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1. Starship Troopers (1997)
R | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Humans, in a fascist militaristic future, wage war with giant alien bugs.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey
Votes: 321,402 | Gross: $54.81M
2. Basic Instinct (1992)
R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Votes: 219,276 | Gross: $117.73M
3. Total Recall (1990)
R | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he?
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Rachel Ticotin
Votes: 354,773 | Gross: $119.39M
4. Showgirls (1995)
NC-17 | 128 min | Drama
A mysterious young drifter who calls herself Nomi Malone hitches a ride to Las Vegas, Nevada, and begins working as a strip club dancer, and sets about clawing her way to the top of the Vegas showgirls.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer
Votes: 74,691 | Gross: $20.30M
5. RoboCop (1987)
R | 102 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox
Votes: 283,305 | Gross: $53.42M
6. Hollow Man (2000)
R | 112 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
A brilliant scientist's discovery renders him invisible, but transforms him into an omnipotent, dangerous megalomaniac.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Brolin, Kim Dickens
Votes: 138,456 | Gross: $73.21M
7. Benedetta (2021)
Unrated | 131 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two women develops into a romantic love affair.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphné Patakia, Lambert Wilson
Votes: 25,519
8. Black Book (2006)
R | 145 min | Drama, Thriller, War
In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn
Votes: 80,534 | Gross: $4.40M
9. Flesh+Blood (1985)
R | 126 min | Adventure, Drama
In medieval Europe, a young girl from a noble family is obsessed with her captors - commoners.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Jack Thompson
Votes: 20,022 | Gross: $0.10M
10. Elle (I) (2016)
R | 130 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Anne Consigny, Charles Berling
Votes: 71,181
11. The Hitchhiker (1983–1991)
TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
Stars: Page Fletcher, Nicholas Campbell, Vincent Grass, Kirstie Alley
Votes: 1,870
12. Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004 Video)
R | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
In the sequel to Paul Verhoeven's loved/reviled sci-fi film, a group of troopers taking refuge in an abandoned outpost after fighting alien bugs, failing to realize that more danger lays in wait.
Director: Phil Tippett | Stars: Billy Brown, Richard Burgi, Kelly Carlson, Cy Carter
Votes: 24,490
13. Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008 Video)
R | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Johnny Rico is called back into action to defeat the bugs.
Director: Edward Neumeier | Stars: Casper Van Dien, Jolene Blalock, Stephen Hogan, Boris Kodjoe
Votes: 24,596
14. Turkish Delight (1973)
R | 108 min | Drama, Romance
An aimless young artist learns to face his responsibilities when a former lover develops a terminal illness.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Tonny Huurdeman, Wim van den Brink
Votes: 11,846
15. Soldier of Orange (1977)
R | 165 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
During World War II, Dutch students join the resistance movement against the German occupation of the Netherlands.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Susan Penhaligon, Edward Fox
Votes: 13,880
16. Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven (2011)
Not Rated | 145 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Penny Slot, a stripper from Las Vegas, tries to become a star dancer on a dance television show.
Director: Rena Riffel | Stars: Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Greg Travis, Dewey Weber
Votes: 758
17. Tricked (2012)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
During his 50th birthday party thrown by his wife, Remco's life takes a turn for the worse: His business partners are scheming behind his back to sell him out, and his former mistress shows up pregnant.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Peter Blok, Robert de Hoog, Sallie Harmsen, Duy Huynh
Votes: 1,653
18. Spetters (1980)
R | 120 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg, Maarten Spanjer
Votes: 5,868
19. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
20. The 4th Man (1983)
Unrated | 102 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A man who has been having visions of an impending danger begins an affair with a woman who may lead him to his doom.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries
Votes: 8,550
21. RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023)
TV-14 | 298 min | Documentary
An immersive 4+ hour journey into the making of the seminal sci-fi movie RoboCop (1987).
Stars: Paul Verhoeven, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Edward Neumeier
Votes: 733
22. Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles (1999–2000)
PG | 778 min | Sci-Fi, Animation, Action
The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.
Stars: Nicholas Guest, Bill Fagerbakke, Alexander Polinsky, James Horan
Votes: 2,277
23. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,256
24. Eden (II) (2014)
R | 131 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Paul, a teenager in the underground scene of early-nineties Paris, forms a DJ collective with his friends and together they plunge into the nightlife of sex, drugs, and endless music.
Director: Mia Hansen-Løve | Stars: Félix de Givry, Pauline Etienne, Vincent Macaigne, Hugo Conzelmann
Votes: 5,303
25. Katie Tippel (1975)
R | 100 min | Drama
The young girl Keetje moves to Amsterdam in 1881 with her impoverished family, and is led into prostitution in order to survive. In the process she sees the corrupting influence of money.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Andrea Domburg, Hannah de Leeuwe
Votes: 2,710
26. RoboCop Returns
Action, Adventure, Crime | Announced
RoboCop returns to fight crime in Detroit.
Director: Abe Forsythe
27. Eurotrash (1993–2016)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A 30-minute magazine-format programme in English. Despite being a big-budget show, it was surreal and had a deliberate low-budget feel.
Stars: Antoine de Caunes, Maria McErlane, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Lolo Ferrari
Votes: 364
28. Hotel Inferno (2013)
Not Rated | 80 min | Action, Horror
Assigned the easy task of assassinating a couple in a hotel room, instead, a hardened contract killer finds himself fighting for his life in a maze-like place crammed with demonic henchmen. Can he escape from the nightmarish Hotel Inferno?
Director: Giulio De Santi | Stars: Rayner Bourton, Michael Howe, Jessica Carroll, Christian Riva
Votes: 1,736
29. In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
305 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Catherine Mary Stewart, Sean Young, Clancy Brown, Wil Wheaton
Votes: 1,065
30. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003 Video)
R | 101 min | Documentary
Playboy unveils the hottest moments in the history of film. This feature-length documentary traces the evolution of sex in Hollywood cinema and uncovers the formula for successfully arousing audience interest around the world.
Directors: Kevin Burns, Steven C. Smith | Stars: Brandy Snow, Shannon Tweed, Richard Roeper, Paul Verhoeven
Votes: 554
31. Wat zien ik (1971)
R | 90 min | Comedy
In Amsterdam, two prostitutes make a choice between love and work.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Ronnie Bierman, Sylvia de Leur, Piet Römer, Jules Hamel
Votes: 1,336
32. Basic Instinct: Sex, Death & Stone (2020 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Jacinto Carvalho | Stars: Paul Verhoeven, Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Frank J. Urioste
Votes: 103
33. Lotgenoten (2013)
65 min | Drama
When womanizer Remco Albrecht celebrates his 65st birthday he has to deal with people from his past whom he would rather ignore.
Director: Stephan Brenninkmeijer | Stars: Alfred Heppener, Heleen van Doremalen, Fransie Groenendijk, Martijn van Hese
Votes: 181
34. Young Sinner
Drama, Thriller | Announced
A young staffer in Washington, D.C. working for a powerful senator is drawn into a web of international intrigue and danger.
Director: Paul Verhoeven
35. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
36. Floris (1969)
30 min | Action, Adventure, History
A Dutch television series that is about an exiled knight and his Indian friend. Together they try to get his birth right papers back from an evil Lord. During their quest, they get help from a noble man who offers them a place in his castle.
Stars: Rutger Hauer, Jos Bergman, Ton Vos, Jacco van Renesse
Votes: 860
37. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
60 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
An exploration into the science fiction genre, with some of the greatest pioneers of the genre.
Stars: James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Gary K. Wolfe
Votes: 1,432
38. Starship Troopers: Deleted Scenes (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Action, Fantasy
Deleted scenes cut from the movie 'Starship Troopers'.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Casper Van Dien
Votes: 88
39. In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019)
140 min | Documentary
A comprehensive retrospective of the 80's and 90's action film genre.
Director: Oliver Harper | Stars: Scott Adkins, Stuart Ashen, Shane Black, James Bruner
Votes: 1,423
40. Hollywood Insider (2018– )
Talk-Show
A show focused on substance and meaningful entertainment while staying away from gossip and scandal.
Stars: Pritan Ambroase, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Margot Robbie
Votes: 1,412
41. The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 (2017 TV Special)
TV-14 | 180 min | News
Comic Jimmy Fallon hosts a celebration of achievements in television and film, with actors Steve Carell, Anna Kendrick, Sofía Vergara and Brie Larson presenting awards and Golden Globe ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 685
42. Spuiten en slikken (2005–2018)
50 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
A group of young reporters look for interesting stories while exploring the worlds of sex, drugs, criminals and parties.
Stars: Filemon Wesselink, Sophie Hilbrand, Nicolette Kluijver, Dennis Storm
Votes: 169
44. 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: 479
45. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Documentary
The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.
Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck
Votes: 50
46. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
TV-PG | 98 min | Documentary, History
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Director: Wendy Apple | Stars: Kathy Bates, Zach Staenberg, Jodie Foster, Michael Tronick
Votes: 3,197
47. L'invité (2000– )
8 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Patrick Simonin, Xavier Lambrechts, Dominique Wolton, Pierre Perret
Votes: 33
48. Morgenmagazin (1992– )
News, Talk-Show
The german morning magazine.
Stars: Sven Alexander Lorig, Dunja Hayali, Mitri Sirin, Anja Heyde
Votes: 72
49. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004 TV Movie)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974 in LA, their eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Director: Xan Cassavetes | Stars: Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock
Votes: 1,697
50. Robocop: Deleted Scenes (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 13 min | Short, Action, Sci-Fi
Deleted scenes from RoboCop (1987).
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Bill Farmer, Debra Lamb, Mario Machado, S.D. Nemeth
Votes: 30