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51. Daddy's Little Girls (2007)

PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, Romance

A mechanic and his family are struggling to make ends meet with his ex-girlfriend and her drug dealing boyfriend He struggles to get custody of his children during the way he falls inlove with his attorney.

Director: Tyler Perry | Stars: Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Tracee Ellis Ross, Louis Gossett Jr.

Votes: 8,323 | Gross: $31.34M

52. Beasts of No Nation (2015)

TV-MA | 137 min | Drama, War

A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Abraham Attah, Emmanuel Affadzi, Ricky Adelayitor, Andrew Adote

Votes: 87,023 | Gross: $0.08M

53. Prom Night (I) (2008)

PG-13 | 88 min | Horror

Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life, though a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends.

Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, Dana Davis

Votes: 38,213 | Gross: $43.87M

54. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

TV-G | 32 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create an unexpected friendship and travel together in the boy's search for home.

Directors: Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy | Stars: Jude Coward Nicoll, Tom Hollander, Idris Elba, Gabriel Byrne

Votes: 17,508

55. The Unborn (2009)

PG-13 | 88 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.

Director: David S. Goyer | Stars: Odette Annable, Gary Oldman, Cam Gigandet, Meagan Good

Votes: 53,389 | Gross: $42.67M

56. Hot Ones (2015– )

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

It's the show with hot questions and even hotter wings.

Stars: Sean Evans, Bill Drexler, Claus Pilgaard, Action Bronson

Votes: 2,207

57. 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: 19,059

58. Obsessed (2009)

PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

A successful executive's seemingly perfect career and marriage starts falling apart when his firm hires a seductive office temp.

Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Beyoncé, Idris Elba, Ali Larter, Jerry O'Connell

Votes: 34,421 | Gross: $68.26M

59. Takers (2010)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A group of bank robbers find their multi-million dollar plan interrupted by a hard-boiled detective.

Director: John Luessenhop | Stars: Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, Michael Ealy

Votes: 65,870 | Gross: $57.74M

60. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (2023 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Crime

Phantom Liberty is a new spy-thriller adventure for Cyberpunk 2077. Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage and intrigue to save the NUS President.

Director: Gabriel Amantangelo | Stars: Cherami Leigh, Gavin Drea, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba

Votes: 1,965

61. 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: 9,515

62. 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: 649

63. Loose Women (1999– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Lively daytime TV show, in which four "loose women" chat about news, issues and life in general.

Stars: Coleen Nolan, Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams

Votes: 1,395

64. Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)

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

From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder.

Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Ken Kitson

Votes: 696

65. Heads of State

Action, Thriller | Post-production

Keep Under Wraps

Director: Ilya Naishuller | Stars: Carla Gugino, Idris Elba, John Cena, Jack Quaid

66. 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: 13,237

67. 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: 2,470

68. Turn Up Charlie (2019)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Music

Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a nanny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter.

Stars: Idris Elba, Piper Perabo, Frankie Hervey, Nicki Vickery

Votes: 8,329

69. London's Burning (1988–2002)

50 min | Drama

The lives of firefighters at Blackwall Fire Station.

Stars: Glen Murphy, Richard Walsh, Ben Onwukwe, Shirley Greenwood

Votes: 951

70. 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: 17,467

71. Fixed (IV)

R | Animation, Comedy | Completed

Bull, an average, all-around good dog discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning. he realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of buddies as these are the last 24 hours with his balls. What could go wrong...?

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Michelle Buteau, Fred Armisen

72. The Gunman (2015)

R | 115 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself.

Director: Pierre Morel | Stars: Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, Javier Bardem

Votes: 43,449 | Gross: $10.64M

73. 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: 14,942

74. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)

PG-13 | 141 min | Biography, Drama, History

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Director: Justin Chadwick | Stars: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto, Robert Hobbs

Votes: 29,227 | Gross: $8.32M

75. Zootopia+ (2022)

TV-PG | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The adventures of the creatures of the most incredible metropolis: Zootopia.

Stars: John Lavelle, Katie Lowes, Joey Lawrence, Angel Parker

Votes: 5,339

76. The Drew Barrymore Show (2020– )

TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.

Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews, Pilar Valdes, Mikel Welch

Votes: 1,033

77. The Reaping (2007)

R | 99 min | Horror, Thriller

A former Christian missionary, who specializes in debunking religious phenomena, investigates a small town which seems to be suffering from the 10 biblical plagues.

Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, AnnaSophia Robb, Idris Elba

Votes: 44,689 | Gross: $25.12M

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: 2,778

79. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.

Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas

Votes: 17,624

80. No Good Deed (I) (2014)

PG-13 | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

An unstable escaped convict terrorizes a woman who is alone with her two children.

Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo

Votes: 22,066 | Gross: $52.54M

81. 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: 1,123

82. 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: 2,039

83. 2point4 Children (1991–1999)

40 min | Comedy

Follows the lives of the Porters; a seemingly average family whose world is frequently turned upside-down, due to bad luck and bizarre occurrence.

Stars: Belinda Lang, Gary Olsen, Julia Hills, John Pickard

Votes: 1,709

84. 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: 7,920

85. 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: 2,324

86. 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: 14,323

87. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008–2009)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Precious Ramotswe launches the first-ever female detective agency in Botswana. She embarks on various adventures while investigating cases and must also overcome several challenges in her quest.

Stars: Jill Scott, Anika Noni Rose, Lucian Msamati, Desmond Dube

Votes: 3,855

88. Concrete Cowboy (2020)

R | 111 min | Drama, Western

Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.

Director: Ricky Staub | Stars: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Lorraine Toussaint, Jharrel Jerome

Votes: 9,801

89. Above the Below

Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Post-production

A trio of astronauts survive a destructive re-entry to Earth and find that they are cut off from the world.

Directors: Idris Elba, Martin Owen | Stars: Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Idris Elba, Caitlin FitzGerald

90. Strictly Come Dancing (2004– )

TV-PG | 85 min | Music, Reality-TV

A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges' scores and viewer votes.

Stars: Alan Dedicoat, Craig Revel Horwood, Tess Daly, David Arch

Votes: 1,889

91. The Human Contract (2008)

R | 103 min | Drama

A successful corporate type harboring a deep, dark secret befriends a free-spirited stranger who encourages him to ditch his stuffy lifestyle and live life in reckless abandon.

Director: Jada Pinkett Smith | Stars: Jason Clarke, Paz Vega, Idris Elba, T.J. Thyne

Votes: 2,401

92. Soul Food (2000–2004)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama

The everyday life and problems of the Josephs, a black family living in Chicago, Illinois.

Stars: Rockmond Dunbar, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Aaron Meeks, Nicole Ari Parker

Votes: 1,300

93. Buffalo Soldiers (2001)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A criminal subculture operates among U.S. soldiers stationed in West Germany just before the fall of the Berlin wall.

Director: Gregor Jordan | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Anna Paquin, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn

Votes: 25,586 | Gross: $0.35M

94. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, War

The Russian Federation continues its invasion of the U.S., as well as Europe, including England, France and Germany.

Directors: Michael Condrey, Glen A. Schofield | Stars: Billy Murray, Bruce Greenwood, Idris Elba, Kevin McKidd

Votes: 19,699

95. Space Precinct (1994–1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

The alien adventures of former NYPD detective Patrick Brogan, now a lieutenant in the Demeter City Police Department on the planet Altor.

Stars: Ted Shackelford, Rob Youngblood, Simone Bendix, Nancy Paul

Votes: 1,014

96. One Love (2003)

PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A Rasta musician meets a Gospel singer when they both enter a music contest in Kingston, Jamaica. They fall for each other but are kept apart by the girl's pastor father, who wants her to marry into the church.

Directors: Rick Elgood, Don Letts | Stars: Ky-Mani Marley, Cherine Anderson, Idris Elba, Vas Blackwood

Votes: 494

97. Hack (2002–2004)

60 min | Crime, Drama

When corruption charges strip him of his job, his family and his pride, former cop Mike Olshansky forges a new identity as a Philadelphia cab driver, patrolling the city as a roving vigilante who works with local police.

Stars: David Morse, Andre Braugher, Matthew Borish, George Dzundza

Votes: 1,029

98. Sometimes in April (2005 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 140 min | Drama, History, War

When the Hutu nationalists raised arms against their Tutsi countrymen in Rwanda in April 1994, the violent uprising marked the beginning of one of the darkest times in African history which resulted in the deaths of almost 800,000 people.

Director: Raoul Peck | Stars: Idris Elba, Carole Karemera, Pamela Nomvete, Oris Erhuero

Votes: 6,059

99. 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: 10,981

100. This Morning (1988– )

150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show

Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.

Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes

Votes: 899