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1. Jojo Rabbit (2019)
PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, War
A young German boy in the Hitler Youth whose hero and imaginary friend is the country's dictator is shocked to discover that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.
Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi
Votes: 441,714 | Gross: $33.37M
2. Spartacus (1960)
PG-13 | 197 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising.
Directors: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Mann | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Votes: 143,268 | Gross: $30.00M
3. Dark City (1998)
R | 100 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.
Director: Alex Proyas | Stars: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt
Votes: 212,384 | Gross: $14.38M
4. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
R | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Rambo returns to the jungles of Vietnam on a mission to infiltrate an enemy base-camp and rescue the American POWs still held captive there.
Director: George P. Cosmatos | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff
Votes: 182,583 | Gross: $150.42M
5. The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A team of Allied saboteurs is assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle
Votes: 55,427 | Gross: $28.90M
6. Wicked City (1987)
Not Rated | 82 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri | Stars: Yûsaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, Ichirô Nagai, Takeshi Aono
Votes: 9,601
7. The Omega Man (1971)
PG | 98 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Dr Robert Neville has developed an experimental vaccine which makes him the only immune survivor of a biological catastrophe. A gang of homicidal mutants blame science for their condition and attempt to kill him.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo
Votes: 34,082 | Gross: $8.72M
8. Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
G | 96 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Scientists genetically create a new Pokémon, Mewtwo, but the results are horrific and disastrous.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Rica Matsumoto
Votes: 46,071 | Gross: $85.74M
9. No Escape (1994)
R | 118 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A soldier convicted for murdering his commanding officer is dumped and left to die on a prison island inhabited by two camps of convicts.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson, Kevin Dillon
Votes: 22,716 | Gross: $15.34M
10. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023)
TV-Y7-FV | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Family
The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Charlie Kersh
Votes: 6,422
11. Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)
G | 99 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ôtani, Unshô Ishizuka
Votes: 23,865 | Gross: $43.76M
12. Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)
PG-13 | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A crime boss searching for the world's best fighters pursues a talented Japanese drifter and his American ex-classmate, while an Interpol agent and a US Army captain seek to bring him down.
Director: Gisaburô Sugii | Stars: Kôjiro Shimizu, Kenji Haga, Miki Fujitani, Masane Tsukayama
Votes: 9,906
13. Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000)
G | 93 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the town of Greenfield, a young, lonely girl's dreams and wishes are brought into reality by a collective of reality-warping Pokémon.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Eric Stuart, Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ôtani
Votes: 15,258 | Gross: $17.05M
14. Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest (2001)
G | 75 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ash must stop a hunter who forces the mythical Pokémon Celebi to help him destroy a forest.
Directors: Kunihiko Yuyama, Jim Malone | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rica Matsumoto, Rachael Lillis, Ikue Ôtani
Votes: 9,354 | Gross: $1.73M
15. Super Mario Bros. (1985 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A plumber named Mario and his brother Luigi travel through the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess from the evil Bowser.
Director: Shigeru Miyamoto
Votes: 7,156
16. The Boys Club (1996)
R | 91 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
In Ontario, Canada, three fourteen-year-old boys, Kyle, Brad and Eric are forced to perform an ordeal when they find a wounded mysterious fugitive named Luke, who has a gun and claiming to be a cop, has taken a hiding in their clubhouse.
Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Chris Penn, Dominic Zamprogna, Stuart Stone, Devon Sawa
Votes: 1,345
17. Super Mario World (1990 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
While Mario and Luigi are vacationing in Dinosaur Land, Bowser kidnaps the Princess. Mario and his new dino friend Yoshi go on a mission to save her.
Director: Takashi Tezuka
Votes: 5,499
18. The Desert Rats (1953)
Approved | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Richard Burton plays a Scottish Army officer put in charge of a disparate band of ANZAC troops on the perimeter of Tobruk with the German Army doing their best to dislodge them.
Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas
Votes: 5,301
19. Flame of Recca (1997–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In modern Japan where the way of ninja is still practiced secretly, Recca discovers that he has a power to manipulate fire. Eventually he meets people who also has strange power, and he soon has to overcome his past and face his destiny.
Stars: Kôsuke Okano, Hikaru Midorikawa, Mariette Sluyter, Motoko Kumai
Votes: 417
20. GoldenEye 007 (1997 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Thriller
James Bond must track down agent-turned-terrorist Alec Trevelyan to stop the launch of a powerful satellite. Play the game that set the stage for the First-person shooter genre on the console.
Director: Martin Hollis | Stars: Kevin Bayliss, Ken Lobb, Scott Hochberg
Votes: 6,068
21. Above Us the Waves (1955)
Approved | 92 min | Drama, War
The attack by British submarines on the German battleship "Tirpitz" in a Norwegian fjord during World War II.
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: John Mills, John Gregson, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice
Votes: 1,631
22. Ranma ½: The Movie 2, Nihao My Concubine (1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the Tendos, the Saotomes, Ryoga, Shampoo and Ukyo misinterpreting Tatewake Kuno's invitation to his two loves, Akane and "The Pig Tailed Girl", to try his new yacht, a whole new ... See full summary »
Director: Iku Suzuki | Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Minami Takayama
Votes: 964
23. Siberian Sniper (2021)
95 min | History, War
During the height of World War II, a Soviet unit's last surviving sniper is sent on a suicide mission to break a German stronghold in order to save his fellow soldiers.
Director: Dmitry Koltsov | Stars: Aytal Stepanov, Aleksandr Kazantsev, Daniil Zhuravlev, Dmitry Koltsov
Votes: 453
24. I Declare War (I) (2012)
Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Summer war games between neighborhood kids turn deadly serious when jealousy and betrayal enter the mix.
Directors: Jason Lapeyre, Robert Wilson | Stars: Siam Yu, Kolton Stewart, Gage Munroe, Michael Friend
Votes: 2,867 | Gross: $0.01M
25. Caesar the Conqueror (1962)
Not Rated | 103 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Julius Caesar leads the Roman army to battle against rebels in Gaul.
Director: Tanio Boccia | Stars: Cameron Mitchell, Rik Battaglia, Dominique Wilms, Ivica Pajer
Votes: 278
26. Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 40 min | Animation, Short, Action
Naruto and his friends must get back a jug of stolen holy water from a band of higher class ninjas.
Directors: Masahiko Murata, Hayato Date | Stars: Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue
Votes: 679
27. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
Just as Mario trounces Bowser for the millionth time, a giant, malevolent sword crashes into Bowser's keep, casting Mario, Princess Toadstool and Bowser far and wide, and breaking seven pieces from the wish-granting Star Road.
Directors: Chihiro Fujioka, Yoshihiko Maekawa
Votes: 1,577
28. A Time to Die (1982)
R | 91 min | Crime, Drama
In the final days of World War II, American spy Michael Rogan (Edward Albert Jr.) is taken prisoner, along with his wife and comrades from the French underground. A sadistic six-man ... See full summary »
Directors: Matt Cimber, Joe Tornatore | Stars: Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor, Edward Albert, Raf Vallone
Votes: 298
29. Ranma ½: The Movie, Big Trouble in Nekonron, China (1991)
Not Rated | 74 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
When Prince Kirin of the 7 Lucky Gods shows up at the Tendo dojo looking for his bride-to-be, guess who's accidentally holding the scroll that signifies his future mate? Why, Akane, of ... See full summary »
Director: Shûji Iuchi | Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Kaneto Shiozawa
Votes: 982
30. Lupin the 3rd: Crisis in Tokyo (1998)
TV-PG | 95 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Lupin attempts to get his hands on a treasure map, but finds himself in a crisis where the future of Tokyo hangs in the balance.
Director: Toshiya Shinohara | Stars: Megumi Hayashibara, Kan'ichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama
Votes: 475
31. Super Mario RPG (2023 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
Enter, or revisit, a world of whimsy with Mario on a quest to repair Star Road and defeat the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Team up with a party of unlikely allies in a story-rich RPG packed with laughs and quirky characters.
Votes: 148
32. Joan of Arc (1900)
Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Drama, History
A divinely inspired peasant woman becomes an army captain for France and then is martyred after she is captured.
Director: Georges Méliès | Stars: Bleuette Bernon, Jeanne Calvière, Jehanne d'Alcy, Georges Méliès
Votes: 1,439
33. Mother. In the Name of the Millions (2014)
23 min | Short, Drama, History
A mother hides another mother's son, facing her destiny as millions in those days, lest we forget.
Director: Vyacheslav Bihun | Stars: Lesia Lypchuk, Aleksandr Ivashkevich, Siim Pyvi, Lana Vatsel
Votes: 149
34. Lady from Chungking (1942)
Approved | 66 min | Drama, War
After the Japanese invade China in WW 2, a young woman leads a band of partisans against the occupying troops.
Director: William Nigh | Stars: Anna May Wong, Harold Huber, Mae Clarke, Rick Vallin
Votes: 349
35. When Hell Was in Session (1979 TV Movie)
98 min | Biography, Drama, War
In 1965, Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's jet is shot down over North Vietnam and he is captured by the enemy who holds him in various brutal POW camps for more than seven years.
Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Eva Marie Saint, Mako, Ronny Cox
Votes: 148
36. Xena: Warrior Princess (2006 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Gabrielle has been kidnapped by Ares to try to get Xena to join him. Can Xena save her before Gabrielle's chamber fills up with water?
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor
Votes: 27
37. Battle for the Bulge (1969)
48 min | Documentary, History, War
This WWII documentary uses current location filming and authentic historic film clips to document the Battle of the Bulge, the last big German offensive in World War II, which was launched ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Batty | Stars: Hasso von Manteuffel, Robert Hasbrouck, John Mace, David Belchem
Votes: 16
38. Operation Bottleneck (1961)
Not Rated | 77 min | Drama, War
WWII Burma...Six paratroopers undertake an extremely dangerous mission against the Japanese. It will ultimately cost them their lives, except for one "lucky" survivor.
Director: Edward L. Cahn | Stars: Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, Norman Alden, John Clarke
Votes: 106
39. Mario Is Missing! (1992 Video Game)
Unrated | Adventure, Family
Bowser has kidnapped Mario and locked him somewhere in his giant castle in Antarctica. So it's up to Luigi and Yoshi to find him.
Director: Jon Mandel | Stars: Kathy Fitzgerald, Rob Wallace, Bob Sorenson, Nicholas Glaeser
Votes: 228
40. Second Blood (2016)
105 min | Action
Yousef Rambu (Abdulhadi Al-Khayat) is a highly trained spy, and an ex-commando. As a member of the Kuwait Army Forces he was captured during a mission. Imprisoned by Chinese military ... See full summary »
Director: Fawzi Al-Khatib | Stars: Abdulhadi Al-Khayat, Massouma, Khaled Al-Buraiki, Mojeb Al-Qabandi
41. Game and Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
A "Game and Watch" version of "Super Mario Bros.", "Super Mario Bros. 2" (aka The Lost Levels), and "Balls" released for the Super Mario's 35th Anniversary.
Votes: 27
42. Survivors of Stalingrad (2015– )
46 min | Documentary, History, War
Describes the Battle of Stalingrad, focusing on the reminiscences of former German soldiers, many of whom had been taken as prisoners of war by the Red Army
Star: Mike Leighton
43. Battle for Cassino (1969 Video)
51 min | Documentary, History, War
In this World War II documentary, we examine several of the controversial bombings of the war. Included is Allies bombing of the Benedictine Monastery on Monte Cassino.
Director: Peter Batty | Stars: Bernard Archard, Allan Francis Harding, Dan Davin, Achim Oster
Votes: 13
44. The Doughboy (1926)
20 min | Short, Comedy
Snub joins the Army and is sent to France. There, while behind enemy lines, he meets a pretty orphan girl and her little brother and decides to help them. The inept Germans don't stand a chance.
Director: James D. Davis | Stars: 'Snub' Pollard, Mavis Clair, Bobby Nelson
Votes: 22
45. Josef et Aimée (2015)
17 min | Short, Adventure, Drama
Josef & Aimee is a magical childhood love story about two Jewish children orphaned in the south of France during WWII. In this story of childhood love, loss and struggle, a young boy's ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Shirinian | Stars: Nolwenn Boutle, Kai Strothers, Tom Bolton, Steven L. Bird
Votes: 9
46. A Day Into the Bulge (2014)
Short, War
Based on a true story. Tells the story of Clyde Anderson a replacement guy who started his war in the Battle of the Bulge, in December 1944. Accepted with difficulty by his comrades, this ... See full summary »
Director: John Somers | Stars: Vincent Doms, Vincent Santamaria, Sebastian Badarau, Alessandro Perta
Votes: 7
47. The Most Courageous Raid of WWII (2011 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, History, War
The story of the Cockleshell Heroes, who raided Nazi-occupied Bordeaux in 1942.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: Paddy Ashdown, M.R.D. Foot, Norman Colley, Jeanne Baudray
Votes: 28
48.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
Just for the Record
(1963)
Action, Drama, War
A goodhearted French woman reluctantly hides Saunders in her Paris home and tries to keep her German officer boyfriend from finding out.
Director: Laslo Benedek | Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Steven Rogers, Pierre Jalbert
Votes: 123
49.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance
(1978)
Unrated | Adventure, Drama, Family
During the Civil War, five children from a Union family are held hostage by Confederate soldiers. A wounded Union soldier (who happens to be black) takes refuge in the barn of the place the... See full summary »
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Brock Peters, Christian Juttner, Charles Courtland, Kyle Richards
Votes: 9
50.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
Cold Station 12
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Augments are on their way to Cold Station 12, where Augments embryos are kept.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,611