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1. Training Day (2001)
R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A rookie cop spends his first day as a Los Angeles narcotics officer with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears to be.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger
Votes: 474,338 | Gross: $76.63M
2. Poltergeist (1982)
PG | 114 min | Horror, Thriller
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Votes: 180,043 | Gross: $76.61M
3. 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: 700,850 | Gross: $412.56M
4. The Room (2003)
R | 99 min | Drama
In San Francisco, an amiable banker's seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when his deceitful fiancée embarks on an affair with his best friend.
Director: Tommy Wiseau | Stars: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman
Votes: 95,203 | Gross: $0.22M
5. Gravity (2013)
PG-13 | 91 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first time on a space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Orto Ignatiussen
Votes: 864,398 | Gross: $274.09M
6. For a Few Dollars More (1965)
R | 132 min | Drama, Western
Two bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down a gang of outlaws led by a psychotic Mexican bandit, who is plotting an audacious bank robbery.
Director: Sergio Leone | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volontè, Mara Krupp
Votes: 275,393 | Gross: $15.00M
7. Space Cowboys (2000)
PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
When retired engineer Frank Corvin is called upon to rescue a failing satellite, he insists that his equally old teammates accompany him into space.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, James Garner
Votes: 86,367 | Gross: $90.46M
8. The Counselor (2013)
R | 117 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem
Votes: 106,010 | Gross: $16.97M
9. First Reformed (2017)
R | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A minister of a small congregation in upstate New York grapples with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, worldly concerns and a tormented past.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Cedric The Entertainer, Victoria Hill
Votes: 62,759 | Gross: $3.45M
10. My Dinner with Andre (1981)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.
Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer, Roy Butler
Votes: 25,904 | Gross: $5.25M
11. I Heart Huckabees (2004)
R | 107 min | Comedy
A husband-and-wife team play detective, but not in the traditional sense. Instead, the happy duo helps others solve their existential issues, the kind that keep you up at night, wondering what it all means.
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Mark Wahlberg
Votes: 66,319 | Gross: $12.78M
12. Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama
A graduate student (Nicholson) copes with a recent breakup by conducting interviews with various men.
Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Julianne Nicholson, Ben Shenkman, Timothy Hutton, Michael Cerveris
Votes: 3,668 | Gross: $0.03M
13. Knife in the Water (1962)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Thriller
A couple pick up a hitchhiker on the way to their yacht. The husband invites the young man to come along for their day's sailing. As the voyage progresses, the antagonism between the two men grows. A violent confrontation is inevitable.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska
Votes: 23,626
14. Duffle Bag Boy (2024)
Action, Adventure, Crime
Lost and forgotten, a homeless veteran hitchhikes his way into becoming an outlaw and goes to war with the kingpin of a criminal empire.
Director: Alexander Raye Pimentel | Stars: Alexander Raye Pimentel, James Anthony Perez, Cheryce Livingston, Don Tempesta
Votes: 32
15. When We Were Kings (1996)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
Director: Leon Gast | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Votes: 19,166 | Gross: $2.79M
16. Dream Home (2010)
Not Rated | 96 min | Horror
Cheng Li-sheung is a young, upwardly mobile professional finally ready to invest in her first home. But when the deal falls through, she is forced to keep her dream alive - even if it means keeping her would-be neighbors dead.
Director: Ho-Cheung Pang | Stars: Josie Ho, Ching Wong, Helen To, Man Jan San
Votes: 5,901
17. Waiting for the Hearse (1985)
94 min | Comedy
Each member of this family tries to endorse someone else to care for the old Mother.
Director: Alejandro Doria | Stars: Luis Brandoni, China Zorrilla, Antonio Gasalla, Julio De Grazia
Votes: 7,334
18. Countdown (1982– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show
The long-running words and numbers game.
Stars: Susie Dent, Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Rachel Riley
Votes: 1,475
19. The Hoax (2006)
R | 116 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, David Aaron Baker, John Carter
Votes: 17,195 | Gross: $7.16M
20. Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (2021)
PG-13 | 117 min | Documentary
Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.
Directors: Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler | Stars: Chief Egunwale Amusan, Josephine Bolling McCall, Gwen Carr, Tiffany Crutcher
Votes: 1,240
21. A Sweet Journey (1980)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
Childhood friends, dominant Helene and submissive Lucie, are now in their thirties and married. Nostalgic about their youth, they take a bonding car trip to French countryside, while discussing their real and made up sexual experiences.
Director: Michel Deville | Stars: Dominique Sanda, Geraldine Chaplin, Jacques Zabor, Jean Crubelier
Votes: 730
22. Becoming Bond (2017)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A look at the troubled acting career of George Lazenby and his short-lived association with James Bond.
Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: George Lazenby, Josh Lawson, Kassandra Clementi, Jane Seymour
Votes: 3,233
23. Stars in My Crown (1950)
Approved | 89 min | Family, Western
In 1865, the small Southern town of Walsburg has become so dangerous that Parson Josiah Doziah Gray gives his sermons while holding a gun.
Director: Jacques Tourneur | Stars: Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Dean Stockwell, Alan Hale
Votes: 2,513
24. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,411 | Gross: $0.24M
25. The Class of '92 (2013)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of six young footballers joining the Manchester United Football Club team in 1992 and the difference they made 1992-99.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville
Votes: 8,814
26. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,285
27. American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
Director Martin Scorsese talks to actor Steven Prince about his past. As the night goes on, Prince reveals some very amusing and moving stories of his experiences with drugs and violence.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Steven Prince, Julia Cameron, Mardik Martin, Kathi McGinnis
Votes: 1,910
28. Good Hair (2009)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel
Votes: 6,220 | Gross: $4.16M
29. Mysteries of Lisbon (2011–2020)
Not Rated | 317 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Follows a jealous countess, a wealthy businessman, and a young orphaned boy across Portugal, France, Italy and Brazil where they connect with a variety of mysterious individuals.
Stars: Adriano Luz, Maria João Bastos, Ricardo Pereira, João Arrais
Votes: 3,613 | Gross: $0.11M
30. The Right to Remain Silent (1996 TV Movie)
R | 97 min | Drama
Just a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant ... See full summary »
Director: Hubert de La Bouillerie | Stars: Penelope Branning, Colleen Camp, Patrick Dempsey, Wanda-Lee Evans
Votes: 297
31. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A documentary about the proposed 1998 Superman Lives feature film that would have starred Nicolas Cage.
Director: Jon Schnepp | Stars: Jon Schnepp, Charlie Oliver, Aaron Blossom, Joey Romero
Votes: 4,710
32. Piers Morgan's Life Stories (2009– )
60 min | Biography, Talk-Show
In-depth hour-long interviews devoted to just one guest and filmed in front of an audience, with video contributions from friends and family.
Stars: Piers Morgan, Joan Collins, Sharon Osbourne, Bruce Forsyth
Votes: 275
33. I Believe in Miracles (2015)
104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The story of the history-making Nottingham Forest team that won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, led by the mercurial Brian Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor.
Director: Jonny Owen | Stars: Brian Clough, Peter Taylor, Jimmy Gordon, John McGovern
Votes: 1,922
34. L.A. Goddess (1993)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A stuntwoman on a western picture takes over the lead role when the star's alcohol problems prove too much, and she finds herself gradually falling in love with the film's producer.
Director: Jag Mundhra | Stars: Kathy Shower, David Heavener, Joe Estevez, James Hong
Votes: 122
35. Two Fat Ladies (1996–1999)
30 min | Documentary
Clarissa and Jennifer are two long-time friends who enjoy driving on their motorcycle and cooking ethnic foods according to where they live.
Stars: Jennifer Paterson, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Myrtle, David Ross
Votes: 432
36. Erotic Secrets (2007 Video)
Unrated | 82 min | Comedy
On their way to a Hollywood party, five women are momentarily stuck in an elevator. To pass the time, they entertain each other with stories of their sex lives or lack of same. In the vein of "Sex in the City."
Director: Charles Band | Stars: Monica Huntington, Dana Keller, Lisa Marie Hall, Mandell Maughan
Votes: 49
37. Milius (2013)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A look at the life of filmmaker John Milius.
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Stars: John Milius, Ethan Milius, Amanda Milius, Walter Murch
Votes: 2,197
38. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,612
39. Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)
128 min | Documentary
Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.
Director: Anthony Bueno | Stars: Alice Drummond, Annie Potts, Dan Aykroyd, David Margulies
Votes: 462
40. Big City Blues (1997)
R | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A collection of characters threaten to cross paths, unknowingly, during a night in the big city. The film focuses on two hit men who are bound to collide with Cates, a beautiful prostitute.
Director: Clive Fleury | Stars: Burt Reynolds, William Forsythe, Giancarlo Esposito, Arye Gross
Votes: 365
41. The Truth About Gay Animals (2002 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Helen Littleboy | Stars: Scott Capurro, Molly Badham, Tim Clutton-Brock, Dick Dally
Votes: 21
42. Directed by John Ford (1971)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and films of director John Ford.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: John Ford, Peter Bogdanovich, Orson Welles, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 1,333
43. Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Retrospective documentary charting the rise and fall of Muhammad Ali.
Director: Josephine McCusker | Stars: Eddie Butler, Jamillah Ali, Khalilah Camacho Ali, Lonnie Ali
Votes: 47
44. Litus. (2019)
85 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of friends reunited after the suicide of one of them must face all the secrets and lies between them.
Director: Dani de la Orden | Stars: Belén Cuesta, Adrián Lastra, Álex García, Quim Gutiérrez
Votes: 1,036
45. Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary
A documentary of the story behind Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989).
Directors: Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen | Stars: Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 2,301
46. The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014)
88 min | Documentary
Two Israeli cousins, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, in pursuit of the American Dream, turned the Hollywood power structure upside down, producing over 300 films and becoming the most powerful independent film company in the world.
Director: Hilla Medalia | Stars: Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Yehuda Barkan, Ram Globus
Votes: 605
47. This Filthy World (2006)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.
Director: Jeff Garlin | Star: John Waters
Votes: 1,743
48. Pete Holmes: Faces and Sounds (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
HD. Comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes shares his hilarious insights into life's most absurd moments in this stand-up comedy special.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Pete Holmes, Brent Sullivan
Votes: 843
49. Duke of Groove (1995 TV Movie)
32 min | Drama
Mother takes her teenage son to a party to make sure he will not be at home when father leaves the family for good.
Director: Griffin Dunne | Stars: Kate Capshaw, Chris Chavkin, Elliott Gould, Tim Guinee
Votes: 279
50. Who You Gonna Call? (2020)
87 min | Documentary, Biography
Ray Parker Jr escapes the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become a world-famous guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is the genius behind the theme song for Ghostbusters.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, Stevie Wonder, David Foster
Votes: 84