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1. Jojo Rabbit (2019)
PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, War
A young German boy in the Hitler Youth whose hero and imaginary friend is the country's dictator is shocked to discover that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.
Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi
Votes: 441,682 | Gross: $33.37M
2. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
R | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After the Kingsman's headquarters is destroyed and the world is held hostage, an allied spy organization in the United States is discovered. These two elite secret agencies must band together to defeat a common enemy.
Director: Matthew Vaughn | Stars: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Channing Tatum
Votes: 363,336 | Gross: $100.23M
3. As Good as It Gets (1997)
PG-13 | 139 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Votes: 318,546 | Gross: $148.48M
4. Adoration (2013)
R | 112 min | Drama, Romance
A pair of childhood friends and neighbors fall for each other's sons.
Director: Anne Fontaine | Stars: Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville
Votes: 36,703 | Gross: $0.32M
5. Manhattan (1979)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The life of a divorced television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Michael Murphy
Votes: 147,322 | Gross: $45.70M
6. Beau-père (1981)
13+ | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After her mother dies, fourteen-year-old Marion falls in love with her stepfather, Remy.
Director: Bertrand Blier | Stars: Patrick Dewaere, Ariel Besse, Maurice Ronet, Geneviève Mnich
Votes: 3,712
7. An American in Paris (1951)
Passed | 114 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary
Votes: 36,897 | Gross: $4.50M
8. Café Society (2016)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the 1930s, a Bronx native moves to Hollywood and falls in love with a young woman who is seeing a married man.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Blake Lively
Votes: 81,328 | Gross: $11.10M
9. Love & Mercy (2014)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy.
Director: Bill Pohlad | Stars: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti
Votes: 42,624 | Gross: $12.55M
10. A Face in the Crowd (1957)
Approved | 126 min | Drama, Music
A female radio reporter turns a folk-singing drifter into a powerful media star.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau
Votes: 17,104
11. My Fellow Americans (1996)
PG-13 | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy
Two former U. S. Presidents, hated rivals, join forces to expose the current, corrupt President at the risk of their lives.
Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard
Votes: 15,910 | Gross: $22.29M
12. Save the Tiger (1973)
R | 100 min | Drama
A disillusioned war veteran has two days to let go of his shaken morals if he wants his small fashion company to survive.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton
Votes: 5,613 | Gross: $2.33M
13. Me and Orson Welles (2008)
PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama
In 1937, a teenager is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar", directed by a young Orson Welles.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Zoe Kazan
Votes: 11,823 | Gross: $1.19M
14. Mao's Last Dancer (2009)
PG | 117 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In Maoist China, a boy is taken from his family and trained to become a dancer, but everything he knows is challenged when he is chosen to attend a ballet summer school in Houston, Texas.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Penne Hackforth-Jones
Votes: 8,296 | Gross: $4.81M
15. 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
16. Strike Up the Band (1940)
Passed | 120 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A high-school boy wants to become a professional musician, and his gal pal wants to become his best girl. They work together staging big-band shows with fellow classmates in the hopes of hitting it big.
Director: Busby Berkeley | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman, June Preisser
Votes: 1,940
17. Dames (1934)
Passed | 91 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
A multimillionaire decides to boycott "filthy" forms of entertainment such as Broadway shows.
Directors: Ray Enright, Busby Berkeley | Stars: Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Zasu Pitts
Votes: 2,430
18. Man of the Century (1999)
R | 77 min | Comedy, Romance
Fantasy-comedy about a young man who lives as if it is 1928 or so, and his encounters with modern-day women and modern-day criminals.
Director: Adam Abraham | Stars: Gibson Frazier, Cara Buono, Ian Edwards, Brian Davies
Votes: 1,270 | Gross: $0.03M
19. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)
87 min | Documentary, History
The history of the Academy Awards.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher
Votes: 1,525
20. Always Leave Them Laughing (1949)
Passed | 116 min | Comedy, Drama
A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.
Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Milton Berle, Virginia Mayo, Ruth Roman, Bert Lahr
Votes: 466
21. Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World (2011 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and although not thought to be directly involved, Ira Gershwin gets ... See full summary »
Director: James Maycock | Stars: Pauline Black, Courtney Pine, Gary Giddins, George Gershwin
Votes: 13
22. Cherry Cake (2015)
Short, Comedy
Starring Olivier-award winning actor Matthew Kelly (Of Mice and Men, Stars in Their Eyes, You Bet!) and West End veteran Eve Pearce (Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy, Les liaisons dangereuses), ... See full summary »
Director: Jaine Harmston-Green | Stars: Matthew Kelly, Eve Pearce
Votes: 16
23. A Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin: A Memory of All That (1998 TV Movie)
Director: John Dietrich | Stars: Dorothy Hamill, Jeff Harnar, Lisa-Marie Allen, Tiffany Chin
24. The Gershwin Years (1962 TV Movie)
30 min | Music
A special featuring the music of George Gershwin.
Stars: Bernie Duggan, Clive Hearne, Tom Horton, Annette Klooger
25. Teremin (2011 TV Movie)
150 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Directors: Rudolf Tesácek, Petr Zelenka | Stars: Eliska Bousková, Jirí Bábek, Tatiana Dyková, Václav Jirácek
Votes: 15
26. Call the Usual Suspects: The Craft of the Character Actor (2006 Video)
23 min | Short, History, Biography
Stars: Judith Anderson, Lauren Bacall, Rudy Behlmer, Humphrey Bogart
27. Monsanto Night Presents Jack Jones (1974 TV Special)
52 min | Music, Musical
Singer Jack Jones hosts a musical special from scenic Los Angeles and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, with guest appearances by his girlfriend Susan George, comedian George Kirby, and his father, movie tenor Allan Jones.
Stars: Jack Jones, Susan George, Allan Jones, George Kirby
28. Zpíváme pro republiku (1968 TV Special)
59 min | Music
Stars: Olga Blechová, Karel Gott, Ljuba Hermanová, Marta Kubisová
29.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire
(1981)
120 min | Documentary
A Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to dancer Fred Astaire by the AFI featuring highlights from his films and reminiscences from his co-workers.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Fred Astaire, David Niven, Mikhail Baryshnikov, James Cagney
Votes: 229
30.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
(1988)
60 min | Documentary
Jack Lemmon is honored by the AFI with a Life Achievement Award hosted by Julie Andrews featuring clips from his films and reminiscences from co-workers.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, James Cagney
Votes: 209
31.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
Sad Cypress
(2003)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Elinor Carlisle seems to be the obvious murderer of her ailing aunt and the beautiful romantic rival who broke up her engagement, but Poirot uncovers darker motives.
Director: David Moore | Stars: David Suchet, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Rupert Penry-Jones, Kelly Reilly
Votes: 2,632
32.
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode:
Research and Destroy
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hanson, Hoffs and Ioki try to discover who is making synthetic heroin and experimenting on people with it. Also, Ioki tries to help a Chinese student deal with a spy trying to bring him home, and Hoffs fends off an unwanted suitor.
Director: Jefferson Kibbee | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen
Votes: 105
33.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Gershwin's Trunk
(1987)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Frantic to deliver a hit musical, conniving Broadway composer Jo-Jo Gillespie contacts the spirit of George Gershwin through psychic Sister Teresa, and makes marvelous music from beyond the... See full summary »
Director: Paul Bartel | Stars: Bob Balaban, Lainie Kazan, John McCook, Dana Gladstone
Votes: 191
34.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Something About Dr. Mary
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Roz takes a vacation, Frasier hires Mary, a producer fresh out of of training, to fill in for the week. Soon, Mary starts taking over Frasier's show.
Director: Wil Shriner | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 885
35.
May to December (1989–1994)
Episode:
It Never Entered My Mind
(1989)
Comedy
Middle-aged widower Alec Callender is a solicitor, acting for twenty-something Zoe Angell in her divorce proceedings against her philandering husband Kevin. Not realising Alec's situation, ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Anton Rodgers, Eve Matheson, Clive Francis, Frances White
Votes: 17
36.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode:
Mr. McGlue's Feedbag
(2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When Alan has to go renew his driver's license, he convinces Charlie to help Jake with book report. But when Charlie takes Jake to the track, instead, Jake's horse comes in.
Director: Jon Cryer | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 1,221
37.
Doupe Mekyho Zbirky (2019– )
Episode:
Albert Cerný a Kamil Peteraj
(2019)
28 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: Pavel Jandourek | Stars: Albert Cerný, Antonín Hrabal, Martha, Kamil Peteraj
38.
Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode:
Follow Me
(2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Alicia takes refuge in the home of a mysterious stranger. With her fevers growing worse and Arnold pursuing her at every turn, Alicia is forced to confront the failings of her past and how she will face her future.
Director: Heather Cappiello | Stars: Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia
Votes: 1,759
39.
Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode:
The Five Things
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Jeff can't come up with five things that he likes about Audrey, Russell teaches Timmy guitar in his latest effort to humiliate him, and Adam becomes upset when he discovers the truth about Jeff and Audrey's finances.
Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich
Votes: 435
40.
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode:
The Money Issue (2024)
(2024)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Lee Cowan looks into the history of the public domain; Mo Rocca interviews comic Jerry Seinfeld about his love of Pop Tarts; New Balance sneakers; TV personality Tyler Henry (TV series, "... See full summary »
Director: Kate D'Arcy-Coleman | Stars: Jane Pauley, Margaret Brennan, Lee Cowan, Tyler Henry
41.
Countdown (1982– )
Episode:
Episode #72.51
(2015)
TV-14 | Game-Show
Director: Derek Hallworth | Stars: Nick Hewer, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Nicky Campbell
42.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
Day in Court
(2015)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Petty Officer, accused of killing an ex-girlfriend, is set free on mistrial. Professing to be innocent he asks NCIS to investigate and if necessary court martial him. Bishop and her husband have marital problems.
Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray
Votes: 626
43.
The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode:
Greenpernt Oogle/The Mail Animal or Bullwinkle Stamps His Foot
(1960)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky and Bullwinkle "Greenpernt Oogle" Part 1, Aesop and Son "The Canary and the Musical Hares", Peabody's Improbable History "Pancho Villa", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Greenpernt Oogle" Part 2.
Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, William T. Hurtz, Ted Parmelee, Gerald Ray, Dun Roman, George Singer, Ernest Terrazas | Stars: Edward Everett Horton, June Foray, Paul Frees, William Conrad
Votes: 29
44.
The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode:
Fear on the Pier or What's Up Dock?/TNT for Two or Fright Cargo
(1961)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky and Bullwinkle "Wailing Whale" Part 3, Aesop and Son "The Sick Lion", Peabody's Improbable History "The First Golf Match", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Wailing Whale" Part 4.
Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, William T. Hurtz, Ted Parmelee, Gerald Ray, Dun Roman, George Singer, Ernest Terrazas | Stars: Edward Everett Horton, June Foray, Paul Frees, William Conrad
Votes: 24
45.
Hand of God (2014–2017)
Episode:
When You Pull the Trigger
(2017)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Isolated and disillusioned, Pernell takes drastic measures to relieve his suffering. KD betrays Tessie to deliver a message to Pernell. Jocelyn sheds light on one of Pernell's visions. ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Andre Royo, Garret Dillahunt
Votes: 147
46.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
Episode:
Put That on Your Plate!
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
With Susie's help, Midge hones her act at the Gaslight. Abe surprises the women with a dinner guest, sending Rose into an emotional spiral. Working towards a promotion, Joel conjures up a ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Palladino | Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 2,583
47.
Grâce à la musique (1979–1982)
Episode:
Maurice Ravel, un homme digne de sa musique
(1980)
120 min | Biography, Music, Talk-Show
Director: François Reichenbach | Stars: Martha Argerich, Gérard Devos, Orchestre Symphonique du Rhin, François-René Duchâble
48.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Tony Bennett 's New York
(1996)
86 min | Documentary
Once dubbed the 'king of cool', a look behind the silky voice as Tony Bennett - civil rights activist, jazz enthusiast, painter and New Yorker - takes a tour around his native city.
Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Tony Bennett, Reggie Nadelson, Mary Chiappa, Mario Cuomo
Votes: 11