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1. Batman (1989)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure

The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl

Votes: 404,249 | Gross: $251.19M

2. American Hustle (2013)

R | 138 min | Crime, Drama

A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive partner Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild F.B.I. Agent, Richie DiMaso, who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and the Mafia.

Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence

Votes: 500,329 | Gross: $150.12M

3. The Stepfather (1987)

R | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

After murdering his entire family, a man marries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.

Director: Joseph Ruben | Stars: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer

Votes: 18,192 | Gross: $2.49M

4. Far from Heaven (2002)

PG-13 | 107 min | Drama, Romance

In 1950s Connecticut, a flustered housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.

Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson

Votes: 49,309 | Gross: $15.85M

5. Proof (2005)

PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, Mystery

The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician, recently deceased, tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students, who wants to search through his papers, and her estranged sister, who shows up to help settle his affairs.

Director: John Madden | Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Hope Davis, Jake Gyllenhaal

Votes: 46,311 | Gross: $7.52M

6. Pink Cadillac (1989)

PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Skip tracer Tommy looks for bail-jumper Lou Ann. Her crime is marrying Roy, who left counterfeit money in their mobile home and got her arrested. She leaves Roy in his pink Cadillac full of money. His psycho friends want their money back.

Director: Buddy Van Horn | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bernadette Peters, Timothy Carhart, Tiffany Gail Robinson

Votes: 12,352 | Gross: $12.14M

7. Old Enough (1984)

PG | 92 min | Drama

Twelve-year-old Lonnie Sloan is a well-to-do New York rich kid and Karen Bruckner is the more ordinary, impoverished New York kid. They happen to meet one day on the street in their neighborhood and hit it off.

Director: Marisa Silver | Stars: Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Alyssa Milano

Votes: 917

8. Making Mr. Right (1987)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

A reclusive scientist, Jeff Peters (Malkovich), builds a robot, Ulysses, which looks exactly like himself and is set to go on a long-term space mission. Since the (real) scientist seems to ... See full summary »

Director: Susan Seidelman | Stars: John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly, Ben Masters

Votes: 3,107 | Gross: $1.58M

9. Smart People (2008)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Into the life of a widowed professor comes a new love and an unexpected visit from his adopted brother.

Director: Noam Murro | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden Church, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elliot Page

Votes: 23,484 | Gross: $9.50M

10. Beauty & the Briefcase (2010 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 83 min | Comedy, Romance

A freelance writer looking for romance sells a story to Cosmopolitan magazine about finding love in the workplace and goes undercover at a Finance Company.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Hilary Duff, Chris Carmack, Michael McMillian, Amanda Walsh

Votes: 13,515

11. Liza the Fox-Fairy (2015)

98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Liza's a nurse, seeking love. Her only company is a long-dead Japanese pop star, who turns her into a fox-fairy out of jealousy. Now, every men who desires Liza shall die horribly. Can she overcome the curse?

Director: Károly Ujj Mészáros | Stars: Mónika Balsai, Szabolcs Bede Fazekas, David Sakurai, Zoltán Schmied

Votes: 9,613

12. Sexy Killer: You'll Die for Her (2008)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

A femme fatale fashionista at a trendy design school embarks on a brutal and bloody killing spree, while gleefully evading the hapless cops assigned to the murder cases.

Director: Miguel Martí | Stars: Macarena Gómez, Alejo Sauras, César Camino, Ángel de Andrés López

Votes: 1,640

13. The Ugliest Woman in the World (1999)

TV-MA | 108 min | Comedy, Crime, Sci-Fi

2012 Madrid DF. Lola Otero, the ugliest woman in the world, suffers the cruelty of the people until at 18 a surgery transforms her into a beauty. When the mutilated corpse of an old woman is discovered, it seems Lola as suspicious.

Director: Miguel Bardem | Stars: Elia Galera, Roberto Álvarez, Javivi, Héctor Alterio

Votes: 647

14. I Am Burt Reynolds (2020)

91 min | Documentary, Biography

The ups and downs of Burt Reynolds' career and private life, especially with Loni Anderson and his adopted son.

Director: Adrian Buitenhuis | Stars: Adam Rifkin, Alfie Wise, Ann Scurry, Ariel Winter

Votes: 354

15. Sir Mix-A-Lot: Baby Got Back (1992 Music Video)

TV-14 | 4 min | Music

Music video for Sir Mix-A-Lot's song, Baby Got Back.

Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Amylia Dorsey, David Ford, Viva Sex, Sir Mix A Lot

Votes: 74

16. The Sea Change (1998)

88 min | Comedy, Romance

An uptight over-worked banker is thrown together with a relaxed working class man when their plane from Barcelona is delayed.

Director: Michael Bray | Stars: Maryam d'Abo, Sean Chapman, Ray Winstone, Andrée Bernard

Votes: 221

17. Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001 TV Movie)

57 min | Documentary, Biography

An exploration of actress Marion Davies, including her relationship with newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst and her life both before and after her movie career.

Director: Hugh Munro Neely | Stars: Charlize Theron, Jeanine Basinger, Cari Beauchamp, Robert Board

Votes: 211

18. Music Industry Insider Speaks Out! (2017 Video)

66 min | Talk-Show

Kaya Jones talks about her time with the Pussycat Dolls and her experience as a conservative in the music industry.

Stars: Kaya Jones, Stefan Molyneux

19. Adventures in Phone Sex (2014)

4 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: Charlie Kennedy | Star: Charlie Kennedy

20. Lukás Chromek: Chci Te (2015 Music Video)

4 min | Music

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Director: Adam Vopicka | Stars: Lukás Chromek, Katerina Klausová, Krystof Masek, Jirí Veselý

Votes: 16

21. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode: The Killings at Badger's Drift (1997)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An elderly woman is found dead in her own cottage and DCI Tom Barnaby is convinced the death is not a simple accident.

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard

Votes: 2,241

22. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Scary Movie (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim takes the girls to see a scary movie even though Cheryl tells him not to. When the girls have nightmares at bedtime, Cheryl thinks she did something wrong.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 162

23. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie Is Branded (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie thinks a swastika painted on his door may be juvenile pranksters, but Mike is concerned that the Bunkers' home may have been mistaken for the residence of a Jewish radical.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 350

24. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Meet the Bunkers (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

In the series' premiere, Mike and Gloria plan a surprise party to celebrate Archie and Edith's 22nd anniversary. But it quickly turns into a shouting match between conservative Archie and the liberal "Meathead" on virtually every topic.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 553

25. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Second Honeymoon (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie and Edith try to rekindle their romance by traveling to Atlantic City for their 25th anniversary.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 204

26. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode: Compromising Positions (1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Ally is dismayed to be assigned as a litigator for humiliated firm partner John Cage. On top of that, Fish invites Ally to dinner with potential client Ronald Cheanie without telling her ... See full summary »

Director: Jonathan Pontell | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson

Votes: 324

27. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Dear Sexy Knickers... (1973)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Lucas writes a love note to pretty junior assistant Miss Brahms, but when his words fall into the hands of older senior saleslady Mrs. Slocombe, chaos ensues.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton, John Inman

Votes: 297

28. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: Vanishing Act (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance

Lucy finally admits to Carter that she doesn't know how to start an IV. Weaver interviews for the job as the ER Chief. Benton keeps his son's disease a secret. Jeanie intervenes when she ... See full summary »

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies

Votes: 390

29. Going Straight (1978)
Episode: Going Sour (1978)

TV-PG | Comedy

Whilst in a cafe Fletch sees a young punk girl try to steal another man's wallet. He steps in to save the situation and, on learning that the girl, Penny, has run away from home, takes her ... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Patricia Brake, Roberta Tovey, Freddie Earlle

Votes: 69

30. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Wrestling Matches (1995)

Comedy

John's old drunk acquaintance Jefferson Kelly (played by David Cassidy) shows up rolling down some stairs to the station floor. John decides to help him dry up.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 39

31. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Racket Girls (1994)

Unrated | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Mike and the 'bots go "boing" watching Are You Ready for Marriage? (1950) and Racket Girls (1951). Meanwhile, Tom Servo and Crow prepare to be married.

Director: Trace Beaulieu | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 521

32. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode: Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama

Ehrlich scrambles to find a last-minute date to Craig's party. Morrison finds out that one of his patient's injury were not from a racially-motivated scuffle as he initially claimed. White's wife asks him for money to get an abortion.

Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ed Flanders, David Birney, G.W. Bailey, Ed Begley Jr.

Votes: 68

33. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
Episode: Thirteensomething (1992)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

On a dare from Buster, Babs travels to New York City to try and land a role on the new hit teen drama "thirteensomething". However, Babs finds that fame and fortune isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Director: Jon McClenahan | Stars: Tress MacNeille, Joe Alaskey, Charlie Adler, Gail Matthius

Votes: 68

34. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy (1989)

TV-14 | 98 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The Mads fall victim to their own newly-installed security system, and the unfortunately-shaped Satellite of Love is besieged by Demon Dogs hoping to pray to the Giant Bone.

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Jim Mallon

Votes: 653

35. Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode: The Perfect Storm (2010)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Mel's father's visit causes lots of tension.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson

Votes: 163

36. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Relationship Diremption (2014)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Penny tries to help Sheldon when he reconsiders his "relationship" with String Theory. During a dinner with Howard and Bernadette, Raj discovers Howard once embarrassed himself on a date with Emily.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,260

37. Faithful Word Baptist Church (2007– )
Episode: The Role of Women in a Church: Part 5 (2008)

10 min | Reality-TV

Pastor Anderson preaches on the role of women in church.

Director: Steven L. Anderson | Star: Steven L. Anderson

38. Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode: Melissa & Joey's Frozen (2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

After being frozen in an avalanche on a ski trip, Mel and Joe thaw out 100 years in the future.

Director: Joey Lawrence | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson

Votes: 103

39. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Rogue (2016)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team investigates a car explosion with a connection to an agent who went missing six months earlier; Gibbs asks NCIS Special Agent Alex Quinn to shadow his team.

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama

Votes: 719

40. The Michael Knowles Show (2017– )
Did Trump Win or Lose the Alabama State Primary? (2017 Podcast Episode)

36 min | Talk-Show

Donald Trump's preferred candidate for U.S. Senator in Alabama loses, but Trump himself may have won. Michael performs George Clooney's poem.

Stars: Michael J. Knowles, Mary M. Lane, Amber Athey, Jacob Airey

41. The Andrew Klavan Show (2015– )
Accused! (2017 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Robert Mueller indicts Paul Manafort. Anthony Rapp accuses Kevin Spacey. Michael Knowles guests and discusses his podcast with Klavan, Hollywood costumes, and more.

Stars: Andrew Klavan, Tucker Carlson, Paul Manafort, Trey Gowdy

42. The Andrew Klavan Show (2015– )
The Left in Flames (2017 Podcast Episode)

52 min | Talk-Show

The Left promotes gun control after the Texas church mass-shooting, while attacking "thoughts and prayers". Michael Knowles guests and talks about visiting his alma mater, Yale.

Stars: Andrew Klavan, David Brooks, Kellyanne Conway, Michael J. Knowles

43. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard (2019)

TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

With El and Max looking for Billy, Will declares a day without girls. Steve and Dustin go on a stakeout, and Joyce and Hopper return to Hawkins Lab.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown

Votes: 20,151

44. The Public Space (2018– )
Roosh V: The Great Quash (2018 Podcast Episode)

News

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Stars: Jean-François Gariépy, Roosh

45. SEAL Team (2017–2024)
Episode: Parallax (2018)

TV-14 | 39 min | Action, Drama, War

Jason and Mandy go undercover as a couple on vacation at an upscale night club in Mexico City in order to track down one of Andres Doza's cartel members.

Director: Jann Turner | Stars: David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr.

Votes: 513