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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,790
2. Hardcore (1979)
R | 108 min | Crime, Drama
A religious businessman from Michigan has to venture into the world of pornography in California, desperately searching for his runaway teenage daughter.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent
Votes: 13,911
3. Angels in the Outfield (1994)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Danny Glover, Brenda Fricker, Tony Danza, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 34,493 | Gross: $50.24M
4. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This show follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have televisions, refrigerators, et cetera. The only humans around are cavemen, who are viewed as pets and wild animals.
Stars: Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, Jessica Walter, Leif Tilden
Votes: 21,761
5. The Rocketeer (1991)
PG | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.
Director: Joe Johnston | Stars: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 61,815 | Gross: $46.70M
6. Darkman (1990)
R | 96 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake
Votes: 69,923 | Gross: $33.88M
7. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch but have a hard time trying to keep the legend of 'Bigfoot' a secret.
Director: William Dear | Stars: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy
Votes: 38,310 | Gross: $29.76M
8. The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Experience the magic and adventure from Walt Disney world of color.
Stars: David Sparrow, Will Friedle, Joe Dinicol, Laurie Murdoch
Votes: 1,070
9. 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: 6,423
10. Wild America (1997)
PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Devon Sawa, Scott Bairstow, Frances Fisher
Votes: 8,030 | Gross: $7.32M
11. If Looks Could Kill (1991)
PG-13 | 88 min | Action, Comedy
Michael has to take summer class in French, a class trip to France, to graduate high school. He is, however, mistaken for an agent and people try to kill him. There are 007 style cars, cuties, crooks etc.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Richard Grieco, Linda Hunt, Roger Rees, Robin Bartlett
Votes: 7,691 | Gross: $7.79M
12. The Perfect Game (2009)
PG | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who became the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin
Votes: 4,189 | Gross: $1.09M
13. Moontrap (1988)
R | 92 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
NASA finds remains of an ancient humanoid race on the Moon that left behind deadly robots.
Director: Robert Dyke | Stars: Walter Koenig, Bruce Campbell, Leigh Lombardi, Robert Kurcz
Votes: 3,791
14. 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: 2,028
15. Blue Collar (1978)
R | 114 min | Crime, Drama
When three automotive factory workers who're struggling financially try to steal from their own labor union, they discover corruption, and reluctantly decide to use this information for blackmail.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 10,657
16. The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007 Video)
PG | 96 min | Family, Sport
Successful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, and has the chance to this time choose friendship over glory.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Danny Nucci, Luke Perry, Keanu Pires, Sarah Deakins
Votes: 2,271
17. Harry and the Hendersons (1991–1993)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A human family adopts a Sasquatch as their pet.
Stars: Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom, Carol-Ann Merrill
Votes: 1,489
18. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
PG | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A maverick motorbike racer wanders into a top-secret time-travel research test site which unintentionally teleports him to the mid-1800s and ends up having to fight violent outlaws for his survival.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Fred Ward, Belinda Bauer, Peter Coyote, Richard Masur
Votes: 2,510
19. School of Life (2005 TV Movie)
PG | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A new teacher squares off against his crusty competitor for a teacher of the year award.
Director: William Dear | Stars: David Paymer, Ryan Reynolds, John Astin, Andrew Robb
Votes: 6,204
20. Simon Says (2006)
R | 87 min | Horror, Thriller
Five high school seniors (3 cute girls) in a VW van on their way to camp by a river in the forest hear about a boy, who once killed his identical twin and parents in the area. They ignore the warning.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Crispin Glover, Margo Harshman, Greg Cipes, Kelly Vitz
Votes: 3,748
21. A Mile in His Shoes (2011 TV Movie)
PG | 89 min | Drama, Family, Sport
Mickey Tussler, an autistic pitcher, joins a minor-league baseball team and has a profound effect on the team and manager Arthur "Murph" Murphy over the course of a season.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Luke Schroder, Dean Cain, George Canyon, Chilton Crane
Votes: 789
22. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
A team of explorers sets on a voyage to the Earth's core with their ship "Avenger". They recruit a yeti that serves as their guide. Meanwhile, a malevolent entity is attempting to recover the pieces of an Atlantean artifact.
Director: William Dear | Stars: David Dundara, Farrah Forke, Kim Miyori, John Neville
Votes: 918
23. Amazing Stories (1986 TV Movie)
111 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A compilation of episodes from the anthology SF/Fantasy TV series.
Directors: William Dear, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Scott Coffey, Kevin Costner, Tom Harrison, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 988
24. Mr. Troop Mom (2008 TV Movie)
G | 84 min | Comedy, Family
Funnyman George Lopez stars in this family misadventure as a dad who volunteers to chaperone his daughter's camping troop - unaware he'll be the only guy in a world of girls.
Director: William Dear | Stars: George Lopez, Daniela Bobadilla, Jane Lynch, Julia Benson
Votes: 928
25. Midnight Stallion (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Action, Drama, Family
15 year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When the family discovers a wild stallion in a nearby forest they begin to wonder if this could be the answer to their prayers. Kris Kristofferson and Joedelle Ferland star in this heartwarming and inspiring tale that celebrates the spirit of family and the amazing courage and determination it takes to ... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Jodelle Ferland, Chelah Horsdal, Matt Mazur
Votes: 445
26. Balloon Farm (1999 TV Movie)
TV-G | 92 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Uplifting tale about a man who grows a crop of colored balloons.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Rip Torn, Mara Wilson, Roberts Blossom, Fredric Lehne
Votes: 380
27. Covington Cross (1992)
60 min | Adventure, History
In 14th-century England, the Grey family--widower Thomas Grey and his children--deal with romance, political intrigue, and war.
Stars: Nigel Terry, Cherie Lunghi, James Faulkner, Jonathan Firth
Votes: 324
28. The Foursome (2006)
PG-13 | 80 min | Comedy
Four old friends reconnect at their 20-year college reunion.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Kevin Dillon, John Shaw, Chris Gauthier, Paul Jarrett
Votes: 561
29. Whack the Don (2021)
Comedy
Whack the Don In the spirit of the greatest "Mob" themed buddy comedies of all time from "Some Like It Hot" to "Midnight Run", "Whack the Don" is a wild and crazy journey with hard edge ... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Burt Young, Tom Sizemore, Lillo Brancato, Yasmine Bleeth
30. Politics of Love (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
A comedy romance inspired by the slew of publicly documented election love stories that sprung up during Obama's Presidential push. The plot follows the fortunes of a campaign team caught up in a whirlwind of euphoric romances.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Brian White, Mallika Sherawat, Loretta Devine, Ruby Dee
Votes: 346
31. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
R | 83 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.
Directors: William Dear, Thomas Van Dyke | Stars: David Hyry, J. Craig Collicut, Carson Jackson, Jan Sisk
Votes: 389
32. The Wannabes Starring Savvy (2009–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
This comedy sitcom follows six performing art school tweens who "wanna be" pop stars, even if it they have to dressing up like fruit and rocking out in a local cafe.
Stars: Drew Reinartz, Shaylen Carroll, Andrew Bowen Stern, Sarah Gabrielle LeMaire
Votes: 78
33. Free Style (2008)
PG | 94 min | Drama
Cale, is determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National racing team without compromising his devotion to his friends and family
Director: William Dear | Stars: Corbin Bleu, Sandra Echeverría, Madison Pettis, Penelope Ann Miller
Votes: 478 | Gross: $0.14M
34. Elephant Parts (1981 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed ... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib, Robert Ackerman
Votes: 399
35. Razor (2016)
PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy
A young couple (Jake and Violet) travel to visit Aunt Rose in Arizona when they come across a religious cult frozen in time right out of 1890 who believe God has given them a Hyena (Razor) ... See full summary »
Director: James P. Lay | Stars: Sid Haig, John Fremont, Tanya Dempsey, Ernie Lively
Votes: 17
36. Masters of the Grind
Documentary | Post-production
The SHOCKING TRUE STORY behind the most outrageous movies of all time and the directors who made them.
Director: Jason Rutherford | Stars: Lawrence David Foldes, Donna Wilkes, Francine York, Sybil Danning
37. Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (1985)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Oliver Dear, John Hobbs, Twyla Littleton, Bill Martin
Votes: 48
38. Playboy Collector's Edition Volume 2 (1983 Video)
81 min | Documentary
Directors: William Dear, Graham Henman | Stars: Candy Loving, Lynda Wiesmeier, Dudley Moore, Sylvia Kristel
39. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986 Video)
90 min | Comedy, Musical
A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.
Directors: Ed Bianchi, William Dear, Graham Henman, Alan Myerson, Michael Nesmith | Stars: Billy Beck, Ed Begley Jr., Brian Bradley, Bunny Briggs
Votes: 88
40. Hollywood Dog (1990 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A cartoon dog entertainment promoter manipulates a naive newcomer to be his headline act for an upcoming show.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Tim Ryan, Conchata Ferrell, Raymond O'Connor, Lenora May
Votes: 22
41. Nymph (1973)
R | 80 min | Drama
A family emergency sends a college student and his girlfriend into the wintry wilds of northern Michigan to find his father, who is deer hunting with two World War II buddies.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Margaret Kramer, Burton Dunning, Jack Donachie, Bob Charlton
Votes: 13
42. PopClips (1980–1981)
30 min | Music
Airing weekly on Nickelodeon from 1980-1981, PopClips was a pioneering TV format that offered music videos hosted by a VJ. Created by the former Monkee, Michael Nesmith, PopClips was a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Armstrong, Charles Fleischer, Howie Mandel, Bill Martin
43. Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk (1983 Video)
60 min | Comedy
The Yolks, a poor hillbilly family, are transported to a high-tech, futuristic home with all the latest gadgets, doo-dads and labor-saving devices. They soon begin to realize that their old... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Philip Austin, Peter Bergman, Phil Proctor, Wendy Cutler
Votes: 78
45. A Pickle (2008)
Not Rated | 12 min | Short, Family, Sport
An unlikely friendship emerges that challenges a young boy and will define his life forever.
Director: Karen Nielsen | Stars: William B. Davis, Cainan Wiebe, Brendan Meyer, Willem Jacobson
Votes: 27
46. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984 TV Special)
46 min | Comedy
Detailing Garry's trip to Vegas for his show, including some sketches before and after the performance.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Garry Shandling, Joe Behar, Zane Buzby, Susan Dear
Votes: 47
47. You Can Learn A Lot from A Dummy (1985–1998)
1 min | Short
Stars: Lorenzo Music, Jack Burns, Percy Rodrigues, Iron Maiden
48. Lusitania
Mystery | Announced
There are questions that have gone unanswered for nearly a century regarding the sinking of the Lusitania. Some of those questions are: . After the torpedo hit the Lusitania there was a ... See full summary »
49. Masters of Fantasy (1994–1998)
25 min | Documentary
A biographical series profiling well-known creators of science fiction and fantasy media.
Stars: Roger Corman, Ray Hamberger, Bob Burns, Gale Anne Hurd
Votes: 7