Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "leaving-message-on-answering-machine"

1. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church

Votes: 637,912 | Gross: $336.53M

2. Batman Returns (1992)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken

Votes: 327,590 | Gross: $162.83M

3. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby

Votes: 242,846 | Gross: $92.82M

4. The House of the Devil (2009)

R | 95 min | Horror, Mystery

In 1983, financially struggling college student Samantha Hughes takes a strange babysitting job that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret, putting her life in mortal danger.

Director: Ti West | Stars: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig

Votes: 51,290 | Gross: $0.10M

5. Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005 TV Movie)

R | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jesse Stone (Selleck) is a New England police chief investigating a series of murders, in an adaptation of Robert B. Parker's novel.

Director: Robert Harmon | Stars: Tom Selleck, Jane Adams, Reg Rogers, Viola Davis

Votes: 8,251

6. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)

PG-13 | 129 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow

Votes: 105,183 | Gross: $31.85M

7. When a Stranger Calls (2006)

PG-13 | 87 min | Horror, Thriller

During a babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

Director: Simon West | Stars: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson

Votes: 48,667 | Gross: $47.86M

8. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000 Video)

PG-13 | 76 min | Animation, Action, Crime

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Gotham's newest Dark Knight needs answers as he stands alone to face Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Director: Curt Geda | Stars: Will Friedle, Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Angie Harmon

Votes: 29,797

9. I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)

PG | 86 min | Comedy, Family

A college student faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole

Votes: 11,923 | Gross: $12.21M

10. Cesar & Rosalie (1972)

R | 104 min | Drama, Romance

Cesar is in love with Rosalie. But Rosalie isn't making it easy for him, especially when her old flame enters the picture.

Director: Claude Sautet | Stars: Yves Montand, Romy Schneider, Sami Frey, Bernard Le Coq

Votes: 3,841

11. Nightingale (II) (2014)

Not Rated | 83 min | Crime, Drama

A lonely war veteran psychologically unravels ahead of an old friend's impending visit.

Director: Elliott Lester | Stars: David Oyelowo, Barlow Jacobs, Heather Storm

Votes: 2,048

12. Fighting Tommy Riley (2004)

R | 109 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

An aging trainer and a young fighter, both in need of a second chance, team-up to overcome the demons of their past...and chase the dreams of their future.

Director: Eddie O'Flaherty | Stars: Eddie Jones, J.P. Davis, Christina Chambers, Diane Tayler

Votes: 835 | Gross: $0.01M

13. In Harmony (2015)

87 min | Drama

An injured equestrian stuntman develops a bond with his insurance agent.

Director: Denis Dercourt | Stars: Albert Dupontel, Cécile de France, Patrick Mille, Carole Franck

Votes: 815 | Gross: $0.00M

14. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 2: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (2002)

TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Retired federal agent Jack Bauer is pulled back into field work after CTU learns of an impending nuclear attack in Los Angeles, while Kim's new job as a nanny takes an unexpected turn for the worse.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Sarah Wynter, Elisha Cuthbert, Xander Berkeley

Votes: 1,839

15. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 2: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (2002)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack goes undercover to find Joseph Wald, where he learns that CTU is going to be bombed. While Kim tries to save Meghan from her abusive father, Gary. Kate Warner becomes suspicious of sister's Middle-Eastern fiancé.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Sarah Wynter, Elisha Cuthbert, Xander Berkeley

Votes: 1,605

16. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Till Death Do Us Part (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The A-Team is hired to find an heiress and Face marries her so she won't have to marry a corrupt businessman.

Director: Guy Magar | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz

Votes: 414

17. Batman Beyond (1999–2001)
Episode: Rats (1999)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Terry and Dana's relationship is strained when Terry's Batman duties get in the way of their relationship. Receiving a flower, Dana believes it's from Terry but comes to realize it's from ... See full summary »

Director: Curt Geda | Stars: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Lauren Tom, Taran Noah Smith

Votes: 512

18. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Ross Finds Out (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

A drunken Rachel calls Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering machine. Meanwhile, Monica keeps busy by being Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe constantly wonders why her current boyfriend won't sleep with her.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,962

19. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

The gang are divided by income issues; Monica, Ross and Chandler make more money, while Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey don't. Chandler also uses a case of mistaken identity to his advantage.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,726

20. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Rachel's Crush (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

After seeing Kathy's play, Chandler becomes convinced she is cheating on him with her co-star. Rachel develops a crush on one of her customers. Monica becomes jealous when she realizes she is no longer the 'hostess'.

Director: Dana De Vally Piazza | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,855

21. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Evil Orthodontist (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel and Barry start dating again, despite the fact that he's now engaged to Mindy; Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,993

22. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Free Porn (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porn channel on their TV. Monica encourages Ross to tell Emily he loves her just before she leaves for London. Phoebe gets a shock when she visits her OB-GYN.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,088

23. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Phone Message (1991)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

George leaves several awkward messages on a girlfriend's answering machine, then decides to steal the tape.

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 4,922

24. Sex and the City (1998–2004)
Episode: Models and Mortals (1998)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Miranda discovers she was invited at Nick's, where all guests are asked with which movie star in the prime they would have loved to do it, to make a change with all those brainless models ... See full summary »

Director: Alison Maclean | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon

Votes: 1,199

25. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Way to Go (2006)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While Jim Brass is in surgery the team has two cases to tackle. The first involves a man, found decapitated on train tracks, with a 19-inch waist. Further investigation reveals that he wore... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 823

26. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 6: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. (2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack goes rogue to save a woman, and the White House needs a fall guy for Fayed's success.

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, James Morrison, Peter MacNicol

Votes: 1,139

27. Playing the Field (1998–2002)
Episode: Episode #5.6 (2002)

Drama, Romance, Sport

The clubhouse has burnt down and Jim's business has gone under. The team falls apart amid accusations and guilt, whilst Pauline tries to win over Matthew's priest as the wedding approaches.

Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Brigit Forsyth, Adele McCormack, Melanie Hill

28. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Friendship Algorithm (2009)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon tries to make friends with Kripke in the hope that it will get him access to a coveted computer at the university.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,186

29. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode: Buried Pleasure (2010)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

After Cleveland accidentally discovers Holt's embarrassing secret, he sets Holt up on a date with a woman who turns out to be abusive. Meanwhile, Rallo waits for Cleveland Jr. to pass his pet fish.

Directors: Ian Graham, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Nia Long

Votes: 299

30. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode: Shotgun (2011)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Jesse rides shotgun with Mike on a perilous run of pickups, prompting Walt to worry that his partner is about to be killed.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris

Votes: 23,269

31. Ray Donovan (2013–2020)
Episode: Viagra (2014)

TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Avi and Lena help Ray make contact with Volcheck to seek his aid in taking down Cochran. Mickey hopes for a big payday when he meets with movie exec Debra Gerson. And Bridget argues with Ray and Abby about a gift from Marvin.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok

Votes: 977

32. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers (2016)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

American scientists, working without oversight in an obscure laboratory in a backwater town, have managed to bring about the total destruction of mankind.

Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown

Votes: 27,190

33. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: The Zygon Invasion (2015)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Zygons, a shape-shifting alien race, and humans live in peace together on earth, but a group of rogue zygons threaten the peace between humans and zygons.

Director: Daniel Nettheim | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Ingrid Oliver, Jemma Redgrave

Votes: 5,388

34. Britain's Got More Talent (2007– )
Episode: Episode #9.4 (2015)

Documentary, Comedy, Family

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Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Peter Bayreuther, Lewis Codling, Simon Cowell

35. Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode: The Flag House (2017)

TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dar plays his hand. Quinn revisits his past.

Director: Michael Klick | Stars: Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, Elizabeth Marvel, F. Murray Abraham

Votes: 2,176

36. American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode: Don't Ask, Don't Tell (2018)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, while Gianni reveals his sexuality to the world.

Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Edgar Ramírez, Darren Criss, Ricky Martin, Penélope Cruz

Votes: 2,273

37. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: Coushatta (2018)

TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy goes to great lengths to right a wrong, as Kim pulls out all the stops for a case; Mike lets his team blow off steam; Nacho receives a visitor.

Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 12,326

38. Bull (2016–2022)
Episode: Absolution (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Bull seizes upon the opportunity to get a new trial for an old client when doubt is cast upon evidence that helped convict him of murder 9 years earlier. Also, Danny is reluctant to work with Cable's replacement.

Director: Aaron Lipstadt | Stars: Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodríguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner

Votes: 351