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1. Inside Out 2 (2024)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Post-production
Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions.
Director: Kelsey Mann | Stars: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale
2. Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023)
TV-MA | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Follow-up series to Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) that centers on Jean-Luc Picard in the next chapter of his life.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Michelle Hurd, Jeri Ryan, Alison Pill
Votes: 94,120
3. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
PG-13 | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.
Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei
Votes: 715,318 | Gross: $334.20M
4. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,116,317 | Gross: $309.13M
5. E.T. (1982)
PG | 115 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace
Votes: 435,636 | Gross: $435.11M
6. Poltergeist (1982)
PG | 114 min | Horror, Thriller
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Votes: 178,757 | Gross: $76.61M
7. Gremlins (1984)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie
Votes: 246,606 | Gross: $148.17M
8. RoboCop 2 (1990)
R | 117 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Belinda Bauer, Dan O'Herlihy
Votes: 92,792 | Gross: $45.68M
9. 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: 21,593
10. Werewolf by Night (2022 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Follows a lycanthrope superhero who fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline.
Director: Michael Giacchino | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Laura Donnelly, Harriet Sansom Harris, Kirk R. Thatcher
Votes: 69,886
11. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body.
Director: Leonard Nimoy | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Votes: 85,875 | Gross: $76.47M
12. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
PG | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.
Director: Leonard Nimoy | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Votes: 91,139 | Gross: $109.71M
13. LazyTown (2002–2014)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A pink-haired girl named Stephanie moves to LazyTown with her uncle (the mayor of said town) where she tries to teach its extremely lazy residents that physical activity is beneficial.
Stars: Lorraine Parsloe, Magnús Scheving, Stefán Karl Stefánsson, Julianna Rose Mauriello
Votes: 8,441
14. House (1985)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: William Katt, Kay Lenz, George Wendt, Richard Moll
Votes: 29,807 | Gross: $19.44M
15. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper.
Directors: Joe Dante, Chuck Jones | Stars: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Howie Mandel, Tony Randall
Votes: 112,260 | Gross: $41.48M
16. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Votes: 26,427 | Gross: $33.61M
17. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004–2009)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A boy and his beloved imaginary friend are able to stay together at an orphanage of sorts for imaginary friends that children have outgrown to be adopted by new children.
Stars: Keith Ferguson, Grey Griffin, Candi Milo, Sean Marquette
Votes: 24,598
18. Cat's Eye (1985)
PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan
Votes: 28,060 | Gross: $13.09M
19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017–2022)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Kinga Forrester continues the B-movie watching experiments of her father and grandmother on a new test subject aboard the Satellite Of Love.
Stars: Joel Hodgson, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, Rebecca Hanson
Votes: 4,101
20. The Ewok Adventure (1984 TV Movie)
TV-G | 96 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents.
Director: John Korty | Stars: Eric Walker, Warwick Davis, Fionnula Flanagan, Guy Boyd
Votes: 12,456
21. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
G | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A tug-of-war between Elmo and his friend sends his blanket to faraway Grouchland, a place full of grouchy creatures and the villainous Huxley. Elmo embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 3,707 | Gross: $11.63M
22. Muppets from Space (1999)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 20,568 | Gross: $16.63M
23. Star Trek: Short Treks (2018–2020)
TV-PG | 10 min | Short, Action, Adventure
A series of stand-alone short films featuring characters and storylines from Star Trek: Discovery (2017).
Stars: Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jenette Goldstein
Votes: 3,114
24. The Kids Are Alright (2018–2019)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A pair of working class parents in an Irish-Catholic family try to raise their eight kids during the 1970s.
Stars: Mary McCormack, Jack Gore, Sam Straley, Caleb Foote
Votes: 3,689
25. Sid the Science Kid (2008– )
TV-Y | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A young and curious boy constantly wonders the fields of science.
Stars: Drew Massey, Victor Yerrid, Mia Ella Mimica, Alice Dinnean
Votes: 833
26. The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
This version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets. A remake of the 1939 film.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Ashanti, Jeffrey Tambor, Quentin Tarantino, David Alan Grier
Votes: 3,891
27. Spaced Invaders (1990)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Dimwitted Martians drop into a little Illinois town on the day that the local radio station happens to rebroadcast Orson Welles 1938 "War Of The Worlds".
Director: Patrick Read Johnson | Stars: Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, Ariana Richards, J.J. Anderson
Votes: 3,930 | Gross: $15.37M
28. Crank Yankers (2002–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A show with real 'crank' phone calls to real victims. Puppets are added as the 'actors' to give visual support to what is happening in the phone calls.
Stars: Victor Yerrid, Paul McGinnis, Artie Esposito, BJ Guyer
Votes: 3,310
29. Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Will Arnett, Taraji P. Henson, Darren Criss, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 8,099
30. Eek! The Cat (1992–1997)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The comical misadventures of Eek, a kind-hearted anthropomorphic purple cat who finds himself in constant mortal danger while trying to help others. The show had two more segments - The Terrible Thunderlizards and Klutter.
Stars: Bill Kopp, Savage Steve Holland, Charlie Adler, Dan Castellaneta
Votes: 3,329
31. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 4,624
32. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,126
33. Dog City (1992–1994)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a canine private eye while he confers with his animator who has his own problems to deal with.
Stars: Ron White, Elizabeth Hanna, Kevin Clash, John Stocker
Votes: 417
34. Muppets Now (2020)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Reality-TV
As a brand-new Muppet series get ready for streaming, Scooter rushes to deliver the episodes -- navigating obstacles, distractions, and complications that the rest of the Muppet gang throws at him.
Stars: Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz
Votes: 1,319
35. The George Lucas Talk Show (2020– )
Comedy, Talk-Show
The George Lucas Talk Show, a long-running cult talk show hosted by Connor Ratliff, as George Lucas, his sidekick Watto (Griffin Newman), and his producer Patrick Cotnoir. They interview guests in a panel format weekly on PlanetScum.
Stars: Connor Ratliff, Patrick Cotnoir, Griffin Newman, Bryson Wallace
Votes: 433
36. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 535
37. Sid the Science Kid: The Movie (2013)
Not Rated | 75 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Four kids travel through the amazing wonders of a science museum with their advanced robot tour guide.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Drew Massey, Alice Dinnean, Allan Trautman, Julianne Buescher
Votes: 153
38. Aliens Ate My Homework (2018 Video)
PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When a tiny spaceship flies through his window and lands on his science project, Rod and his cousin Elspeth meet a group of friendly aliens, the extraterrestrial lawmen known as the Galactic Patrol.
Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: Jayden Greig, Lauren K. Robek, London Cardinal, Alexia Stroup
Votes: 1,500
39. Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow (2015 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Emmerson family heads to the quaint town of Turkey Hollow to visit Aunt Cly. Tim and Annie quickly grow bored without the Internet, and soon try to track the howling hoodoo, an elusive monster the locals dismiss as a legend.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Mary Steenburgen, Jay Harrington, Graham Verchere, Genevieve Buechner
Votes: 835
40. The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (2018)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Horror, Talk-Show
Part cooking show, part sitcom in the vein of the Addams Family and the Muppet Show set inside the enchanted home of Christine McConnell, who has attracted hundreds of thousands of social media followers with her creepy edible creations.
Stars: Morgana Ignis, Colleen Smith, Drew Massey, Christine H. McConnell
Votes: 2,605
41. Alone in the T-Shirt Zone (1986)
PG | 81 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Michael Mikaele is a young man in a catatonic state living in a psychiatric ward where his doctor thinks her sympathies for him justify raping him. It's all part of his mad world, and we ... See full summary »
Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Michael Barrack, Bruce Parry, Evan Lopez, Daniel Patrick
Votes: 101
42. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008 TV Movie)
G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
When Gonzo accidentally diverts three letters to Santa, he talks Kermit and his friends into delivering them to the North Pole personally.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 2,499
43. Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge (2014)
Reality-TV
People from around the world are bringing back Jim Henson's creatures back to life by competing to see who is the better monster maker.
Stars: Jake Corrick, Melissa Doss, Chaz Vance, Robert H. Bennett
Votes: 610
44. 12:01 PM (1990)
25 min | Short, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Poor Myron Castleman is stuck reliving the same 59 minutes of his lunch break.
Director: Jonathan Heap | Stars: Jane Alden, Don Amendolia, John Bachelder, Laura Harrington
Votes: 1,504
45. Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond (2020 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, War
A VR game, set in World War 2 in France, at the height of the war. You'll play a member of the Allied forces trying to stop Nazis from taking over the world.
Director: Peter Hirschmann | Stars: Chris Edgerly, Luke Youngblood, Caroline Bloom, Alix Wilton Regan
Votes: 63
46. Inglorious Treksperts (2018 Podcast Series)
Not Rated | Talk-Show
The world's foremost Treksperts, Mark A. Altman (writer/producer, Free Enterprise and author of the bestselling The Fifty-Year Mission) and Daren Dochterman (visual effects supervisor; Star... See full summary »
Stars: Daren Dochterman, Mark A. Altman, Ashley Miller, Robert Meyer Burnett
Votes: 25
47. Shaking the Tree (1990)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
A crowd of guys in their 20's spend most of their time hanging out. It's Christmas time in the early 1990's and the guys all begin to think it's about time they went about their lives without the comfort of the diner.
Director: Duane Clark | Stars: Arye Gross, Gale Hansen, Doug Savant, Steven Wilde
Votes: 213
48. Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012–2013)
Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Neil Patrick Harris sleeps a lot, and when he dreams, he dreams in puppets.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Brian Clark, Nathan Danforth
Votes: 150
49. Einstein Pals (2011 Video)
Family
A package film that tells 3 stories of 10 Animals learning how to share and care.
Directors: Dan Clark, Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Carol Binion, Jackson Brundage, Nickie Bryar, Kevin Carlson
Votes: 15
50. Yub-Nub! The Forgotten Ewok adventures
Documentary | Pre-production
Go behind the scenes of the forest moon of Endor, and discover unseen footage and thrilling stories from the undergrowth.
Director: Tom Grove | Stars: Warwick Davis, Carel Struycken, Tony Cox, Phil Tippett