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51. No Contest (1995)
R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Andrew Dice Clay takes over a hotel during a beauty pageant taking several pageant contestants hostage since one of them is a rich senator's daughter.
Director: Paul Lynch | Stars: Shannon Tweed, Robert Davi, Andrew Dice Clay, Roddy Piper
Votes: 987
52. Impossible (2017–2021)
44 min | Game-Show
Rick Edwards hosts the daytime quiz show in which 30 recurring contestants must avoid choosing the impossible answer as they compete for the chance to win 10,000 pounds.
Stars: Rick Edwards, Daniel Joseph Woolf, Rachael Neiman
Votes: 125
53. The Music Teacher (1988)
PG | 95 min | Drama, Music
Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers, Sophie and Jean. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on ... See full summary »
Director: Gérard Corbiau | Stars: José van Dam, Anne Roussel, Philippe Volter, Sylvie Fennec
Votes: 1,045 | Gross: $1.09M
54. Celebrity Juice (2008–2022)
45 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy TV show starring the fictional character Keith Lemon.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo
Votes: 2,294
55. Forever Fabulous (1999)
105 min | Comedy, Drama
Beauty queen road trip about mother and daughter pageant pros going back home to Texas for a shot at redemption.
Director: Werner Molinsky | Stars: Jean Smart, Jennifer Elise Cox, Emily Procter, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 78
56. Tenable (2016– )
Game-Show
Daytime quiz show in which teams of contestants answer questions about Top 10 lists, then try to score a perfect 10 in the final round. Hosted by Warwick Davis.
Stars: Warwick Davis, Sally Lindsay, Dean Dodds, Dan Hoyland
Votes: 265
57. Pinoy Big Brother (2005– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV
A group of housemates live together under the same roof, isolated from the outside world and filmed around the clock, to compete for a cash prize.
Stars: Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Melai Cantiveros
Votes: 85
58. I Married a Woman (1958)
Approved | 85 min | Comedy, Drama
Advertising executive Marshall Briggs finds his work in conflict with his love-life with fashion model Janice Blake.
Director: Hal Kanter | Stars: George Gobel, Diana Dors, Adolphe Menjou, Jessie Royce Landis
Votes: 459
59. Once in a Lifetime (2014)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
A teacher manages to get her toughest class involved in a collective project that could give a whole new meaning to the lives of her students.
Director: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar | Stars: Ariane Ascaride, Ahmed Dramé, Noémie Merlant, Geneviève Mnich
Votes: 2,173
60. Second Chance Stage (2024– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV | Active
A talent competition that offers contestants who have pushed their dreams aside a second chance at their big break.
Stars: Heidi Gardner, Taye Diggs, Martina McBride, Emmanuel Acho
61. Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Contestants compete against each other and host Ben Stein for a chance to win money from Stein himself.
Stars: Ben Stein, Jimmy Kimmel, Nancy M. Pimental, Sal Iacono
Votes: 1,546
62. Tipping Point Australia (2023– )
45 min | Game-Show
Australian version of British game show Tipping Point (2012). Contestants can win a sizable amount of money by inserting counters into a jackpot machine.
Star: Todd Woodbridge
Votes: 14
63. Pixie Hollow Bake Off (2013 TV Short)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Tink challenges Gelata to see who can bake the best cake for the queen's party.
Director: Elliot M. Bour | Stars: Mae Whitman, Giada De Laurentiis, Lucy Liu, Raven-Symoné
Votes: 578
64. Recep Ivedik 4 (2014)
117 min | Comedy
Recep Ivedik coaches the children football team in his neighborhood. For the training he uses the only free piece of land as football field on which he used to play football as a child. ... See full summary »
Director: Togan Gökbakar | Stars: Sahan Gökbakar, Firuze Gamze Aksu, Gamze Aksu, Adem Atbas
Votes: 18,503
65. I Literally Just Told You (2021– )
TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy game show in which the contestants are given every answer - with the questions being written, literally, as the show is happening.
Stars: Jimmy Carr, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Emy Adamson, Natasha Billson
Votes: 242
66. Popstars (I) (2001– )
30 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Daniel Hill, Paul Adam, Nigel Lythgoe, Nicki Chapman
Votes: 60
67. Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Features two contestants, each with a team of celebrity guests, competing in pop culture party games for a chance to win $25,000.
Stars: Jane Lynch, Alexandria Sounis, Tim Neff, Ric Markmann
Votes: 1,774
68. The Slammer (2006– )
30 min | Comedy, Family
In a prison for people who have committed crimes against entertainment, four inmates are chosen to perform their acts for a studio audience in a bid for freedom.
Stars: Ted Robbins, Ian Kirkby, Dave Chapman, Lee Barnett
Votes: 185
69. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
70. 100 mexicanos dijieron (2009– )
TV-PG | 22 min | Game-Show
Stars: Adrian Uribe, Thuany Martins, Jorge Muñiz, Yuri
Votes: 24
71. Playboy Video Centerfold: Playmate 2000 Bernaola Twins (2000 Video)
Unrated | 65 min | Documentary
From the sun-drenched beaches of California to Vermont's snowy peaks, we traveled country roads and city streets in search of stunning beauty and the first Playmate of the new millennium.
Director: Scott Allen | Stars: Darlene Bernaola, Carol Bernaola, Deanna Brooks, Vanessa Gleason
Votes: 61
72. Esto es Guerra (2012– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV
Stars: Mathías Brivio, Angie Arizaga, Nicola Porcella, Melissa Loza
Votes: 30
73. Intergalactic Combat (2007)
90 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Aliens appear at the UN and invite Earth to join the Galactic Federation, there is a catch though, Earth has one year to send a team of it's best fighters to represent the planet in an ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Brady | Stars: Gordon Alexander, Elizabeth Tan, Neil Rayment, Adrian Rayment
Votes: 255
74. Night in New Orleans (1942)
Approved | 75 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Police Lieutenant Steve Abbott is engrossed in a baffling murder case. As Steve pieces the clues together, he comes to the sobering conclusion that his own wife Ethel might be intimately ... See full summary »
Director: William Clemens | Stars: Preston Foster, Patricia Morison, Albert Dekker, Charles Butterworth
Votes: 97
75. University Challenge (1962– )
30 min | Game-Show
Amol Rajan hosts this trivia quiz show where colleges from around the UK compete against each other. Originally presented by Bamber Gascoigne from 1962 to 1987, and Jeremy Paxman from 1994 to 2023.
Stars: Jeremy Paxman, Roger Tilling, Bamber Gascoigne, Jim Pope
Votes: 868
76. Rojo (2002–2019)
Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Stars: María José Quintanilla, Leandro Martínez, Yamna Lobos, Jaime Coloma
Votes: 31
77. Blackmailed (1951)
Approved | 73 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mrs. Christopher (Fay Compton), a kindly volunteer worker at a large hospital, does a favor for a patient by delivering a sum of money to Mr. Sine (James Robertson Justice). After she ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Allégret | Stars: Mai Zetterling, Dirk Bogarde, Fay Compton, Robert Flemyng
Votes: 44
78. One Night of Love (1934)
Passed | 84 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Mary Barrett is an aspiring Opera singer who is taken under the wings of a famous operatic maestro, Guilio Monterverdi. After spending endless working hours together and arguing, their ... See full summary »
Director: Victor Schertzinger | Stars: Grace Moore, Tullio Carminati, Lyle Talbot, Mona Barrie
Votes: 753
79. Revenge Girl (2017)
110 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A young woman with a big ego plots political revenge after she is duped by a man with an even bigger ego.
Director: Kôichirô Miki | Stars: Mirei Kiritani, Fumika Baba, Shô Kiyohara, Yuki Saitô
Votes: 262
80. Bruce's Price Is Right (1995–2001)
30 min | Game-Show
Game show in which contestants compete for prizes by trying to guess the correct prices of consumer goods.
Stars: Peter Dickson, Bruce Forsyth, Emma Noble, Emma Steadman
Votes: 101
81. Girls in the Night (1953)
Passed | 83 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A family's efforts to move out of a slum area into a better neighborhood is hampered when their son is accused of the murder of a local blind beggar.
Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Harvey Lembeck, Joyce Holden, Glenda Farrell, Leonard Freeman
Votes: 110
82. Pop Idol (2001–2003)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
In this follow-up to the hit factual TV show "Popstars", the search is on for a new solo singer. Finalists are selected from auditions held in locations across the UK, and there are plenty ... See full summary »
Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman
Votes: 253
83. Midgets vs. Mascots (2009)
R | 85 min | Comedy
Follow 10 contestants as they compete for 1 million dollars in prize money.
Director: Ron Carlson | Stars: Rick Howland, Mark Hapka, Akie Kotabe, Brittney Powell
Votes: 724
84. Starstruck (2022–2023)
70 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Members of the public will be transformed into their most beloved music star for one night only. But they won't be alone as they will perform as trios who all share a love for their chosen star. One trio will face each other in the finale.
Stars: Olly Murs, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, Jason Manford
Votes: 75
85. The Xtra Factor (2004–2016)
30 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Talk show based around the X Factor, the presenters question the judges about the contestants with behind the scenes gossip and audience participation.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Caroline Flack
Votes: 274
86. Fifteen to One (1988–2003)
30 min | Game-Show
Quickfire elimination general knowledge quiz show.
Stars: William G. Stewart, Philip Lowrie, Laura Calland, Gareth McMullen
Votes: 116
87. Helix: Gimme Gimme Good Lovin', Uncensored (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Helix performs in the music video "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" from the album "Walkin' the Razor's Edge" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video begins with announcers talking about a ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Rezyka | Stars: Helix, Brent Doerner, Daryl Gray, Paul Hackman
Votes: 21
88. Reyna: Ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng ma achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes... (2006)
TV-PG | 98 min | Comedy
A story of a sad, insecure woman who feels a need to win a beauty pageant to prove her self-worth and to fulfill her mother's dying wish.
Director: Soxy Topacio | Stars: Keanna Reeves, Paolo Contis, Eddie Garcia, Dick Israel
Votes: 22
89. Air Guitar Nation (2006)
R | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The guitars may be fake, but the talent is real at the U.S. Air Guitar Championships, where performers rock out on invisible guitars in hilarious ways.
Director: Alexandra Lipsitz | Stars: Dan Crane, David S. Jung, Hadia Ackerman, Lance Kasten
Votes: 1,375 | Gross: $0.07M
90. Australia's Next Top Model (2005– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Reality-TV
Australian version of the hit American television series, where an open call for the 'next top model' is whittled down to a handful of hopefuls. Week by week one of the girls is eliminated ... See full summary »
Stars: Alex Perry, Charlotte Dawson, Sarah Murdoch, Jonathan Pease
Votes: 508
91. Afghan Star (2009)
Unrated | 110 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the simultaneously unifying and divisive effects of Afghanistan's version of the TV talent show format on its society. It focuses on "Afghan Star" which airs on the Tolo TV channel in Afghanistan.
Director: Havana Marking | Stars: Rafi Naabzada, Lima Sahar, Hameed Sakhizada, Setara Hussainzada
Votes: 1,017 | Gross: $0.10M
92. Street Smarts (2000–2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show
In this test of general knowledge and human nature, contestants try to predict who answered trivia questions a certain way based on three separate man-on-the-street interviews.
Stars: Frank Nicotero, Michael Gambino, Kate Linder, Steve Turner
Votes: 147
93. Mastermind (1972– )
30 min | Game-Show
A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge.
Stars: Magnus Magnusson, Charles Key, Paul Ponder, Daniel Appleby
Votes: 707
94. On the Lot (2007)
Game-Show, Reality-TV
16 aspiring filmmakers compete to become the next big Hollywood director and sign a development deal with DreamWorks.
Stars: Adrianna Costa, Erin Cahill, Janet Varney, Patrick Kerr
Votes: 1,026
95. 2Survive (2015)
Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A desert survival reality show goes horribly wrong.
Director: Tom Seidman | Stars: Sam Bearpaw, Madison Brightwell, Jonathan Camp, Erik Estrada
Votes: 254
96. Starcade (1982–1984)
Game-Show
Contestants answer questions about video games and then play featured arcade games in order to earn enough points to beat the opponents.
Stars: Kevin McMahon, Geoff Edwards, Mark Richards, Robbie Beasley
Votes: 113
97. Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)
Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Blondie takes over Dagwood's job while he goes off on a fishing trip.
Director: Frank R. Strayer | Stars: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Jonathan Hale
Votes: 409
98. The Hit List (2019– )
44 min | Game-Show, Music
A music-based quiz show in which pairs of contestants must name as many hit songs and artists under pressure. Hosted by Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes.
Stars: Marvin Humes, Rochelle Humes, Scott Mills, Clara Amfo
Votes: 97
99. VidaTv (2001–2006)
120 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Stars: Galilea Montijo, Lilí Brillanti, Héctor Sandarti, Raquel Garza
Votes: 20
100. Queen for a Day (1951)
Approved | 107 min | Comedy, Drama
A series of vignettes linked together with the popular radio show of the same name, where women publicly reveal why they deserve to be Queen for the Day.
Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Jack Bailey, Jim Morgan, Fort Pearson, Melanie York
Votes: 61