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1. The Worst Person in the World (2021)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
Director: Joachim Trier | Stars: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner
Votes: 99,261
2. Army of Thieves (2021)
TV-MA | 127 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A prequel, set before the events of Army of the Dead, which focuses on German safecracker Ludwig Dieter leading a group of aspiring thieves on a top secret heist during the early stages of the zombie apocalypse.
Director: Matthias Schweighöfer | Stars: Matthias Schweighöfer, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O. Fee, Stuart Martin
Votes: 89,363
3. Cool World (1992)
PG-13 | 102 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
When Jack Deebs was behind bars he found escape by creating Cool World, a cartoon series featuring a vixen named Holli Would. The flesh proves weaker than ink, however, as Holli takes human form in Las Vegas.
Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Kim Basinger, Janni Brenn, Brad Pitt
Votes: 25,044 | Gross: $14.11M
4. Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
PG-13 | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A tight-knit team of rising investigators, along with their supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.
Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris
Votes: 51,487 | Gross: $20.18M
5. Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017)
R | 108 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of psychologist William Moulton Marston, and his polyamorous relationship with his wife and their mistress who would inspire his creation of the superheroine, Wonder Woman.
Director: Angela Robinson | Stars: Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton
Votes: 28,755 | Gross: $1.59M
6. American Splendor (2003)
R | 101 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Shari Springer Berman, Harvey Pekar, Chris Ambrose
Votes: 52,500 | Gross: $6.00M
7. Artists and Models (1955)
Approved | 109 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Rick Todd uses the dreams of his roommate Eugene as the basis for a successful comic book.
Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine, Dorothy Malone
Votes: 4,429 | Gross: $9.35M
8. Babysitting (I) (2014)
85 min | Comedy
What was supposed to be a quiet night of babysitting turns into a complete chaos after a few of the babysitter's friends arrive.
Directors: Nicolas Benamou, Philippe Lacheau | Stars: Philippe Lacheau, Alice David, Vincent Desagnat, Tarek Boudali
Votes: 12,114
9. Dawn of the Justice League (2016 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 22 min | Documentary
Kevin Smith hosts a look behind the scenes of upcoming movies from the DC Films universe, featuring the trailer for "Suicide Squad."
Director: Eric Matthies | Stars: Kevin Smith, Geoff Johns, Amy Adams, Ben Affleck
Votes: 584
10. Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
PG | 98 min | Documentary
The history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise.
Director: Randall Lobb | Stars: Peter Laird, Kevin Eastman, Mark Askwith, Richard Rosenbaum
Votes: 1,206
11. Legacy X: Wolverine and the X-men (2013)
Documentary
Director: Gregg Temkin | Stars: Chris Claremont, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 56
12. Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018)
71 min | Documentary
Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Lon Brown, Chris Claremont, Hallie Cooper-Novack
Votes: 396
13. The Walking Dead: Behind the Dead (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Action, Drama
Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, and the rest of the cast and crew reflect on the history and celebrate reaching the 100th episode of The Walking Dead.
Director: Steve Petersen | Stars: Danai Gurira, Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Tom Payne
Votes: 51
14. Miss Robin Hood (1952)
Approved | 76 min | Comedy, Crime
Henry Wrigley (Richard Hearne) is happy writing stories for a children's' comic. Then he meets Miss Honey (Dame Margaret Rutherford), who encourages him to go into minor crime.
Director: John Guillermin | Stars: Margaret Rutherford, Richard Hearne, Edward Lexy, Fanny Rowe
Votes: 329
15. Secret History of Comics (2017)
42 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Stars: Charles Brownstein, Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Michelle Rodriguez
Votes: 563
16. With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and career of the comic book writer and editor.
Directors: Terry Dougas, Nikki Frakes, Will Hess | Stars: Avi Arad, Jim Goodkind, Jeremy Piven, Sean Astin
Votes: 1,102
17. Comic Book Confidential (1988)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, History
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb
Votes: 1,085
18. Masterpiece: Frank Miller's the Dark Knight Returns (2013)
79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns- Documentary -78 minutes This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Alexander Gray, Jeff Maynard | Stars: Mike Carlin, Bob Goodman, Klaus Janson, Jeff Maynard
Votes: 67
19. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid
Votes: 1,332
20. She Makes Comics (2014)
70 min | Documentary
This documentary is about the women and their important role in the comic book industry. It includes numerous interviews with icons like Kelly Sue DeConnick, Karen Berger and Jenette Kahn.
Director: Marisa Stotter | Stars: Janelle Asselin, Karen Berger, Christina Blanch, Shelly Bond
Votes: 133
21. Infinitas Terras (Ou Relatos do Meu Tempo em Crise) (2023)
112 min | Drama
A down on his luck comic book author is forced to reconnect with people and places he's been avoiding, in a quest for a missing comic book from his collection.
Director: Cauê Brandão | Stars: Bruno Fatumbi Torres, Rafaela Machado, Liliane Rovaris, João Campos
Votes: 19
22. A Cidade dos Piratas (2018)
TV-MA | 90 min | Animation
Inspired by the famous comics of cartoonist Laerte. The story merges the transition journey of the artist and the director, who faces death after being diagnosed with cancer.
Director: Otto Guerra | Stars: Antonio Abujamra, Marco Arruda, Jean-Claude Bernardet, Márcia Caspary
Votes: 124
23. Sex, Lies & Superheroes (2003)
55 min | Animation, Documentary, Fantasy
Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork. Stan Lee discusses the origins of the industry; ... See full summary »
Director: Constantine Valhouli | Stars: Stan Lee, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, John Byrne
Votes: 33
24. Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary
Director and Writer Eric Dow ("Honor in the Valley of Tears") brings us his second documentary as he goes behind the scenes of the fan fiction short film, "Batman: Dead End." In the winter ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Dow | Stars: Neal Adams, Clark Bartram, Kurt Carley, Sean Clark
Votes: 135
25. De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2001 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
Documentary about the history of Marvel comics.
Director: Michel Viotte | Stars: Neal Adams, Keith Alpha, Kim Basinger, Halle Berry
Votes: 225
26. The Many Faces of Catwoman (2005 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Jeffrey Lerner | Stars: Eartha Kitt, Suzan Colòn, Alex Ross, Paul Levitz
Votes: 103
27. Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010)
80 min | Documentary
Grant Morrison is one of the most popular writers in comics, and one of the most controversial. He is the Rock Star of Comics, a philosopher and chaos magician, who has used his comics to change both himself and his audience.
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Abigail Bader, Amber Benson, Karen Berger
Votes: 401
28. Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men (2013)
42 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Art Adams, Lon Brown, Chris Claremont
Votes: 21
29. Geek, and You Shall Find (2019)
91 min | Documentary
While attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by attendees that they decide to travel across the country to better understand what makes fans so passionate about superheroes.
Director: Brad Faye | Stars: John Chancellor, Kelsey Dickerson, Kevin Eastman, Dan Goldman
Votes: 101
30. René Goscinny, notre oncle d'Armorique (2017 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
René Goscinny is the father of Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogood and Petit Nicolas. A genius comedian with memorable gags, Goscinny has left his mark on several generations of comic book lovers... See full summary »
Director: Guillaume Podrovnik | Stars: Olivier Charasson, José-Louis Bocquet, Frédéric Bonnaud, Pierre Christin
Votes: 26
31. The Least Interesting Events of Kyiv Comic Con (2017)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Documents moments of Kyiv Comic Con which are usually left out of videos showcasing the event, as they usually are in such conventions.
Director: Mykola Yeriomin | Stars: Oleksandr Ronin, Andriy Khokholkin, Alexander Koreshkov, Aleksandr Shaguri
Votes: 10
32. Marvel Superheroes' Guide to New York City (2004 TV Movie)
Documentary
Travel special that explores New York City as it is depicted in Marvel Comics, from Spiderman to Daredevil to The Fantastic Four.
Director: Molly Hermann
Votes: 21
33.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Shawn vs. the Red Phantom
(2006)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The disappearance of a teenager sends Shawn and Gus to a comic book convention.
Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,259
34.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
The Black Cat
(2006)
120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
On a train in Hungary, a couple meet a man returning after being a POW. In a freak turn of events, their hotel bus wrecks, injuring the woman near the home of the man the POW blames for his incarceration and taking his wife and daughter.
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Amanda Conner
Votes: 11
35.
Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode:
Home
(2013)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Robert Kirkman and Joe Manganiello discuss "The Walking Dead" episode "Home". Special musical guest Baby Bee performs.
Stars: Chris Hardwick, Baby Bee, Eulyn Colette Hufkie, Robert Kirkman
Votes: 64
36.
Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode:
Can't Hardly Wait
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When Joey hurts himself because he was trying to hook up with a girl he just met. Mel tells him to try and slow down, try to get to know the girl before he does anything with her. Joey ... See full summary »
Director: Melissa Joan Hart | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson
Votes: 113
37.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
The Land Unknown
(2014)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Phil Brooks
Votes: 16
38.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
The Deadly Mantis
(2008)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Amanda Conner
Votes: 18
39.
Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode:
Some Guy
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show
Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Lil Jon and Robert Kirkman discuss tonight's episode of The Walking Dead (2010). Khary Payton and Cooper Andrews also chip in via satellite feed from Atlanta.
Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Lil Jon, Robert Kirkman, Norman Reedus
Votes: 51
40.
Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode:
The Lost and the Plunderers
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show
Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Robert Kirkman, Ross Marquand, and Katelyn Nacon discuss tonight's episode of The Walking Dead (2010).
Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Ross Marquand, Katelyn Nacon
Votes: 54
41.
Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode:
Wrath/What's Your Story?
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show
Host Chris Hardwick and his guests discuss tonight's episode of The Walking Dead (2010).
Director: Mike Corey | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Scott M. Gimple, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Votes: 58
42.
Voxday Darkstream (2017– )
Episode:
The Concept of the 'Right-Wing SJW'
(2018)
45 min | News
Vox Day disputes the idea that there is any such thing as a "right-wing SJW", arguing that a social justice warrior is an inherently left-wing phenomenon.
Star: Vox Day
43.
Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode:
Evolution
(2018)
TV-14 | 40 min | Talk-Show
Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Robert Kirkman, Ross Marquand, and Tom Payne discuss tonight's mid-season finale of The Walking Dead (2010).
Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Ross Marquand, Tom Payne
Votes: 53