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51. Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
PG | 104 min | Comedy, Romance
A college grad lands a job as a financial journalist in New York City to support where she nurtures her shopping addiction and falls for a wealthy entrepreneur.
Director: P.J. Hogan | Stars: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack
Votes: 83,291 | Gross: $44.28M
52. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove
Votes: 19,068
53. The View (1997– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin
Votes: 9,526
54. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,531
55. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,262
56. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,441
57. Late Night (2019)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
A late night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show.
Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy
Votes: 40,924 | Gross: $15.50M
58. Spellbound (2024)
PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Completed
Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious princess who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents, the King and Queen of Lumbria, into monsters.
Director: Vicky Jenson | Stars: Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow
59. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,950
60. Kinsey (2004)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.
Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'Donnell, Peter Sarsgaard
Votes: 51,010 | Gross: $10.21M
61. Orange County (2002)
PG-13 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama
A guidance counselor mistakenly sends out the wrong transcripts to Stanford University under the name of an over-achieving high schooler.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, Schuyler Fisk, Bret Harrison
Votes: 52,019 | Gross: $41.03M
62. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming
Votes: 903
63. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,241
64. A Civil Action (1998)
PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama
A tenacious lawyer takes on a case involving two companies responsible for causing several children to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's water supply being contaminated, at the risk of bankrupting his firm and career.
Director: Steven Zaillian | Stars: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Kathleen Quinlan, Tony Shalhoub
Votes: 31,155 | Gross: $56.71M
65. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
In Victorian England, the young and beautiful Alice tells a tale of a strange new land that exists on the other side of a rabbit hole.
Stars: Sophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot, Emma Rigby
Votes: 12,988
66. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,116
67. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff
Votes: 17,472
68. The Manhattan Project (1986)
PG-13 | 117 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
A high school prodigy builds an atomic bomb with stolen plutonium to win the 45th National Science Fair and expose a nuclear weapons lab posing as a nuclear medical research facility in Ithaca, NY.
Director: Marshall Brickman | Stars: John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Richard Council, Robert Schenkkan
Votes: 6,882 | Gross: $3.90M
69. IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2017– )
Not Rated | Talk-Show
IMDb takes you on the scene in interviews with the cast and filmmakers of upcoming films.
Stars: Alex Logan, Bret Federigan, Albert Lawrence, Ian de Borja
Votes: 654
70. New Year's Eve (2011)
PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Romance
The lives of several couples and singles in New York City intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 89,930 | Gross: $54.54M
71. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C (2018– )
48 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Celebrity contestants take part in a special version of the popular British baking competition in aid of the Stand-up to Cancer charity.
Stars: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig
Votes: 318
72. Raising Cain (1992)
R | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The oncologist wife of a prominent child psychologist suspects her husband has an unhealthy scientific obsession with their child, unaware of what - or who - is really going on inside his head.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen
Votes: 17,494 | Gross: $21.37M
73. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 25,034
74. Obsession (1976)
PG | 98 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Votes: 11,692 | Gross: $1.00M
75. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Talk-Show
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Stars: Andy Cohen, Kyle Richards, Sonja Morgan, Kenya Moore
Votes: 896
76. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019– )
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Singer Kelly Clarkson brings her gift of connection to a fun and funny hour each weekday, offering heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games and surprises.
Stars: Jason Halbert, Kelly Clarkson, Y'All, Lester Estelle
Votes: 1,129
77. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,655
78. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,787
79. Trial & Error (2017–2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A spoof of crime documentaries about the arrest and trial of a beloved poetry professor from a small town in South Carolina, who is accused of brutally murdering his wife, and the young Northeastern lawyer hired to defend him.
Stars: Nicholas D'Agosto, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer, Sherri Shepherd
Votes: 6,600
80. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,045
81. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Seth Meyers hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Seth Meyers, The 8G Band, Fred Armisen, Ben Warheit
Votes: 7,926
82. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,762
83. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,952
84. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore
Votes: 2,328
85. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 19,005
86. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,474
87. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)
TV-MA | 122 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The feature adaptation of Roger Lewis' book about the actor best remembered as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther movies.
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, Emily Watson, John Lithgow
Votes: 15,302
88. Rugrats in Paris (2000)
G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While on a family vacation in Paris, the Rugrats attempt to help Chuckie find a new mom while stopping his dad from marrying a conniving businesswoman who hates kids.
Directors: Stig Bergqvist, Paul Demeyer | Stars: Christine Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Daily, Cheryl Chase, Tara Strong
Votes: 13,671 | Gross: $76.51M
89. The Tuskegee Airmen (1995 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, History, War
The true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest United States fighter groups in World War II.
Director: Robert Markowitz | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 7,109
90. At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)
R | 189 min | Drama, Romance
Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, ... See full summary »
Director: Hector Babenco | Stars: Tom Berenger, John Lithgow, Daryl Hannah, Aidan Quinn
Votes: 3,550 | Gross: $1.34M
91. Santa Claus (1985)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The legend of Santa Claus is placed into jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 15,615 | Gross: $23.72M
92. Princess Caraboo (1994)
PG | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, History
A mysterious young woman speaking a strange language shows up in an English village, where she is taken in by aristocrats who assume she is a foreign princess
Director: Michael Austin | Stars: Phoebe Cates, Jim Broadbent, Wendy Hughes, Kevin Kline
Votes: 2,995 | Gross: $3.02M
93. Shrek 4-D (2003 Video)
TV-PG | 13 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Join Donkey and Shrek as they rescue Fiona from the evil ghost of Lord Farquaad and embark on a bone-chilling adventure.
Director: Simon J. Smith | Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Votes: 6,047
94. Silent Fall (1994)
R | 101 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
An autistic boy witnesses his parents' double murder. A controversial therapist seeks to probe the child's mind in order to solve the case.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J.T. Walsh
Votes: 4,898 | Gross: $3.18M
95. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,324
96. Jimpa
Drama | Filming
Showcases a woman, her family, and a life changing visit.
Director: Sophie Hyde | Stars: Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Eamon Farren, Tilda Cobham-Hervey
97. The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell produces and hosts her first daytime talk show that focuses on interviews with celebrities about acting, writing, charity work, and family life.
Stars: Rosie O'Donnell, John McDaniel, Caroline Rhea, Susan Lucci
Votes: 1,592
98. Love Is Strange (2014)
R | 94 min | Drama, Romance
After Ben and George get married, George is fired from his teaching post, forcing them to stay with friends separately while they sell their place and look for cheaper housing -- a situation that weighs heavily on all involved.
Director: Ira Sachs | Stars: John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, Charlie Tahan
Votes: 13,329 | Gross: $2.25M
99. Homegrown (1998)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three marijuana farmhands see their boss killed, ending their peaceful existence in NW California. They decide to harvest, process and sell the crop themselves. Crime bosses, corrupt cops, killer pilot, greed etc. ensue.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria, Kelly Lynch, John Lithgow
Votes: 5,062 | Gross: $0.22M
100. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A late-night talk show with a different interview format, where guests appear on stage simultaneously and the host sits to the left and not behind a desk, and with original segments like 'Carpool Karaoke'.
Stars: James Corden, Reggie Watts, Louis Waymouth, Harry Styles
Votes: 10,987