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51. Centennial (1978–1979)
TV-PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The economic and cultural growth of Colorado spanning two centuries from the mid 1700s to the late 1970s.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Carrera, Richard Chamberlain, Robert Conrad
Votes: 3,677
52. The Citizen (2012)
PG-13 | 99 min | Drama
An Arab immigrant wins the American green card lottery, arriving in New York City on September 10, 2001.
Director: Sam Kadi | Stars: Khaled Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Rizwan Manji, William Atherton
Votes: 3,348 | Gross: $0.02M
53. Ghostbusters (2009 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Comedy
You play the newest employee of the paranormal investigations and eliminations business as a new wave of Gozer related hauntings plagues New York City.
Directors: David Wheeler, Blade Zavier | Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson
Votes: 3,306
54. The New Centurions (1972)
R | 103 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.
Director: Richard Fleischer | Stars: George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson
Votes: 3,296
55. 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: 2,775
56. Headspace (2005)
R | 89 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After an encounter with a mysterious stranger, a man finds his intellect rapidly expanding. As the power of his mind grows, so does the mystery of a series of brutal murders.
Director: Andrew van den Houten | Stars: Christopher Denham, Sean Young, Larry Fessenden, Daniel Manche
Votes: 2,067 | Gross: $0.00M
57. Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012 TV Movie)
R | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A cast of characters, strikingly similar to the cast of Jersey Shore, try to survive an epidemic of sharks attacking Miami Beach.
Director: John Shepphird | Stars: Jack Scalia, Jeremy Luke, Joseph Russo, Daniel Booko
Votes: 1,994
58. Frank & Jesse (1994)
R | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Western
Western starring Rob Lowe and Bill Paxton, based on the lives of Frank and Jesse James. After the Civil War Frank and Jesse return to their family's farm. When their younger brother is murdered they embark on a mission for revenge.
Director: Robert Boris | Stars: Rob Lowe, Bill Paxton, Randy Travis, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Votes: 1,625
59.
Castle (2009–2016)
Episode:
Head Case
(2011)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Gunshots, a fleeing van and a massive blood pool all point to murder, but when Castle & Beckett arrive at the crime scene, they discover that it lacks something - the victim! The ... See full summary »
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 1,283
60. Lego Dimensions (2015 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
When a mysterious and powerful vortex appears in various lego worlds, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex and travel through space and time to rescue their friends.
Directors: James McLoughlin, Arthur Parsons, Justin Villiers, Jon Burton | Stars: Will Arnett, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, Laura Bailey
Votes: 1,252
61.
Monk (2002–2009)
Episode:
Mr. Monk Is Underwater
(2008)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Monk is put in an uncomfortable position when Natalie asks him to help investigate the apparent suicide of her old friend's commanding officer.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine
Votes: 1,201
62. Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
R | 86 min | Horror, Western
"Grim Prairie Tales" is a 1990 horror anthology movie where a cynical bounty hunter and a clerk traveling through the prairie rest by the campfire telling four stories of terror to each other.
Director: Wayne Coe | Stars: James Earl Jones, Brad Dourif, Will Hare, Marc McClure
Votes: 1,116
63.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Bedtime
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A rape and murder helps Benson and Stabler crack a case involving a serial rapist and killer from the 1970s. However, one copycat crime remains open when investigation reveals that the crime was committed by a woman.
Director: Helen Shaver | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T
Votes: 1,081
64. Night Visions (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 43 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
"Night Visions" was a hosted anthology series similar to "The Twilight Zone" - some tales are supernatural, others are just commentaries on twisted human nature. Each hour show is made up of two half-hour stories aired back-to-back.
Stars: Henry Rollins, Emily Holmes, Dion Luther, Ty Olsson
Votes: 1,050
65.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
Easel Kill Ya
(1991)
Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Painter Jack Craig gains himself a wealthy patron when he sells a morbid painting. He soon finds that in order to please his patron, he must continue to paint pictures of death - and this leads him down a murderous path.
Director: John Harrison | Stars: Tim Roth, Roya Megnot, Nancy Fish, Debra Mooney
Votes: 1,001
66. Race to Space (2001)
PG | 104 min | Drama, Family
In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.
Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: Alex D. Linz, William Atherton, James Woods, Annabeth Gish
Votes: 983
67.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Collateral Damage
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
On another planet, Mitchell is placed under arrest for the murder of a scientist.
Director: William Waring | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Beau Bridges
Votes: 950
68. Raven Hawk (1995 TV Movie)
R | 88 min | Action, Drama
A Native-American woman, who was framed for the murders of her parents years before, returns to her reservation to seek revenge.
Director: Albert Pyun | Stars: Rachel McLish, John Enos III, Ed Lauter, Matt Clark
Votes: 908
69. Totally Baked (2007)
Not Rated | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Meet Dave Bertman, a tightly wound 37 year-old father of one. Bertman's "higher" education begins when medical marijuana activists wielding "loaded" weapons interrupt a planned reunion ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Abbott | Stars: John Oates, Thomas Lyons, Craig Shoemaker, Heather Sossaman
Votes: 888
70. Aces 'N' Eights (2008 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 87 min | Action, Drama, Western
Already taking a gamble settling in the uncharted west, the peaceful settlers of a town destined for railroad greatness suddenly find themselves being ruthlessly gunned down. With no law ... See full summary »
Director: Craig R. Baxley | Stars: Casper Van Dien, Bruce Boxleitner, Ernest Borgnine, Jeff Kober
Votes: 846
71.
The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
Episode:
Ghostbusters
(2019)
TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary, Family, History
A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Stars: Donald Ian Black, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ivan Reitman
Votes: 827
72.
The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
Episode:
Die Hard
(2019)
TV-PG | 46 min | Documentary, Family, History
This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played "yippee-ki-yay."
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Stars: Donald Ian Black, Stephen Thorp, Jeb Stuart, Beau Marks
Votes: 826
73.
Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
Episode:
Remember: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
More frequent flashbacks featuring Rex, John Rowland, and George Williams, take us back to key moments in time for Bree, Lynette, Susan and Gabrielle and how they connect to the present. ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria
Votes: 758
74.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
Only a Dream: Part II
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the other members of the Justice League trapped in their worst nightmares, Batman and Martian Manhunter have to defeat Doctor Destiny and save them before it is too late.
Director: Butch Lukic | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Maria Canals-Barrera, Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 722
75. Gone But Not Forgotten (2005 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 172 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A serial killer whose signature was "Gone But Not Forgotten" reappears years after the last murder. A local defense attorney begins to suspect that she may be the next victim and that her latest client may somehow be involved.
Director: Armand Mastroianni | Stars: Brooke Shields, Lou Diamond Phillips, Scott Glenn, Marilu Henner
Votes: 716
76.
Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
Episode:
Remember: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Perodic flashbacks to moving-in day on Wisteria Lane and how the control-freak Bree, the ambitious Lynette, the neurotic Susan, and the narcissistic Gabrielle met Mary Alice Young for the ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria
Votes: 716
77.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
Only a Dream
(2003)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A man becomes a supervillain who attacks his victims in their dreams.
Director: Butch Lukic | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Maria Canals-Barrera, Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 703
78. Ghostheads (2016)
73 min | Documentary
A look at the intense fandom for the media franchise, Ghostbusters (1984)
Director: Brendan Mertens | Stars: Chace Ambrose, William Atherton, Dan Aykroyd, Brandon Balentine
Votes: 686
79. The Kane Files: Life of Trial (2010)
R | 86 min | Action
Scott Kane (Drew Fuller), a man with a checkered past is trying to live a clean life. When his son Owen falls ill, Kane finds his only option is to turn to Daniel Morgan (William Atherton),... See full summary »
Director: Benjamin Gourley | Stars: Drew Fuller, Ethan Embry, William Atherton, William Devane
Votes: 630
80. Ghouls (2008 TV Movie)
R | 88 min | Fantasy, Horror
A college student returns with her father to his home country only to discover her family holds a dark secret that involves her.
Director: Gary Jones | Stars: William Atherton, Erin Gray, James DeBello, Kristen Renton
Votes: 628
81. Class of '44 (1973)
PG | 95 min | Drama
The "terrible trio" of "Summer of '42" has graduated high school. Now the real learning begins. For Benjy, 1944 is a time to serve his country.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Deborah Winters
Votes: 621 | Gross: $13.84M
82.
Life (2007–2009)
Episode:
One
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Roman Nevikov kidnaps Dani Reese and contacts Charlie with his ransom demand: he wants Charlie to bring him Mickey Rayborn. With the LAPD brass looking for Charlie as well, he's not ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick King Keller | Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue
Votes: 545
83. Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992 TV Movie)
120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr. Mark Sloan investigates when a good friend (Bill Bixby) is accused of murdering his boss.
Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Cynthia Gibb, Stephen Caffrey, Barry Van Dyke
Votes: 536
84.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Murder in the Afternoon
(1985)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica's niece, an actress in a daytime drama, becomes a suspect when the head writer for the show is murdered.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Atherton, Paul Burke, Nicholas Hammond
Votes: 518
85. HBO First Look (1992– )
13 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon
Votes: 481
86. Towards Darkness (2007)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Deals with 90 minutes in a kidnapped hostage's life, and the frustration his family, a special ops team, and a man in charge of delivering the ransom money all feel as they rush to save him.
Director: Antonio Negret | Stars: Roberto Urbina, America Ferrera, David Sutcliffe, Tony Plana
Votes: 480
87. Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)
128 min | Documentary
Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.
Director: Anthony Bueno | Stars: Alice Drummond, Annie Potts, Dan Aykroyd, David Margulies
Votes: 461
88.
Defiance (2013–2015)
Episode:
The Opposite of Hallelujah
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Joshua's search for Irisa takes him across the country. Irisa keeps a deadly secret. In no uncertain terms, Stahma Tarr lets her son, Alak, know who is really running the family business. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Nankin | Stars: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran
Votes: 445
89. Virus (1995 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 92 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Who could have deliberately released a rare and deadly African plague that is now spreading uncontrollably throughout America's largest urban areas? A lone determined doctor desperately and... See full summary »
Director: Armand Mastroianni | Stars: Nicollette Sheridan, William Devane, Stephen Caffrey, Dakin Matthews
Votes: 427
90.
Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode:
It Girls and Beyond
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Brad is attracted to his lesbian client who is sued for having a relationship with her boss merely for financial purposes. Alan second chairs, while Denny tries to prove that he is a ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Listo | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Mark Valley
Votes: 427
91.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Murder, She Spoke
(1987)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A temporary black-out at a recording studio leaves Jessica in the dark when the wealthy soon-to-be-owner is stabbed to death.
Director: Anthony Pullen Shaw | Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Atherton, G.W. Bailey, Michael Callan
Votes: 414
92.
Defiance (2013–2015)
Episode:
I Almost Prayed
(2014)
TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
With New York destroyed and Defiance at risk, Nolan must race against the clock to stop Irzu and save Irisa in the process.
Director: Michael Nankin | Stars: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran
Votes: 409
93. Executive Power (1997 Video)
R | 115 min | Thriller
While protecting the U.S. President, Secret Service agent Nick Sager helps him to dispose of the body of a young girl, who accidentally died during an adulterous encounter. Some time later,... See full summary »
Director: David L. Corley | Stars: Craig Sheffer, John Heard, Joanna Cassidy, William Atherton
Votes: 401
94.
The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode:
Night of the Meek/But Can She Type?/The Star
(1985)
TV-PG | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Night of the Meek": Henry Corwin, a department store Santa Claus, is fired from his job, but finds his toy sack is a magical deliverer of Christmas cheer. "But Can She Type?": Miserable ... See full summary »
Directors: Martha Coolidge, Shelley Levinson, Gerd Oswald, Ryszard Bugajski | Stars: Richard Mulligan, William Atherton, Bill Henderson, Teddy Wilson
Votes: 386
95.
Defiance (2013–2015)
Episode:
If You Could See Her Through My Eyes
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Datak is framed for a bizarre murder and turns to an unlikely ally for help, while Irisa discovers more about her destiny after encountering a mysterious stranger.
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran
Votes: 354
96.
Life (2007–2009)
Episode:
Badge Bunny
(2008)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Crews and Reese investigate the murder of Kendall Shay, a police groupie also referred to as a badge bunny. The woman was found in a sleazy part of town near the body of a known drug dealer... See full summary »
Director: Jay Torres | Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue
Votes: 345
97.
Life (2007–2009)
Episode:
Trapdoor
(2008)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Crews and Reese investigate the execution style killing of three men, two of whom are suspected of being Russian mobsters. The third victim doesn't fit the pattern however and the police ... See full summary »
Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue
Votes: 337
98.
Life (2007–2009)
Episode:
Black Friday
(2008)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On the busiest shopping day in the USA - the Friday after Thanksgiving - Charlie and Dani investigate the death of a man in America's largest shopping mall. Before they can remove the body ... See full summary »
Director: David Straiton | Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue
Votes: 337
99.
Defiance (2013–2015)
Episode:
This Woman's Work
(2014)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
After an Arkfall crash, Pottinger recruits Nolan to lead their salvage mission but his secret agenda puts them in grave danger against an alien race they've never encountered before. ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran
Votes: 337
100.
Workaholics (2011–2017)
Episode:
The Meat Jerking Beef Boys
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The guys' friendship is tested when Ders' dad comes to visit.
Director: Eric Appel | Stars: Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, William Atherton
Votes: 336