Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keywords "children", "show-business"

1. Death to Smoochy (2002)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A kids' show host, Rainbow Randolph, is fired in disgrace while his replacement, Sheldon Mopes, A.K.A. Smoochy the Rhino, finds himself a rising star. Unfortunately for Sheldon, the business of kids' television isn't all child's play.

Director: Danny DeVito | Stars: Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito

Votes: 42,623 | Gross: $8.36M

2. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

G | 117 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

An apprentice witch, three kids and a cynical magician conman search for the missing component to a magic spell to be used in the defense of Britain in World War II.

Directors: Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball | Stars: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe

Votes: 40,724 | Gross: $18.53M

3. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy

Votes: 71,784

4. Annie Get Your Gun (1950)

Passed | 107 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

The story of the great sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who rose to fame while dealing with her love/professional rival, Frank Butler.

Directors: George Sidney, Busby Berkeley | Stars: Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Louis Calhern, J. Carrol Naish

Votes: 5,276 | Gross: $8.00M

5. The Josephine Baker Story (1991 TV Movie)

R | 130 min | Biography, Drama, History

Born poor in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker achieved fame and fortune through her sizzlingly exotic, erotic performances. Starting life on the American Vaudeville circuit, success ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr.

Votes: 1,587

6. Showbiz Kids (2020)

TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary

A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.

Director: Alex Winter | Stars: Cameron Boyce, Todd Bridges, Baby Peggy, Rohith Kalavacharla

Votes: 2,018

7. Variety Lights (1950)

Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A beautiful, ambitious young woman joins a traveling troupe of third-rate vaudevillians and inadvertently causes jealousy and emotional crises.

Directors: Federico Fellini, Alberto Lattuada | Stars: Peppino De Filippo, Carla Del Poggio, Giulietta Masina, John Kitzmiller

Votes: 3,862

8. The Next Big Hit (2023)

118 min | Action, Comedy, Musical

A down and out stunt man and his gay, high-strung movie producer cousin, on the run from a loan shark, hit the jackpot by producing the first martial-arts musical.

Director: Pat Battistini | Stars: Zak Lee, Cerina Vincent, Marlyn Mason, Perry Anzilotti

Votes: 13

9. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

PG | 80 min | Documentary, Biography

The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.

Directors: Constance Marks, Philip Shane | Stars: Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Bill Barretta

Votes: 7,220 | Gross: $0.30M

10. Sing Your Song (2011)

Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.

Director: Susanne Rostock | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Marge Champion, Fran Scott Attaway

Votes: 502 | Gross: $0.05M

11. Star for a Night (1936)

Approved | 76 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Blind Mrs. Lind comes to American to visit her three children whom she thinks are successful.

Director: Lewis Seiler | Stars: Claire Trevor, Jane Darwell, Arline Judge, Evelyn Venable

Votes: 42

12. The Audition (IV) (2011)

4 min | Short, Comedy

A weary director and his very friendly assistant slog through a list of children auditioning for a tap-dancing role.

Director: Matthew Toffolo | Stars: Sean Ballantyne, Claire Bavis, Ivana Kingston, Camila Manzano