Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "begging-for-life"

1. The Godfather Part II (1974)

R | 202 min | Crime, Drama

The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton

Votes: 1,364,782 | Gross: $57.30M

2. Megan Is Missing (2011)

Not Rated | 85 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Two teenage girls encounter an Internet child predator.

Director: Michael Goi | Stars: Amber Perkins, Rachel Quinn, Dean Waite, Jael Elizabeth Steinmeyer

Votes: 15,502

3. The Last House on the Left (2009)

R | 110 min | Horror, Thriller

After kidnapping and brutally assaulting two young women, a gang unknowingly finds refuge at a vacation home belonging to the parents of one of the victims: a mother and father who devise an increasingly gruesome series of revenge tactics.

Director: Dennis Iliadis | Stars: Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Bowen

Votes: 100,444 | Gross: $32.75M

4. Hostel (2005)

R | 94 min | Horror

Three backpackers head to a Slovak city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.

Director: Eli Roth | Stars: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova

Votes: 191,040 | Gross: $47.33M

5. Miller's Crossing (1990)

R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Tom Reagan, an advisor to a Prohibition-era crime boss, tries to keep the peace between warring mobs but gets caught in divided loyalties.

Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen | Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, John Turturro, Marcia Gay Harden

Votes: 142,184 | Gross: $5.08M

6. Assassination Nation (2018)

R | 108 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

After a malicious data hack exposes the secrets of the perpetually American town of Salem, chaos descends and four girls must fight to survive, while coping with the hack themselves.

Director: Sam Levinson | Stars: Odessa Young, Abra, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef

Votes: 21,764 | Gross: $1.96M

7. Even Lambs Have Teeth (2015)

Unrated | 79 min | Horror, Thriller

Two young women terrorized by a group of small town psychos seek revenge on their tormentors.

Director: Terry Miles | Stars: Tiera Skovbye, Kirsten Zien, Darren Mann, Manny Jacinto

Votes: 3,147

8. Lady Snowblood (1973)

Not Rated | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A strikingly beautiful young woman is trained from birth to be a deadly instrument of revenge against the swindlers who destroyed her family.

Director: Toshiya Fujita | Stars: Meiko Kaji, Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon, Miyoko Akaza

Votes: 16,309

9. Two Hands (1999)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A 19 year old finds himself in debt to a local gangster when some gang loot disappears and sets him on the run from thugs. Meanwhile two street kids start a shopping spree when they find the missing money.

Director: Gregor Jordan | Stars: Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, David Field, Tom Long

Votes: 13,669

10. Dead Bang (1989)

R | 102 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A man kills a storekeeper and a cop. LASD homicide detective Jerry Beck gets the case. His murder suspect is connected to a heavily armed white supremacy group.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe, Bob Balaban

Votes: 4,483 | Gross: $8.13M

11. Ahasss (2023)

107 min | Drama, Thriller

Jake, a young houseboy, falls for his boss' battered wife. As he helps her escape from her abusive husband, things get wild, messy, and bloody.

Director: Ato Bautista | Stars: Jao Mapa, Gold Aceron, Angela Morena, Janelle Tee

Votes: 154

12. No Vacancy (2012)

R | 81 min | Horror

Seven friends on a road trip break down near a rest-stop motel, where they encounter a seemingly helpful group of people. Convinced to stay overnight, the friends wake up in their rooms to a gruesome and bloody terror.

Director: Chris Stokes | Stars: Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton, Christopher Jones, JoJo Wright

Votes: 2,339

13. The Big Combo (1955)

Not Rated | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A police lieutenant is ordered to stop investigating deadly crime boss Mr. Brown because he hasn't been able to get any hard evidence against him. He goes after Brown's girlfriend, who despises him, for information instead.

Director: Joseph H. Lewis | Stars: Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy

Votes: 8,626

14. Maqbool (2003)

Not Rated | 132 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy 'Macbeth' is transposed to the Mumbai underworld.

Director: Vishal Bhardwaj | Stars: Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah

Votes: 12,019

15. Pledge (2018)

Unrated | 77 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A group of college freshmen pledge an exclusive fraternity but soon realize there's more at stake than they could have ever imagined.

Director: Daniel Robbins | Stars: Zachery Byrd, Phillip Andre Botello, Zack Weiner, Aaron Dalla Villa

Votes: 3,845

16. Julia (2008)

R | 144 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A woman tries to extort money, using a young boy as bait.

Director: Erick Zonca | Stars: Tilda Swinton, Saul Rubinek, Kate del Castillo, Aidan Gould

Votes: 6,957 | Gross: $0.00M

17. Raja Babu (1994)

161 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

A man tries to become a better son after his intended bride rejects him and he learns he was adopted from a poor family.

Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan

Votes: 3,176

18. Lola and Billy the Kid (1999)

Unrated | 93 min | Drama, Romance

17-year old Murat from Turkey, living in Berlin, Germany, slowly discovers his homosexuality. His older brother Osman, head of the family since the father's death, wants him to finally lose... See full summary »

Director: Kutlug Ataman | Stars: Gandi Mukli, Baki Davrak, Erdal Yildiz, Inge Keller

Votes: 1,380

19. Ram Jaane (1995)

Not Rated | 122 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A social worker tries diligently to steer a group of wayward street urchins on the right path. But his childhood friend, now a fearless gangster, plans to bring the children into his fold.

Director: Rajiv Mehra | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Vivek Mushran, Pankaj Kapur

Votes: 4,386

20. Curse of the Swamp Creature (1968 TV Movie)

Unrated | 80 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

While searching for oil in the deadly swamplands of the Florida Everglades, members of a geological expedition meet an insane doctor who is working on an experiment to create a creature that is part man and part alligator.

Director: Larry Buchanan | Stars: John Agar, Francine York, Jeff Alexander, Shirley McLine

Votes: 811

21. Gunda (1998)

Not Rated | 129 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

When a coolie's family is murdered by a group of gangsters and politicians, he swears revenge on them.

Director: Kanti Shah | Stars: Mithun Chakraborty, Mukesh Rishi, Mohan Joshi, Shakti Kapoor

Votes: 10,939

22. The Buccaneer (1938)

Approved | 126 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

Semi-fictional account of pirate Jean Lafitte's involvement in the War of 1812.

Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Fredric March, Franciska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame

Votes: 781

23. Hangman (2001 TV Movie)

R | 96 min | Thriller

Death by noose. A nasty way to die if you're not dropped from a length, but instead just had the support kicked from beneath you. A series of murders like this is taking place, linked to a ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Girotti | Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Mädchen Amick, Vince Corazza, Robert Haley

Votes: 859

24. Camp Blood 666 (2016)

TV-MA | 76 min | Horror

The Camp Blood Killer Clown returns from hell to search for fresh victims. Betsy goes looking for her missing brother who joined a Satanic Clown Cult, only to find horrors beyond her ... See full summary »

Director: Ted Moehring | Stars: Quinton J. Alexander, Julie Ann Christine, Cedric Crouch, Anthony Edward Curry

Votes: 180

25. Hare-um Scare-um (1939)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

A hungry hunter pursues a wily rabbit who's one step ahead of him and his hound.

Directors: Cal Dalton, Ben Hardaway | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Mel Blanc

Votes: 520

26. Porky's Hare Hunt (1938)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Family, Short

Porky goes after a rogue rabbit who manages to frustrate him at each turn. He is unsuccessful and the rabbit comes to visit him just to make recovery tougher for him.

Directors: Ben Hardaway, Cal Dalton | Stars: Mel Blanc, Melvin J. Gibby, Ben Hardaway

Votes: 527

27. Wise Quackers (1949)

7 min | Animation, Family, Short

After Daffy lands on Elmer's farm, he begs Elmer to take him as a slave to avoid being shot. Daffy tortures Elmer with his antics.

Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan

Votes: 325

28. Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim (1996)

Action, Horror

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Director: Rogelio Salvador | Stars: Monsour Del Rosario, Edu Manzano, Alma Concepcion, John Estrada

Votes: 17

29. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (2004)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A snag in the sale of the virus leads the Salazars to question Jack's motivations and as a result they put his allegiances to the test. Claudia works to help Chase escape after Jack informs... See full summary »

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,322

30. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Whistle Stop (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Becker blames Belinda's personal malice for his becoming a suspect in the murder of Camilla Greer, while the rest of the firm rallies around him to prove the charges are false and Jinx is ... See full summary »

Director: Randy Roberts | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 27

31. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: The Hostage (1970)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Paris's cover identity as a wealthy and influential American proves a bit too convincing. He is kidnapped and held for the ransom by rebels demanding the release of three of their comrades.... See full summary »

Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren, Greg Morris

Votes: 157

32. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode: Gunfight at the So-So Corral (1985)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

It is Maddie's first day at the Blue Moon Detective Agency but there is nothing to do. In desperation, David 'steals' a client from a rival agency. The man wants them to find his estranged son, but all is not as it seems.

Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Pat Corley

Votes: 436

33. Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1999–2000)
Episode: The Lights of Orion (1999)

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

The shape-changing monster Mutantrum poses as Mike to lure Leo to the legendary Lights of Orion.

Director: Blair Treu | Stars: Archie Kao, Reggie Rolle, Danny Slavin, Valerie Vernon

Votes: 222

34. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode: The Condemned Woman (1991)

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

Truman puts Hank in prison for the attempted murder of Leo, while Hank points the finger at Josie for the murder of Andrew Packard. Albert reveals that Josie shot Cooper. Ben enlists the help of John Justice Wheeler.

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Votes: 3,901

35. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
Episode: Robin the Bad (1994)

23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

King John hires a man who is Robin's exact double to do bad things around Worksop, thereby discrediting him and the outlaws. However he is rumbled by Marian who persuades him to work with ... See full summary »

Director: David Bell | Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis

Votes: 20

36. Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
Episode: Hamburger Fishing (1960)

TV-G | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Wimpy catches a cow, who is really an enchanted princess. She grants him three wishes for letting her go, but the Sea Hag demands he use the wishes to make gold.

Director: Jack Kinney | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 63

37. Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode: Kawala (2021)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Cardo puts an end to Enrique's reign of terror despite the latter's effort to turn the tables on Lia. As the Task Force Agila decides to move out of the Mante estate, Lia's confession reignites Cardo's anger toward Albert.

Directors: Albert Langitan, Coco Martin, Malu Sevilla, Mark Kevin A. De Vela, Jeffrey Sonora | Stars: Coco Martin, Malou Crisologo, Susan Roces, Angel Aquino

38. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: Cura Te Ipsum (2011)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Reese and Finch surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she's on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.

Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson

Votes: 3,852

39. Vegas (2012–2013)
Episode: Little Fish (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a Savoy employee is busted with an underage prostitute, the sheriff, the FBI and the casino all make their play to get the parties to cooperate. Meanwhile, Dixon and Violet's romance heats up.

Director: Paul McCrane | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis, Carrie-Anne Moss, Sarah Jones

Votes: 80

40. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: God Mode (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Reese and Finch team up with surprising allies in a race to save The Machine from Root and the mysterious international organization, Decima, who have both re-emerged with dangerous agendas.

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson

Votes: 4,533

41. Perception (2012–2015)
Episode: Warrior (2013)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the conclusion of "Wounded", Kate goes on trial for the death of Sgt. Rickford. Donnie resigns his job to become her defense attorney even though Kate begins to doubt her own account of events and thinks she may in fact be guilty.

Director: Kenneth Biller | Stars: Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Kelly Rowan, Arjay Smith

Votes: 277

42. Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode: Did You Do This? No, You Did It! (2015)

TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.

Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart

Votes: 7,443

43. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: The Prisoner (2015)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dean takes matters into his own hands regarding Stynes; Sam attempts to come to terms with his decision.

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard

Votes: 4,124

44. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: A More Perfect Union (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Machine sends Reese and Finch to a wedding to protect a pair of POIs before their nuptials. Also, Fusco becomes angry at being kept in the dark by the team and takes it upon himself to investigate a string of missing person reports.

Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi

Votes: 2,960

45. Bates Motel (2013–2017)
Episode: The Cord (2017)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Norman Bates comes home.

Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke

Votes: 2,381

46. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: The Damned (2017)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds; As Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face.

Director: Rosemary Rodriguez | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs

Votes: 11,935

47. Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode: Journey into Night (2018)

TV-MA | 70 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

The hosts revolt against the guests while searching for a new purpose; Maeve sets out to find her daughter with some unexpected help.

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden

Votes: 13,652

48. Legion (2017–2019)
Episode: Chapter 24 (2019)

TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

David wages war.

Director: Arkasha Stevenson | Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin

Votes: 1,490