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1. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner

Votes: 436,573

2. As Good as It Gets (1997)

PG-13 | 139 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Votes: 318,848 | Gross: $148.48M

3. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

Director: Kelly Fremon Craig | Stars: Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Benny Safdie

Votes: 27,765

4. Jerry Maguire (1996)

R | 139 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent agent with the only athlete who stays with him and his former colleague.

Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston

Votes: 287,393 | Gross: $153.95M

5. Big (1988)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard

Votes: 240,323 | Gross: $114.97M

6. Terms of Endearment (1983)

PG | 132 min | Comedy, Drama

Follows hard-to-please Aurora looking for love and her daughter's family problems.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito

Votes: 65,585 | Gross: $108.42M

7. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

Tony Micelli, a retired baseball player, becomes the housekeeper of Angela Bower, an advertising executive in New York. Together they raise their kids, Samantha Micelli and Jonathan Bower, with help from Mona Robinson, Angela's man-crazy mother.

Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro

Votes: 15,591

8. The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

High-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.

Director: Kelly Fremon Craig | Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner, Kyra Sedgwick

Votes: 140,471 | Gross: $14.43M

9. Taxi (1978–1983)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.

Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 15,873

10. Newhart (1982–1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.

Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy

Votes: 8,128

11. Say Anything (1989)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college.

Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor

Votes: 96,061 | Gross: $20.78M

12. The Simpsons Movie (2007)

PG-13 | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

After Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 350,191 | Gross: $183.14M

13. Bottle Rocket (1996)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run.

Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd, Shea Fowler

Votes: 83,590 | Gross: $0.56M

14. Spanglish (2004)

PG-13 | 131 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A woman and her daughter emigrate from Mexico for a better life in America, where they start working for a family whose patriarch is a newly celebrated chef with an insecure wife.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega, Cloris Leachman

Votes: 88,608 | Gross: $42.73M

15. The War of the Roses (1989)

R | 116 min | Comedy, Romance

A married couple tries everything to drive each other out of the house in a vicious divorce battle.

Director: Danny DeVito | Stars: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht

Votes: 57,443 | Gross: $86.89M

16. Broadcast News (1987)

R | 133 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky

Votes: 34,175 | Gross: $51.25M

17. How Do You Know (2010)

PG-13 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After being cut from the U.S.A. softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, Jack Nicholson

Votes: 54,649 | Gross: $30.21M

18. Ella McCay

Post-production

The film will follow an idealistic young politician who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state's longtime incumbent governor.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Rebecca Hall, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Jamie Lee Curtis

19. Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

PG-13 | 132 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A single mother, with dreams of becoming a writer, has a son at the age of 15 in 1965, and goes through a failed marriage with the drug-addicted father.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 30,585 | Gross: $30.17M

20. The Critic (1994–2001)

TV-14 | 522 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Jay Sherman is a New York film critic who has to review films he doesn't like for a living.

Stars: Jon Lovitz, Nick Jameson, Maurice LaMarche, Nancy Cartwright

Votes: 9,100

21. The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990)

30 min | Comedy, Music

Tracey Ullman hosts a variety show containing sketches, song-and-dance routines, and The Simpsons.

Stars: Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone

Votes: 1,580

22. I'll Do Anything (1994)

PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama

An aspiring actor's life gets upended when his ex-wife dumps their bossy, wild little daughter into his custody.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks, Whittni Wright, Julie Kavner

Votes: 2,872 | Gross: $10.21M

23. Phenom (1993–1994)

30 min | Comedy

A young tennis pro must face life's challenges with her single mother, her spoiled little sister, her insecure brother and her overbearing coach.

Stars: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso

Votes: 249

24. The Simpsons Game (2007 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Simpson family learn they are part of a video game and are given superpowers to save their 8-bit predecessors.

Director: Ralph Sosa | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,392

25. The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)

TV-PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Follows The Simpsons" as they host a Disney+ Day party with friends from across the service, everyone is on the list - except Homer.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria

Votes: 1,663

26. What About Joan (2000–2002)

30 min | Comedy

Follows Joan Gallagher, a high school teacher, Ruby, a psychiatrist, and Betsy, a music teacher, in their daily lives.

Stars: Joan Cusack, Kyle Chandler, Donna Murphy, Kellie Shanygne Williams

Votes: 181

27. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)

TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Action

Loki joins forces with Bart Simpson to fight against his toughest opponents in Springfield after he is banished from Asgard yet again.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Maurice LaMarche

Votes: 4,241

28. When Billie Met Lisa (2022)

TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Follows Lisa Simpson as she is unexpectedly discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, and is invited to Billie's studio for an unforgettable special jam session.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Chris Edgerly, Sunkrish Bala

Votes: 1,144

29. The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club (2022)

TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Lisa is convinced to become a Disney princess.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Chris Edgerly, Dawnn Lewis

Votes: 1,108

30. Best of the West (1981–1982)

30 min | Comedy, Western

The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.

Stars: Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield

Votes: 277

31. Angry Birds (2009 Video Game)

E | Action, Family

A group of birds attempt to attack sheltered enemy pigs while creating as much damage as possible.

Star: A.M. Driver

Votes: 2,151

32. Icebox (2018)

TV-14 | 88 min | Drama

A young boy becomes trapped inside America's rigid immigration process. (Feature adaptation of the 2016 short film, "Icebox.")

Director: Daniel Sawka | Stars: Genesis Rodriguez, Carrie Lazar, Sarah Minnich, Anthony Gonzalez

Votes: 822

33. The Longest Daycare (2012)

PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Maggie Simpson spends the day in the Ayn Rand School for Tots.

Director: David Silverman

Votes: 6,083

34. The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad (2022)

TV-G | 3 min | Animation, Short

The Simpsons meet the Bocelli's as they unwrap their presents.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 742

35. Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One (2023 TV Special)

TV-G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Action

Maggie jumps in Grogu's floating stroller and takes off across the galaxy in hyperspace, but Homer loses track of her. Maggie conducts the conflict in Springfield against a group of Imperial TIE fighters.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Hank Azaria, Chris Edgerly, Dawnn Lewis

Votes: 799

36. The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)

TV-PG | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Maggie Simpson goes to a Star Wars themed day care. She goes on a quest to get her pacifier back whilst fighting against her nemesis, Gerald.

Director: David Silverman

Votes: 2,440

37. Sibs (1991–1992)

30 min | Comedy

Nora, Audie, and Lily are three sisters navigating life events. Lily is newly single, Audie is worried about her real-estate career, and Nora is a successful accountant happily married to Howie.

Stars: Marsha Mason, Alex Rocco, Jami Gertz, Dan Castellaneta

Votes: 109

38. Cindy (1978 TV Movie)

98 min | Musical

This version of the Cinderella tale with an all-black cast has Cinderella, who wants to marry a dashing army officer, finding out out that her father, who she thought had an important job ... See full summary »

Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Charlayne Woodard, Cleavant Derricks, Mae Mercer, Clifton Davis

Votes: 215

39. Playdate with Destiny (2020)

G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Maggie and Marge are having a play-date at Springfield's finest toddler play park when Maggie becomes smitten with a little boy. It's love at first suck and Maggie dreams about seeing him again after a day full of make-believe romance.

Director: David Silverman | Star: Chris Edgerly

Votes: 2,080

40. The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014 Video)

77 min | Animation, Comedy, Music

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Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 86

41. Shaping Up (1984)

30 min | Comedy

Buddy Fox, proprietor of a health club, is still in shape and vibrant for his chronological age. He draws a younger clientele at his business by employing the fit manager Ben plus aerobics teachers Shannon and Melissa.

Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Shawn Weatherly, Cathie Shirriff, Michael Fontaine

Votes: 27

42. Planet of the Couches (2016 TV Short)

3 min | Animation, Short, Sci-Fi

Virtual reality couch gag viewed on an iOS or Android device, designed to be used with Google Cardboard. The Simpsons are running away from sentient couches, but get captured. They are eventually saved by their own couch.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Maurice LaMarche, Nancy Cartwright

Votes: 130

43. Bart Simpson: Do the Bartman (1990 Music Video)

TV-G | 6 min | Animation, Music

A music video featuring Bart Simpson performing his song "Do The Bartman" during a school dance recital, stealing the show.

Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 437

44. Inside the Simpsons (2023)

Documentary

"Inside The Simpsons" is a documentary series on ProSieben MAXX [DE, AT, CH].

Stars: James L. Brooks, Cooper Barnes, Matt Groening, Anke Engelke

Votes: 9

45. The Making of Bottle Rocket (2008)

26 min | Documentary, Short

Interviews with individuals involved in the making of Wes Anderson's 1996 film "Bottle Rocket."

Director: Barry Braverman | Stars: James L. Brooks, James Caan, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Musgrave

Votes: 19

46. Related by Birth (1994 TV Movie)

25 min

A failed ABC network sitcom about two sisters living in the city: entrepreneur's assistant Audie and caterer Lily.

Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Margaret Colin, Jami Gertz, Dan Castellaneta, Mark Nassar

Votes: 82

47. Bart Simpson: Deep Deep Trouble (1991 Music Video)

4 min | Animation, Music

Music video for the song "Deep Deep Trouble" as performed by Bart Simpson. It opens with Bart locked in jail. He raps about the numerous times he has gotten into deep trouble with his father Homer.

Director: Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer

Votes: 68

48. A Terrifying Message from Al Gore (2006 Video)

1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Al Gore attempts to promote his film, An Inconvenient Truth (2006).

Director: Peter Avanzino | Stars: Al Gore, John DiMaggio, Billy West

Votes: 98

49. The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show (1990 TV Special)

90 min | Comedy

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Director: Art Wolff | Stars: Tracey Ullman, Julie Kavner, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray

Votes: 42

50. May the 12th Be with You (2024)

5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

In honor of Star Wars Day and Mother's Day, Marge Simpson takes the Disney+ mothers and their children for an adventure.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 276