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1. Blow (2001)
R | 124 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Votes: 274,977 | Gross: $52.99M
2. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Andrews
Votes: 177,357 | Gross: $17.84M
3. Rounders (1998)
R | 121 min | Crime, Drama
A young, reformed gambler must return to playing high stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich
Votes: 160,125 | Gross: $22.91M
4. John Q (2002)
PG-13 | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.
Director: Nick Cassavetes | Stars: Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, Gabriela Oltean, Kimberly Elise
Votes: 143,650 | Gross: $71.76M
5. Life (I) (1999)
R | 108 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes
Votes: 54,745 | Gross: $63.84M
6. Beautiful Girls (1996)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A piano player at a crossroads in his life returns home to his friends and their own problems with life and love.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish
Votes: 34,716 | Gross: $10.60M
7. The Ref (1994)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Votes: 26,546 | Gross: $11.44M
8. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Stars: Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor
Votes: 14,180
9. The Truth About Charlie (2002)
PG-13 | 104 min | Mystery, Thriller
A woman returns from holiday to find her husband has been murdered, and several groups of people are pressuring her to unravel the mystery of his true identity and activities during his final days.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Thandiwe Newton, Tim Robbins, Olga Sékulic
Votes: 11,027 | Gross: $5.35M
10. Who's the Man? (1993)
R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The two worst barbers in Harlem become cops while a real estate developer forces people out of Harlem.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Ed Lover, Doctor Dré, Badja Djola, Cheryl 'Salt' James
Votes: 8,805 | Gross: $11.30M
11. Tumbleweeds (1999)
PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
A woman and her daughter have been constantly moving from town to town for years, but their newest home might be different from all the others.
Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Jay O. Sanders, Gavin O'Connor
Votes: 3,653 | Gross: $1.28M
12. A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
R | 138 min | Documentary
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.
Directors: Ted Demme, Richard LaGravenese | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, William Friedkin, Robert Altman, John G. Avildsen
Votes: 2,802 | Gross: $0.03M
13. Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993 TV Special)
R | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Chris Phillips, Adam Roth
Votes: 2,782
14. Monument Ave. (1998)
R | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A small-time hoodlum is divided between his conscience and loyalty to his boss when his cousin is murdered.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Ian Hart, Jason Barry, Lenny Clarke
Votes: 1,889 | Gross: $0.33M
15. Action (1999–2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A dark comedy about Peter Dragon, a sleazy Hollywood executive. His last, massively expensive, movie bombed and he needs a hit. Will "Beverley Hills Gun Club" be it and how far will he have to go to make it?
Stars: Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 1,599
16. SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (1997 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 80 min | Drama
The actual experiences of New York City subway riders are dramatized in a collection of 10 intriguing and very different vignettes. The tales showcase an ensemble of familiar faces, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Bob Balaban, Patricia Benoit, Julie Dash, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Craig McKay, Lucas Platt, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld | Stars: Bill Irwin, KRS-One, Tina North, Paul Lazar
Votes: 1,462
17. The Independent (2000)
R | 81 min | Comedy
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, Ted Demme
Votes: 1,370 | Gross: $0.24M
18. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
19. A Lesson Before Dying (1999 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama
In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing of a white store owner. In his defense, his white attorney equates him with a lowly hog, to indicate that he ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: Don Cheadle, Cicely Tyson, Mekhi Phifer, Irma P. Hall
Votes: 1,121
20. Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load (1997 TV Special)
R | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Actor/comic Denis Leary discusses family life, coffee, religion, and other topics in this stand-up special.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Janeane Garofalo, Denis Leary, Richard Nixon, Chris Phillips
Votes: 1,043
21. Pushing Dead (2016)
TV-MA | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
When a struggling writer, HIV positive for 20+ years, accidentally deposits a $100 birthday check, he is dropped from his health plan for earning too much. In this new era of sort-of ... See full summary »
Director: Tom E. Brown | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Robin Weigert, Danny Glover, Khandi Alexander
Votes: 468
22. Bruce Springsteen: Streets of Philadelphia (1994 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
Bruce Springsteen performs in the music video "Streets of Philadelphia" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Philadelphia (1993) recorded for Columbia Records. Bruce ... See full summary »
Directors: Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks
Votes: 466
23. Gun (1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
Follows a gun and the different hands it falls into and the different characters that use it. Written and directed by the different actors.
Stars: Daryl Hannah, Rosanna Arquette, James Gandolfini, Sally Kellerman
Votes: 411
24. Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 (2001 Video)
165 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Directors: Meiert Avis, Adam Bernstein, Peter Care, Brian De Palma, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Carol Dodds, Danny Goldberg, Arnold Levine, Sean Penn, Anthony Potenza, Tim Robbins, Arthur Rosato, John Sayles, Julian Schlossberg | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Courteney Cox
Votes: 314
25. Yo! MTV Raps (1988–2004)
60 min | Music
Interviews and music videos from the biggest and most notable rap artist of the time. This show gave the rap genre a platform to be seen and heard by mainstream viewers far and wide.
Stars: Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, T-Money
Votes: 226
26. Cousin Bobby (1992)
Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about Director Jonathan Demme's cousin, an Episcopalian minister in Harlem.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Robert W. Castle, Jane Castle Moulton, Kate Castle, Nancy Castle
Votes: 193
27. Going to California (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Kevin, nicknamed Space, and buddy Hank decide to abandon the routine life to drive across the country. Whatever situation they encounter they adapt and their plans are defined by no rules, no map, just go.
Stars: Sam Trammell, Brad William Henke, John Asher, Audrey Marie Anderson
Votes: 170
28.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Fits Like a Glove
(1994)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Still investigating the murder of Catherine Goodrich, another victim is found with the same clues and Frank is now the primary on the case. Felton is thinking about going back to his wife, Munch and Lewis consider to buy a tavern.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 162
29.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Hostage: Part 1
(1996)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Pembleton returns to work just as a school is being taken hostage.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson
Votes: 128
30.
Action (1999–2000)
Episode:
Pilot
(1999)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
On his way to the premiere of his latest action movie, "Slow Torture", producer Peter Dragon accidentally picks up a hooker, Wendy Ward. Afterwards it becomes clear that the film is a ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 64
31. Salt-N-Pepa: Push It (1987 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Official video of Salt-N-Pepa's hit single 'Push It'.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Salt-N-Pepa, Hurby 'Luv Bug' Azor, Cheryl 'Salt' James, Pepa
Votes: 62
32.
Gun (1997)
Episode:
The Hole
(1997)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
A young man leads a tortured existence after apparently killing his lover.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Rutanya Alda, Drake Bell, Cliff Bemis, Bill Bolender
Votes: 49
33. MTV Uncensored (1999 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Untold stories about MTV, as told by the people who were there: Including vj's, stars, producers, even interns! Featuring original interviews with Cindy Crawford, Jon Stewart, Janeane Garafalo and more.
Director: David P. Levin | Stars: Carson Daly, Serena Altschul, Bill Bellamy, Chris Connelly
Votes: 37
34. The Bet (1992)
21 min | Short, Drama
Harry and Henry Hicks are partners in the deli they've inherited from their old man. But, younger brother Harry has a gambling problem and its gotten serious.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Josh Mosby, John Benjamin Hickey, Vincent Pastore, David Little
Votes: 37
35. The Media Show (1987–1991)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Emma Freud, Muriel Gray, John Hegarty, Judith Williamson
Votes: 30
36. Saturday Zoo (1993)
Comedy
Jonathan Ross and a guest host presided over this alternative variety show featuring a high proportion of comedy, including notable appearances by Steve Coogan, Mark Thomas and Denis Leary.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Steve Coogan, Denis Leary, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 21
37. Matters of Consequence (1999)
97 min | Drama
Director: Morgan Higby Night | Stars: Morgan Higby Night, Robin Antin, Phil Buckman, Morty Coyle
Votes: 20
38. H.E.A.L.: Heal Yourself (1991 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Short, Music
A music video for the 1991 charity song "Heal Yourself" by a group of American Hip-Hop recording artists collectively known as H.E.A.L. (Human Education Against Lies). In the music video, ... See full summary »
Directors: Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Fab 5 Freddy, Pamm Jenkins | Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Fab 5 Freddy, Freddie Foxxx, Harmony
Votes: 18
39. The Score (2003 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Director: Lawrence Jordan | Stars: Jeff Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Stephen Bishop
Votes: 18
40. Hangin' w/MTV (1992– )
180 min | Music
Stars: Sebastian Bach, Richard Marx, Mike Patton, Kim Gordon
Votes: 14
41. ShortCuts (1998–2000)
An outlet for festival award winning Short films on PBS.
Stars: Louis C.K., Magy Wyldman, Valerie Kenet, Robert Smigel
Votes: 13
42. Kid 'n Play: Rollin' with Kid 'n Play (1988 Music Video)
Unrated | 5 min | Comedy, Music
A music video for the 1988 song "Rollin' with Kid 'n Play" by the American Hip-Hop recording artists Kid 'N Play, a single released from the album "2 Hype".
Directors: Hurby 'Luv Bug' Azor, Ted Demme | Stars: Kid 'N Play, Hurby 'Luv Bug' Azor, Cheryl 'Salt' James, Christopher Martin
Votes: 11
43. Denis Leary - The Complete Collection (2004 Video)
Comedy
Denis Leary is one of the world's most recognizable comedians and has appeared in over 25 motion pictures including The Ref, Wag The Dog, A Bug's Life and the Oscar nominated Ice Age. DVD ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Demme | Star: Denis Leary
Votes: 9
44. Noel: Silent Morning (1987 Music Video)
6 min | Drama, Music, Romance
After Noel (Noel Pagan) wakes up alone in the morning, he is haunted by visions of his girlfriend as he is reaching the rooftop and starts to dance.
Director: Mark Pellington | Star: Noel Pagan
Votes: 7
45. 3rd Bass: The Cactus Vidie/Yo (1990 Video)
18 min | Short, Comedy, Music
Director: Lionel C. Martin | Stars: 3rd Bass, M.C. Serch, Pete Nice, Richard Lawson
46. Human Education Against Lies (1991 Video)
TV-PG | 25 min | Documentary, Short, Music
The story of the Human Education Against Lies (H.E.A.L) movement as told by Hip-Hop recording artists and music industry colleagues, along with behind-the-scene footage from the making of the music video for H.E.A.L.: Heal Yourself (1991).
Director: Todd 1 | Stars: KRS-One, Todd 1, Big Daddy Kane, Jonathan Demme
47. Last Disintegrated School (2019 Video)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Thurgood Marshall and the black parents of Hillburn New York's fight to breakdown segregation at Brook School.
Director: Alicia Crowe | Stars: Chuck D, Ra Palacio
48. Where Music Meets Film: Live from Sundance (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Robert Altman, Eagle Eye Cherry, Ted Demme, Debbie Harry
49. Rollins Band: Disconnect (1994 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Rollins Band performs in the music video "Disconnect" from the album "The End of Silence" recorded for Imago Records. The music video features Henry Rollins as a taxi driver in a green army... See full summary »
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Rollins Band, Michael Kaves, Henry Rollins
50.
Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 9 April 2001
(2001)
54 min | News, Talk-Show
A Conversation With Jim Nantz; A Conversation With Ted Demme About Blow; A Conversation With Gary Giddins
Stars: Ted Demme, Charlie Rose