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

1. My Sister's Keeper (2009)

PG-13 | 109 min | Drama, Family

Anna Fitzgerald looks to earn medical emancipation from her parents who until now have relied on their youngest child to help their leukemia-stricken daughter Kate remain alive.

Director: Nick Cassavetes | Stars: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Walter Raney

Votes: 98,436 | Gross: $49.20M

2. Paul (2011)

R | 104 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.

Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Mia Stallard

Votes: 266,378 | Gross: $37.41M

3. Birth/Rebirth (2023)

R | 101 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A morgue technician successfully reanimates the body of a little girl, but to keep her breathing, she will need to harvest biological materials from pregnant women. When the girl's mother, a nurse, discovers her baby alive, they enter into a deal that forces them both down a dark path of no return.

Director: Laura Moss | Stars: Marin Ireland, Judy Reyes, A.J. Lister, Breeda Wool

Votes: 5,942

4. Rabid (1977)

R | 91 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

A young woman develops a taste for human blood after experimental plastic surgery, and her victims turn into blood-thirsty zombies, leading into a city-wide epidemic.

Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Marilyn Chambers, Frank Moore, Terry Schonblum, Joe Silver

Votes: 21,427

5. Rabid (2019)

Not Rated | 107 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

The quiet Rose works in women's fashion clothing, hoping to be a designer. A traffic accident damages her face. She gets experimental stem cell treatment, leaving her stronger and prettier than ever - but there's a side effect.

Directors: Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska | Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Ted Atherton, Hanneke Talbot

Votes: 6,503

6. The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

PG-13 | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.

Director: Chris Carter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet

Votes: 94,055 | Gross: $20.98M

7. BioShock (2007 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Horror

In 1960, a lone survivor of a plane crash named Jack discovers an abandoned underwater utopia, only to find out that the mystery behind its creation is much more sinister than he first believed.

Director: Ken Levine | Stars: John Ahlin, Greg Baldwin, Jane Beller, Susanne Blakeslee

Votes: 22,065

8. Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (2023)

TV-MA | 53 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.

Stars: Benita Alexander-Noel, Karl-Henrik Grinnemo, Oscar Simonson, Erica Greene

Votes: 4,607

9. Chimera Strain (2018)

R | 80 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A brilliant but disturbed scientist freezes his children alive, while he races to cure their deadly genetic disease by decoding the DNA of the immortal Turritopsis jellyfish.

Director: Maurice Haeems | Stars: Henry Ian Cusick, Kathleen Quinlan, Erika Ervin, Jenna Harrison

Votes: 1,308

10. Jail Cell to Stem Cell: The Next Con for the Ex-Con (2020)

PG-13 | 112 min | Documentary

The natural medicine industry is seduced by ex-cons, adulterated by fake docuseries and physicians with exaggerated credentials, and patients are hurt all in an effort to make money before the FDA catches up with them.

Director: Doug Orchard | Stars: Charlene Bollinger, Ty Bollinger, Chris Centeno, Ariana De Mers

Votes: 53

11. Siphon (2018)

14 min | Short, Thriller

After fleeing the scene of a hit and run involving a child, schoolteacher Gena Hayes is kidnapped by an unhinged scientist and connected to a terrifying machine designed to painfully harvest her stem cells.

Director: Anthony Deniro | Stars: Bryce Harper, Tori Hendry, Scott Mock

12. The Baby Formula (2008)

Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy, Fantasy

A family uproar is caused when a scientific breakthrough allows lesbian couple Athena and Lilith to have each other's child.

Director: Alison Reid | Stars: Angela Vint, Megan Fahlenbock, Rosemary Dunsmore, Jessica Booker

Votes: 309

13. A Call to Arms (2009)

85 min | Documentary, History, War

The eyewitness story of the illegal U.S. and U.K. military anthrax vaccination programs, which is recommended by Montel Williams as the Must-See Documentary of the Year. Because of the ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Miller | Stars: Michael Douglas, Linda Hamilton, Scott Miller, Melissa Mosich Miller

Votes: 60

14. Stem Cell Universe with Stephen Hawking (2014 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Led by a pioneer in the science world, Stephen Hawking, this special takes us on a journey which delves into the subjects of stem cells both embryonic and adult to explore what these ... See full summary »

Director: Geoffrey Sharp | Stars: Stephen Hawking, Michael C. Hall, Krstin Baldwin, Vincent Giampapa

Votes: 134

15. Starlab: The Discovery Channel Special (2001 TV Movie)

Documentary

Starlab was established as a multidisciplinary "Deep Future" blue sky research institute, a "Noah's Ark," a utopian environment for the world's most brilliant and creative scientists, researchers and engineers.

Director: Chris Purcell | Stars: Christopher Altman, Dick Bierman, Ozan Cakmakci, David Chalmers

16. Dangerous Perceptions (2005)

97 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

"Her Job is her life; but Nicole's passion might cost her everything."

Directors: Randy Vasquez, Dawn Grabowski | Stars: Dawn Grabowski, Max Gail, Randy Vasquez, Jason Ritter

Votes: 29

17. Stem Cell Revolution (2021 Video)

70 min | Documentary

A scientific breakthrough is on the horizon that may save millions of lives. Stem cells offer an alternative solution for many ailments but are being scrutinized by the medical elite. ... See full summary »

Director: J. Michael Long | Stars: Seth Givens, Charles Thompsen

18. You Could Have a Secret Twin (but Not the Way You Think) (2021)

4 min | Documentary, Animation, Short

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Director: Luisa Meirelles Holanda Copetti | Star: Bethany Cutmore-Scott

19. 454 (2007)

90 min | Documentary

A Seattle-based medical research lab attempts to regenerate the human heart using embryonic stem cells, while abiding the restrictions imposed by the Bush administration. Patients lobby lawmakers to loosen restrictions on ESC research.

Director: Alex Goldberg | Stars: Jonathan Golob, Al Gore, Jim McDermott, Charles Murry

20. Marcelo Yuka no Caminho das Setas (Marcelo Yuka: Follow the Signs) (2011)

95 min | Documentary

A documentary on the life of renowned Brazilian musician Marcelo Yuka, who was shot nine times in the streets of Rio de Janeiro in 2000 and became one of the main voices of social justice and peace in Brazil.

Director: Daniela Broitman | Stars: Marcelo Yuka, Aleh, Amora Pêra, Bnegão

Votes: 26

21. The Accidental Advocate (2008)

93 min | Documentary

A father and daughter go on a wheelchair odyssey to understand the promise, potential and very real obstacles facing stem cell research.

Director: Jessica Gerstle

22. The Forbidden Practices (2009 Video)

108 min | Documentary

Pastor Mike reveals what the King James Bible says about the Forbidden Practices; witchcraft, astrology, divination and enchantments.

Star: Michael Hoggard

23. The Arthritis Show (2012– )

Talk-Show

A talk show hosted by Orthopedic Dr. Farshchian regarding alternatives to the traditional treatments of Orthopedic Surgery and Stem Cells. Interviews both patients and experts in the field about their experiences.

Stars: A.J. Farshchian, Roman Garcia, Paula Bromberg, David Sontag

24. The Traveler (2007)

10 min | Documentary, Short

An examination of the debate surrounding embryonic stem cell research and the moral and ethical implications involved in it, which requires destroying fertilized embryos. The film focuses ... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Hernstrom | Star: Frank Ferraro

25. Stem Cells: The Next Frontier (2018)

Documentary

Stem cell research is the next frontier in medicine, but many have only the narrowest understanding of what it is, what it can do, and why it isn't explored to its full potential in the United States.

26. Dream Big Little One (2021)

112 min | Documentary

A seven year documentary that tells the story of a very brave little girl and her loving parents. A journey that is both heartwarming and heart breaking as we live through the many ups and ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Graham

27. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: Three Hundred Big Boys (2003)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Everyone on Earth gets $300 after the spoils of a military victory are distributed. The members of the Planet Express staff spend it on different things, with varying degrees of success.

Director: Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,584

28. PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode: Devolution (1997)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A hospitalized elderly female convict is suffering from bizarre violent explosions that somehow rejuvenate her. The team starts their investigation with her nurse, who belongs to the vampire fetishists within the local goth community.

Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox

Votes: 20

29. Sliders (1995–2000)
Episode: The Exodus: Part 1 (1997)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

The Sliders arrive in a world about to be destroyed by a star emitting intense radiation and can save only some of the people by sliding them..

Director: Jim Charleston | Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Sabrina Lloyd, Cleavant Derricks, John Rhys-Davies

Votes: 258

30. Sliders (1995–2000)
Episode: The Exodus: Part 2 (1997)

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

One of the Sliders is lost during the mission to save a doomed world, while Arturo and Wade battle an egomaniacal military commander over who will be rescued.

Director: Jefery Levy | Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Sabrina Lloyd, Cleavant Derricks, John Rhys-Davies

Votes: 258

31. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Kenny Dies (2001)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The boys cope with loss when Kenny is hospitalized with a terminal disease. Cartman attempts to save him by legalizing stem cell research.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 4,120

32. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Krazy Kripples (2003)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Jimmy and Timmy land in the middle of a gang war; Stan, Cartman, Kenny and Kyle stay out of the way when stem cell research divides the town.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Eldridge 'El Hud' Hudson, Mona Marshall

Votes: 3,171

33. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)
Episode: Broken Wings (2008)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Romance

Jimmy is encouraged by the prospect of experimental stem-cell surgery that he believes could help him regain the ability to walk. Meanwhile, Peter starts a band with Sav and Danny, but they need to recruit a drummer.

Director: Stefan Scaini | Stars: Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Drake, Shane Kippel

Votes: 88

34. The Tony Robbins Podcast (2016– )
Breakthroughs in Immunity: Facts over Fear, Part 1 - Stem Cell Therapy to Treat COVID-19 with Dr. Bob Hariri and Dr. Peter Diamandis (2020 Podcast Episode)

Documentary

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Stars: Anthony Robbins, Robert Hariri, Peter Diamandis

35. ReGenesis (2004–2008)
Episode: What It Feels Like (2008)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Parents of a sick child reach out to Mayko.

Director: Farhad Mann | Stars: Peter Outerbridge, Wendy Crewson, Conrad Pla, Dmitry Chepovetsky

Votes: 33

36. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009– )
Ronnie Coleman (2020 Podcast Episode)

TV-MA | 92 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Ronnie Coleman is a retired professional bodybuilder. He is a 8-time consecutive winner of Mr. Olympia, and also won a record 26 titles as a IFBB professional.

Stars: Joe Rogan, Ronnie Coleman

Votes: 15

37. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Justin Jedlica: Human Ken Doll? (2021)

14 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Shane Douglas, Justin Jedlica, Jeff Lewis, Megan Weaver

38. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Chump Party, Monroe & Peter Pansexual (2021)

14 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Doug Budin, Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis, Jamison Scala

39. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Jeff's Master Plan, Kibbitz Spinoff (2021)

Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis, Tori Spelling, Megan Weaver

40. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Trip with Monroe & Jeff's Vaccine (2021)

Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis, Monroe Lewis, Megan Weaver

41. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Tori Spelling's Face & Jeff's Surrogacy (2021)

Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis, Tori Spelling, Megan Weaver

42. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: Rebirth (2010)

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

After the events of Over The Wild Green Yonder, Leela is put in an irreversible coma. Fry must find a way to cope with his loss, so he builds a robotic Leela.

Directors: Frank Marino, Peter Avanzino | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,739

43. Super animaux (2007– )
Episode: Super Jellyfish (2007)

53 min | Documentary

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Stars: Paul Bandey, Keith M. Bayna, Ferninando Boero, Sue Braidwood

44. Institute of Human Anatomy (2019– )
Episode: What Are Shin Splints? (2020)

7 min | Documentary

Shint splints are still a mysterious malady usually resulting from over exertion of the lower leg. the strain may cause changes in the tibia bone or irritation in the periosteum of the ... See full summary »

Star: Justin Cottle

45. Ecotasia (2014– )
Episode: How to Bring Back an Extinct Species: De-extinction is Already Happening (2021)

9 min | Documentary

Biologist are making progress bringing back extinct species. Surrogate mothers have given birth to extinct animals though, so far, their life spans has been brief. There could be some ... See full summary »

Star: John Jackson

46. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Love & Doctors (2022)

Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Doug Budin, Shane Douglas, Alyssa Heimrich, Jeff Lewis

47. Lost Girl (2010–2016)
Episode: Those Who Wander (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Bo mounts a rescue mission to save two people who are dear to her - unaware of the dangers facing those she thought were safe. Kenzi has an epiphany about Hale, and Dyson is given an ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Murphy | Stars: Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Ksenia Solo, Zoie Palmer

Votes: 305

48. Morning Wire (2021– )
Africa Power Struggle & Lab-Grown Meat | 1.28.23 (2023 Podcast Episode)

14 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Georgia Howe, John Bickley, Victoria Coates, Christian Toto

49. Alien Encounters (2012–2014)
Episode: The Offspring (2013)

TV-PG | 60 min | Sci-Fi

A mothership the size of Texas is hovering over Earth and we are tired of waiting. We send a rover to explore, and what we find makes us question the definition of life. On Earth, the pods ... See full summary »

Director: Emre Sahin | Stars: Anthony D. Call, Alan Dean Foster, Malcolm Maciver, David Gerrold

Votes: 13

50. SciShow (2012– )
Episode: 6 Types of Twins That Are Extremely Rare (2020)

14 min | Documentary, Talk-Show

Identical twins occur when an embryo spits in two. But when, exactly, does this happen and why do we see conjoined twins when the split is incomplete? Or did they split and rejoin? Scientists don't know but hang on, it get way stranger.

Star: Hank Green