, Teddy Wilson, Ted Lange

Votes: 19

40. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Secrets of the Psychics (1993)

TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary

Stage magician and scientific skeptic James Randi recounts his cases debunking claims of the supernatural around the world.

Director: Carl Charlson | Stars: James Randi, Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas, Uri Geller

Votes: 78

41. Dick Tracy (1950–1952)
Episode: Dick Tracy vs. Swami (1950)

26 min | Crime, Drama

A rich woman has been taken advantage of by a phony swami with a crystal ball scam. He's also a master of hypnotism and blots out the woman's memory. Tracy runs down clues, and Sam Ketchum ... See full summary »

Stars: Ralph Byrd, Joe Devlin, Florence Bates, John Merton

Votes: 9

42. Hudson & Rex (2019– )
Episode: The French Connection (2019)

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

Cultures clash when the death of a Parisian journalist has Charlie and Rex partnering with a French detective, in an investigation that whisks the team to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Director: John Vatcher | Stars: John Reardon, Mayko Nguyen, Saad Siddiqui, Kevin Hanchard

Votes: 140

43. The Dan Bongino Show (2017– )
This Is an Abomination of Justice (2020 Podcast Episode)

News

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Stars: Dan Bongino, Joe Armacost

44. The Dan Bongino Show (2017– )
Mike Flynn Is a Political Prisoner (2020 Podcast Episode)

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Stars: Dan Bongino, Joe Armacost

45. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: America's Top Dummy (2022)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Toony tricks Bill into participating in a reality TV competition as a fraudulent ventriloquist act. Featured cartoons are Bedevilled Rabbit (1957), The Impossible Possum (1954), Nix on Hypnotricks (1941), A Bone for a Bone (1951), and Good Noose (1962).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

46. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Why All of the Left's Heroes Are Cosplaying Phonies (2023 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

Topics include: the Tennessee Three (three Tennessee Dems expelled from congress); Bill Lee pushing red flag laws; Bud Light taking a hit for promoting Dylan Mulvaney; hook-up culture; and the happy aftermath of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Star: Matt Walsh

47. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Why the Pro-Palestine Campus Protesters Are a Bunch of Childish Cosplaying Phonies (2024 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

Matt Walsh criticizes the actions of pro-Palestine campus protesters at Columbia University, then discusses a bipartisan anti-Semitism bill and a Texas law on age verification for porn.

Star: Matt Walsh