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

1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Sci-Fi

The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.

Director: Gavin Hood | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Danny Huston

Votes: 530,901 | Gross: $179.88M

2. Donnie Darko (2001)

R | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne

Votes: 850,490 | Gross: $1.48M

3. All Good Things (2010)

R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

David Marks, a real estate scion, is suspected of killing his wife Katie, who disappeared in 1982.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Lily Rabe

Votes: 60,161 | Gross: $0.58M

4. Man of Steel (2013)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane

Votes: 812,199 | Gross: $291.05M

5. The Babadook (2014)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.

Director: Jennifer Kent | Stars: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney

Votes: 247,450 | Gross: $0.92M

6. The Fall (I) (2006)

R | 117 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

In 1920s Los Angeles, a bedridden patient in a hospital captivates a young girl with a fantastic tale of heroes, myths, and villains on a desert island.

Director: Tarsem Singh | Stars: Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, Justine Waddell, Kim Uylenbroek

Votes: 116,734 | Gross: $2.28M

7. MacGruber (2010)

R | 90 min | Action, Comedy

Former special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his arch-enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, D.C.

Director: Jorma Taccone | Stars: Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Val Kilmer, Ryan Phillippe

Votes: 47,364 | Gross: $8.46M

8. Hannibal Rising (2007)

R | 121 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

After the death of his parents during World War II, young Hannibal Lecter moves in with his beautiful aunt and begins plotting revenge on the barbarians responsible for his sister's death.

Director: Peter Webber | Stars: Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Gong Li, Aaran Thomas

Votes: 115,935 | Gross: $27.67M

9. Centurion (2010)

R | 97 min | Action, Drama, History

A splinter group of Roman soldiers fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is devastated in a guerrilla attack.

Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Andreas Wisniewski

Votes: 86,387 | Gross: $7.89M

10. Max Payne (2008)

PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Coming together to solve a series of murders in New York City are a police detective and an assassin, who will be hunted by the police, the mob, and a ruthless corporation.

Director: John Moore | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris

Votes: 130,210 | Gross: $40.69M

11. Ouija (II) (2014)

PG-13 | 89 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

Director: Stiles White | Stars: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff, Bianca A. Santos

Votes: 56,974 | Gross: $50.86M

12. The Indian Runner (1991)

R | 127 min | Drama

A Vietnam vet comes home to his small town and finds himself in conflict with rules that his brother has vowed to uphold.

Director: Sean Penn | Stars: David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette

Votes: 9,808 | Gross: $0.19M

13. Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012)

R | 83 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Aspiring college cheerleader Cassie Stratford consumes an experimental drug that grants her beauty and enough athletic ability to make the cheer squad. It has an unforeseen side effect - she starts to grow and grow and grow.

Director: Kevin O'Neill | Stars: Jena Sims, Sean Young, Treat Williams, Sasha Jackson

Votes: 1,586

14. When Trumpets Fade (1998 TV Movie)

R | 95 min | Action, Drama, War

A private in the latter days of WWII on the German front struggles between his will to survive and what his superiors perceive as a battlefield instinct.

Director: John Irvin | Stars: Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno

Votes: 8,245

15. Welcome to the Jungle (I) (2013)

Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A company retreat on a tropical island goes terribly awry.

Director: Rob Meltzer | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adam Brody, Rob Huebel, Megan Boone

Votes: 14,045

16. Gabriel (2007)

R | 114 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror

Gabriel the archangel fights to bring light back to purgatory - a place where darkness rules - and save the souls of the city's inhabitants.

Director: Shane Abbess | Stars: Andy Whitfield, Dwaine Stevenson, Samantha Noble, Michael Piccirilli

Votes: 14,271

17. A Kid Like Jake (2018)

R | 92 min | Drama

The loving parents of a four-year-old must come to terms with the fact that their child is gay.

Director: Silas Howard | Stars: Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Votes: 3,894 | Gross: $0.04M

18. Arena (2011 Video)

R | 94 min | Action, Thriller

David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.

Director: Jonah Loop | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Kellan Lutz, Johnny Messner, Katia Winter

Votes: 12,417

19. My Brother Tom (2001)

105 min | Drama

A teenage girl, Jessica, befriends a teenage boy called Tom, who is bullied by a local gang. She is abused by Jack, who is both her neighbour and school teacher, and Tom is sexually abused ... See full summary »

Director: Dom Rotheroe | Stars: Jenna Harrison, Ben Whishaw, Honeysuckle Weeks, Michael Erskine

Votes: 991

20. Blood Sabbath (1972)

R | 86 min | Adventure, Horror

A coven of witches captures a young man traveling through the woods. He gets involved in a power struggle between a beautiful witch and the evil queen who heads the coven.

Director: Brianne Murphy | Stars: Anthony Geary, Susan Damante, Sam Gilman, Steve Gravers

Votes: 629

21. Alien Arrival (2016)

TV-14 | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A tech is sprung from prison by a revolutionary leader who promises him an opportunity to save his father from a scheduled execution if he completes a data-stealing mission. But it goes awry, stranding him on a strange alien moon.

Director: Jesse O'Brien | Stars: Dan Mor, Aleisha Rose, Shaun Micallef, Mark Redpath

Votes: 2,281

22. Family Secrets (1984 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Drama

Three generations of women spend an emotional weekend that will change them forever.

Director: Jack Hofsiss | Stars: Maureen Stapleton, Stefanie Powers, Melissa Gilbert, James Spader

Votes: 170

23. A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2013)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music

A man in search for the creation of utopia in the present. First, as a member of a commune on an Estonian island, then alone in the majestic wilderness of Northern Finland and later as the singer of a neo-pagan, black metal band in Norway.

Directors: Ben Rivers, Ben Russell | Stars: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, Nick McMaster, Weasel Walter

Votes: 608

24. Welcome, Megan (2023)

15 min | Short, Comedy

A desperate young woman sets out to join a secretive and elite spin class by any means necessary.

Director: Lily Richards | Stars: Lily Richards, Pablo Milla, Abbey May, Ashley Dixon

Votes: 18

25. Life Back Then (2011)

131 min | Drama

Two young lonely people form a bond as they go through the homes of the recently departed people.

Director: Takahisa Zeze | Stars: Masaki Okada, Nana Eikura, Takuro Atsuki, Rei Dan

Votes: 143

26. Insekt (2014)

20 min | Short, Drama

The decline of a young self-destructive woman on her path to liberation, as she is confronted with her past.

Director: Kasper Juhl | Stars: Siff Andersson, Marie-Louise Damgaard, Kristian Halken, Sebastian Jessen

Votes: 23

27. The Last One (II) (2017)

11 min | Short, Sci-Fi

A Sci-Fi short film based on time travel. A scientist is on the verge of inventing a time machine. Things were going just right until his one bad habit turns out to be his end.

Director: Abhishek Kumar | Star: Abhishek Kumar

Votes: 17

28. An Alternative Method (2020)

Short, Drama, Thriller

After a ballet teacher is followed on her way home from work, her fears begin to manifest in dreams and reality. To cope, she confides in her neighbor.

Director: Hannah Schierbeek | Stars: Leah Arceo, Nicholas Bernardi, Mariana Castro, Alyssia Duda

29. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: The Show Where Diane Comes Back (1996)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy

The arrival of Diane Chambers in Seattle puts Frasier on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,023

30. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: Barbarians at the Planet (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

When Lois hesitates to accept Lex Luthor's proposal of marriage, citing attachments to her job and friends, she unwittingly gives Lex the motivation to take away from her everything she holds dear.

Director: James R. Bagdonas | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes

Votes: 331

31. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Psychic Avengers (1992)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Al is a broken man after the Bundys can no longer afford to buy a weekly TV Guide. When Jefferson arrives at their house with a fistful of cash, Al discovers that he has been running a ... See full summary »

Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 549

32. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Foundation (1996)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

George enjoys the single life. Elaine takes over the catalog when J. Peterman suddenly goes missing. Kramer is taking karate lessons.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 3,375

33. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Susie (1997)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Kramer sets his watch an hour ahead. George tries to avoid a breakup with his girlfriend. A colleague keeps calling Elaine, Susie. Jerry gambles on a basketball game, but the bookie can't pay him.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 3,624

34. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode: We Called It Mr. Pinky (2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie's inability to reciprocate his girlfriend's love forces him to examine his relationships with women.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell

Votes: 1,349

35. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: My Fair Maid-y (1999)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Will hires a cleaning lady to "rescue" his designing roommate Grace from the creative chaos that litters their apartment, and while preparing for an annual decorators' contest, Grace ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 433

36. Wiseguy (1987–1990)
Episode: No One Gets Out of Here Alive (1987)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An outraged Sonny Steelgrave accuses Vinnie of betraying him to his arch-rival, then realizes the devastating truth--that his paisan is an undercover federal agent.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Ken Wahl, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Ray Sharkey

Votes: 109

37. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
Episode: SB-129/Karate Choppers (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Whilst fleeing from SpongeBob and Patrick, Squidward accidentally locks himself in the Krusty Krab freezer, causing him to travel to the future./SpongeBob's addiction to karate puts his job at stake.

Directors: Stephen Hillenburg, Aaron Springer | Stars: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown

Votes: 1,786

38. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode: Apologies for the Frivolity (2006)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie is the last one to realize that he is dating a younger version of his mother.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell

Votes: 1,488

39. Saving Grace (2007–2010)
Episode: The Live Ones (2009)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

The murder of a young woman introduces Grace to the world of free love and open relationships, Rhetta is surprised by the identity of the new explorer, and Earl tries to reach Leon who's sunk into hopelessness.

Director: Artie Mandelberg | Stars: Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson, Bailey Chase

Votes: 98

40. The F.B.I. Files (1998–2009)
Episode: Shattered Shield (1999)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

The FBI cracks down on police corruption related to drug trafficking in New Orleans. The investigation relied on a key informant and undercover agent.

Director: Stuart Taylor | Stars: James Kallstrom, Anthony D. Call, Terrance Afer-Anderson, Brian Anderson

Votes: 41

41. Too Hot to Handle (2020– )
Episode: Boys to Men (2020)

TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Rhonda and Sharron recap their night of romance - and tally up their spending. Francesca revisits her feelings. The men learn about vulnerability.

Stars: Bryce Hirschberg, Chloe Veitch, David Birtwistle, Francesca Farago

Votes: 358

42. OverSimplified (2016– )
Episode: The French Revolution: Part 1 (2019)

TV-14 | 17 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Oversimplified explains The French Revolution, in two parts.

Director: Stuart Webster | Star: Stuart Webster

Votes: 38

43. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Sacramentum Gladiatorum (2010)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Enslaved at a school for gladiators, a defiant Spartacus is blackmailed in an attempt to make him comply.

Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,822

44. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Swerve (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Rather than return to college where she's been humiliated, Julie wrecks her car. As the truth comes out, Coach Taylor is thrown, so much so that he leaves a practice early. Meanwhile ... See full summary »

Director: Jonas Pate | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Votes: 405

45. Community (2009–2015)
Episode: Cooperative Calligraphy (2010)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Chaos and mistrust tear the study group apart as they try to figure out who stole Annie's pen, causing them to miss the Greendale Puppy Parade.

Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown

Votes: 5,720

46. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode: Gumby with a Pokey (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

While Alan and Jake go to Sacramento to pick up a grandfather clock, Charlie gets a prescription for medical marijuana to help him sleep and forget about Chelsea.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell

Votes: 1,236

47. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: A Place in This World (2012)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

The gladiators enter a house searching for Naevia and free the slaves. Lucretia wants to have a ritual for the gods and Doctore returns to the place he was before meeting Batiatus.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay

Votes: 2,773

48. Community (2009–2015)
Episode: Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism (2011)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Shirley teaches Jeff foosball so that he can beat a team of cocky, obnoxious Germans, while Annie creates an overly elaborate ruse so that she doesn't have to tell Abed that she broke his special edition The Dark Knight DVD.

Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown

Votes: 4,124

49. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode: Revenge (2012)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Mother Talzin restores Darth Maul's sanity and gives him a better pair of mechanical legs. Now Maul wants revenge on Obi-Wan Kenobi and lures the Jedi to the remote planet of Raydonia.

Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Sam Witwer, James Arnold Taylor, Clancy Brown, Nika Futterman

Votes: 4,280

50. Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023)
Episode: Võx (2023)

TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A devastating revelation about Jack alters the course of Picard's life - and uncovers a truth that threatens every soul in the Federation. Picard and his crew race to save the galaxy from annihilation - at a gut-wrenching cost.

Director: Terry Matalas | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, Ed Speleers

Votes: 6,484