Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "deprogramming"

1. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Michelle Williams, Brandt Wille

Votes: 41,611 | Gross: $2.21M

2. Holy Smoke (1999)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Drama

Ruth's been brainwashed by a guru in Delhi, India. Her parents in Sydney hire a specialist in reversing this. Ruth is tricked to return to Australia and is isolated in an outback cabin with the specialist. It gets messy.

Director: Jane Campion | Stars: Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee

Votes: 15,667 | Gross: $1.76M

3. White Dog (1982)

PG | 90 min | Drama, Horror

A trainer attempts to retrain a vicious dog that's been raised to attack black people.

Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Christa Lang, Vernon Weddle, Jameson Parker

Votes: 10,833

4. Faults (2014)

Not Rated | 89 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A cult deprogrammer is hired to help a couple whose daughter is under the influence of a mysterious cult.

Director: Riley Stearns | Stars: Leland Orser, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Ellis, Jon Gries

Votes: 10,846

5. Split Image (1982)

R | 110 min | Drama, Romance

An uprooted young man is lured into an unnamed religious sect by a beautiful girl. Every moment with the group brings him more and more under the control of the cult's leader.

Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Michael O'Keefe, Karen Allen, Peter Fonda, James Woods

Votes: 1,136 | Gross: $0.26M

6. Jackals (I) (2017)

Not Rated | 85 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Set in the 1980s, an estranged family hires a cult deprogrammer to take back their teenage son from a murderous cult, but find themselves under siege when the cultists surround their cabin, demanding the boy back.

Director: Kevin Greutert | Stars: Deborah Kara Unger, Ben Sullivan, Chelsea Ricketts, Nick Roux

Votes: 4,906

7. Enjeru dasuto (1994)

116 min | Drama, Horror, Romance

Every Monday at 6 pm a young woman is murdered in the subway. The psychiatrist Setsuko Suma is called in to assist the police. The trail leads to another psychiatrist - Dr Rei Aku - who ... See full summary »

Director: Gakuryû Ishii | Stars: Kaho Minami, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Etsushi Toyokawa, Ryôko Takizawa

Votes: 1,320

8. Drop Squad (1994)

R | 86 min | Drama

The DROP (Deprogramming and Restoration of Pride) Squad is an outlaw organization that abducts and "deprograms" African-Americans who exploit and/or deny their cultural heritage. But their persuasive methods become increasingly violent.

Director: David C. Johnson | Stars: Eriq La Salle, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Ving Rhames, Kasi Lemmons

Votes: 664 | Gross: $0.73M

9. The Avenging Eagle (1978)

R | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Chi Ming-sing is a former disciple of a gang run by overlord Yoh Xi-hung. Yoh's disciples hunt Chi relentlessly as he travels on a soul-searching journey. He comes to the aid of a seemingly... See full summary »

Director: Chung Sun | Stars: Sheng Fu, Lung Ti, Feng Ku, Lung Chan

Votes: 1,038

10. Blinded by the Light (1980 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

A young guy joins a cult and his parents send his sister and the help of a specialist to bring him home, but she also gets swept up in it.

Director: John A. Alonzo | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Jimmy McNichol, Anne Jackson, Michael McGuire

Votes: 128

11. 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010)

R | 80 min | Documentary

A scorching indictment of the Mormon Church's historic involvement in the promotion & passage of California's Proposition 8 and the Mormon religion's secretive, decades-long campaign against LGBT human rights.

Directors: Reed Cowan, Steven Greenstreet | Stars: Spencer Jones, Tyler Barrick, Dustin Lance Black, Linda Williams Stay

Votes: 1,273 | Gross: $0.10M

12. Signs and Wonders (1995)

60 min | Drama

Claire Palmore (Jodhi May) is caught in the web of a dangerous religious cult. Her mother (Prunella Scales) hires a cult de-programmer (James Earl Jones) who must rescue her before it's too late.

Stars: James Earl Jones, Prunella Scales, David Warner, Jodhi May

Votes: 104

13. Can Ellen Be Saved? (1974 TV Movie)

73 min | Drama

A young girl in search of spiritual enlightenment joins a religious cult, and becomes the focus of a struggle between her family and the group.

Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Katherine Cannon, Michael Parks, John Saxon

Votes: 78

14. Join Us (2007)

Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary

Award winning filmmaker, Ondi Timoner, follows four families as they leave an abusive church in South Carolina and realize they have been in a cult. The film documents them as they enter ... See full summary »

Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Raymund Melz, Deborah Melz, Joaquin Sullivan, Liz Shaw

Votes: 148

15. The Fifth Patient (2007)

R | 95 min | Drama, Thriller, War

John Reilly wakes up in an African Hospital with only fragments of his memory in tact. An officer of the local regime, Mugambe, accuses him of being an American spy.

Director: Amir Mann | Stars: Nick Chinlund, Isaach De Bankolé, Brendan Fehr, Marley Shelton

Votes: 381

16. Moonchild (1982 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, Drama

Former members of the Unification Church of the United States, pejoratively referred to as the Moonie cult, reenact their experiences with the church. How they joined, became disillusioned and left or got "rescued and deprogrammed".

Director: Anne Makepeace | Stars: Chris Carlson, Gail Dartez, Michael Daly, Judy Powell

Votes: 7

17. Family Fundamentals (2002)

75 min | Documentary

What happens when religiously conservative Christian parents have children who "become homosexual?" FAMILY FUNDAMENTALS is filmmaker Arthur Dong's personal attempt to answer that explosive question.

Director: Arthur Dong | Stars: Brian Bennett, Kathleen Bremner, Paul Bremner, Guy Foti

Votes: 140

18. Over the Moon: My Adventures Dealing with Cults

Documentary | Post-production

Cults continue to ruin lives and rip families apart. This documentary highlights the sacrifices the subject made in the late 70s-early 80s, often at risk of death and incarceration, to kidnap and deprogram brain-washed young adults.

Directors: Ted E. Haynes, Michael A. Smith | Stars: Keith Musser, Timothy Breslin, Harrison Salvi, Katie Salvi

19. The Children (I) (2020)

Short, Drama

Newlyweds Andre and Cecilia seek to start a life together. But the Family that Andre left behind has their own plans for him.

Director: Atdhe Trepca | Stars: Eric Edwards Abud, Kate Carlbom, Kenneth Cordero, Theresa Croft

20. Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Episode: Attack Angels (1981)

Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

When the Angels investigate a couple of suspicious deaths at Western Techtronics, Julie falls under the trance of a hypnotist who specializes in using brainwashed young women as killers.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Tanya Roberts, David Doyle

Votes: 185

21. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode: The Deprogrammers (1996)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After Earth is conquered by aliens called the Torkor and humans are programmed to be slaves, the human slave of the Torkor leader Koltok is kidnapped and deprogrammed by rebels.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Brent Spiner, Erich Anderson, Nicole Oliver, Sam Vincent

Votes: 417

22. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode: Family (1998)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Teal'c's son Rya'c is kidnapped by Apophis and SG1 tries to rescue him. When Rya'c is recovered he denounces his father and helps to capture the team. They escape, but will they be able to return to Earth and cure Rya'c?

Director: William Gereghty | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge

Votes: 1,273

23. Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Episode: Blank Stare: Part 2 (2000)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

After first attempting to stop Jerri from escaping, the leader of the cult realizes how annoying she is and tries to get rid of her, while Principle Blackman, Mr. Noblet and Mr. Jellineck try to rescue her.

Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris

Votes: 114

24. The Wild Wild West (1965–1969)
Episode: The Night of the Steel Assassin (1966)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Western

Jim and Arte must stop Torres - a dangerous man in black more metal than flesh, with superhuman strength, the power of hypnosis, and a taste for revenge - from killing President Grant.

Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, John Dehner, Sue Ane Langdon

Votes: 221

25. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: The Tribe (2006)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The massacre of students using Native American rituals leads the team to consult the reservation policeman, who is also an activist.

Director: Matt Earl Beesley | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore

Votes: 2,511

26. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Burns' Heir (1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After a close brush with death, Mr. Burns decides to find an heir to his empire, and chooses Bart because of his truly devious nature.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,561

27. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Joy of Sect (1998)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

An evil cult called the Movementarians brainwashes the citizens of Springfield and it's up to Marge to get them back.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,821

28. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Krotons: Episode Two (1969)

TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Zoe is selected as a companion for the Krotons and the Doctor insists on joining her.

Director: David Maloney | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, James Copeland

Votes: 446

29. Sons of Butcher (2005–2006)
Episode: Chasin' the Demon (2006)

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy

When Doug delves into the world of role playing games Sol fears he may have joined a cult. Seeking advice from a priest, they attempt an intervention only to discover that Ricky is actually... See full summary »

Director: Karl DiPelino | Stars: Dave Dunham, Jay Ziebarth, Trevor Ziebarth, Peter Cugno

30. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
Aspirin, the Rise of White Supremacist Violence, False Memories (2019 Podcast Episode)

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White supremacists may be far less dangerous than the press. Scott asks callers if they believe that 97% of climate scientists agree about climate change.

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31. Drunk History (2013–2019)
Episode: Good Samaritans (2019)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, History

Forest service ranger Ed Pulaski saves 40 men from a forest fire, and Ted Patrick rescues teenagers from the psychological grip of the Children of God cult.

Director: Derek Waters | Stars: Derek Waters, Amber Ruffin, John Lutz, Anais Fairweather

Votes: 65

32. Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995–1997)
Episode: Cammy Tell Me True (1997)

TV-Y7 | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Bison engineers his most lethal plot yet, kidnapping Delta Red in pursuit of government secrets.

Stars: Kathleen Barr, Lisa Ann Beley, Paul Dobson, Michael Donovan

Votes: 14

33. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009– )
Tom O'Neill (2020 Podcast Episode)

TV-MA | 175 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Tom O'Neill is an award-winning investigative journalist and entertainment reporter whose work has appeared in national publications such as Us, Premiere, New York, The Village Voice and ... See full summary »

Stars: Joe Rogan, Tom O'Neill

Votes: 19

34. The Mandalorian (2019– )
Episode: Chapter 19: The Convert (2023)

TV-PG | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

On Coruscant, former Imperials find amnesty in the New Republic.

Director: Lee Isaac Chung | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Omid Abtahi, Katy O'Brian

Votes: 19,069

35. Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode: Super Sensitive (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Oscar's blond jokes get Davis sent to sensitivity training; Hank celebrates the end of his bad luck 7 years after breaking a mirror; Emma loans Wanda her gym membership card and complications ensue.

Director: Jeff Beesley | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson

Votes: 112

36. What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode: A Farewell (2021)

TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

Director: Tig Fong | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Votes: 1,746

37. What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode: The Wellness Center (2021)

TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Director: Yana Gorskaya | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Votes: 1,876

38. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Boy Gone Astray (2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The DA's office has to deal with a drug-related murder by two young teenage boys who have been trained as assassins by a Mexican drug cartel.

Director: Rose Troche | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache

Votes: 278

39. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: Proposition Infinity (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Amy gets together with Bender after Kif breaks up with her, which catches the ire of Dr. Farnsworth and others who oppose human-robot relationships.

Director: Crystal Chesney | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,335

40. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: A Going Concern (2011)

TV-MA | 21 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

After Malory is wiped out in a Ponzi scheme, she hatches a scheme of her own: selling ISIS to rival spy agency ODIN. Archer and the rest of the ISIS employees must use every trick in the book to try to stop the sale.

Director: Adam Reed | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, George Coe, Judy Greer, Amber Nash

Votes: 1,846

41. The Dating Guy (2009–2010)
Episode: Brother from Another Tanning Booth (2010)

TV-MA | Animation, Comedy

In an experiment, Woody and Mark change their skin tones; a boy band may jeopardize Sam's career as a concert promoter.

Directors: Jamie Whitney, Joseph Sherman | Stars: Fab Filippo, Sean Francis, Lauren Ash, Anand Rajaram

42. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
God's Debris Has Reached a New Level of Consciousness, Called Grok. Plus the Rest of the News (2023 Podcast Episode)

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Gaslighting, Persuasion, Bribery, Blackmail, Lying, and Other Functions of Government. And News. (2023 Podcast Episode)

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44. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
CWSA 12/07/23 GOP Debate, Trump's Narrow Ravine Strategy, McLeavin' and Lots More (2023 Podcast Episode)

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Sports Are Broken, Trump's Best Week Ever, Moderate Bernie (2019 Podcast Episode)

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