Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "mentoring"

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

R | 142 min | Drama

Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.

Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler

Votes: 2,891,097 | Gross: $28.34M

2. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.

Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams

Votes: 1,380,825 | Gross: $290.48M

3. Doctor Strange (2016)

PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

Director: Scott Derrickson | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong

Votes: 805,582 | Gross: $232.64M

4. Das Boot (1981)

R | 149 min | Drama, War

A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch

Votes: 264,476 | Gross: $11.49M

5. Up in the Air (I) (2009)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ryan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. When his boss hires Natalie, who proposes firing people via video conference, he tries to convince her that her method is a mistake.

Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman

Votes: 349,481 | Gross: $83.82M

6. Maid in Manhattan (2002)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she is a socialite, when he sees her trying on a wealthy woman's dress.

Director: Wayne Wang | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci

Votes: 96,242 | Gross: $94.01M

7. Master Gardener (2022)

R | 111 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A meticulous horticulturist is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager.

Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales

Votes: 10,023

8. Hounddog (2007)

R | 98 min | Drama, Music

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

Director: Deborah Kampmeier | Stars: Dakota Fanning, David Morse, Piper Laurie, Granoldo Frazier

Votes: 6,539 | Gross: $0.13M

9. Everything Must Go (2010)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

When an alcoholic relapses, causing him to lose his wife and his job, he holds a yard sale on his front lawn in an attempt to start over. A new neighbor might be the key to his return to form.

Director: Dan Rush | Stars: Will Ferrell, Rebecca Hall, Christopher Jordan Wallace, Michael Peña

Votes: 53,161 | Gross: $2.71M

10. The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)

R | 96 min | Drama, Thriller

A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students who she believes is a child prodigy.

Director: Sara Colangelo | Stars: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gael García Bernal, Ato Blankson-Wood, Libya Pugh

Votes: 17,813

11. The Villainess (2017)

Not Rated | 124 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A female assassin leaves a trail of bodies behind her as she seeks revenge.

Director: Jung Byung-gil | Stars: Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Jun, Kim Seo-hyeong

Votes: 16,806 | Gross: $0.03M

12. Shazam! (1974–1977)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Action, Family, Fantasy

A young boy, able to transform into the superhero Captain Marvel, travels the country fighting evil and helping people.

Stars: Michael Gray, Les Tremayne, Jackson Bostwick, John Davey

Votes: 1,665

13. Miss Representation (2011)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary

Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman.

Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Stars: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jean Kilbourne, Jim Steyer, Katie Couric

Votes: 3,866

14. Bangkok Dangerous (2000)

R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The story is of a deaf-mute hitman and his partner who are based in Bangkok. He is friends with his partner's girlfriend who is a stripper at a local club. They go about their assassination... See full summary »

Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang | Stars: Pawarith Monkolpisit, Premsinee Ratanasopha, Patharawarin Timkul, Pisek Intrakanchit

Votes: 3,782 | Gross: $0.02M

15. Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1976 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 45 min | Drama

Bernice, a shy young woman, leaves her safe home to go visit her flapper cousin. When her cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be much more modern, Bernice gives her much more than she bargained for.

Director: Joan Micklin Silver | Stars: Shelley Duvall, Veronica Cartwright, Bud Cort, Lane Binkley

Votes: 462

16. Unplugged (IV)

Animation, Drama | Filming

Dayna flees her tour and finds solace in South Dakota's Badlands, connecting with nature and locals, healing from abuse. Her disappearance fuels fame, leaving her stranded in the wilderness she loves, saved from suicide but risking death.

Directors: Paul McComas, Holly Trasti | Stars: Sheryl Lee, Christina Ricci, Jeri Ryan, Louis Gossett Jr.

17. Mind Games (1989)

R | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Rita and Dana Lund's marriage is in a crisis, Rita's frustrated from being just a housewife. To save their marriage, they set out for a camping trip through California with their son. At a ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Yari | Stars: Maxwell Caulfield, Edward Albert, Shawn Weatherly, Matt Norero

Votes: 316

18. Maria Watches Over Us (2004– )

Not Rated | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, the most popular girl at the school as her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered because they hardly know each other.

Stars: Kana Ueda, Sarah Hauser, Candice Moore, Miki Itô

Votes: 291

19. Heroes of Dirt (2015)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Drama, Sport

A self-focused BMX dirt rider aspires to become the next stunt champion and is forced to mentor a troubled teen.

Director: Eric Bugbee | Stars: Joel Moody, William Martinez, Vivienne VanHorn, Bill Allen

Votes: 116

20. Walking on Water (2007)

Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary

Two Surfers. One Dream. Finding Faith On The Journey Of A Lifetime.

Director: Nic McLean | Stars: Luke Davis, Tyler Hallen, Bryan S. Jennings, Tom Curren

Votes: 82

21. The English Surgeon (2007)

TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary

This documentary offers a glimpse into the life of an English neurosurgeon (Henry Marsh) situated in Ukraine as we are exposed to the overwhelming dilemmas he has to face and the burden he has to carry throughout his profession.

Director: Geoffrey Smith | Star: Henry Marsh

Votes: 760

22. Monkey Dance (2004)

65 min | Documentary

MONKEY DANCE is a documentary film about three teens coming of age in Lowell, Massachusetts. Children of Cambodian refugees, they inhabit a tough, working class world shadowed by their ... See full summary »

Director: Julie Mallozzi | Stars: Samnang Hor, Linda Sou, Sochenda Uch

23. Ballin' at the Graveyard (2014)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary

An exploration of the unique culture and community at one urban pickup basketball court and the inspiring off-court lives of five players.

Directors: Basil Anastassiou, Paul Kentoffio | Stars: Basil Anastassiou, Gerald Malcolm, Jarming White, Mark Edmonds

Votes: 23

24. Not Ready (2022)

67 min | Short, Drama

Professor Richard Pratt works to bring closure in aspects of life as he faces death.

Director: Matthew Marshall | Stars: Diane Newling, David Parisian, Max Steinberg, Maria Piccoli

25. Finding the Gold Within (2014)

93 min | Documentary, Drama

Six young black men from Akron, Ohio, enter college, determined to redefine society's images and low expectations. Despite their confidence, the stark reality of being away from home brings... See full summary »

Director: Karina Epperlein

Votes: 23

26. Laying My Past to Rest (2010)

108 min | Drama

Lynette lost her mother to cancer and is trying to adjust to this major lifestyle change. Devante was put on probation and would have to go to jail if he doesn't graduate high school.

Director: Gerron DelValle | Stars: Carmen Simmons, Antjuan Tobias, Troy Curry, Kenya Del Valle

27. Journeyman (2007)

Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary

Journeyman follows two at-risk teenage boys from diverse backgrounds who struggle with depression and violence. Joe's father is in jail, and Mike's father committed suicide. Both boys seem ... See full summary »

Directors: Charlie Borden, Kevin Obsatz

28. How to Make a Man (2014 TV Special)

30 min | Documentary

In this documentary special, the editors of Esquire Magazine discuss the importance of mentoring the next generation of young men in America and incite a call to action for men everywhere ... See full summary »

Stars: Aziz Ansari, Judd Apatow, Kevin Bacon, Steve Carell

29. Weaponizing Women (2018 Video)

20 min | Short, News

The #MeToo movement has led to questionable allegations against men, argues Stefan Molyneux.

Star: Stefan Molyneux

30. Battle for the Bird (2021 TV Special)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Two teams competing to see who can pull off the most amazing Thanksgiving get together in just four hours.

Stars: Anne Burrell, Carson Kressley

31. Dare2Draw the Series (2014– )

Game-Show

A Reality TV-styled show spotlighting, mentoring professional and challenging aspiring comic book artists. Think of it as "American Idol" meets "Chopped" and "Shark Tank" for comic books!

Stars: Simon Fraser, Klaus Janson, Phil Jimenez, Dillard Kenly

32. The Voice of Azerbaijan (2015– )

Music

Aspiring singers perform auditions in front of four coaches who have their backs turned to them. Coaches who like the voices they hear turn around, and the contestant gets to decide which coach will mentor him/her.

Stars: Faig Aghayev, Tunzala Aghayeva, Leyla Aliyeva, Murad Arif

33. Sam Chuk (2009)

Drama

Based on a true story, "Sam Chuk" exposes 7 teenagers in a neighborhood called Sam Chuk, whose lives are entangled with troubles and devastated by using drugs. Their local teacher is ... See full summary »

Directors: Tanit Jitnukul, Thitipong Chaisati, Yanyong Laotanasin, Piraphan Laoyont | Stars: Paramej Noiam, Wimolrekha Sirichairawan, Theerapat Yamsri, Amnaj Buaprod

Votes: 42

34. Mayhew & Circle Summer Camps - Recreation for all Kids (2021)

18 min | Short

The Circle and Mayhew Programs of New Hampshire are more than just summer camps for at-risk youth. They provide year-round mentoring and make a commitment to each child for eight years.

Directors: Dale Bell, Harry Wiland

35. The MeToo Backfire Is Only Getting Worse for Women (2019 Video)

13 min | Short, News

Add a Plot

Star: Tim Pool

36. Devil Plays Hardball (2006 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

In this social experiment, four mentors - all accomplished and compassionate individuals - are challenged to help realize the hopes and dreams of four homeless individuals. The process is ... See full summary »

Director: Nijole Kuzmickas | Star: Jim Byrnes

37. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Papa Does Preach (2002)

TV-PG | Comedy

Becker treats a patient with multiple personalities. Chris and Jake annoy each other. Bob becomes a big brother to a 10-year-old boy.

Director: Chris Brougham | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 88

38. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Little Sibling (2006)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Comedy, Family

Drake gets in trouble at school and is assigned to mentor a young boy.

Director: Steve Hoefer | Stars: Josh Peck, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 290

39. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: But Not as Cute as Pushkin (2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Rory hosts a Chilton student for a few days at Yale. Paris dates again. Lorelai learns about Luke's dark day. Logan works his way into Rory's life. Rory and Richard pull a prank.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 792

40. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode: Cherubim & Seraphim (1992)

TV-14 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A new drug developed to combat senility is ironically being distributed to teens at all-night parties and driving some to suicide.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Liza Walker, Jason Isaacs

Votes: 798

41. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: Good Will Hunter (2003)

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

Hunter tries being a big brother to a resistant little fatherless kid while Marah and Kapri try to retrieve Lothor's Personal Alien Manager (PAM) that they mistakenly traded on the Internet.

Director: Andrew Merrifield | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 67

42. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Democracy (2007)

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

An old colleague of Charlie's asks for help because of the untimely deaths of some coworkers, but when she also turns up dead Don and Charlie are started on a trail that may threaten the very democracy they've vowed to protect.

Director: Steve Boyum | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 273

43. Lockup (2005– )
Episode: Boston: Extended Stay - Family Jewels (2011)

44 min | Documentary, News

While Boston, Massachusetts maintains its colonial past, it's ranked as one of the world's leading metropolitan areas for education and innovation. In the heart of downtown, however, is a ... See full summary »

Stars: Anthony Abbatessa, Corey Allen, Melissa Allen, William Allen

Votes: 6

44. Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016)
Episode: Virtual Love (2012)

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

A mentoring program, a fire alarm, Angela's missing wallet, and Angela's breakup with the lieutenant distract the detectives as they track the killer of a microbrewer through cyberspace.

Director: Steve Robin | Stars: Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Brian Goodman, Jordan Bridges

Votes: 420

45. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
Episode: Mom's in the House/Minor Monogram (2012)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Action

Phineas and Ferb create a Perry that can go anywhere and do everything. / Phineas and Ferb invent a world full of giant leaf piles and gourds.

Directors: George Elliott, Jay Lender, Keith Oliver, Dan Povenmire | Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Caroline Rhea

Votes: 206

46. The Real Murders of Atlanta (2022– )
Episode: West End Nightmare (2023)

Documentary, Crime, Mystery

With no evidence and no witnesses, detectives must find a murderer when a hero of Atlanta's West End is executed in front of his home, but the community is in disbelief when the killer is finally brought to justice and identified.

Stars: Karen Allen, Bethiah Benson, Levi Bias, Maria Boynton

Votes: 9

47. Brilliance Business TV (2021– )
Episode: Brilliance Business TV: A Conversation with Claudine Matthews (2021)

Talk-Show

Claudine is the founder of the world's largest mentoring platform for emerging women leaders, championing the transformation of women's leadership development and achievement. She has ... See full summary »

Stars: Claudine Matthews, Mark Stephen Pooler

48. Morning Wire (2021– )
Anti-Israel Protests Spread Across College Campuses | 4.28.24 (2024 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Thousands of students and administrators demand universities denounce Israel.

Stars: John Bickley, Cabot Phillips

49. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Little Sister (2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Moira's sister Deedee visits; David agrees to talk to a student about being different.

Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 1,762

50. Grand Designs (1999– )
Episode: The Crooked Chocolate Box Cottage, Devon (2013)

TV-G | 45 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Afghanistan war veteran and triple amputee John White wants to build a new house that better accommodates his physical limitations. But he has no intention of sacrificing style for ergonomics so the ergonomics have to be stylish.

Star: Kevin McCloud

Votes: 36