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1. White Squall (1996)
PG-13 | 129 min | Adventure, Drama
Teenage boys discover discipline and camaraderie on an ill-fated sailing voyage.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf
Votes: 25,446 | Gross: $10.30M
2. Justice League: The New Frontier (2008 Video)
PG-13 | 75 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the 1950s, a new generation of superheroes must join forces with the community's active veterans and a hostile US government to fight a menace to Earth.
Director: Dave Bullock | Stars: David Boreanaz, Miguel Ferrer, Neil Patrick Harris, John Heard
Votes: 21,377
3. Time After Time (1979)
PG | 112 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to the 20th Century when the serial murderer uses the future writer's time machine to escape his time period.
Director: Nicholas Meyer | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi
Votes: 20,626
4. Wing Commander (1999)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Blair, a fighter pilot, joins an interstellar war to fight the evil Kilrathi who are trying to destroy the universe.
Director: Chris Roberts | Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Lillard, Saffron Burrows, Tchéky Karyo
Votes: 17,410 | Gross: $11.58M
5. Captain America (1990)
PG-13 | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Frozen in the ice for decades, Captain America is freed to battle against archcriminal The Red Skull.
Director: Albert Pyun | Stars: Matt Salinger, Ronny Cox, Ned Beatty, Darren McGavin
Votes: 15,124 | Gross: $0.01M
6. Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination (1970)
1 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
The home movie footage shot by Abraham Zapruder that caught the assassination of the U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.
Director: Abraham Zapruder | Stars: Charles Brehm, Howard Brennan, John Connally, Nellie Connally
Votes: 2,330
7. Primary (1960)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, History, News
Cinéma vérité feature that follows presidential hopefuls John F. Kennedy and Hubert H. Humphrey during the 1960 Wisconsin primary.
Director: Robert Drew | Stars: Robert Drew, Hubert H. Humphrey, Muriel Buck Humphrey, Joseph Julian
Votes: 1,483
8. Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History, News
Governor George Wallace will not let two black students into an Alabama school, against the wishes of President Kennedy. Loud shouts come from both sides of the issue as JFK stands by his decisions.
Director: Robert Drew | Stars: James Lipscomb, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace, Robert F. Kennedy
Votes: 843
9.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Remembrance of the Daleks: Part One
(1988)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Ace travel back to London in November 1963 and are caught in the middle of a Dalek civil war.
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Simon Williams, Dursley McLinden
Votes: 769
10. Meet the Press (1947– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.
Stars: Chuck Todd, Lawrence E. Spivak, Dennis Haysbert, Martha Rountree
Votes: 687
11. US (2022)
8 min | Short, Horror
A Young Lad enters an unusual unknown world after taking advice from a good friend, what will it lead to and is there a way out of this unknown world that is Belper.
Director: Terry Bowe | Stars: Lee Westwick, War Pilot, Jethro Randell, Laila Banki
Votes: 623
12. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 598
13. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: Garry Moore, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, John Cannon
Votes: 562
14.
Pan Am (2011–2012)
Episode:
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
(2011)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, History, Romance
When the crew gets a flight taking journalists to Berlin to cover an important speech by President Kennedy, Maggie, who campaigned for him, is determined to meet JFK no matter what. ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie, Michael Mosley, Karine Vanasse
Votes: 357
15. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
16. Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (1954– )
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
A program featuring one or more question-and-answer sessions with prominent figures currently in the news. One of the longest-running programs on television.
Stars: Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson, Bob Schieffer, Scott Gottlieb
Votes: 273
17. Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World (1963)
41 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Acclaimed poet Robert Frost reminisces on his career. He is also seen giving lectures at Amherst and Sarah Lawrence Colleges, in daily life at his rural Vermont home, and receiving the Congressional Gold Medal from President Kennedy.
Director: Shirley Clarke | Stars: Robert Frost, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson
Votes: 263
18. Startime (I) (1959–1961)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Ford Motor Company sponsored this hour-long program which rotated between variety shows, dramatic productions, and musical comedies. One of the offerings was turned into a regular series, Sing Along with Mitch (1961).
Stars: Ethel Merman, Dean Martin, William Hickey, Alice Backes
Votes: 229
19. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
20. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 222
21. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
22.
ABC Close-Up! (1960– )
Episode:
Adventures on the New Frontier
(1961)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term.
Directors: Robert Drew, Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Kenneth Stilson | Stars: McGeorge Bundy, Paul B. Fay Jr., John Kenneth Galbraith, Arthur Goldberg
Votes: 171
23.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
JFK: Part 1
(2013)
TV-PG | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, History
JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate. Despite his lack of legislative achievements and his Catholicism -- ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Bellows | Stars: Oliver Platt, Charles Cabell, John F. Kennedy, Evan Thomas
Votes: 160
24. A Tour of the White House (1962 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Mrs. Kennedy provided a masterful, authoritative, knowledgeable tour of the various historical artifiacts furnishing 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, "the people's house", its interior design and ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charles Collingwood, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy
Votes: 104
25. President Kennedy's Birthday Salute (1962 TV Movie)
History
Stars: Peter Lawford, Harry Belafonte, Jack Benny, Maria Callas
Votes: 96
26. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
27. Nix Film of Kennedy Assassination (1963)
Documentary, Short, Crime
Stars: John Connally, Nellie Connally, William Greer, Bobby Hargis
Votes: 48
28. Muchmore Film of Kennedy Assassination (1963)
Documentary, Short, Crime
Stars: Charles Brehm, John Connally, Nellie Connally, William Greer
Votes: 39
29.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
The Final Frontier? A Horizon Guide to the Universe
(2012)
Documentary
Director: Laura Mulholland | Stars: Dallas Campbell, Chris Burrows, Brian Cox, Alavaro de Rujula
Votes: 26
30. ABC Close-Up! (1960– )
30 min | Documentary
This long running ABC News series of special reports/documentaries explores different aspects of life in the United States, featuring the most prominent ABC News correspondents of their times.
Stars: Marshall Frady, Joseph Julian, John Daly, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 25
31. Bronson Film of Kennedy Motorcade (1963)
Documentary
Stars: Jerry Belknap, Charles Brehm, John Connally, Nellie Connally
Votes: 22
32. Kennedy-Nixon Debate (1960 TV Movie)
Documentary
A televised debate between 1960 presidential candidates John F. Kennedy (Democrat) and Richard M. Nixon (Republican). Most political observers agree that Nixon came across poorly--... See full summary »
Stars: John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Howard K. Smith
Votes: 21
33. At This Very Moment (1962 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Burt Lancaster is host for this taped one-hour variety show saluting 25 years of progress in cancer control and inaugurating Cancer Control Month.
Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Richard Chamberlain, Bobby Darin, Jimmy Durante
Votes: 20
34. 1960 Presidential Debates (1960)
240 min | News
Senator John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican nominee, participate in the first set of general election presidential debates in United States history.
Stars: John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Frank McGee, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 20
35. The Silly Bastard Next to the Bed (2014)
PG-13 | 9 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
In 1963, President Kennedy recorded one of the most foul mouthed telephone calls ever made from the White House. This is the story of that phone call and the silly bastard who started it all.
Director: Scott Calonico | Stars: Ernest Carlton, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, General McHugh
Votes: 19
36. Bell Film of Kennedy Motorcade and Aftermath (1963)
Documentary
Stars: Charles Brehm, John Connally, Nellie Connally, Richard C. Dodd
Votes: 18
37. Unknown Shores (2006)
12 min | Short, Drama, Romance
Stranded at the edge of the universe, a dying space traveler remembers the love he left behind.
Directors: Faisal Azam, Kelvin C. Bias | Stars: Kelvin C. Bias, Michelle Glick, Erica Velis, John F. Kennedy
Votes: 18
38. Small World (1958–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
Emmy nominated discussion series which presented a filmed, intercontinental conversation that linked moderator Edward R. Murrow in New York with three internationally known figures located ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Malcolm Muggeridge, Bertrand Russell, Norman Birkett
Votes: 17
39. NBC White Paper (1960– )
60 min | Documentary
News documentary series focusing on a variety of topics.
Stars: Chet Huntley, Tom Brokaw, Lloyd Dobyns, Frank McGee
Votes: 17
40. Hughes Film of Kennedy Motorcade (1963)
Documentary
Stars: John Connally, Nellie Connally, William Greer, Bobby Hargis
Votes: 17
41.
NBC White Paper (1960– )
Episode:
The Age of Kennedy, Part I: The Early Years
(1966)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Al Wasserman | Stars: Chet Huntley, Henry Fonda, Tom Brokaw
Votes: 17
42. Towner Film of Kennedy Motorcade and Aftermath (1963)
Documentary
Stars: John Connally, Nellie Connally, William Greer, Roy Kellerman
Votes: 14
43. Eyewitness to History (1959– )
30 min | Documentary, News
Stars: Howard K. Smith, Walter Cronkite, David Schoenbrun, Charles Collingwood
Votes: 13
44. Longines Chronoscope (1951–1955)
15 min | News, Talk-Show
A talk show which aired from 11:00PM to 11:15PM.
Stars: William Bradford Huie, Larry LeSueur, Henry Hazlitt, Frank Knight
Votes: 10
45. The Great Rights (1963)
14 min | Animation, Short
A young man receives a hit on the head and is knocked out. When he comes to, he finds that somehow he is in a place where neither he nor anyone else has any rights at all. He soon learns ... See full summary »
Director: William T. Hurtz | Stars: Herschel Bernardi, Daws Butler, June Foray, Bill Scott
Votes: 10
46.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Frederick Douglass
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who fled to the North in the days before the Civil War. Douglass decided to use his writing and oratorical skills to lead the fight to ... See full summary »
Director: Sherman Marks | Stars: Robert Hooks, Lillian Bronson, Isabel Cooley, James Edwards
Votes: 10
47.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Robert A. Taft
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1946 many Nazis are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg trials. Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio questions the legality of these trials since the men have no chance for appeal and since their crimes were enacted after the fact.
Director: José Quintero | Stars: Lee Tracy, David Opatoshu, Lou Frizzell, George Furth
Votes: 10
48. Hillary (2016 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Trey Smith | Stars: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Trey Smith, Donald Trump
Votes: 7
49. Aliens Uncovered: Declassified (2024)
Documentary
Declassified documents from the Cold War shine light into the hidden communications between the US and the Soviet Union during the heavy tensions. New evidence points to the possibility ... See full summary »
Director: Clive Christopher | Stars: Clive Christopher, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe
Votes: 6
50.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
John Quincy Adams
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1807 British warships are raiding US vessels and conscripting US sailors. Thomas Jefferson asks Senator John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts to help pass an embargo that might devastate the economy of the Senator's home state.
Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Douglas Campbell, Nancy Wickwire, Parley Baer, Laurence Naismith
Votes: 6