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1. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 132,030
2. The Princess Diaries (2001)
G | 115 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.
Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo
Votes: 163,703 | Gross: $108.25M
3. The Way We Were (1973)
PG | 118 min | Drama, Romance
During post-WWII McCarthyism, a diametrically opposed couple come together only to find out that genuine friendship and physical attraction is not enough to overcome fundamental societal beliefs.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles
Votes: 27,486
4. Love (2016–2018)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A program that follows a couple who must navigate the exhilarations and humiliations of intimacy, commitment, and other things they were hoping to avoid.
Stars: Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, Claudia O'Doherty, Mike Mitchell
Votes: 46,031
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: 147,324 | Gross: $45.70M
6. Dial M for Murder (1954)
PG | 105 min | Crime, Thriller
A former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams
Votes: 188,896 | Gross: $0.01M
7. Being the Ricardos (2021)
R | 131 min | Biography, Drama
Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers--and another that could end their marriage.
Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda
Votes: 44,701
8. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Votes: 9,383
9. Late Night (2019)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
A late night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show.
Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy
Votes: 40,842 | Gross: $15.50M
10. I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A mother falls for a younger man while her daughter falls in love for the first time. Mother Nature messes with their fates.
Director: Amy Heckerling | Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, Tracey Ullman
Votes: 19,465
11. Promises..... Promises! (1963)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After a drunken spree on a cruise ship, two women discover that they're pregnant, and set out to find who the fathers are.
Director: King Donovan | Stars: Jayne Mansfield, Tommy Noonan, Marie McDonald, Mickey Hargitay
Votes: 638
12. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers
Votes: 27,123 | Gross: $22.84M
13. Delirious (1991)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Director: Tom Mankiewicz | Stars: John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr
Votes: 9,538 | Gross: $5.55M
14. Permanent Midnight (1998)
R | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A comedy writer struggles to overcome his addiction to heroin while putting his professional and personal life in danger.
Director: David Veloz | Stars: Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Jay Paulson, Spencer Garrett
Votes: 7,934 | Gross: $1.17M
15. Nurse Betty (2000)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Comedy about a widow's post-traumatic obsession with a soap star.
Director: Neil LaBute | Stars: Renée Zellweger, Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock, Greg Kinnear
Votes: 36,200 | Gross: $25.17M
16. Russian Dolls (2005)
Not Rated | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Five years after their summer together in Barcelona, Xavier, William, Wendy, Martine and Isabelle reunite.
Director: Cédric Klapisch | Stars: Romain Duris, Kelly Reilly, Audrey Tautou, Cécile de France
Votes: 21,318 | Gross: $0.32M
17. The Discarnates (1988)
108 min | Drama, Fantasy
A recently divorced writer is reunited with the ghosts of his parents who died when he was a boy. However, every time he sees them he loses more life energy. Now, he must choose between starting a new life or staying forever in the past.
Director: Nobuhiko Ôbayashi | Stars: Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tsurutarô Kataoka, Atsuko Kawata
Votes: 487
18. A Thousand Clowns (1965)
Approved | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A middle-aged iconoclast, doggedly avoiding the tedium of employment and conventional life, faces the prospect of losing custody of his young ward.
Director: Fred Coe | Stars: Jason Robards, Barbara Harris, Martin Balsam, Gene Saks
Votes: 3,704 | Gross: $5.23M
19. The Front (1976)
PG | 95 min | Drama
In 1953, a cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.
Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy
Votes: 9,677
20. What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
116 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Ira Steven Behr explores the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
Directors: Ira Steven Behr, David Zappone | Stars: Max Grodénchik, Andrew Robinson, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor
Votes: 2,189 | Gross: $0.38M
21. Miami Rhapsody (1995)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Gwyn begins doubting her "yes" to Matt's wedding proposal, when she hears about her parents' and brother's adultery.
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Mia Farrow, Antonio Banderas, Gil Bellows
Votes: 3,521 | Gross: $5.22M
22. Who Was That Lady? (1960)
Approved | 115 min | Comedy, Romance
Ill-advised by a pal, a chemistry professor falsely claims to be an undercover FBI agent to cover up his marital infidelity; his wife swallows his life, but it gets him in trouble with the real FBI, the CIA, and the KGB.
Director: George Sidney | Stars: Tony Curtis, Dean Martin, Janet Leigh, James Whitmore
Votes: 1,757
23. Slipstream (2007)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Aging screenwriter Felix Bonhoeffer has lived his life in two states of existence: in reality and his own interior world. While working on a murder mystery script, and unaware that his brain is on the verge of implosion, Felix is baffled when his characters start to appear in his life, and vice versa.
Director: Anthony Hopkins | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Stella Hopkins, Christian Slater, John Turturro
Votes: 4,912 | Gross: $0.01M
24. Bedroom Story (2020)
90 min | Comedy, Romance
A long-married couple hits a rough patch.
Director: Courtney Daniels | Stars: Annie Cavalero, Elisa Cawley, Christal Marie Deloney, Natalie Fabrizio
Votes: 118
26. Truth About Men (2010)
Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mads, a 34-year-old scriptwriter, goes through a life crisis when a close friend has a stroke and ends up in a coma. Mads breaks up with his girlfriend of 10 years and tries to find a ... See full summary »
Director: Nikolaj Arcel | Stars: Thure Lindhardt, Tuva Novotny, Rosalinde Mynster, Signe Egholm Olsen
Votes: 1,455
27. The Lieutenant Wore Skirts (1956)
Approved | 99 min | Comedy
In this hilarious romp starring Tom Ewell, Sheree North and Rita Moreno, a middle-aged ex-serviceman who plans to re-enlist (Ewell) is shocked to learn that not only did he fail his medical... See full summary »
Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno, Rick Jason
Votes: 292
28. Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
Comedy
Best friends and collaborators for over 20 years, Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter finally have their own TV show. There's just one problem: they are their own worst enemies.
Stars: Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Kumail Nanjiani, Josh Pais
Votes: 803
29. Enemies of Laughter (2000)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Romance
Enemies tells the story of a playwright and sitcom writer Paul Halpern (Academy Award Nominee David Paymer) who can't buy a break!
Director: Joey Travolta | Stars: David Paymer, Judge Reinhold, Rosalind Chao, Peter Falk
Votes: 204
30. The Martin Short Show (1994– )
30 min | Comedy
Martin Short plays a comedian who hosts a sketch show while balancing his work life and home with his wife and children.
Stars: Martin Short, Jan Hooks, Noley Thornton, Zack Duhame
Votes: 41
31. The David Steinberg Show (1972– )
30 min | Comedy
Years before "The Larry Sanders Show" came this Canadian-made sitcom taking place behind the scenes of the fictional "David Steinberg Show," starring real-life comic David Steinberg. Like ... See full summary »
Stars: David Steinberg, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, John Candy
Votes: 190
32. Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary that explores the world of U.S. television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them.
Director: Des Doyle | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Kristen Bell, David Boreanaz, Shane Brolly
Votes: 1,259 | Gross: $0.00M
33. Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on speculative fiction writer and essayist Harlan Ellison.
Director: Erik Nelson | Stars: Harlan Ellison, Robin Williams, Neil Gaiman, Edie Adams
Votes: 679
34. You Wrote It, You Watch It (1992– )
Comedy
A very short-lived sketch comedy show which aired on MTV and was hosted by Jon Stewart.
Stars: Joe Finfera, Jon Stewart, Mike Grief, Micki Barnett
Votes: 49
35. The Prince of Soap (2006)
97 min | Comedy, Romance
A soap opera screenwriter writes a romance for herself and the star of the show.
Director: Janne Kuusi | Stars: Pamela Tola, Mikko Leppilampi, Outi Mäenpää, Teijo Eloranta
Votes: 686
36. Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009)
Unrated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of the actress, writer, and broadcasting pioneer Gertrude Berg.
Director: Aviva Kempner | Stars: Gertrude Berg, Lewis Berg, Sara Chase, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Votes: 246 | Gross: $1.13M
37. Punched Up (2006– )
30 min | Comedy
Punched Up is a 13-episode mockumentary series for the Comedy Network. Satirizing makeover programs and reality TV, the series features a crack team of comedy writers who take the average ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Baram, Pat Thornton, Lauren Ash, Scott Montgomery
Votes: 266
38. Of Moose and Men: The Rocky & Bullwinkle Story (1990 TV Movie)
Documentary, Animation, History
A retrospective look at the "Rocky and Bullwinkle" cartoon show, from the creative talent behind the scenes to the cast of animated characters and the cultural and historical influences behind the show's gags.
Director: Marino Amoruso | Stars: Howard Brandy, Allan Burns, William Conrad, June Foray
Votes: 53
39. Stark: An Interview with Ben Elton (2007 Video)
14 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Ben Elton, Colin Friels, Deborra-Lee Furness, Bill Hunter
40. Better Call Saul: Day One (2015 Video)
4 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Jonathan Banks, Melissa Bernstein, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould
Votes: 21
41. Truthhorse (2004–2005)
22 min | Comedy
Six guys set to make a TV show entirely on their own.
Stars: Brad Cowan, Matthew Kassirer, Arthur Maughan, Ryan McCammon
Votes: 144
42. Coming Out Party (2003 Video)
79 min | Comedy
One of a kind stand up comedy. It depicts seven Gay guys hilariously explaining their personal and their friends Coming out story. A great comical stand up comedy based on real life stories. Each comedian takes his hilarious time on stage.
Director: Rich Tackenberg | Stars: Renee Hicks, John Riggi, Bob Smith, Dan Renzi
Votes: 77
43. The Four Minute Mile: An introduction by writer David Williamson (2005 Video)
4 min | Short, Biography, History
Star: David Williamson
44. Mukôda Kuniko futatabi: Kiiroi bara ga sukidatta (1988 TV Movie)
84 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of Kuniko Mukôda, a beloved author of many teleplays and short stories. She was living with her family when she started writing for television. Circumstances force her to live alone for the first time.
Director: Iwao Shinogi | Stars: Yoshiko Mita, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Haruko Katô, James Miki
45. Operation Buffalo: Behind the Scenes (2020 Video)
5 min | Documentary, Short, History
Star: Peter Duncan
46. Scriptwriting: A Seminar with Robert Caswell (1985 Video)
45 min | Documentary, Crime, Talk-Show
Director: John Wiggins | Star: Robert Caswell
47. Operation Buffalo: Discussion Panel (2020 Video)
Documentary, History, Talk-Show
Stars: Luke Buckmaster, Peter Duncan, Ewen Leslie, Tanya Phegan
48. Robert Caswell, Writer (1989 Video)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Talk-Show
Director: Jason Wheatley | Stars: Robert Caswell, Peter Thompson, John Seale
49.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
(1995)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and career of the renowned television writer and creator of the classic science fiction series, "The Twilight Zone."
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Lee Grant, Rod Serling, Mitchell Greenberg, John Frankenheimer
Votes: 240
50.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
Episode:
Whose Show Is This?
(2022)
TV-14 | 32 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jen finds herself in trouble with the law and struggles to pick up the pieces of her life.
Director: Kat Coiro | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Ginger Gonzaga
Votes: 14,926