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1. Airplane! (1980)

PG | 88 min | Comedy

After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.

Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Votes: 261,317 | Gross: $83.40M

2. Aladdin (1992)

G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker | Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman

Votes: 467,249 | Gross: $217.35M

3. Terms of Endearment (1983)

PG | 132 min | Comedy, Drama

Follows hard-to-please Aurora looking for love and her daughter's family problems.

Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito

Votes: 65,520 | Gross: $108.42M

4. Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

R | 121 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tom T. Tran, Chintara Sukapatana

Votes: 153,913 | Gross: $123.92M

5. The Fisher King (1991)

R | 137 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he made, finds redemption in helping a deranged homeless man who was an unwitting victim of that mistake.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Adam Bryant, Paul Lombardi

Votes: 90,903 | Gross: $41.90M

6. The Producers (2005)

PG-13 | 134 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical

After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.

Director: Susan Stroman | Stars: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell

Votes: 44,787 | Gross: $19.38M

7. Romance & Cigarettes (2005)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

This down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York tells the story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress and his beleaguered wife.

Director: John Turturro | Stars: James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi

Votes: 12,841 | Gross: $0.54M

8. Permanent Midnight (1998)

R | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A comedy writer struggles to overcome his addiction to heroin while putting his professional and personal life in danger.

Director: David Veloz | Stars: Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Jay Paulson, Spencer Garrett

Votes: 7,934 | Gross: $1.17M

9. Ideal Home (2018)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

A bickering gay couple must suddenly deal with the unexpected task of raising a 10-year-old boy.

Director: Andrew Fleming | Stars: Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd, Jesse Luken, Evan Bittencourt

Votes: 11,619

10. Bells Are Ringing (1960)

Not Rated | 126 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A Brooklyn answering service operator becomes involved in the lives of her clients, including a struggling playwright with whom she begins to fall in love.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr.

Votes: 3,813 | Gross: $6.16M

11. As Long As I'm Famous (2022)

104 min | Biography, Drama, History

Inspired by true events, pays homage to the Golden Age, 1948. "What happened in Hollywood, stayed on Broadway". The private lives of legends from Monty Clift to Richard Rodgers, told through the eyes of 24 year old Sid Lumet.

Director: Bruce Reisman | Stars: Michael Paré, Tracy Nelson, David Chokachi, Eric Lutes

Votes: 77

12. You Light Up My Life (1977)

PG | 90 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Laurie has been in show business since she was a child. Her dream is to be a singer, songwriter and actress. Her father wants her to be a comedian like him and Laurie only tries because it ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Brooks | Stars: Didi Conn, Joe Silver, Michael Zaslow, Stephen Nathan

Votes: 837

13. Two Tickets to Broadway (1951)

Approved | 106 min | Musical, Romance

Nancy Peterson and her friends want to get a spot on Bob Crosby's TV show, but their agent has linked them.

Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Tony Martin, Janet Leigh, Gloria DeHaven, Eddie Bracken

Votes: 614

14. Christmas Song (2012 TV Movie)

88 min | Drama, Family, Music

Romance blossoms between two music teachers who compete for the same job.

Director: Timothy Bond | Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Gabriel Hogan, Amanda Thomson, Brittany Adams

Votes: 872

15. On Edge (2001)

PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

Wendy, Veda, and J.C. are part of Southern California's thriving figure skating community - the bottom part. Luckily this is America, the land of opportunity, where a dream in your heart ... See full summary »

Director: Karl Slovin | Stars: Jason Alexander, Leo Allen, Tai Babilonia, Andrew Bilgore

Votes: 311

16. A Swell Party (1992 TV Movie)

89 min | Biography, Musical

The life of Cole Porter is told in the style of revue. This show has a lot of his popular songs, name-droppings and sexual innuendos.

Director: Keith Cheetham | Stars: Nickolas Grace, Angela Richards, Anne Wood, David Kernan

17. Forever's Gonna Start Tonight (2009)

54 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The film profiles Vicki Marlane, a 76-year old HIV+, transgender drag entertainer who's been performing for over 50 years. It chronicles Vicki's life from Minnesota farm boy to carnival worker to gay icon.

Director: Michelle Lawler

Votes: 11

18. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: A Toe in the Water (1991)

Not Rated | Comedy

Julia has not felt comfortable dating since Reese's death, but she has gotten close to a man named Mark. While Allison assumes he is gay based on his personality and tastes, she proves to ... See full summary »

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Julia Duffy, Jan Hooks

Votes: 64

19. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Ladies of the Evening (1986)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche win tickets to attend a post-premiere movie party with Burt Reynolds. However, a hitch in their plan occurs when they are mistaken for prostitutes.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 724

20. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Sunday in the Park with Fran (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

A play-date between Gracie and the child of a Broadway critic does not go well.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 433

21. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: The Two Mrs. Sheffields (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

When Maxwell's mother wants him to get rid of Fran, he proposes to her and she makes him feel very guilty for using her.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 370

22. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Robbery (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

After Jerry's apartment is robbed, Jerry starts to look for other apartments. But Jerry and George both want the same apartment, and Elaine wants the apartment of whoever loses out.

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 5,243

23. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Rory stresses out as graduation approaches. Lorelai takes the stage for a karaoke serenade.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 845

24. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Inside (2021)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

The president struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.

Director: Tessa Blake | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Leslie Grossman, Angelica Ross

Votes: 2,571

25. Nolly (2023)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2023)

46 min | Biography, Drama

Nolly tries to get used to her new life after being sacked from Crossroads.

Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew, Matthew Crosby

Votes: 177

26. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jack Klugman, Tony Randall (1972)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

TV's "The Odd Couple," Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, guest star. Stella Toddler (Carol) is feted on "This is Your Lifetime." Jack sings "You'll Never Get Away From Me" with Carol, while Tony takes part in a sketch revealing superstitions among actors as part of a tribute to Broadway, which culminates in a spoof of "Lady in the Dark."

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 36

27. FUBAR (2023– )
Episode: Royally Flushed (2023)

TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Barry and Tina infiltrate a private, high-stakes card game in hopes of inching closer to Boro. Emotions boil over when the team gets trapped in a bunker.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Gabriel Luna

Votes: 1,026

28. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Zal Bin Hasaan (No. 31) (2015)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A family tragedy in Samar's past resurfaces when the Task Force hunt for an elusive international terrorist. The FBI and the Cabal gain significant ground in their search for Liz and Red. ... See full summary »

Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 1,892

29. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)
Episode: I'm Finding My Bliss (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Musical

Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) tries out for the local community theater, while Paula (Donna Lynne Champlin) is courted by various law firms.

Director: Kabir Akhtar | Stars: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner

Votes: 233

30. Why Didn't They Laugh? (2018– )
Life Lessons from My Attempt at Carpentry (2019 Podcast Episode)

Comedy, News

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Star: Owen Benjamin