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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,490
2. Migration (I) (2023)
PG | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.
Directors: Benjamin Renner, Guylo Homsy | Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Tresi Gazal, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings
Votes: 25,456
3. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
Stars: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown
Votes: 111,570
4. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
PG | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.
Directors: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val | Stars: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson
Votes: 85,801 | Gross: $369.70M
5. The Simpsons Movie (2007)
PG-13 | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 350,133 | Gross: $183.14M
6. Four Christmases (2008)
PG-13 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas.
Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Mary Steenburgen, Robert Duvall
Votes: 80,870 | Gross: $120.15M
7. The Life & Times of Tim (2008–2012)
TV-MA | 900 min | Animation, Comedy
Watch as Tim finds himself in several awkward situations in this HBO cartoon comedy.
Stars: Steve Dildarian, M.J. Otto, Nick Kroll, Matt Johnson
Votes: 6,913
8. Quack Pack (1996–1997)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The misadventures of Donald Duck and his rebellious teenage nephews with attitude, Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
Stars: Tony Anselmo, Jeannie Elias, Elizabeth Daily, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 4,416
9. Good Vibes (I) (2011)
TV-14 | Animation, Comedy
Transplanted Jersey boy, Mondo and his best bud Woodie are on a mission to surf the biggest waves, crash the wildest parties and chase the prettiest girls in Playa Del Toro - a California ... See full summary »
Stars: Adam Brody, Jake Busey, Josh Gad, Tony Hale
Votes: 1,022
10. Legends of Chamberlain Heights (2016–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Legends of Chamberlain Heights follow the lives of three high school freshman Jamal, Milk, and Grover. These three are benchwarmers on the school basketball team, but legends in their own minds.
Stars: Josiah Johnson, Quinn Hawking, Jay Pharoah, Michael Starrbury
Votes: 1,668
11. Minions Holiday Special (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Illumination presents four new mini-movie escapades along with special guest appearances from some of Illumination's beloved characters from their "The Secret Life of Pets" and "Sing" franchises.
Directors: Brad Ableson, Guy Bar'ely, Frank Baradat, Bruno Chauffard, Yarrow Cheney, Bruno Dequier, Derek Drymon, Eric Favela, Régis Schuller | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Pierre Coffin, Brian T. Delaney, Jessica DiCicco
Votes: 903
12. Histeria! (1998–2000)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Edutainment animated series that parodies and satirizes history, pop culture and edutainment concept itself.
Stars: Frank Welker, Tress MacNeille, Laraine Newman, Luke Ruegger
Votes: 564
13. The Longest Daycare (2012)
PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Maggie Simpson spends the day in the Ayn Rand School for Tots.
Director: David Silverman
Votes: 6,077
14. The Donn of Tiki (2024)
99 min | Documentary
The Donn of Tiki attempts to separate fact from exaggeration to tell Don the Beachcomber's incredulous life story, along with how he inadvertently created the Tiki subculture.
Directors: Alex Lamb, Max Well | Stars: Robert Adamson, Josh 'Shag' Agle, Donn Beach, Phoebe Beach
Votes: 8
15. Beach House (1996)
R | 101 min | Comedy
Three college Freshmen move in with a beautiful sorority girl when they can't find on-campus housing.
Director: Leigh Scott | Stars: Dalton James, Brooke Langton, Chris Hardwick, Dan O'Donahue
Votes: 97
16. The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014 Video)
77 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 86
17. Save Virgil (2004)
14 min | Short, Comedy
"Save Virgil," a short film by Brad Ableson ("The Simpsons"), combines live-action and animation to tell the perverse story of Virgil (voiced by Adam Carolla), a cartoon character who is ... See full summary »
Director: Brad Ableson | Stars: Brooke Radding, Shana Betz, Adam Carolla, Gary Coleman
Votes: 56
18. Punk Like Me (2006)
82 min | Documentary
A man scams his way onto the Warped Tour by pretending to be a writer for Rolling Stone magazine.
Director: Zach Merck | Stars: Rich Wilkes, Luis Lopez, Chad Sands, Joe Jauregui
Votes: 74
19. The Simpsons: Access All Areas (2010 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons (1989) and how it has become a worldwide success.
Director: David Green | Stars: Ricky Gervais, James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Matt Groening
Votes: 24
20. My Ding-A-Ling (1996)
5 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Brad Ableson | Stars: Robert Ableson, Christine Bourgeois, Brian Castro, Suzie Dieter
21. Yellow Light (2017 Music Video)
Short, Music
Music Video for Despicable Me 3.
Directors: Brad Ableson, Alan Bibby | Star: Pharrell Williams
Votes: 8
22. How to Draw a Minion, for Kids Everywhere (2020 Video)
6 min | Short
23. The Holiday Greeting (2015)
2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Max and friends are getting in Christmas greeting cards.
Stars: Louis C.K., Bobby Moynihan, Jenny Slate
Votes: 11
24.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa becomes interested in astronomy and starts fighting the light pollution which is preventing her from being able to enjoy her new hobby.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,563
25.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Mr. Burns falls in love with a younger woman and recruits Homer to help him impress her.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,777
26.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Star Is Born Again
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Ned Flanders starts dating a famous movie star, but has difficulties with the tabloids following them everywhere.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Michael Marcantel | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,669
27.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Tale of Two Springfields
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.
Directors: Shaun Cashman, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,133
28.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Alone Again, Natura-Diddly
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Ned deals with his grief after Maude's untimely death.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,717
29.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart on the Road
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart makes a fake driver's license and takes Milhouse, Martin, and Nelson on a huge road trip; Lisa spends time with Homer at the power plant.
Director: Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,677
30.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart the Fink
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Krusty the Clown is left almost broke after Bart inadvertently rats him out to the IRS, forcing Krusty to take drastic action.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,684
31.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd Grade
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and Lisa are respectively held back and moved forward one grade, putting them in the same class.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,771
32.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Behind the Laughter
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Fans are invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at "The Simpsons," revisiting some of the most memorable experiences the family has been through.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,458
33.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Beyond Blunderdome
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Convinced he's the only man with guts to tell him the truth, Mel Gibson insists Homer accompanies him in Hollywood to help fix his newest film project.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,346
34.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Brake My Wife, Please
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Because of Homer losing his driver's license, Marge has to drive everyone everywhere, which is so stressful for her that she accidentally runs over Homer leading to the two seeing a marriage counselor.
Directors: Pete Michels, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,575
35.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Brother's Little Helper
(1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart is put on medication to control his behavior, but the pills cause him to become paranoid and insane.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,113
36.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Co-Dependent's Day
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge takes up heavy drinking to spend more time with Homer. Bart and Lisa confront a famous movie director about the drop in quality his films have taken.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,600
37.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Dumbbell Indemnity
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and Moe attempt insurance fraud so that Moe can support his new girlfriend. When Homer ends up in jail, Moe has to decide whether or not to come forward.
Directors: Dominic Polcino, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,389
38.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer cowards out of a pistol-duel and hides out with the rest of the family on a country farm.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,322
39.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Eight Misbehavin'
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Apu struggles with fatherhood after Manjula gives birth to octuplets.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,018
40.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Mysterious Voyage of Our Homer
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After eating insanity peppers at a chili cook-off, Homer has a hallucination of a talking coyote urging him to find his soulmate.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,878
41.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Fat Man and Little Boy
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart begins designing T-shirt slogans, and his T-shirts become very popular among the citizens of Springfield.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,518
42.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Goo Goo Gai Pan
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Selma decides to adopt a child, so the whole family goes to China.
Directors: David Silverman, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,603
43.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer to the Max
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer changes his name to "Max Power" after discovering that he shares his name with a dimwitted TV character.
Directors: Pete Michels, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,376
44.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Enemy
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's laziness begets the ire of his industrious but arrogant new co-worker Frank Grimes; Bart buys a run-down factory for a dollar.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 6,854
45.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Paternity Coot
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When a frozen mailman from the 60's is found in a Springfield glacier, doubts arise about whether Abe really is Homer's father.
Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,542
46.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
How I Spent My Strummer Vacation
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Homer is secretly videotaped complaining about his family in a taxi, they send him off to a rock and roll fantasy camp so he can try to live his dream.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,885
47.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
I Am Furious Yellow
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart's comic about Homer becomes a hit on-line, prompting Homer to attempt to control his anger.
Directors: Chuck Sheetz, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,911
48.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
I'm with Cupid
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The husbands of Springfield plot revenge after Apu outshines them on Valentine's Day.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,175
49.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Insane Clown Poppy
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After he learns he has a daughter, Krusty turns to Homer for parenting advice.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,975
50.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Everybody loves the new Simpsons' house guest Becky. Except Marge, who thinks Becky wants to kill her.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,986