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1. Dazed and Confused (1993)
R | 103 min | Comedy
The adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, Rory Cochrane
Votes: 199,701 | Gross: $7.99M
2. Airplane! (1980)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 261,247 | Gross: $83.40M
3. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
R | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogomil's near-fatal shooting and the series of "alphabet crimes" associated with it.
Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Jürgen Prochnow, Ronny Cox
Votes: 130,562 | Gross: $153.67M
4. White House Down (2013)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders.
Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke
Votes: 236,279 | Gross: $73.10M
5. Network (1976)
R | 121 min | Drama
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall
Votes: 170,710
6. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
PG-13 | 86 min | Action, Comedy
"Rambo" parody in which Topper Harley leads a rescue team into Iraq to save Iraqi war prisoners and all of their previous rescue teams.
Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino, Richard Crenna
Votes: 97,420 | Gross: $38.91M
7. Silkwood (1983)
R | 131 min | Biography, Drama, History
A worker at a plutonium processing plant is purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing worker safety violations at the plant.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson
Votes: 22,211 | Gross: $35.62M
8. Frost/Nixon (2008)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Votes: 112,493 | Gross: $18.59M
9. Guarding Tess (1994)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
A former U.S. First Lady wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail, even though he can't stand her.
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert
Votes: 19,210 | Gross: $27.05M
10. Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
R | 93 min | Crime, Fantasy, Mystery
NYPD detectives Shepard and Powell are working on a bizarre case of a ritualistic Aztec murder. Meanwhile, something big is attacking people of New York and only greedy small time crook Jimmy Quinn knows where its lair is.
Director: Larry Cohen | Stars: David Carradine, Michael Moriarty, Candy Clark, Richard Roundtree
Votes: 9,467
11. Flirting with Disaster (1996)
R | 92 min | Comedy
A young man, his wife, and his incompetent case worker travel across country to find his birth parents.
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Mary Tyler Moore
Votes: 19,997 | Gross: $14.89M
12. Absence of Malice (1981)
PG | 116 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
When a prosecutor leaks to a Miami reporter that a liquor wholesaler is suspected in the murder of a union head, the man's life begins to unravel.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon
Votes: 14,764 | Gross: $40.72M
13. Some Kind of Heaven (2020)
81 min | Documentary
Behind the gates of a palm tree-lined fantasyland, four residents of America's largest retirement community, The Villages, FL, strive to find solace and meaning.
Director: Lance Oppenheim | Stars: Dennis Dean, Lynn Henry, Anne Kincer, Reggie Kincer
Votes: 3,528
14. JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021)
TV-14 | 118 min | Documentary, History
Declassified files related to President Kennedy's assassination in a far larger context, aiming to shine more light on what really happened in 1963.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Whoopi Goldberg, Oliver Stone, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Votes: 4,236
15. Elvis & Nixon (2016)
R | 86 min | Comedy, History
The untold true story behind the meeting between Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n Roll, and President Richard Nixon, resulting in this revealing, yet humorous moment immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives.
Director: Liza Johnson | Stars: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville
Votes: 15,034 | Gross: $1.03M
16. My Fellow Americans (1996)
PG-13 | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy
Two former U. S. Presidents, hated rivals, join forces to expose the current, corrupt President at the risk of their lives.
Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard
Votes: 15,910 | Gross: $22.29M
17. Permanent (2017)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy
Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. It involves life-altering permanents and poorly-made toupees. Obstacles to daily survival ensue.
Director: Colette Burson | Stars: Alexis Leggett, Kaleigh Jo Keller, Kira McLean, Patricia Arquette
Votes: 2,611 | Gross: $0.01M
18. The Killing Room (2009)
R | 93 min | Mystery, Thriller
Four individuals sign up for a psychological research study only to discover that they are now subjects of a brutal, classified government program.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman | Stars: Nick Cannon, Clea DuVall, Timothy Hutton, Chloë Sevigny
Votes: 14,918
19. The Trial of Billy Jack (1974)
PG | 170 min | Action, Drama, Music
After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The... See full summary »
Director: Tom Laughlin | Stars: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Victor Izay, Teresa Kelly
Votes: 1,517 | Gross: $89.00M
20. Secret Honor (1984)
Not Rated | 90 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A fictionalized former President Richard M. Nixon offers a solitary, stream-of-consciousness reflection on his life and political career - and the "true" reasons for the Watergate scandal and his resignation.
Director: Robert Altman | Star: Philip Baker Hall
Votes: 3,387
21. Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980)
R | 104 min | Drama
Seven former college friends, along with a few new friends, gather for a weekend reunion at a summer house in New Hampshire to reminisce about the good old days, when they got arrested on the way to a protest in Washington, DC.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: Bruce MacDonald, Maggie Renzi, Adam LeFevre, Maggie Cousineau
Votes: 2,230 | Gross: $2.00M
22. Balibo (2009)
Not Rated | 111 min | Biography, Drama, History
War correspondent Roger East and the young Jose Ramos-Horta travel to East Timor to investigate the murders of the Balibo Five in 1975.
Director: Robert Connolly | Stars: Jane Hampson, Bea Viegas, Christine Martins, Ana Rosa Mendoça
Votes: 2,927
23. Silver City (2004)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The discovery of a corpse threatens to unravel a bumbling local politician's campaign for governor of Colorado.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: Chris Cooper, Thora Birch, Maria Bello, Billy Zane
Votes: 4,228 | Gross: $1.02M
24. The Unknown Known (2013)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Donald Rumsfeld, Errol Morris
Votes: 4,293 | Gross: $0.28M
25. The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977 TV Movie)
56 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The grandson of the world's first and foremost consulting detective and his bumbling, bionic sidekick attempt to catch the only living descendant of Professor Moriarty.
Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Ron Moody, Holly Palance
Votes: 730
26. 70's Fever (2008 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
If the 1960s represented peace, love, and the "We Generation", then the 1970s came to represent the pleasure seeking excesses of the "Me Generation." The 1970s were a decade when cocaine ... See full summary »
Director: Frederic Lumiere | Stars: Steve Gillon, Andreas Keller, Nikki Haskell, Tim Lawrence
Votes: 19
27. Gallagher: Overboard (1987 TV Special)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live performance by "Sledge-O-Matic" stand-up comedian Gallagher.
Director: Wayne Orr | Stars: Gallagher, Jensen Daggett, Constance Gallagher
Votes: 98
28. Carterland (2021)
122 min | Documentary, Biography
In the mid 1970's, a visionary leader decades ahead of his time is locked in a struggle for the future of America. His name is Jimmy Carter.
Directors: Jim Pattiz, Will Pattiz | Stars: Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale, Andrew Young, Jonathan Alter
Votes: 26
29. 9/11: Explosive Evidence - Experts Speak Out: Meet the Experts (2012 Video)
132 min
Directors: Richard Gage, Martin McGee | Stars: Stephen Barasch, Daniel Barnum, William Brinnier, Frank De Martini
Votes: 17
30. Gaming the System: The Making of 'Vice' (2019 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short
The cast and crew of Vice (2018) discuss the making of the film.
Stars: Adam McKay, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Christian Bale
31. Massacre: The Story of East Timor (2002)
20 min | Short, News
A documentary produced by Amy Goodman and journalist Allan Nairn on the Santa Cruz massacre and the history of Indonesian and US involvement in the Southeast Asian nation.
Stars: George Bush, Bill Clinton, Amy Goodman, Henry Kissinger
Votes: 12
32. Cold War Continues to Freeze Up: Russia Relations, Antimissile Systems, Etc (2017 Video)
16 min | Short, News
Styx weighs in on Russia, North Korea, and more.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
33.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith's Friend
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith attends a wedding in her hometown of Scranton and runs into her childhood sweetheart, who is interested in rekindling the old romance
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 178
34.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
The Election
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Election Day. A woman, being prevented by her husband from voting, throws a toilet seat into the street to get attention. A shoplifter is escorted to vote by Wojo and then lost by him. Inspector Luger campaigns for a political crony.
Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass
Votes: 117
35.
Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode:
My Girl Henrietta
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
After JJ has dating Henrietta for while, the family wants to meet her. Florida invites her to dinner, and everyone is surprised when she walks in and is obviously pregnant.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter
Votes: 81
36.
Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode:
The Family Business
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
When James is rejected for a loan to open a repair shop, he sets up shop in the apartment ... well-aware of a clause in his lease prohibiting the operation of commercial activities inside ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter
Votes: 80
37.
Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode:
The Windfall
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
James comes across a bag containing a claimed $27,000 in stolen money and turns it into the police. The Evanses are quickly hassled by ghetto neighbors, strangers and people they thought ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter
Votes: 90
38.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode:
Beast
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigation into a woman poisoned with Dioxin leads to her husband and a connection from his past.
Director: Frank Prinzi | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 332
39.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode:
Fly Hard
(1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Armed criminals invade the Daily Planet, taking everyone inside hostage, including Clark, Lois, Perry, and Lex Luthor. Clark is unable to use his powers for fear that he will put the others in danger.
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes
Votes: 339
40.
Maude (1972–1978)
Episode:
Maude's New Friend
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Maude's new male friend is gay, and Maude thinks she is being very liberal in understanding him. She learns a few truths about herself.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain
Votes: 72
41.
Maude (1972–1978)
Episode:
Nostalgia Party
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Walter and Maude host a New Year's Eve costume where everyone must wear outfits that represent their favorite years. Everyone has a different idea of what year was the best, so the costumes vary greatly.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain
Votes: 71
42.
Maude (1972–1978)
Episode:
Speed Trap
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
When Walter and Arthur go on a camping trip, they get stopped for speeding by a cop who is only too happy to throw them in jail for not paying the ticket.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain
Votes: 79
43.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Lamont in Love
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Lamont falls in love with a mysterious woman, Fred and Esther play amateur sleuths to learn more about her.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Nancy Kulp
Votes: 102
44.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
The Escorts
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Fred's friend Elroy can't find a date, Fred's inspired to launch his latest get rich quick scheme: an escort service for seniors.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Arnold Johnson, George Wiltshire
Votes: 105
45.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Dick Cavett/Jimmy Cliff
(1976)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Dick Cavett, and the musical guest is Jimmy Cliff. The skits for this episode are as follows: Garrett Morris uses voodoo to get Chevy to fall down. Commercials ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis, Harry McDevitt | Stars: Dick Cavett, Jimmy Cliff, Marshall Efron, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 176
46.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jill Clayburgh/Leon Redbone/The Singing Idlers
(1976)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Guest host Jill Clayburgh plays a crusading guidance counselor. Great Moments in Herstory celebrates women. Mr. Bill makes his first appearance. Leon Redbone and Andy Kaufman add to the fun.
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis, Walter Williams | Stars: Jill Clayburgh, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase
Votes: 163
47.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Ron Nessen/Patti Smith Group
(1976)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is press secretary to President Ford Ron Nessen, and the musical guest is Patti Smith. The skits for this episode are as follows: The opening act features a return ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, David Massar, Gary Weis | Stars: Ron Nessen, Patti Smith Group, Billy Crystal, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 170
48.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Streaking
(1998)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Point Place is buzzing when it's announced that President Ford is coming to town. Meanwhile, the guys want to do something to show their opposition and decide to go streaking.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 1,491
49.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
Boo! Humbug
(1998)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Will and Grace plan to spend a serious Halloween together watching Ingmar Bergman movies at home - until Harlin drops off his over-eager kids at their place when he's called away on ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 479
50.
The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode:
Bob's Birthday
(1992)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy
A surprise birthday party goes awry.
Director: Larry Schnur | Stars: Steve Smith, Patrick McKenna, Bill Carr, Rick Green
Votes: 13