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1. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy

A popular high school student, admired by his peers, decides to take a day off from school and goes to extreme lengths to pull it off, to the chagrin of his Dean, who'll do anything to stop him.

Director: John Hughes | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones

Votes: 386,253 | Gross: $70.14M

2. Triangle (2009)

R | 99 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Five friends set sail and their yacht is overturned by a strange and sudden storm. A mysterious ship arrives to rescue them, and what happens next cannot be explained.

Director: Christopher Smith | Stars: Melissa George, Joshua McIvor, Jack Taylor, Michael Dorman

Votes: 129,705

3. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Approved | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester

Votes: 137,759 | Gross: $8.18M

4. Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)

PG | 96 min | Horror

In 1972 London - a century after his final battle with Professor Van Helsing - Count Dracula is resurrected by occultist Johnny Alucard, and goes after his archenemy's descendants.

Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Neame

Votes: 7,437

5. Mr. Villain's Day Off (2024– )

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy

The general of an evil army trying to conquer Earth spends his days off enjoying the worthwhile things about Earth.

Stars: Shintarô Asanuma, Hiiro Ishibashi, Hibiku Yamamura, Sôma Saitô

Votes: 196

6. 7 Virgins (2005)

86 min | Crime, Drama

It is summertime in a blue-collar, marginal district of a city in South of Spain. Tano.

Director: Alberto Rodríguez | Stars: Juan José Ballesta, Iride Fontana, Javier Berger, Jesús Carroza

Votes: 2,372

7. Repo (1982)

75 min | Comedy, Drama

Against the backdrop of Athens' bustling streets, a Greek white-collar worker starts his day off by doing various errands, and even though he hasn't worked all day, in reality, he is exhausted. Is this what his typical day off looks like?

Director: Vasilis Vafeas | Stars: Petros Zarkadis, Angelos Yannoulis, Katerina Gioulaki, Giannis Goumas

Votes: 96

8. Windfall in Athens (1954)

95 min | Comedy, Romance

On a lazy Athenian Sunday, a young and fresh saleswoman loses her soon-to-be winning lottery ticket, only to meet its handsome new owner. Of course, she wants it back; however, what if fortune and ardent Cupid are already on her doorstep?

Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Ellie Lambeti, Giorgos Pappas, Dimitris Horn, Tasso Kavadia

Votes: 662

9. Wolna sobota (1977 TV Movie)

37 min | Comedy

A carter from Bieszczady Mountains is summoned to the local police station, where he has to tell about what had happened last Saturday.

Director: Leszek Staron | Stars: Wojciech Siemion, Mieczyslaw Górkiewicz, Zdzislaw Wardejn, Grzegorz Warchol

Votes: 62

10. Dampot... Pukol... Salo! (1970)

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Director: Pablo Santiago | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Pilar Pilapil, Chichay, Pablo Virtuoso

11. Tired Feet (1933)

18 min | Comedy, Short

Harry goes on a mountain camping trip. Misadventures include having his jalopy break down on a dangerous mountain road, and dressing as a woman as part of a plan to get rid of the tramps who have taken over his camp.

Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom | Stars: Harry Langdon, Vernon Dent, Shirley Blake, Maidena Armstrong

Votes: 18

12. Adventure in Tokyo (1952)

97 min | Drama

Director Minoru Shibuya adapted Masuji Ibushi's masterpiece to film. The film depicts a doctor who has a sign that reads "Closed Today," but is busy with all kinds of people visiting the hospital.

Director: Minoru Shibuya | Stars: Eijirô Yanagi, Rentarô Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Kôji Tsuruta

Votes: 42

13. Vee (2009– )
Episode: Romanian Mass Emigration Crisis Appears in the Guardian (2019)

19 min | News

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Star: Vee

14. Diary of a Domestic (2001 Video)

70 min | Adventure

A new maid discovers his new job is fraught with peril and bondage as one after another of her employer's enemies grab her and tie her up.

Director: Jon Woods | Stars: Angelique Lei, Dorothy Laine, Lorelei, Shannan Leigh

15. Day of the Wag (1976)

11 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: John Dick | Stars: Sue Berney, Joe Di Sario, Judy Dick, Doug Gautier

16. Kissproof (2015)

6 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy

A young woman decides to take a different approach to meeting the man of her dreams.

Director: Dominic Johnson | Stars: Esme Brand, David Wayman

17. Vykhodnoy Dyadi Vasi (2016)

2 min | Short, Comedy

Uncle (Dydaya) Vasya entertains himself on his day off.

Director: Mykola Yeriomin | Stars: Yaroslav Kozak, Leonid Syplyi, Mikhail Bondarev, Greta

Votes: 10

18. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Breakfast of Chumpions (2001)

TV-PG | Comedy

John is more irritable than usual when he tries once again to quit smoking. Reggie believes a friendly, fortunate customer stole all of her good luck and left her with his former bad luck.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 106

19. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: Oedipus Hex (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A hexed bowl of popcorn turns everyone visiting the Stevens' home into irresponsible homebodies.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, David White

Votes: 439

20. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: Super Car (1967)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Trying to win Darrin over, Endora zaps up a futurist car for him. Darrin is pleased until he finds out she stole it from the real car company.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, David White

Votes: 349

21. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: My Blonde-Haired Brunette (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Laura dyes her hair blonde when she fears the romance in her marriage is fading.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore

Votes: 412

22. Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode: The Psychiatrist (1982)

TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance

Alexis lures Blake to Rome. Krystle is shocked by the pictures in a tabloid. Jeff tries to prevent Fallon's abortion. Sammy Jo arranges another drag race for Steven.

Director: Irving J. Moore | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, Pamela Bellwood

Votes: 99

23. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Frasier Crane's Day Off (1994)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Dr. Frasier Crane takes a much-needed day off from his radio psychiatry broadcast.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,290

24. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: The Douglas Fur Ball (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Brackman (recovering from a broken ankle) asks Becker to represent him after his wife, Sheila, serves him with divorce papers and she retains Becker's former girlfriend and law associate, ... See full summary »

Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 48

25. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Assault and Batteries (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Al rushes to finish fixing the basement step before his favorite movie, "Hondo," comes on TV. But, in an attempt to get some new batteries for his flashlight, he finds himself locked inside... See full summary »

Director: Sam W. Orender | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 525

26. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Here Comes the Brood (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

C.C.'s attempts to get closer to Maxwell's children results in Gracie running away.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 490

27. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: The Playwright (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

A man whom Fran snubbed in high school has written a play and threatens to jump off a ledge unless Maxwell reads it.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 403

28. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: Shane's Karma: Part I (2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Two aliens in a cat and mouse chase come to Earth. The first wants to return a favor to Shane, the other wants to prevent it, and only Lothor understands what's at stake.

Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 63

29. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Mama Gravas (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Latka Gravas's mother comes to visit and because he must work, he asks Alex to keep his mother company for him leading Alex to end up with more than he bargained for.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 202

30. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Janine's Day Off (1987)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Janine takes the day off to take Egon to visit her family, only for them to be called back to headquarters after Slimer inadvertently activates a dimensional gate machine created by Egon, ... See full summary »

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 101

31. The Tick (1994–1997)
Episode: The Tick vs. Dinosaur Neil (1994)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Dinosaur Neil talks about dinosaurs at his job, but when he is eating his lunch in the lab (even though a sign clearly states "Don't Eat in the Lab"), he accidentally ingests Dinosaur DNA, becomes a dinosaur, and rampages through the city.

Stars: Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz, Jess Harnell, Kay Lenz

Votes: 116

32. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.1892 (2000)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: James Kent | Stars: Roberta Taylor, Gavin Richards, Tamzin Outhwaite, Pam St. Clement

33. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Episode: Everybody Hates Snow Day (2007)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

On a snowy day, Chris arrives at school only to find that classes have been canceled and he is expected to spend the day with Principal Edwards, the only other person there.

Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim

Votes: 230

34. DuckTales (1987–1990)
Episode: The Duck Who Knew Too Much (1990)

TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

While being on an unauthorized vacation, Fenton must stop spies who intend to rob Scrooge, but he has to avoid being seen by Scrooge at the same time.

Directors: Terence Harrison, Bob Hathcock | Stars: Susan Blu, Hamilton Camp, Miriam Flynn, Kathleen Freeman

Votes: 152

35. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode: Breakage (2009)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Walt and Jesse decide to start their own little empire with the help of Jesse's friends: Skinny Pete, Combo, and Badger. Meanwhile, Hank tries to pull himself together after his encounter with Tuco.

Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris

Votes: 25,151

36. Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991)
Episode: Reba Eats and Pterri Runs (1988)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

When Pee-wee wants a letter mailed, he has Jambi make Reba appear right inside the Playhouse! Because it's her day off, Pee-wee makes her breakfast... with imaginary food! Later, Pterri ... See full summary »

Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Kevin Carlson, Ric Heitzman, Suzanne Kent, William Marshall

Votes: 31

37. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Euclid Alternative (2008)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon annoys the gang when Leonard can't drive him to and from work, so they try to teach him how to drive.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,478

38. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
Episode: Episode #1.15595 (2009)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance

Christina and Remy find Buzz after he collapses at the grocery store. Jeffrey catches someone in Shayne's room. Mallett and Marina decide to adopt.

Director: Brian Mertes | Stars: Mandy Bruno Bogue, Robert T. Bogue, Jeff Branson, Beth Chamberlin

39. Coroner (2019–2022)
Episode: Round and Round (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A deceased John Doe forces Jenny and Clark to work together in the world of narcotics and therapy.

Director: Samir Rehem | Stars: Serinda Swan, Roger Cross, Éric Bruneau, Ehren Kassam

Votes: 114

40. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Signs of Violence (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

A wellness check on a family reveals signs of foul play and Upton is determined to find the parents and young daughter. As she delves further into the troubled family dynamics, she finds herself reflecting on her own childhood trauma.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos, Marina Squerciati

Votes: 481

41. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.61 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Jeremy asks - As restrictions ease, do you trust people to stick to the rules? Was Boris Johnson right to suggest working from home is a day off? Should over 70s have tracking devices fitted to their cars? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Shay Grewal, Cristo Foufas

42. Harry and the Hendersons (1991–1993)
Episode: The Day After (1991)

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.

Director: Alan Cooke | Stars: Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom, Carol-Ann Merrill

Votes: 15

43. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Megan Aroused (2021)

38 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Doug Budin, Shane Douglas, Andrew Freund, Alyssa Heimrich

44. Flipping Out (2007–2018)
Episode: Bad Mojo (2009)

TV-PG | 45 min | Reality-TV

Things seem to be falling apart in the Jeff Lewis household and just as Jeff thinks he has it all under control, one employee commits the ultimate act of betrayal. Hilarity ensues as Jenni ... See full summary »

Stars: Carrie Berkman Lewis, Sarah Berkman, Ryan Brown, Zoila Chavez

45. Alice's Wonderland Bakery (2022–2024)
Episode: Cookie's Day Off/Picture Furfect (2022)

TV-Y | Animation, Short, Action

Cookie wants to go on vacation, but bad weather at her place of choice prevents her from coming. Fergie's family is about to have their photograph taken, and Fergie hopes he can stay clean until the time comes.

Directors: Nathan Chew, Steven Umbleby, Arielle Yett | Stars: Teale Bishopric, Thor Bishopric, Yvette Nicole Brown, Craig Ferguson

46. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: Hold Me in Paradise (2010)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama

Nucky travels to Chicago and acts as kingmaker during the Presidential convention, but at home brother Eli is shot as a rival mob senses weakness in Thompson's operation.

Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon

Votes: 2,250

47. Coming Up (2003–2013)
Episode: I Don't Care (2010)

Drama

Luka Bartholomew cares for his bed-ridden mother in the run-down resort town of Porthpunnet. On his thirtieth birthday his mother hires a carer to give him a day off. On a wintry beach he ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Wootliff | Stars: Mark Benton, Di Botcher, Paloma Faith, Helen Grady

Votes: 114

48. Silo (2023– )
Episode: The Janitor's Boy (2023)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Sims appoints Billings as chief deputy to keep tabs on Juliette, whose efforts to solve two murders lead to a showdown.

Director: David Semel | Stars: Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche

Votes: 4,598

49. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode: Jeff Day (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

When Jeff proclaims it's 'Jeff Day', he gets his way until the cleaning lady arrives. Meanwhile, Adam has to figure out why his eye is twitching.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 429

50. Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun (2016– )
Episode: Episode #9.3 (2022)

43 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Out in the hills away from the beach we join Mel, the retired ex-banker living a relaxed life in Spain and cousins John and Jamie making the most of a day off.

Directors: Simon Goodall, Phillip Rashleigh, Gary John Senior, Paddy Walker, Nathaniel Walters | Star: John Thomson