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1. Wonder Woman (2017)
PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Lucy Davis
Votes: 700,035 | Gross: $412.56M
2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg
Votes: 752,744 | Gross: $330.36M
3. Justice League (2017)
PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller
Votes: 478,827 | Gross: $229.02M
4. Alexander (2004)
R | 175 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 176,726 | Gross: $34.30M
5. Xanadu (1980)
PG | 96 min | Fantasy, Musical, Romance
A struggling artist living in Los Angeles meets a girl who may hold the key to his happiness.
Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan
Votes: 15,398 | Gross: $22.76M
6. The Legend of Hercules (2014)
PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The origin story of the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom.
Director: Renny Harlin | Stars: Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins, Roxanne McKee
Votes: 56,222 | Gross: $18.85M
7. L'Eclisse (1962)
Not Rated | 126 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman meets a vital young man, but their love affair is doomed because of the man's materialistic nature.
Director: Michelangelo Antonioni | Stars: Monica Vitti, Alain Delon, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone
Votes: 22,088
8. Made in Heaven (1987)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
After being dumped by his girlfriend, a boy runs away to California. But he ends up in heaven because he dies after trying to help a family from drowning in a river. In heaven he'll meet a beautiful girl, who has never reincarnated before.
Director: Alan Rudolph | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Kelly McGillis, Maureen Stapleton, Ann Wedgeworth
Votes: 3,692 | Gross: $4.57M
9. Isadora (1968)
M/PG | 131 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A biography of the 1920s dancer Isadora Duncan, who forever changed people's ideas of ballet. Her nude, semi-nude, and pro-Soviet dance projects as well as her attitude and lifestyle shocked the public of her time.
Director: Karel Reisz | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, James Fox, Jason Robards, John Fraser
Votes: 2,618
10. Pegasus: Pony with a Broken Wing (2019)
G | 86 min | Family
When Sydney and a neighbor boy find a mysterious pony that has an injured wing, they secretly heal the creature while racing to save Sydney's family ranch from developers.
Director: Giorgio Serafini | Stars: Jonathan Silverman, Charisma Carpenter, Tom Arnold, Eliza Jarrett
Votes: 152
11. It! (1967)
Unrated | 96 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
After one of their storehouses burns down, museum director Grove and his assistant Pimm find that everything, except for one statue, has been destroyed. Not long afterward, Grove is found ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert J. Leder | Stars: Roddy McDowall, Jill Haworth, Paul Maxwell, Aubrey Richards
Votes: 1,542
12. Young Hercules (1998 Video)
PG-13 | 86 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
This a prequel to the popular television series. In it a young Hercules, wanting to impress Zeus tries to recover something that his half-brother Ares stole from Zeus. But when his friend ... See full summary »
Director: T.J. Scott | Stars: Ian Bohen, Dean O'Gorman, Chris Conrad, Johna Stewart-Bowden
Votes: 732
13. Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
Ben Stein examines the issue of academic freedom and decides that there is none when it comes to the debate over intelligent design.
Director: Nathan Frankowski | Stars: Ben Stein, Lili Asvar, Peter Atkins, Hector Avalos
Votes: 12,198 | Gross: $7.69M
14. Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
Passed | 216 min | Action, Adventure, Family
To protect a magic talisman from being used for evil, a teenage boy named Billy Batson is given the power to become an adult superhero, Captain Marvel, with a single magic word: "Shazam!"
Directors: John English, William Witney | Stars: Tom Tyler, Frank Coghlan Jr., William 'Billy' Benedict, Louise Currie
Votes: 1,524
15. Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
R | 111 min | Drama
Conjoined twins have their relationship tested when a woman takes interest in one of them.
Director: Michael Polish | Stars: Michael Polish, Mark Polish, Michele Hicks, Jon Gries
Votes: 5,252 | Gross: $0.99M
16. Kings & Queen (2004)
Unrated | 150 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Parallel storylines tell the current state of affairs for two ex-lovers: Nora's a single mother who comes to care for her terminally ill father; holed in up in mental ward, Ismael, a brilliant musician, plots his escape.
Director: Arnaud Desplechin | Stars: Emmanuelle Devos, Geoffrey Carey, Thierry Bosc, Olivier Rabourdin
Votes: 4,018 | Gross: $0.29M
17. 1313: Hercules Unbound! (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 72 min | Action, Fantasy
Hercules is summoned by the Greek goddess Athena to train in warfare alongside other mystical warriors at a training camp compound to increase his powers and superiority.
Director: David DeCoteau | Stars: Geoff Ward, Chelsea Rae Bernier, Priyom Haider, Lance Leonhardt
Votes: 169
18. Merry Andrew (1958)
Passed | 103 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).
Director: Michael Kidd | Stars: Danny Kaye, Pier Angeli, Salvatore Baccaloni, Noel Purcell
Votes: 931
19. Socrates (1970 TV Movie)
120 min | Biography, History
A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.
Director: Roberto Rossellini | Stars: Jean Sylvère, Anne Caprile, Giuseppe Mannajuolo, Ricardo Palacios
Votes: 959
20. The One (II) (2011)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A quick witted, edgy romantic dramedy about a young successful Manhattan investment banker living the charmed life about to marry the woman of his dreams who, a month before his wedding, ... See full summary »
Director: Caytha Jentis | Stars: Jon Prescott, Ian Novick, Margaret Anne Florence, David Albiero
Votes: 790
21. El apóstol (1917)
70 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Argentinian President Yrigoyen burns Buenos Aires using Jupiter's thunderbolts.
Director: Quirino Cristiani
Votes: 71
22. Barefoot in Athens (1966 TV Movie)
76 min | Drama
The last few days in the life of Socrates, including his trial.
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Peter Ustinov, Geraldine Page, Anthony Quayle, Eric Berry
Votes: 80
23. A Witch Without a Broom (1967)
86 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A witch from the 16th century falls for a modern-day professor and sends him on an adventure in time.
Director: José María Elorrieta | Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Maria Perschy, Perla Cristal, Gustavo Rojo
Votes: 68
24. Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies (2014 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Mystery
Teen detective Nancy Drew investigates a series of thefts from a museum in Greece.
Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Julia Stockton, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Beau Prichard
Votes: 46
25. The Replacement Gods (2012 Video)
103 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
A comparison of ancient mythology and modern-day comic book superheroes to biblical stories.
Director: Scott Mayer | Stars: Ted Atwood, Alessandro Bianchi, Shmuley Boteach, Michael L. Brown
Votes: 32
26. Born Equal (2012)
64 min | Documentary, Family, History
BORN EQUAL explores the varied perspectives on the human rights issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people. Through a series of interviews with religious authorities, LGBT ... See full summary »
Directors: Alan B Smith, Tsvete Smith
27. Transient (2005)
10 min | Short
An end of love story about small moments of hope, travelling, loss, capitalism and love.
Director: Craig Boreham | Stars: Craig Boreham, Phoenix Leonard, Ian Roberts
Votes: 59
28. Zeus Machine. The Invincible (2019)
74 min
Twelve never-told-before vignettes from the life of Hercules which at once dismantle and condense the underlying myth: performances of bodies and machines, inspired by sword-and-sandal ... See full summary »
Directors: Nadia Ranocchi, David Zamagni
Votes: 6
29. Hippocrates in Olympia (2002 Video)
52 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, has been passionately studied for centuries for being the first pioneer into what we now know as the field of modern day health care. In ... See full summary »
Director: Giorgos Petritsis | Star: Peter Ustinov
30. College Is Not a Daycare (2017 Video)
27 min | Short, News, Talk-Show
Stefan Molyneux talks to Dr. Everett Piper, author of "Why I Am A Liberal and Other Conservative Ideas" and "Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth."
Stars: Everett Piper, Stefan Molyneux
31. Treasures of Ancient Hellas: Ancient Olympia - The Temple of Zeus (1999 Video)
63 min | Documentary, Family
ANCIENT OLYMPIA & the TEMPLE OF ZEUS - The history of this legendary site which housed the Olympic Games during the glorious era of classical antiquity. Enjoy the customs and traditions of ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Pissanos
32. The Limits of Libertarianism: Rebutted (2017 Video)
64 min | Talk-Show
Stefan Molyneux responds to "Why I Left Libertarianism: An Ethical Critique of a Limited Ideology", a Salon article by Will Moyer.
Star: Stefan Molyneux
33. Remembrance Day (2017 Video)
17 min | Short, News
On Remembrance Day, Stefan Molyneux remembers those who fought to prevent wars.
Star: Stefan Molyneux
34. Independence Year 4 Kidz (2013– )
Documentary, Crime, Family
As the life mission of one man to free education for all ages comes to its completion, he publicly reveals to the world why he did it all despite the terrible life it inflicted upon him.
Stars: Gennah Patricia Ellins, Wendell Charles NeSmith
Votes: 8
35. The Forbidden Practices (2009 Video)
108 min | Documentary
Pastor Mike reveals what the King James Bible says about the Forbidden Practices; witchcraft, astrology, divination and enchantments.
Star: Michael Hoggard
36. The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of God: The Theological Imagination of CS Lewis (2013 Video)
61 min
Star: Michael Ward
37. Festival of 'Bruce' (2011)
2 min | Short, Comedy
It's immortal Zeus's feast day, but just as for the past 1000 or so years, nobody's coming. Apart from his annoying neighbor, who very quickly gets on the wrong side of Zeus's staff.
Director: Michelle Golder | Stars: Robert Jezek, Clare Kerrison, Kay Morland, Lizzie Muncey
38. Pojdte s námi mezi bohy (1986 TV Movie)
Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Director: Ladislav Rychman | Stars: Marek Eben, Rudolf Jelínek, Milos Kopecký, Tatjana Medvecká
39. Zeus's Muses (2010)
21 min | Short, Comedy
A Zeus-worshiping director of a performance artist's group plans for his next big show... about the 1929 Stock Market Crash.
Director: Tyler Holtman | Stars: Joshua M. Bott, Glenn Hoeffner, Rhyan Schwartz, Anne Schroeder
42.
Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
Episode:
Fire from Olympus
(1993)
Unrated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Believing he's the reincarnation of Zeus, a mad shipping magnate mounts a stolen electron cannon atop his penthouse.
Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Bess Armstrong, Vernee Watson
Votes: 1,545
43.
Charmed (1998–2006)
Episode:
Oh My Goddess!: Part 2
(2003)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Chris tries to convince the sisters to come up with a plan to vanquish the titans but they feel discouraged without Leo who, Piper realizes, is becoming an elder.
Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs, Brian Krause
Votes: 646
44.
Cyberchase (2002– )
Episode:
Zeus on the Loose
(2002)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the kids fail to stop Hacker from stealing Pandora's box in mythological Greece, they must solve a riddle and complete challenges to satisfy Zeus and earn a second chance. In the ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Jacobs | Stars: Christopher Lloyd, Gilbert Gottfried, Jacqueline Pillon, Philip Bosco
Votes: 22
45.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Perfect Guy
(1998)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy
When a good-looking doctor joins the radio station as the host of a new medical show, Frasier can't believe he is as perfect as he seems and refuses to rest until he discovers the man's flaw.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 995
46.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
God's Chillin'
(1997)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Friction is growing in the wake of two deaths so Said, Wiseguy leader Schibetta and Gangbanger Jefferson Keane are brought together by Warden Glynn, who tells them to keep their boys quiet or else he'll lock the prison down.
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,454
47.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Ugly Duckling
(1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alice Trilling can inherit her deceased father's toy company empire only if she marries by her next birthday. Her uncle, who runs the firm, has tried to introduce her to men. He is found dead after arguing with Alice after his latest plan.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 277
48.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
Who Mourns for Adonais?
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A powerful being claiming to be the Greek god Apollo appears and demands that the crew of the Enterprise disembark onto his planet to worship him.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Michael Forest
Votes: 4,033
49.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Slaves and Masters
(1991)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The police look for James in the Marsh murder. Bobby and Shelly tell Truman that Leo escaped; and Bobby reveals that he saw Hank shoot Leo the night the mill burned. Albert returns to Twin Peaks with information on Windom Earle.
Director: Diane Keaton | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 3,952
50.
Undeclared (2001–2003)
Episode:
Rush and Pledge
(2001)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Frustrated with the way his roommates have been treating him, Steven joins the Theta Delta Zeta fraternity. Meanwhile, Lizzie joins TDZ's Little Sisters.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena
Votes: 202