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1. What's Going on? (2003– )
30 min | Documentary, Family
Stars: Angelina Jolie, Meg Ryan, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere
Votes: 22
2. The New Environmentalists (2013–2021)
Documentary
The New Environmentalists share a common goal - safeguarding Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice worldwide. The activists in this series are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Stars: Robert Redford, Delia Owens, His Majesty King Mswati III, Marie McRae
Votes: 9
3. Q 85: A Musical Celebration For Quincy Jones (2018 TV Special)
90 min | Music
A birthday celebration for music legend Quincy Jones featuring many musical guests.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Rashida Jones, Danny Glover, LL Cool J, Dave Chappelle
Votes: 16
4. Trains Unlimited (1997–1998)
60 min | Documentary, History
Follows the history, mechanics, and operations of trains around the world.
Stars: Danny Dark, Kevin Keefe, Walter Gray, Bill Withuhn
Votes: 23
5. XXI Century (2003– )
385 min | Documentary
Stars: Howard Zinn, Curt Goering, Noam Chomsky, Greg Palast
Votes: 73
6. Lonesome Dove (1989)
TV-14 | 384 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.
Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 25,734
7. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
8. A Vision of Blindness (2008 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
A provocative and comprehensive look into the creation of the major motion picture Blindness.
Directors: David Gelb, Quico Meirelles, Pedro Morelli | Stars: Fernando Meirelles, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Danny Glover
Votes: 53
9. Canceled Lives: Letters from the Inside (1993 Video)
50 min | Documentary
Prison documentry/drama in which various prison inmates' letters to family and friends are read by celebrity voice overs against a prison setting to give us an insight into the life of a prisoner.
Director: Martin Good | Stars: Matt Adler, Kirstie Alley, Kevin Bacon, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 71
10.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
Return
(1989)
TV-14 | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
The drive reaches Montana, but it proves to be the biggest challenge of them all.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 511
11. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,184
12. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,457
13. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed performances from the famous performing arts center in New York City.
Stars: Beverly Sills, Audra McDonald, Louis Perry, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 281
14. Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution (2018 TV Movie)
56 min | Documentary
Documentary about how Medicare was formed as a way to desegregate American hospitals and enforce civil rights.
Director: Charles Burnett | Stars: Martin Dornbaum, Danny Glover
Votes: 20
15. The 38th Annual Young Artist Awards (2017 TV Special)
Family
Established in 1978, the Young Artist Awards is Hollywood's longest running awards show that recognizes and honors young talent. Through year-round support, participants are groomed for greater achievements in their craft.
Director: Chris M. Allport | Stars: Danny Glover, Wyatt McClure, Christian Convery, Ernie Reyes Jr.
Votes: 14
16.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
The Show Must Go On
(2005)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Casualties of a disaster flood the ER, which is short-handed because everyone is at Dr. Carter's going-away party because he's leaving the ER after 11 years. Dr. Pratt looks for the courage to confront his father, Charlie.
Director: John Wells | Stars: Noah Wyle, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Goran Visnjic
Votes: 503
17.
Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Van Gogh Job
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Nate and the crew discover the history behind a Van Gogh painting from World War II they are attempting to recover.
Director: John Rogers | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 764
18. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,218
19. Marvel Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord (2021 Podcast Series)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon are a little slower and more seasoned than they were during their Guardians of the Galaxy glory days, finding themselves back on Earth, now 30 years after all the world's super villains have seized control.
Stars: Danny Glover, Chris Elliott, Vanessa Williams, Dylan Baker
Votes: 96
20. IMDb LIVE at the Jumanji: The Next Level Premiere (2019– )
Talk-Show
Celebrate the release of 'Jumanji: The Next Level' with IMDb LIVE at the Jumanji: The Next Level Premiere on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. PT, featuring exclusive interviews with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and more.
Stars: Awkwafina, Jack Black, Danny DeVito, Karen Gillan
Votes: 35
21.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
On the Trail
(1989)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Woodrow and Gus are back in their old stomping grounds after they stop the cattle drive to look for a cook. Gus has a fateful encounter with a vengeful old foe.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 494
22.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
The Plains
(1989)
TV-14 | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Gus and Lorena rejoin the cattle drive. Elmira makes her way to Ogallala, with July close on her heels. Jake's new partnership doesn't turn out as planned.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 482
23. Psych (2006–2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.
Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen
Votes: 105,246
24. Capernaum (2018)
R | 126 min | Drama
While serving a five-year sentence for a violent crime, a 12-year-old boy sues his parents for neglect.
Director: Nadine Labaki | Stars: Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shiferaw, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole, Kawsar Al Haddad
Votes: 104,123 | Gross: $1.66M
25. Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997 Video)
Unrated | 106 min | Music
Collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the period 1983-1997. Mainly focused post-1995 era, including videos such as "Scream" and "They Don't Care About Us."
Directors: Nicholas Brandt, Colin Chilvers, Bob Giraldi, Wayne Isham, Michael Jackson, John Landis, Spike Lee, Don Mischer, Vincent Paterson, Mark Romanek, James Yukich | Stars: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 2,008
26. How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? (2021)
Documentary
This film traces the phenomenon of othering in America, how marginalized groups of people are mistreated in a nation that allegedly cares about justice and equality.
Director: Thomas Keith | Stars: Edmund Adjapong, Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, Edward Asner, Sequette Clark
Votes: 13
27. Sex: The Revolution (2008– )
42 min | Documentary
Frankly examines a colorful and controversial chapter of modern American history, when individuals and events coalesced to challenge the moral orthodoxy surrounding sex and sexual behavior.... See full summary »
Stars: John Waters, Hugh Hefner, Phil Donahue, Bruce Vilanch
Votes: 272
28. Oscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer (1981)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Robert N. Zagone | Stars: Bee Freeman, Lorenzo Tucker, Danny Glover, Richard Harder
Votes: 12
29. The Barrel of a Gun (2010)
Documentary
In 1981, black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of white Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner and was convicted of it in 1982. More than 25 years later, the ... See full summary »
Director: Tigre Hill | Stars: Mumia Abu-Jamal, Pam Africa, Edward Asner, James Binns
Votes: 45
30.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
The Second Oldest Profession
(1981)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bates makes an error in judgment when she allows a junkie prostitute to shoot up prior to arresting her only to have the hooker nearly die from an overdose. Furillo demands that Davenport become more open about their romantic relationship.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 133
31.
Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode:
Danny Glover
(1998)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Interviewee: Danny Glover
Stars: James Lipton, Danny Glover
Votes: 16
32.
Touch (2012–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2012)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
For the third time in three weeks, Jake has run away from school and climbed atop a cell phone tower, breaking the tower's security alarms at precisely 3:18 in the afternoon each time. For ... See full summary »
Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Mazouz, Danny Glover
Votes: 1,571
33. Civil War Journal (1993– )
60 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary series illustrating various episodes of the American Civil War.
Stars: Brian Pohanka, William C. Davis, Danny Glover, Gary Gallagher
Votes: 144
34. De película (1982–1990)
60 min
Stars: Isabel Mestres, José Ruiz, Emilio Linder, María Salerno
Votes: 136
35.
Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode dated 29 January 2007
(2007)
Talk-Show
Director: Bex Palmer | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Annette Bening, Beyoncé, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 13
36. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,473
37. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,161
38. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,884
39. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 628
40. In Pursuit of Happiness (2005)
Documentary, Comedy
Director: Joel Christian McEwen | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Danny Glover, William D. Hoy, Jean Kilbourne
Votes: 68
41. One for Ten (2013)
7 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
One For Ten is a series of interactive documentary shorts which feature the stories of people who were sent to death row, only to be later released after being found to be innocent.
Directors: Will Francome, Mark Pizzey | Stars: Chali 2na, Lewis Black, Damien Wayne Echols, Danny Glover
Votes: 27
42.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
James Baldwin: Witness
(2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Angie Corcetti | Stars: James Baldwin, Don Cheadle, Danny Glover
Votes: 102
43.
B.J. and the Bear (1978–1981)
Episode:
A Coffin with a View
(1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy
It was a dark and stormy night when B.J and the Bear drove two Transylvanian coffins from Frisco to L.A., meeting up along the way with murder, mayhem and maybe even Count Dracula.
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Greg Evigan, Pamela Hensley, John Carradine, Jack Ging
Votes: 23
44.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
The Last White Man on East Ferry Avenue
(1981)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goldblume does his best to maintain order after angry old man Mr. Popovich shoots a local boy dead and barricades himself in his home. Belker demands that Furillo pull the gung-go Virgil ... See full summary »
Director: David Anspaugh | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 118
45.
Chiefs (1983)
Episode:
Part 2
(1983)
46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The baby-boom years in Delano after World War II see the appointment of an ill-suited veteran as the new Police Chief, resulting in graft, police brutality and racial discrimination, while the crimes of a serial killer remain unsolved.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 41
46.
Civil War Journal (1993– )
Episode:
Robert E. Lee
(1994)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
Robert E. Lee is known as much for his character as his leadership.
Director: Craig Haffner | Stars: Danny Glover, Gary Gallagher, Agnes Mullins, William C. Davis
Votes: 5
47. Criminal Minds (2005– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.
Stars: Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna
Votes: 217,176
48. Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Love, money, ambition and music intertwine in Mozart in the Jungle, a half hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering New York City. A brash new maestro Rodrigo stirs up the New York Symphony as young oboist Hailey hopes for her big chance.
Stars: Gael García Bernal, Lola Kirke, Saffron Burrows, Hannah Dunne
Votes: 25,830
49. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,298
50. Chiefs (1983)
200 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Three generations of police chiefs for a southern town go about their jobs while a serial murderer operates.
Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 1,793