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51. Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed by the Sexiest Man of the Year- (2018)
24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Saijou Takato's 5 year reign as the 'Most Huggable No. 1' has been snatched. Azumaya is a newbie actor with a 3-year debut, who uses his sincere sparkling smile to blackmail Takato into silence.
Stars: Yuki Ono, Hiroki Takahashi, Satoshi Hino, Kôsuke Toriumi
Votes: 1,383
52. Mistress (1992)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
This self-effacing comedy about film industry blues stars Robert Wuhl and Martin Landau as a writer/producer duo who must deal with the increasingly fickle demands of their film's financiers (Danny Aiello, Robert De Niro and Eli Wallach).
Director: Barry Primus | Stars: Robert Wuhl, Martin Landau, Vasek Simek, Thomas R. Voth
Votes: 2,400 | Gross: $1.10M
53. The Perfect Dictatorship (2014)
TV-MA | 143 min | Comedy, Drama
After accepting a colossal bribe, a powerful TV conglomerate gins up fake news stories to enhance the image of a notoriously corrupt politician.
Director: Luis Estrada | Stars: Damián Alcázar, Alfonso Herrera, Joaquín Cosio, Osvaldo Benavides
Votes: 6,179
54. The State of Things (1982)
121 min | Drama
The crew is running out of money to finish their film.
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Allen Garfield, Samuel Fuller, Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly
Votes: 3,635 | Gross: $6.00M
55. Harlow (I) (1965)
Approved | 125 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A screen adaption of the blistering best-seller which examines the story of platinum blonde bombshell Jean Harlow (Carroll Baker) who rose to fame in the reckless Hollywood of the 1930s.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Carroll Baker, Red Buttons, Raf Vallone, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 1,065
56. Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980 TV Movie)
156 min | Biography, Drama
The story of the life and times of the legendary Hollywood blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe, from her meteoric rise to stardom, to her marriages and untimely death.
Directors: Jack Arnold, John Flynn, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Catherine Hicks, Richard Basehart, Frank Converse, John Ireland
Votes: 272
57. Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)
Approved | 122 min | Biography, Drama
The life and career of vaudevillian and silent-screen horror star Lon Chaney, including his contentious relationship with his neurotic wife and his premature death.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau
Votes: 2,968
58. Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969)
X | 107 min | Comedy, Musical
Heironymus Merkin (Anthony Newley) screens an autobiographical movie of his life, growth, and moral decay.
Directors: Anthony Newley, Richard Williams | Stars: Anthony Newley, Joan Collins, Alexander Newley, Tara Newley Arkle
Votes: 414
59. Lorraine (2001– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.
Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones
Votes: 262
60. Grace Kelly (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Biography, Drama
The fairy tale story of the actress who became a princess is told in this biography that traces her rise from Philadelphia socialite to Hollywood movie star.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Lloyd Bridges, Diane Ladd, Alejandro Rey
Votes: 360
61. Taal (1999)
Not Rated | 179 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Businessman Manav falls for aspiring singer Mansi, but their romance faces an uphill climb when Manav must depart and Mansi's suave manager moves in.
Director: Subhash Ghai | Stars: Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alok Nath
Votes: 5,955
62. The TV Set (2006)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of a TV pilot as it goes through the network TV process of casting, production and finally airing.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer
Votes: 6,037 | Gross: $0.27M
63. Hear My Song (1991)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The owner of a failing club seeks infamous Irish singer Josef Locke in order to bring business and success to his club.
Director: Peter Chelsom | Stars: Ned Beatty, Adrian Dunbar, Brian Flanagan, Constance Cowley
Votes: 1,932 | Gross: $4.31M
64. Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
204 min | Comedy
A satire about three losers: a failed actor, his sleazy agent, and a permanently drunk bodyguard.
Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Michael Redfern
Votes: 1,556
65. Crocodile Shoes (1994)
55 min | Drama
Jimmy Nail stars in the drama series about a Geordie factory worker who writes country songs and looks for his big break in the music industry.
Stars: Jimmy Nail, James Wilby, Sammy Johnson, Mike Elliot
Votes: 295
66. Tutti Frutti (1987)
69 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Trouble ensues for the Majestics, Scotland's "Kings of Rock", when a good-looking redhead joins the band on tour.
Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Maurice Roëves, Emma Thompson, Stuart McGugan
Votes: 456
67. The Goddess (1958)
Approved | 104 min | Drama
A woman adored by the people around her ultimately struggles to be happy with herself.
Director: John Cromwell | Stars: Kim Stanley, Lloyd Bridges, Steven Hill, Betty Lou Holland
Votes: 1,145
68. The Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
A cult fan-favorite documentary that explores the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza Place, its animatronic rock band, and the origins of Chuck E. Cheese.
Director: Brett Whitcomb | Stars: Chris Thrash, Aaron Fechter, Travis Schafer, Mike Scherpenberg
Votes: 463
69. Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987)
Not Rated | 43 min | Short, Biography, Drama
Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle
Votes: 3,340
70. Sukippu bîto! (2008–2009)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Kyouko went with her childhood friend, Shou to Tokyo to pursue his dream of becoming an idol. Despite she is supporting him, Shou deceive her. Kyouko vows to get her revenge by defeating him in the entertainment world too.
Stars: Erica Lindbeck, Todd Haberkorn, Bryce Papenbrook, Cristina Valenzuela
Votes: 1,656
71. Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
PG | 107 min | Documentary, Family, History
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history. From the iconic furry characters to the songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed our world.
Director: Marilyn Agrelo | Stars: Frank Biondo, Linda Bove, Fran Brill, Northern Calloway
Votes: 1,371
72. The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939)
Passed | 82 min | Drama, Music, Romance
An ice skater jeopardizes her marriage after she becomes a movie star.
Director: Reinhold Schünzel | Stars: Joan Crawford, James Stewart, Lew Ayres, Lewis Stone
Votes: 1,058
73. The Gene Krupa Story (1959)
101 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biopic of famous jazz drummer, Gene Krupa, who becomes a sensation but cannot handle success and life in the fast lane and ends-up broke, struggling with drugs and alcohol.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver
Votes: 782
74. Rutland Weekend Television (1975–1976)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service.
Stars: Eric Idle, Neil Innes, David Battley, Henry Woolf
Votes: 140
75. One Froggy Evening (1955)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A man futilely struggles to make his fortune with a frog that sings and dances, but only when it is alone with the owner.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: William Roberts
Votes: 6,118
76. Mae West (1982 TV Movie)
95 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Ann Jillian, James Brolin, Piper Laurie, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 290
77. Hollywood Mouth (2008)
Not Rated | 75 min | Drama
In Hollywood, a film buff gets involved with selling a Faberge egg.
Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Michael Abruscato, Katy Baker, Sam Bologna, Veli Erturk
Votes: 714
78. Viva Variety (1997–1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Pseudo-European variety show with all the trimmings. Mr. and (the former) Mrs. Laupin and their dimwitted more-American-than-American sidekick Johnny Blue-jeans team up to bring their "... See full summary »
Stars: Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney, Michael Ian Black, Mira Tzur
Votes: 349
79. Show People (1928)
Passed | 83 min | Comedy, Romance
A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress.
Director: King Vidor | Stars: Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson, Paul Ralli
Votes: 4,013 | Gross: $1.10M
80. 8 Reels of Sewage (2012)
80 min | Comedy, Drama
Adult film editor, Belinda Brimhouse, quits working for her perverted boss, and tries to produce a movie on her own.
Director: Jared Masters | Stars: Jacqueline Guzmán-Cereceres, Art Roberts, Alexa Najera, Katja Glieson
Votes: 67
81. Baja Oklahoma (1988 TV Movie)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Dan Jenkins co-wrote the screenplay based on his novel of the same name about Juanita, a barmaid in Ft. Worth, Texas, who wants to be a country-western songwriter.
Director: Bobby Roth | Stars: Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote, Swoosie Kurtz, Anthony Zerbe
Votes: 409
82. Goodbye, Norma Jean (1976)
R | 95 min | Biography, Drama
Aspiring actress Norma Jean Baker lives in squalor in the early '40s as she works at the munitions plant and dreams of being a movie star. Abused as a child and an adult, she lacks ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Buchanan | Stars: Misty Rowe, Terence Locke, Patch Mackenzie, Preston Hanson
Votes: 385
83. Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
Comedy
Best friends and collaborators for over 20 years, Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter finally have their own TV show. There's just one problem: they are their own worst enemies.
Stars: Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Kumail Nanjiani, Josh Pais
Votes: 805
84. The Jazz Singer (1952)
Approved | 107 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Jerry dreams of becoming a famous jazz singer, but to accomplish that, he must defy his father, a Jewish Cantor who opposes such a dream as a future for a son of his.
Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock
Votes: 414
85. The Lady Without Camelias (1953)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
A new starlet is discovered and has ups and downs in Italian films.
Director: Michelangelo Antonioni | Stars: Lucia Bosè, Gino Cervi, Andrea Checchi, Ivan Desny
Votes: 2,264
86. Expresso Bongo (1959)
Not Rated | 111 min | Drama, Music
Sleazy talent agent Johnny Jackson discovers teenager Bert Rudge singing in a coffee house. Despite Bert's protestation that he really is only interested in playing bongos, Johnny starts ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard
Votes: 581
87. A Visit from the Incubus (2001)
26 min | Short, Horror, Musical
A young Victorian woman struggles with an incubus against a backdrop of the Old West. With original period costumes, sets, and a western-vaudeville soundtrack.
Director: Anna Biller | Stars: Anna Biller, Jared Sanford, Natalia Schroeder, Gerald J.J. Johnson
Votes: 208
88. SCTV Channel (1983–1984)
Not Rated | 45 min | Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Martin Short
Votes: 906
89. Sana'y wala nang wakas (1986)
112 min | Drama, Music
Is there a price for stardom? Does it cost a treasured friendship? A beautiful romance? A loving father? Success tests the friendship of three friends who succeed as a singing trio until one of them becomes a soloist.
Director: Leroy Salvador | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Cherie Gil, Dina Bonnevie, Dindo Fernando
Votes: 61
90. Hollywood (1980)
676 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The history of the American film industry in Hollywood during the Silent era.
Stars: James Mason, Colleen Moore, Byron Haskin, Viola Dana
Votes: 856
91. Valami Amerika (2002)
115 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Tamás is a young, Budapest-based director of video clips and commercials who dreams of directing his first feature film with the title 'The Guilty City'. He has already written the script ... See full summary »
Director: Gábor Herendi | Stars: Tibor Szervét, Csaba Pindroch, Gyözö Szabó, Eszter Ónodi
Votes: 5,226
92. The Tom Show (1997–1998)
30 min | Comedy
Television producer Tom tries to cope with raising two daughters after divorcing his wife, a popular talk-show host.
Stars: Tom Arnold, Shawnee Smith, Mika Boorem, Tasha Smith
Votes: 71
93. Who's the Caboose? (1997)
Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy
A documentary team gets a grant to do a film on a rare fatal disease that is attacking homeless people. However, they quickly find the film too depressing. Ducking into a nightclub, they ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Seder | Stars: Alex Ferrer, Sarah Silverman, Sam Seder, Eric Slovin
Votes: 329
94. What's Up Doc? (1950)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bugs' showbiz career is recounted from babyhood to stardom. Bugs and Elmer Fudd perform the title song.
Director: Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan, Dave Barry, Richard Bickenbach
Votes: 1,707
95. Everybody's Famous! (2000)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and ... See full summary »
Director: Dominique Deruddere | Stars: Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt, Thekla Reuten
Votes: 3,332 | Gross: $0.07M
96. The Movie Maker (1964 TV Movie)
91 min | Drama
Rod Serling-scripted struggle between the last film mogul (Rod Steiger) and a new regime.
Director: Ron Winston | Stars: Rod Steiger, Dabney Coleman, Robert Culp, James Dunn
Votes: 47
97. Paupahan (2008)
PG-13 | 50 min | Drama
An anthology of three unrelated but intertwining stories of the seemingly "living dead", unfortunate characters living in their own tragedies, unfold in in a most unlikely location: a public cemetery just a stone's throw from a slum area.
Director: Joven Tan | Stars: Gloria Romero, German Moreno, Jay Manalo, Snooky Serna
Votes: 20
98. Shining Star (2017–2018)
21 min | Animation, Fantasy, Music
At the prestigious Shining Star School, every girl dreams of becoming the best idol, called "Muse". Nara, an ordinary girl, decides to attend the school in order to fulfill her dream.
Stars: Um Sang-Hyun, Lee Myeong-Ho, Park Rina, Lee Jihyeon
Votes: 10
99. Spicy Girl (2020)
TV-14 | 9 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
The strange and cruel supporting actress "devotes" herself to a hypocritical movie star who has a repulsive addiction. Let's see how "the coquettish bitch" bravely fights the angelic bitch and the rose suit, grabbing both career and love.
Stars: Shiyu Qiao, Ketsu, Haiting Cai, Qian Chen
Votes: 9
100. Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998 TV Movie)
98 min | Documentary, History
The history of the influence of Eastern European Jewish Emigre culture has had on Hollywood and the films created in its golden age.
Directors: Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels | Stars: Neal Gabler, R.H. Thomson, J. Hoberman, Arthur Tracy
Votes: 381