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1. 20th Century Women (2016)

R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama

The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and two other women who help raise him among the love and freedom of Southern California of 1979.

Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup

Votes: 49,422 | Gross: $5.66M

2. Factory Girl (2006)

R | 90 min | Biography, Drama

Based on the rise and fall of socialite Edie Sedgwick, concentrating on her relationships with Andy Warhol and a folk singer.

Director: George Hickenlooper | Stars: Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce, Hayden Christensen, Jimmy Fallon

Votes: 22,338 | Gross: $1.66M

3. Girl Play (2004)

Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Romance

Two real-life lesbian actresses meet by chance when they are cast as lovers in a local stage play, and end up actually falling in love.

Director: Lee Friedlander | Stars: Robin Greenspan, Lacie Harmon, Mink Stole, Dom DeLuise

Votes: 870

4. Spinout (1966)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Band singer/race driver Mike McCoy must choose between marrying a beautiful rich girl and driving her father's car in a prestigious race.

Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, Deborah Walley

Votes: 2,359

5. A Date with Judy (1948)

Not Rated | 113 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Hyperactive teenager Judy Foster (Jane Powell) challenges, and is challenged by, her overly-proper parents, pesky brother Randolph (Jerry Hunter), and boyfriend Ogden "Oogie" Pringle (Scotty Beckett).

Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Wallace Beery, Jane Powell, Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Miranda

Votes: 1,447

6. Midnight Ride (1990)

R | 93 min | Action, Horror, Thriller

A house wife just left her cop husband, when she picks up Justin Mckay she'll wish she never did as she's plunged into a nightmare and the grip of a psychotic killer.

Director: Bob Bralver | Stars: Michael Dudikoff, Mark Hamill, Savina Gersak, Robert Mitchum

Votes: 1,147

7. Tryst (1994)

R | 101 min | Romance, Thriller

A young man journeys to the estate of a rich family in Santa Barbara, California, to visit his mother, who works there as a maid and whom he hasn't seen in many years. He winds up getting ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Foldy | Stars: Barbara Carrera, David Warner, Louise Fletcher, Johnny La Spada

Votes: 257

8. The Man Who Played God (1932)

TV-G | 80 min | Drama, Romance

After losing his hearing, a musician uses lip-reading to help others.

Director: John G. Adolfi | Stars: George Arliss, Bette Davis, Violet Heming, André Luguet

Votes: 1,275

9. The Human Face (2001– )

200 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

This four part BBC mini-series examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame in an entertaining fashion.

Stars: John Cleese, Elizabeth Hurley, David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan

Votes: 594

10. Certifiably Jonathan (2007)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy

A famous comedian and artist wants to display his work at an art museum. Just when he thinks he's lost his touch, a series of famous comedians drop by to help him rekindle his artistic and comedic spark.

Director: James David Pasternak | Stars: Jonathan Winters, Robin Williams, Howie Mandel, Nora Dunn

Votes: 219 | Gross: $0.01M

11. Hold It Like a Baby (2009)

82 min | Comedy

After publishing his first book "Anger Vanquished" Dr. Wilber Waskowicks gains new awareness on how it is much easier to give advice than to practice it himself.

Directors: Michael Love, Tina Love | Stars: Bink Goncharoff, Dana Halverson, Sandy Hackett, Jackie Kamm

Votes: 13

12. Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places (2016)

Not Rated | 26 min | Documentary

Commander Stephen Hawking pilots his space ship the SS Hawking on the journey of a lifetime, zooming from black holes to the Big Bang, Saturn to Santa Barbara. After all, why should astronauts have all the fun?

Star: Stephen Hawking

Votes: 144

13. Santa Barbara (2021)

13 min | Short, Drama

Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a ... See full summary »

Director: Diana Markosian | Stars: Ana Imnadze, Gene Jones

Votes: 9

14. Grapevine!

Drama | Announced

We embrace the majestic and beautiful world of a billionaire wine estate in Santa Barbara, shortly after globally renown William B. Bouzier, passes away at 101. Powerful and brazing until ... See full summary »

15. Land of Milk and Honey (2009)

23 min | Documentary, Short

The sun rises on Santa Barbara as the dawn patrol hits the waves. Ben checks out the scene. People go to work and school. The virtues and varieties of skateboarding are displayed. Divers ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Volok | Stars: Ben Banner, Budgie, Orin Cadwell, Dano

16. Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story (2019)

60 min | Documentary

When Renny Yater and George Greenough made surfboards for one of the best waves on earth, they helped kickstart a revolution and influence generations of surfers and shapers.

Director: Wyatt Daily | Stars: Bruce Brown, Tom Curren, George Greenough, Ryan Lovelace

Votes: 13

17. On the Wings of the Monarch (2001)

47 min | Documentary

On the Wings of the Monarch" is an exciting nature documentary that follows host Libby Graham on an amazing journey into the life of the monarch butterfly.

Director: Oktay Ortabasi | Stars: Libby Graham, Bernie Alan, Lincoln Brower, Leana Bulay

18. My Friends Call Me Miss Chase (2009)

32 min | Documentary, Short

Pearl Chase is legendary in the history of 20th Century Santa Barbara. The results of her indefatigable activism are evident throughout the City today. The film begins with Ms. Chase's ... See full summary »

Director: Shelley Bookspan

19. Above Santa Barbara (2010– )

39 min | Documentary

Experience the captivating beauty of the Santa Barbara region from the air. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter, the film sweeps across the county and reveals, as never seen before, ... See full summary »

Star: Kraig Rice

20. Perspectives (2005)

27 min | Documentary, Short

Ever wonder what happens to all the bottles and cans after a busy night on the streets of Isla Vista, Santa Barbara? 'Perspectives' takes a closer look at what happens the morning after the... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Guy

Votes: 27

21. Well & Ties Day: Valentine's Day (2017)

7 min | Short, Romance

On Valentine's Day, parents of a teenage daughter are shocked to realize that she is going on a date with a sketchy, unsavory character. But things are not as they seem. Stay tuned for a big surprise.

Director: Irakli Abzianidze | Stars: Jolene Andersen, Stephen Brown, Nicolas Coster, David Hill

22. This Is the Life (1915)

Passed | 30 min | Western, Comedy, Short

The third of eight films based on the activities behind the cameras at a movie studio. "Addie" Gribble, the wife of a successful business man, Elmer Gribble, tires of her life of leisure ... See full summary »

Director: William Bertram | Stars: Art Acord, Adele Farrington, Lawrence Peyton, John Gough

23. Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade 2007 (2008 Video)

Documentary, Short

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Director: Peter Davidson

24. Building a Movement: 50 Years of Environmental Studies at UCSB (2020)

27 min | Short, Documentary

It follows the past and future of the environmental movement by showing a look at UCSB's revolutionary program, its graduates, and its faculty.

Director: Isaac Hernández Herrero

25. A Different Kind of IV (2022 Music Video)

Approved | 8 min | Music

Developed as a comedy, this music video follows an old man who leaves his retirement home to stumble upon a youthful, trashy, fantastical college town named Isla Vista.

Directors: Nicholas Vinan, Asiana Weddington | Stars: Gregg Lawrence, Caitlin Snyder, Isabella Dominguez, Ricardo Arreola Alvarado

26. The Fugitive (1963–1967)
Episode: Never Wave Goodbye: Part 1 (1963)

TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Kimble flees Los Angeles with a woman who loves him after checking out a lead on some one-armed man, but Lt. Gerard is right on their trail.

Director: William A. Graham | Stars: David Janssen, Susan Oliver, Robert Duvall, Lee Philips

Votes: 274

27. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Pilot (2006)

TV-PG | 78 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

The police department in Santa Barbara hires someone they think is a psychic detective.

Director: Michael Engler | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Anne Dudek

Votes: 2,112

28. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Shawn vs. the Red Phantom (2006)

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

The disappearance of a teenager sends Shawn and Gus to a comic book convention.

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,231

29. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Weekend Warriors (2006)

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

Someone is shot during one of Lassiter's Civil War reenactment rehearsals, and Shawn and Gus join the group to solve the murder.

Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,292

30. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Piece (2006)

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

Shawn decides that his assigned case is dull, so he and Gus decide to solve the case of a missing engagement ring.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,420

31. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Spellingg Bee (2006)

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

Shawn and Gus investigate a crime at a spelling bee.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,619

32. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Woman Seeking Dead Husband: Smokers Okay, No Pets (2006)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn and Gus are on the trail of newly released bank robbers and the stashed loot.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,286

33. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Who Ya Gonna Call? (2006)

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

A man comes to Gus and Shawn claiming he's being haunted, while Carlton and Juliet work the murder of a doctor.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,201

34. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Forget Me Not (2007)

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

Shawn is asked by a woman he went to grade school with to help her father, a former police captain, find who murdered someone... as he's not able to remember either the perpetrator or the victim.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,178

35. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: 9 Lives (2006)

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

In order for Shawn to continue his investigation into a suicide that he believes is a murder, he pretends to get clues from the victim's cat.

Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,327

36. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Cloudy... With a Chance of Murder (2007)

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

Shawn and Gus horn their way onto murder case as consultants, which includes propping up the lead attorney and somehow proving the client didn't commit the crime.

Director: Lev L. Spiro | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,236

37. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast (2007)

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

While Juliet is undercover, she asks for psychic help at a sorority; back at the station, Lassiter is paired with a most challenging partner.

Director: John Landis | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,483

38. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: From the Earth to Starbucks (2007)

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

Shawn decides to help Lassiter solve a crime, unbeknownst to him, since he's doubting his abilities as a detective.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,167

39. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, He Loves Me, Oops He's Dead (2007)

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

When naked men keep turning up in the same field, Gus is sent on a sacrifice date to gather clues, and Shawn learns more about his dad than he ever wanted.

Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,121

40. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Poker? I Barely Know Her (2007)

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

Henry's friend refuses to call the police when his son goes missing.

Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,108

41. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Game, Set... Muuurder? (2007)

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

Shawn manages to get assigned to missing tennis player's case, but his observations don't seem to be leading anywhere and he's forced to ask for help from an unlikely source.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,068

42. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: American Duos (2007)

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

Shawn & Gus are hired to protect a reality-show judge who has escaped a series of attempts on his life.

Director: John Landis | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,674

43. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Psy vs. Psy (2007)

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

Shawn goes up against a federal psychic, and Juliet is entranced with the Treasury agent who accompanies her.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,176

44. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: 65 Million Years Off (2007)

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

Shawn worries he may be losing his meal ticket when Lassiter goes on a winning streak, solving nine cases in a row, so he horns in on the current case...jeopardizing his and Gus' credibility when he claims a T-Rex killed the victim.

Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,205

45. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Zero to Murder in Sixty Seconds (2007)

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

A case involving a chop shop owner has Shawn having second thoughts, triggering an unexpected first for the would-be detective.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,055

46. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: And Down the Stretch Comes Murder (2007)

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

Jockey Jimmy Nickels, a bully who went to school with Shawn and Gus, hires them to find out why his horses keep losing. Things become complicated when another jockey dies in the midst of a race.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,025

47. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder (2007)

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

Shawn and Gus investigate who poisoned a food critic. Gus's uncle Burton comes to town and tags along on the investigation, so Gus pretends to be psychic.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,060

48. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead? (2007)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Two students claim that one of their teachers is a murderer after hearing a phone call. It is Juliet and Lassiter's one year anniversary as partners and Juliet takes her first lead detective job.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,036

49. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Rob-a-Bye Baby (2007)

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

In the middle of a crime wave, Chief Vick assigns Shawn and Gus the staid duty of finding her a new nanny.

Director: Paul Lazarus | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,032

50. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Bounty Hunters! (2007)

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

Juliet asks Shawn and Gus for help in capturing an accused murderer who escaped from her. They track the man down, but soon discover he is innocent and they try to find the real killer--but things are complicated by a bounty hunter.

Director: John Badham | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,145