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1. The Magnificent Seven (2016)
PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio
Votes: 228,395 | Gross: $93.43M
2. Annie (1982)
PG | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking
Votes: 49,559 | Gross: $57.06M
3. Do the Right Thing (1989)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson
Votes: 112,523 | Gross: $27.55M
4. Donnie Brasco (1997)
R | 127 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the Mafia life--at the expense of his regular one.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
Votes: 332,518 | Gross: $41.91M
5. J. Edgar (2011)
R | 137 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton
Votes: 133,674 | Gross: $37.31M
6. La Vie En Rose (2007)
PG-13 | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biopic of the iconic French singer Édith Piaf. Raised by her grandmother in a brothel, she was discovered while singing on a street corner at the age of 19. Despite her success, Piaf's life was filled with tragedy.
Director: Olivier Dahan | Stars: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner
Votes: 90,784 | Gross: $10.30M
7. Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
G | 155 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher falls for a flashy showgirl.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave, George Baker
Votes: 3,838 | Gross: $2.55M
8. Zeitgeist (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary, History
Mythology and belief in society today, presenting uncommon perspectives of common cultural issues.
Director: Peter Joseph | Stars: Chogyam Trungpa, Jordan Maxwell, George Carlin, Bill Hicks
Votes: 50,375
9. The Men Who Built America (2012)
TV-14 | 37 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.
Stars: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban, Donny Deutsch
Votes: 4,582
10. Annie Live! (2021 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A young orphan opens the heart of billionaire Sir Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks.
Directors: Lear Debessonet, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty
Votes: 2,273
11. If I Had a Million (1932)
Passed | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
A dying tycoon gives million-dollar windfalls to eight people picked from the city directory.
Directors: James Cruze, H. Bruce Humberstone, Ernst Lubitsch, Norman Z. McLeod, Stephen Roberts, William A. Seiter, Norman Taurog, Lothar Mendes | Stars: Gary Cooper, Charles Laughton, W.C. Fields, George Raft
Votes: 2,305
12. Seizure (1974)
PG | 94 min | Horror
Jonathan Frid portrays a horror novelist who has a recurring nightmare about three figures out of his book who terrorize him and his family and friends during a weekend of fun. Then the ... See full summary »
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Martine Beswick, Joseph Sirola, Christina Pickles
Votes: 1,131
13. The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
In a bid to gain respect, the neglected younger son of a working class Jewish family in Montréal embarks on a series of get-rich-quick schemes to buy land surrounding a lake.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Micheline Lanctôt, Jack Warden, Randy Quaid
Votes: 2,702 | Gross: $0.85M
14. The Triangle (2001 TV Movie)
92 min | Horror, Thriller
A group of friends wind up in the Bermuda Triangle.
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Luke Perry, Dan Cortese, Olivia d'Abo, Dorian Harewood
Votes: 1,623
15. Freakonomics (2010)
PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary
A collection of documentaries that explores the hidden side of human nature through the use of the science of economics.
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, Morgan Spurlock | Stars: James Ransone, Tempestt Bledsoe, Morgan Spurlock, Melvin Van Peebles
Votes: 7,741 | Gross: $0.10M
16. Supermarket (1974)
84 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Willi is a street kid trying to make a living with petty crimes. He befriends both a journalist who wants to help him make an honest living and an older petty criminal looking for a quick buck.
Director: Roland Klick | Stars: Charly Wierczejewski, Eva Mattes, Michael Degen, Walter Kohut
Votes: 1,005
17. The Mysterious Note (2019)
87 min | Adventure
A reluctant family accompanies their businessman father to a small town. His mission is to repossess a hardware store that is run using "unusual financial practices". When his son meets a ... See full summary »
Director: Rich Aguilera | Stars: Alex Aguilera, Natasha Diaz-Potter, Peter Tumangday, Jean-Ires Michel
Votes: 105
18. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
PG-13 | Documentary
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran
Votes: 165
19. So Your Wife Wants to Work (1956)
Approved | 10 min | Comedy, Short
Homemaker Alice McDoakes wants to return to work to add income to the household; her husband Joe would rather she stay at home to tend to her domestic duties. When Alice threatens to return... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: George O'Hanlon, Steve Carruthers, Phyllis Coates, Lester Dorr
Votes: 195
20. She Was an Acrobat's Daughter (1937)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A typical afternoon at the movies is lampooned in this looney trip to the cinema.
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Dave Barry, Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Cal Howard
Votes: 526
21. Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press (1996)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The profile of controversial journalist George Seldes and a piercing examination of America's news media. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, with readings of writings by Ed Asner, this Academy ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Goldsmith | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Edward Asner, Ben Bagdikian, Jeff Cohen
Votes: 150
22. Dollar Dizzy (1930)
Passed | 26 min | Short, Action, Comedy
Charley and Thelma are millionaires, each trying to elude suitors who are trying to marry them for their money.
Director: James W. Horne | Stars: Charley Chase, Thelma Todd, Edgar Kennedy, James Finlayson
Votes: 130
23. Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography
A chronicle of the life and career of silent film star Mary Pickford.
Director: Nicholas Eliopoulos | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Votes: 223
24. Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail (2012)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, History, Western
Lost mines, abandoned diggings, ghost towns. Generations later, their stories continue to fascinate and intrigue. And even haunt us.
Director: Ethan S. Knightchilde | Stars: Barron Christian, Arthur Martinez, Dane Bernhardt, Rowell Gormon
Votes: 35
25. Stolen History (2017 Video)
69 min | News
Stefan Molyneux talks to Dr. Tom Woods, senior fellow at the Mises Institute, about the worst arguments in favor of socialism and against capitalism.
Stars: Tom Woods, Stefan Molyneux
26. Trump Touts Money as Pre-Midterm Strategy at Year's End (2017 Video)
10 min | Short, News
Styx approves of the direction Donald Trump seems to take leading into the new year.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
27. Scrappy's Party (1933)
Animation, Short
Scrapy's birthday party is attended by a raft caricatures of famous movie stars and world leaders, including Mussolini, John D. Rockefeller, Will Rogers, Laurel & Hardy, George Bernard Shaw... See full summary »
Director: Dick Huemer
Votes: 22
28.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
Archie's New Partner: Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Archie decides to buy the business next to his and turn Archie's Place into a bar and grille, Harry gets cold feet and decides to sell his share of the business.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin
Votes: 57
29.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
Eb Discovers the Birds and the Bees
(1966)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Eb is suddenly smitten with with Betty Jo Bradley and asks Oliver for some fatherly advice on romance. Recalling how his first evening out with Lisa cost him a fortune, Oliver advises Eb to... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Tom Lester, Maurice Marsac
Votes: 117
30.
Father Brown (1974)
Episode:
The Quick One
(1974)
TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A hotel bar with an exotic, Far East décor provides the ironic setting for the murder of John Raggley, a village curmudgeon who rails against immigrants. Only Father Brown can deduce the truth in the drink that became Raggley's last.
Director: Ian Fordyce | Stars: Kenneth More, Dennis Burgess, Bernard Lee, Penelope Horner
Votes: 56
31.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
Assistant Wanted, Female
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mary reluctantly hires Phyllis to be her assistant in the newsroom.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 235
32.
DuckTales (2017–2021)
Episode:
The Outlaw Scrooge McDuck!
(2019)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the old west, Scrooge and Goldie start a band of outlaws and stage a heist to save a small town from a corrupt businessman, John D. Rockerduck.
Director: Tanner Johnson | Stars: David Tennant, Bobby Moynihan, Allison Janney, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Votes: 659
33.
The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
Episode:
Mind Your Own Business
(1956)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Norton loses his job after following Ralph's advice. After hearing Norton's success selling steam irons door to door, Ralph decides to follow in Norton's footsteps.
Director: Frank Satenstein | Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph
Votes: 269
34.
Explained (2018–2021)
Episode:
Billionaires
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary
Explained looks at the recent growth in the number of billionaires in the world. With much of the world's wealth in the hands of so few people, what impact does that have on society? It ... See full summary »
Stars: Maggie Siff, Mark Cuban, Luisa Kroll, Bernie Sanders
Votes: 407
35.
The Corbett Report (2007– )
Episode:
How Bill Gates Monopolized Global Health
(2020)
Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Stars: James Corbett, Bill Gates
36.
Your Welcome (2017– )
Dave Smith - In the House 5.1
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Michael Malice, Dave Smith
37.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
Death House
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mummified remains are found in a booby-trapped Manhattan penthouse that has been closed off for more than 80 years, and Mac and Stella race against time to find the people who discovered the body, who are still trapped in the building.
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 460
38.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Gimcrack and Bunkum
(2011)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama
With the Commodore's stroke, the conspirators against Nucky realize their error and begin to make bad decisions.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,195
39.
Town Tours Online (2020– )
Episode:
The History of Cleveland Heights Ohio, a City of Diversity, Culture and Many Firsts.
(2020)
11 min | Documentary, History
Cleveland Heigths Ohio was founded by John Severence as a wealthy suburb of Cleveland essentially to expand Millionaires Row. Over time if became a multiethnic community and developed ... See full summary »
Star: Matthew Roth
40.
How the States Got Their Shapes (2011–2012)
Episode:
Rich vs. Poor
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
After three years on the road, host Brian Unger is taking a different look at just how our states got their shapes. We'll hear about the unique American values that have made this country what it is today.
Director: Laura Casey | Stars: Brian Unger, Colin Beavan, Ethan Garber
Votes: 11
41.
Wendover Productions (2015– )
Episode:
How Florida Got So Weird
(2022)
21 min | Documentary
How long ignored swamp land became the ultimate vacation destination or ideal home for just about everyone looking for leisure.
Star: Sam Denby
42.
Cursed Bloodlines (2017)
Episode:
The Curse of the American Billionaires
(2017)
TV-PG | Documentary, History
The name Rockefeller is synonymous with wealth, power, and American politics. Architects of modern America, their place in history is indisputable. Yet, no family better represents the moral contradictions of the American Dream.
Director: Susana Lopez | Star: Drew Patterson
43.
It's History (2015– )
Episode:
Why Florida's Overseas Highway Turned From Dream to Disaster
(2022)
12 min | History
The Seven Mile Bridge connecting the Florida keys is actually two bridges over the longest expanse of ocean between the islands. Considering their length, that they are built on an ancient ... See full summary »
Star: Ryan Socash
44.
Knowledgia (2019– )
Episode:
The History of Pennsylvania in 13 Minutes
(2024)
13 min | Documentary, Animation, History
A concise history of Pennsylvania beginning with the geological past that lead to its major industries explaining where Pennsylvania fits in American history.
45.
The Knick (2014–2015)
Episode:
The Busy Flea
(2014)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History
An old friend of Thackery's, Abbie Alford, arrives at the hospital seeking his help. She has lost most of her nose as the result of syphilis, which she acquired from her now absent husband.... See full summary »
Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Clive Owen, André Holland, Jeremy Bobb, Juliet Rylance
Votes: 1,261
49.
The Knick (2014–2015)
Episode:
The Best with the Best to Get the Best
(2015)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, History
Thackery enlists Edwards to help him test a new hypothesis. After rejecting Robertson's advances at The Knick, Lucy learns that confession isn't always good for the soul. Young journalist ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Clive Owen, André Holland, Jeremy Bobb, Juliet Rylance
Votes: 885
50.
Masters of Sex (2013–2016)
Episode:
Undue Influence
(2015)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Romance
Masters consults unexpected advice in convincing Johnson to rededicate herself to the study and to him. A familiar face returns to the clinic for help. Meanwhile, Virginia is distracted by ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Manley | Stars: Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Annaleigh Ashford
Votes: 354