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1. Cry Wolf (2005)

PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Eight unsuspecting high school seniors at a posh boarding school, who delight themselves on playing games of lies, come face-to-face with terror and learn that nobody believes a liar - even when they're telling the truth.

Director: Jeff Wadlow | Stars: Julian Morris, Lindy Booth, Jared Padalecki, Erica Yates

Votes: 28,579 | Gross: $10.05M

2. The Biggest Little Farm (2018)

PG | 91 min | Documentary, Family

Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Director: John Chester | Stars: John Chester, Molly Chester, Todd, Alan York

Votes: 8,974 | Gross: $4.37M

3. The Naked Spur (1953)

Passed | 91 min | Drama, Thriller, Western

A bounty hunter trying to bring a murderer to justice is forced to accept the help of two less-than-trustworthy strangers.

Director: Anthony Mann | Stars: James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker

Votes: 12,697

4. North Sea Texas (2011)

Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, Romance

A teenage boy's search for love finds him fixated on a boy who lives nearby.

Director: Bavo Defurne | Stars: Ben Van den Heuvel, Eva van der Gucht, Thomas Coumans, Katelijne Damen

Votes: 10,038 | Gross: $0.03M

5. Walk on the Wild Side (1962)

Approved | 114 min | Drama, Romance

A man arrives in New Orleans searching for his former girlfriend, an artist who now works in a bordello.

Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter

Votes: 2,966

6. Stockholm (2018)

R | 92 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.

Director: Robert Budreau | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl

Votes: 14,771 | Gross: $0.30M

7. As I Lay Dying (2013)

R | 110 min | Drama

Based on the classic novel by William Faulkner, first published in 1930, "As I Lay Dying" is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest to honor her last wish to be buried in the nearby town of Jefferson.

Director: James Franco | Stars: James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parrack, Ahna O'Reilly

Votes: 4,203 | Gross: $0.02M

8. Tea for Two (1950)

Approved | 98 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A socialite with aspirations of a career in show business bets her wealthy uncle $25,000 that she can say "no" to everything for two days straight, hoping winning will help her fulfill her dreams.

Director: David Butler | Stars: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Eve Arden

Votes: 2,205

9. Dark Command (1940)

Approved | 94 min | Drama, Romance, War

In Kansas during the Civil War, opposing pro-Union and pro-Confederate camps clash and visiting Texan Bob Seton runs afoul of William Cantrell's Raiders.

Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers

Votes: 3,060

10. Destination Moon (1950)

Not Rated | 92 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

"Destination Moon", tells the tale of when Doctor Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer approach Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon.

Director: Irving Pichel | Stars: John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson

Votes: 4,710 | Gross: $5.00M

11. Bless Me, Ultima (2012)

PG-13 | 106 min | Biography, Drama, History

A drama set in New Mexico during WWII, centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village.

Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Luke Ganalon, Joseph A. Garcia, Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez

Votes: 1,598 | Gross: $1.55M

12. Young Man with a Horn (1950)

Passed | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A young trumpet player is torn between an honest singer and a manipulative heiress.

Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael

Votes: 3,908

13. Dead Silence (1997 TV Movie)

R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A veteran FBI agent negotiates the release of a bus-load of hearing-impaired school-children taken hostage by 3 desperate escaped convicts.

Director: Daniel Petrie Jr. | Stars: James Garner, Kim Coates, Marlee Matlin, Lolita Davidovich

Votes: 1,406

14. The Castaway Cowboy (1974)

G | 91 min | Comedy, Family, Western

A Texas cowboy is rescued at sea by a 12-year-old boy. While he waits to return home, he decides to help out his rescuer's family.

Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: James Garner, Vera Miles, Robert Culp, Eric Shea

Votes: 915

15. Air Force (1943)

Approved | 124 min | Action, Drama, History

The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.

Director: Howard Hawks | Stars: John Garfield, John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy

Votes: 3,827

16. Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952)

Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Musical

An aging heir-less millionaire wants to leave his fortune to the unsuspecting family of his first love but not before testing his prospective heirs by living with them under the guise of a poor boarder.

Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Piper Laurie, Rock Hudson, Charles Coburn, Gigi Perreau

Votes: 1,828

17. Bettie Page Reveals All (2012)

R | 101 min | Documentary, Biography

The world's greatest pinup model and cult icon, Bettie Page, recounts the true story of how her free expression overcame government witch-hunts to help launch America's sexual revolution.

Director: Mark Mori | Stars: Bettie Page, Hugh Hefner, Olivia de Berardinis, Dita Von Teese

Votes: 1,634 | Gross: $0.10M

18. Pecos Pest (1955)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Jerry's eccentric uncle, Pecos, a Texas mouse, comes to spend the night with him before his musical performance on television the next day. He decides to rehearse with his guitar for the ... See full summary »

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Daws Butler, Shug Fisher, William Hanna

Votes: 987

19. Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Approved | 110 min | Biography, Drama, History

Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.

Director: John Cromwell | Stars: Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard

Votes: 2,069

20. Kissing Game (I) (2020)

TV-MA | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

In a Brazilian cattle-ranching town, adolescents panic when they're threatened by the outbreak of a contagious infection transmitted by kissing.

Stars: Caio Horowicz, Iza Moreira, Michel Joelsas, Denise Fraga

Votes: 910

21. Two Flags West (1950)

Approved | 92 min | War, Western

Forced by circumstances,Confederate POWs and Union soldiers join forces against Indians but old animosities resurface during their fragile alliance.

Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Joseph Cotten, Linda Darnell, Jeff Chandler, Cornel Wilde

Votes: 1,208

22. BraveStarr: The Legend (1988)

PG | 91 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Marshal Bravestarr and a female judge are sent to New Texas, a frontier planet under attack by the evil cattle spirit Stampede, who, with his ruthless sidekick, Tex Hex, are vying for control of the universe, one planet at a time.

Director: Tom Tataranowicz | Stars: Charlie Adler, Susan Blu, Pat Fraley, Ed Gilbert

Votes: 1,316

23. The White River Kid (1999)

R | 99 min | Action, Comedy

Brother Edgar (Bob Hoskins) is a generous entrepreneur of low-quality socks who hides behind a self-bestowed cassock to avoid the low-level corruption of local sheriff (Randy Travis). He ... See full summary »

Director: Arne Glimcher | Stars: Bob Hoskins, Antonio Banderas, Ellen Barkin, Wes Bentley

Votes: 1,333

24. Ocean Emergency: Currents of Hope (2022 TV Special)

Documentary

The hosts go around the globe to share a look at the state of emergency of our oceans and provide tips on how viewers can help mitigate this worldwide issue.

Stars: Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton, Montel Williams

Votes: 28

25. Prideland (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A one-hour documentary that travels into the heart of America and explores first-hand how the United States is coping with so many LGBTQ+ people.

Director: Katherine Linton | Stars: Dyllon Burnside, Martin Luther King, Coretta Scott King, Carmarion D. Anderson

Votes: 22

26. Jack Absalom on the Strzelecki Track (1985 Video)

45 min | Documentary, Adventure, History

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Director: John Mabey | Star: Jack Absalom

27. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Fight Night (2002)

TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Boxer LaRoi Steele didn't survive his third fight against Javier Molina, whom he defeated in both earlier encounters. Grissom works out what happened exactly and why after learning how that... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 811

28. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Homebodies (2003)

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

Fingerprints suggest a link between two home invasions, but it's hard to link either the victims or the logical suspects, who may all be innocent. The crucial survivor testimony proves the ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 826

29. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Table Stakes (2001)

TV-PG | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team arrives at a charity fund-raiser being held at the house of Portia Richmond, an ex-show girl who became very successful, where a body is found floating in the swimming pool. Portia... See full summary »

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 930

30. The Chronicle (2001–2002)
Episode: Bring Me the Head of Tucker Burns (2001)

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Wes and Grace investigate the serial killings committed by a headless biker wearing a jack-o'-lantern helmet, who decapitates seemingly random people with his sword. Tucker and Kristen go on a date.

Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Chad Willett, Casey Biggs, Len Cordova, Elaine Hendrix

Votes: 10

31. The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
Episode: The Texas Affair (1956)

Adventure, Family

An emissary from Texas arrives in France, seeking recognition for his new country. He's attacked by men paid by the Mexican government, but is then defended by the Count of Monte Cristo.

Director: Charles Bennett | Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, MacDonald Parke

Votes: 6

32. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode: Where'd You Go-Go? (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Jeannie goes out with Roger to make Tony jealous. Roger falls for her, thinking that she is a normal woman.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily

Votes: 242

33. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Beaver Sees America (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Beaver is excitedly planning a 6-week summer bus trip to see famous sites in America until he sees Gilbert Bates making a move on girlfriend Mary Margaret Matthews.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 144

34. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: The Cows of October (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Miami Vice is on the trail of a stolen canister containing priceless semen of a prized bull called Gargantua. A dangerous Cuban spy is also after the canister, but why?

Director: Vern Gillum | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 331

35. Route 66 (1960–1964)
Episode: Soda Pop and Paper Flags (1963)

TV-Y7 | 50 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Tod and Linc are en route from St. Louis to Memphis, Tennessee. They stop in Mapleton, Mo., for gas. Tod defends a transient hobo from troublemakers. Deciding to stay, Tod & Linc go to work... See full summary »

Director: Fred Jackman Jr. | Stars: Martin Milner, Glenn Corbett, Chester Morris, Frank Overton

Votes: 70

36. Sheena (2000–2002)
Episode: Lost Boy (2000)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure

While photographing an AGMES team in the LaMistas, Cutter and journalist Peter Reynolds find themselves in the middle of a brutal war between a military junta and a tribe led by an unhinged young man kicked out of a Texan military academy.

Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Gena Lee Nolin, John Allen Nelson, Margo Moorer, Kevin Quigley

Votes: 31

37. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
Episode: Texas/Walking Small (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

SpongeBob and Patrick try to help Sandy out when she feels homesick. / Plankton tries to get SpongeBob to be mean.

Directors: Stephen Hillenburg, Aaron Springer | Stars: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence

Votes: 1,340

38. Weird Science (1994–1998)
Episode: I Dream of Gene (1997)

Approved | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Lisa is lonely, looks for another genie and finds one named Gene that lives in Texas in a teapot.

Director: Sandy Smolan | Stars: Michael Manasseri, John Asher, Lee Tergesen, Vanessa Angel

Votes: 32

39. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode: Joe E. Lewis (1955)

Family, Game-Show

Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, who covered the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City the night ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf

Votes: 42

40. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Ward's Millions (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Believing that Ward is worried about money, Beaver buys him a book that tells how to become a millionaire and is upset when Ward doesn't take it seriously.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 122

41. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Burn Out (2006)

TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A pedophile arsonist maintains his innocence in the disappearance of two young boys, but he is also willing to help the investigation by giving Grissom insight on the potential kidnapper's mindset.

Director: Alec Smight | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 801

42. Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode: Nostalgia Critic - Reviews His Old Home Movies (2015)

TV-MA | 16 min | Comedy

The Nostalgia Critic reviews his old home movies.

Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray

Votes: 19

43. America's Got Talent (2006– )
Episode: Auditions 6 (2019)

TV-PG | Documentary, Family, Game-Show

Auditions conclude as variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize; the Golden Buzzer will send one more lucky act directly to the Live Shows in Los Angeles.

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Terry Crews, Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough

Votes: 61

44. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Can You Hear Me Now? (2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A sensational murder at the Statue of Liberty puts detectives on the trail of a killer who may be targeting the witnesses of another unsolved murder from Bonasera's past.

Director: David Von Ancken | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 392

45. Sports Wars (2018– )
Episode: BREAKING NEWS! - Houston Astros FIRE AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow After Suspension! (2020)

41 min | Comedy, News, Sport

Ryan, Jay and Aaron talk about the most recent news in Baseball about the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox cheating controversy.

Directors: Aaron, Jay David, Ryan Kinel | Stars: Ryan Kinel, Jay David, Aaron

46. The Cinema Snob (2007– )
Episode: The Revelation Road Trilogy (2020)

TV-14 | 63 min | Comedy

The Cinema Snob reviews all 3 movies in The Revelation Road Trilogy.

Director: Brad Jones | Star: Brad Jones

Votes: 17

47. Family Feud Canada (2019– )
Episode: Medina vs. Leonardo (2020)

22 min | Comedy, Game-Show

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Director: Harbinder Singh | Star: Gerry Dee

48. Family Feud Canada (2019– )
Episode: Narain vs. Lombardi (2021)

22 min | Comedy, Game-Show

In this installment of Family Feud Canada, the Narain family returns to face the Lombardi family.

Director: Harbinder Singh | Star: Gerry Dee

49. The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode: Waivers of Extradition (2009)

Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Texas authorities help Major Crimes catch a serial killer, but will Brenda allow the killer to be extradited to Texas to face the death penalty? Meanwhile back at home, she must decide whether Charlie can stay and live with Fritz and her.

Director: Kevin Bacon | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett

Votes: 387

50. Timcast IRL (2019– )
Dan Crenshaw Denies Association With World Economic Forum List Of Young Leaders (2022 Podcast Episode)

TV-MA | 17 min | Talk-Show

Tim, Ian, Luke, and Lydia join former police officer and commentator Brandon Tatum to break down the World Economic Forum's list of promising young leaders.

Stars: Tim Pool, Lydia Smith, Ian Crossland, Luke Rudkowski