Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Tom Shadyac
- Job Types
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1. Bruce Almighty (2003)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A whiny news reporter is given the chance to step into God's shoes.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Philip Baker Hall
Votes: 434,388 | Gross: $242.83M
2. Liar Liar (1997)
PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A pathological liar-lawyer finds his career turned upside down when he inexplicably cannot physically lie for 24 whole hours.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Amanda Donohoe, Jennifer Tilly
Votes: 333,990 | Gross: $181.41M
3. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young, Tone Loc
Votes: 325,590 | Gross: $72.22M
4. Evan Almighty (2007)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Johnny Simmons
Votes: 155,277 | Gross: $100.46M
5. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Romance
Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.
Director: Dennis Dugan | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 154,224 | Gross: $120.06M
6. Accepted (2006)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy
A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
Director: Steve Pink | Stars: Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Adam Herschman
Votes: 140,118 | Gross: $36.32M
7. The Nutty Professor (1996)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller
Votes: 123,812 | Gross: $128.81M
8. Patch Adams (1998)
PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Votes: 122,430 | Gross: $135.03M
9. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Scientist Sherman Klump's inventions, his upcoming marriage to his pretty colleague Denise Gaines, and his reputation, are threatened by his evil clone Buddy Love.
Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, Larry Miller, John Ales
Votes: 53,316 | Gross: $123.31M
10. Dragonfly (2002)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A grieving doctor is being contacted by his deceased wife through his patients' near death experiences.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Kevin Costner, Susanna Thompson, Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin
Votes: 39,988 | Gross: $30.32M
11. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,995
12. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Hennessy clan -- mother Cate, daughters Bridget and Kerry, and son Rory -- look to one another for guidance and support after the death of Paul, the family patriarch. Cate's parents lend a hand.
Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 27,144
13. They Came Together (2014)
R | 83 min | Comedy, Romance
Molly owns a quaint little sweet shop. Joel works for a gigantic candy company threatening to shut her down. How they meet, fall in love, break up and get back together is hilariously recounted in this rom-com spoof.
Director: David Wain | Stars: Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Cobie Smulders
Votes: 24,540
14. Just Before I Go (2014)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
On the verge of giving up on life, a guy travels to his hometown to make amends.
Director: Courteney Cox | Stars: Seann William Scott, Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt, Kate Walsh
Votes: 19,501 | Gross: $0.01M
15. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas
Votes: 17,605
16. Infini (2015)
R | 110 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
An elite 'search and rescue' team transport onto an off-world mining-facility to rescue Whit Carmichael, the lone survivor of a biological outbreak.
Director: Shane Abbess | Stars: Daniel MacPherson, Grace Huang, Luke Hemsworth, Luke Ford
Votes: 15,124
17. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,347
18. Brian Banks (2018)
PG-13 | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear, Sherri Shepherd, Melanie Liburd
Votes: 9,255 | Gross: $4.32M
19. Racing Extinction (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Adventure, News
A documentary that follows undercover activists trying to stave off a man-made mass extinction.
Director: Louie Psihoyos | Stars: Elon Musk, Joel Sartore, Louie Psihoyos, Charles Hambleton
Votes: 8,200
20. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock
Votes: 5,433
21. I Am (III) (2010)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary
Director Tom Shadyac speaks with intellectual and spiritual leaders about what's wrong with our world and how we can improve both it and the way we live in it.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Tom Shadyac, Desmond Tutu, Noam Chomsky, Ray Anderson
Votes: 3,901 | Gross: $1.57M
22. Happy (2012)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Drama, Family
Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy.
Director: Roko Belic | Stars: Marci Shimoff, Ed Diener, Richard Davidson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Votes: 3,382
23. Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
60 min | Drama
The Korean War M*A*S*H unit veteran operates as Chief Surgeon in a major city hospital with his colleagues.
Stars: Pernell Roberts, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charles Siebert, Gregory Harrison
Votes: 2,221
24. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
25. Brand X with Russell Brand (2012–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Actor and comedian Russell Brand hosts this late-night comedy series that features Brand's unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture.
Stars: Russell Brand, Matt Stoller, Steve Jones, David Icke
Votes: 955
26. Jocks (1986)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport
The coach of a college tennis team is given an ultimatum: put together a winning team, or else.
Director: Steve Carver | Stars: Scott Strader, Perry Lang, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Roundtree
Votes: 889
27. War Party (1988)
R | 97 min | Action, Drama
A group of re-enactors attempt to stage a hundred year anniversary battle between US Cavalry and Blackfeet Indians. Unfortunately racial hostilities and a real gun lead to some all too real... See full summary »
Director: Franc Roddam | Stars: Billy Wirth, Kevin Dillon, Tim Sampson, Jimmie Ray Weeks
Votes: 724 | Gross: $0.66M
28. HBO First Look (1992– )
13 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon
Votes: 479
29. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
30. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
31. Working Tra$h (1990 TV Movie)
92 min | Comedy
Two janitors (George Carlin, Ben Stiller) working at a brokerage firm become rich by making investments based on insider information they gather from the brokers' garbage.
Director: Alan Metter | Stars: George Carlin, Ben Stiller, Buddy Ebsen, Leslie Hope
Votes: 379
32. Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Documentary, Comedy
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She won an Emmy in 2003 for her work on ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Wanda Sykes
Votes: 361
33. HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1994– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Comedy
The hottest comedy talents of the 1990s headline these solo half-hour stand-up specials. Comics in Season 1 include: Chris Rock, D.L. Hughley, Simply Marvalous, Carlos Mencia, Suzanne ... See full summary »
Stars: Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Jeff Garlin, Harland Williams
Votes: 352
34.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Goodbye
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Goodbye Part 1: Cate gets an unexpected call: her husband has passed away while shopping. The family deals with the loss of their husband and father.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 350
35. Frankenstein: The College Years (1991 TV Movie)
Unrated | 100 min | Sci-Fi, Comedy
When professor Lippzigger dies, his favorite student Mark inherits the key to his secret laboratory. There he and his friend Jay find the hundreds of years old body of Frankenstein - and ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: William Ragsdale, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Larry Miller, Andrea Elson
Votes: 310
36.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Murder 101
(1984)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum is teaching a class in private investigation at a local college and the class decides to find the missing fiancé of one of the students.
Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 302
37. Ballet of Blood (2015)
TV-MA | 98 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Two ballerinas plan a gruesome attack on the ballet school that mistreated them.
Director: Jared Masters | Stars: Sydney Black, Mindy Robinson, Jesse Aaron, Dallas Chandler
Votes: 297
38.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Goodbye
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 248
39.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Pilot
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
In the Pilot episode, Cate decides to return back to work while Paul tends with the family. Paul discovers that his oldest daughter, Bridget, is dating his co-worker's Tommy's son Kyle. ... See full summary »
Director: Gil Junger | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 247
40.
HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1994– )
Episode:
Dave Chappelle
(1998)
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Comedy
A riotous 1998 stand-up comedy special with veteran actor/comedian Dave Chappelle.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Jeff Garlin, Warren Hutcherson, Kathleen Madigan
Votes: 243
41.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Wall of Shame
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Cate attends a seminar, while Paul stays home to watching the big Michigan/Ohio State football game. Bridget is accused of shoplifting at a local drugstore, while Kerry is upset over the treatment of animals during circus shows.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 192
42.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
First Day of School
(2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
The summer is over and Kerry has "grown" in Europe and wants to break up with Kyle. Bridget is the student body president and revels in her power. Rory starts high school with trepidation. Gibbs offers Cate a job.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 187
43.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Come and Knock on Our Door
(2003)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul is trying to get Kerry and Bridget to talk to each other after they both date Kyle. Kyle tries to get Bridget back and has his brother's apartment for the weekend. Paul, frustrated by ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 183
44. Teens Wanna Know (2012– )
5 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Teen lifestyle and entertainment brand exploring teen issues, influencers, style, technology and more in this in-depth look at teen life.
Stars: Michael Manuel Peña, Keira Peña, Nathaniel A. Pena, Willie Pena
Votes: 182
45.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Secrets
(2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Rory won't reveal who beat him up. CJ fails to get him painkillers. The girls get fake IDs; and Bridget gives their number to a cop. They fear Cate answers his call. CJ fears the pharmacy ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 182
46.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Bridget's First Job
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul gets angry at Bridget for spending too much money on fashion, and tells her to find a job to learn more about money responsibility. Bridget gets a job at a local clothing store. ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 180
47.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Son-in-Law
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul is upset when he walks in on Bridget and Kyle alone on the couch, unaware that they are in the process of breaking up. He then walks upstairs and finds Kerry alone with her study ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 170
48.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Wings
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul's worried about Bridget wanting to take a driver's test & Kerry,at his urging,enters an art competition with an unusual entry.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 169
49.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Cheerleader
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Bridget learns that there's a tryout for the cheer leading squad and thinks she has it in the bag. But Kerry goes with her and Bridget tells her she doesn't have what it takes but Kerry tries out and is the one they pick.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 165
50.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Trick-or-Treehouse
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul is looking forward to a traditional family Halloween, but the kids have each made plans of their own. A saddened and dejected Paul announces that he's retiring his man-with-ax-in-head ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 164