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1. Shameless (2011–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.
Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White
Votes: 286,299
2. The Spectacular Now (2013)
R | 95 min | Drama, Romance
A hard-partying high school senior's philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical "nice girl."
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Votes: 161,504 | Gross: $6.85M
3. The Circle (I) (2017)
PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Ellar Coltrane
Votes: 100,444 | Gross: $20.50M
4. Master of None (2015–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The personal and professional life of Dev, a 30-year-old actor in New York.
Stars: Aziz Ansari, Eric Wareheim, Lena Waithe, Noël Wells
Votes: 76,349
5. Shrinking (2023– )
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people's lives - including his own.
Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie
Votes: 70,023
6. Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Following the rise of rock band Daisy Jones and The Six through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene on their quest for worldwide icon status.
Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 37,768
7. Parenthood (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.
Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 37,600
8. The Voyeurs (2021)
R | 116 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Pippa and Thomas move into their dream apartment, but notice that their windows look directly into the apartment opposite. This will set in motion a chain of events that will lead to disaster.
Director: Michael Mohan | Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Justice Smith, Ben Hardy, Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Votes: 32,739
9. The End of the Tour (2015)
R | 106 min | Biography, Drama
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Mamie Gummer
Votes: 32,608 | Gross: $2.99M
10. Smashed (2012)
R | 81 min | Drama
A married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of alcohol gets their relationship put to the test when the wife decides to get sober.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
Votes: 17,729 | Gross: $0.38M
11. Outside In (2017)
Not Rated | 109 min | Drama
An ex-con struggling to readjust to life in his small town forms an intense bond with his former high school teacher.
Director: Lynn Shelton | Stars: Edie Falco, Jay Duplass, Louis Hobson, Alycia Delmore
Votes: 6,317 | Gross: $0.07M
12. Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama
Her husband's sudden death upends and transforms relationships in Leigh Shaw's life and also forces her to realize how much she didn't know about him.
Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Kelly Marie Tran, Jovan Adepo, Mamoudou Athie
Votes: 3,418
13. Amira & Sam (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An army veteran's unlikely romance with an Iraqi immigrant is put to the test when she is faced with the prospect of deportation.
Director: Sean Mullin | Stars: Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, Laith Nakli
Votes: 2,710 | Gross: $0.03M
14.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Coin Flip
(2023)
TV-MA | 37 min | Comedy, Drama
Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie
Votes: 2,382
15.
Master of None (2015–2021)
Episode:
Plan B
(2015)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
A condom mishap and a kid's birthday party prompt Dev to consider the reality of having children.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Eric Wareheim, Noël Wells, Lena Waithe
Votes: 2,382
16.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Iron City
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama
The aftermath of Liam's accident lands Fiona in county jail, unsure of Liam's condition or her future. Meanwhile, after almost being killed by the sweat lodge, Frank gets some sobering news about his declining health.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,165
17.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Fortress of Solitude
(2023)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Drama
To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend - while trying to hide it all from Paul.
Director: Ry Russo-Young | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 2,047
18.
Master of None (2015–2021)
Episode:
Hot Ticket
(2015)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
Dev's plan to score a date with a pretty waitress by inviting her to a concert doesn't have quite the result he wanted.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Eric Wareheim, Kelvin Yu, Lena Waithe
Votes: 1,940
19.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Fifteen Minutes
(2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation. Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.
Director: Ry Russo-Young | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,833
20.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Potatoes
(2023)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life. Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,796
21.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Imposter Syndrome
(2023)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
At Alice's urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido. Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,677
22.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Woof
(2023)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn't have Paul to consult for advice. Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,612
23. The Movies (2019)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.
Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Edgar Wright, Brad Bird, Ben Mankiewicz
Votes: 1,553
24. Off the Black (2006)
R | 90 min | Drama
An aging, disillusioned alcoholic (Nolte) gets a younger friend (Morgan) and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Nick Nolte, Trevor Morgan, Timothy Hutton, Rosemarie DeWitt
Votes: 1,507 | Gross: $0.02M
25.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Apology Tour
(2023)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
Jimmy attempts damage control after his party. Paul's daughter pays another visit. Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,501
26.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Closure
(2023)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
Season finale. As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life. Liz learns a secret.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,469
27.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Boop
(2023)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul and Brian come to Jimmy's aid when Alice starts acting out. Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.
Director: Zach Braff | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,443
28.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 10: Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
(2023)
16+ | 66 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In what will become their final performance, Daisy Jones and The Six perform to a sold-out crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This is the story of that fateful day - and how their lives were forever changed as a result.
Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,432
29.
Shrinking (2023– )
Episode:
Moving Forward
(2023)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Drama
Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award. Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston | Stars: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Votes: 1,400
30.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 1: Come and Get It
(2023)
16+ | 48 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Daisy Jones is a disaffected teenager amid the Sunset Strip rock scene. Billy Dunne, and his brother form a band with friends, desperate to escape the suburbs. When Billy meets Daisy, her talent and his ambition will change their lives.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,350
31. Sun Don't Shine (2012)
Not Rated | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A couple takes a tense and mysterious road trip through the desolate yet hauntingly beautiful landscape of central Florida.
Director: Amy Seimetz | Stars: Kate Lyn Sheil, Kentucker Audley, AJ Bowen, Kit Gwin
Votes: 1,245
32.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 3: Someone Saved My Life Tonight
(2023)
16+ | 49 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A newly-sober Billy balances music with his familial responsibility, while the band picks up the pieces in the wake of a disastrous tour. Daisy finds it far more difficult to write music when there are expectations.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,160
33.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 2: I'll Take You There
(2023)
16+ | 51 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Daisy navigates the LA music scene with the guidance of her close friend Simone and legendary producer Teddy Price. Now in LA and with keyboardist Karen Sirko, the Dunne Brothers band experience their own challenges trying to make it.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,154
34. Summer Night (2019)
Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
A coming-of-age story about the complexities of young romantic relationships.
Director: Joseph Cross | Stars: Victoria Justice, Lio Tipton, Lana Condor, Justin Chatwin
Votes: 1,120
35.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 7: She's Gone
(2023)
16+ | 47 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Simone struggles to come to terms with her identity, whilst finding her voice in the New York City disco scene. Daisy's telegram suggests she's in trouble. Simone decides to go and rescue her. What she finds isn't what she expected.
Director: Will Graham | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,059
36.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 8: Looks Like We Made It
(2023)
16+ | 45 min | Drama, Music, Romance
As the "Aurora" album tour starts, the band must come to terms with their rise to fame. Billy's frustration worsens, whilst Daisy's self-destructive habits turn tragic. Meanwhile, Karen and Graham's secret is revealed.
Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 1,029
37. Never Here (2017)
R | 110 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Disturbing events lead an artist who photographs strangers to suspect that someone out there is watching HER. Boundaries blur between real and imaginary, crime and art, the watcher and the watched.
Director: Camille Thoman | Stars: Mireille Enos, Sam Shepard, Goran Visnjic, Vincent Piazza
Votes: 1,025
38.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 5: Fire
(2023)
16+ | 49 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Daisy Jones and The Six struggle to collaborate on their first album. Karen discovers a new side of Graham on a beach trip.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 979
39.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 4: I Saw the Light
(2023)
16+ | 51 min | Drama, Music, Romance
The band's hit collaboration with Daisy intensifies tensions. Camila mediates to restore peace. Graham debates confessing his feelings for Karen, risking the band's future at a house party.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 972
40.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 6: Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
(2023)
16+ | 49 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Recording "Aurora" strains Billy and Daisy's relationship, leading to Daisy's impulsive decision. Camila hides a secret of her own.
Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 965
41.
Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode:
Track 9: Feels Like the First Time
(2023)
16+ | 47 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Daisy's SNL appearance is tough due to a broken spirit, finding unexpected comfort. The band's triumphant hometown return is marred by internal strife. Graham and Karen's romance faces challenges due to Karen's tough decision
Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse
Votes: 901
42. Porn 'n Chicken (2002 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
Based on a true story. In 1996, five overworked Yale undergrads formed a club to watch porno films on weekends while ingesting mass quantities of fried chicken and Miller High Life. As the ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Angela Goethals, Alex Burns, Geoffrey Arend
Votes: 829
43. Summering (2022)
PG-13 | 85 min | Drama
During their last days of summer and childhood -- the weekend before middle school begins -- four girls struggle with the harsh truths of growing up and embark on a mysterious adventure.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Lia Barnett, Sanai Victoria, Madalen Mills, Eden Grace Redfield
Votes: 455
44. 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
45. The Legend of Master Legend (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
The story follows real-life superhero Master Legend and his drive to reunite with his family.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Giorgia Whigham, John Hawkes, Shea Whigham, Eugene Cordero
Votes: 328
46. Box Elder (2008)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy
Box elder bugs are loud, scary looking, and dependent on group swarming. Yet, they're also completely harmless and extremely passive aggressive. Using this metaphor to address a generation ... See full summary »
Director: Todd Sklar | Stars: Hina Abdullah, Kyle Ayers, Andy Cohen, David Crespy
Votes: 322 | Gross: $0.05M
47. The Price (I) (2017)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
A young Nigerian-American financier struggles with love, family, and a prescription drug dependency as his ambitions steer him down a criminal path.
Director: Anthony Onah | Stars: Dave Register, Aml Ameen, Lucy Griffiths, Michael Hyatt
Votes: 296
48. Pink Grapefruit (2015)
9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A young married couple brings two of their single friends out to Palm Springs for a long weekend. It does not go as planned.
Director: Michael Mohan | Stars: Wendy McColm, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Nora Kirkpatrick, Matt Peters
Votes: 284
49.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Eighties
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
In the Eighties, stars like Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Eddie Murphy explode on the screen. Aliens, time travelers, ghosts and road warriors share the cineplex with troubled teens, battered boxers, classical composers and career girls.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Lorraine Ali, Paul Thomas Anderson, Anne Archer
Votes: 267
50.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The 2000s to Today
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
As the new century begins, books and comic-books become box-office gold, musicals and cartoons win audiences and Oscars and a new generation of filmmakers from diverse backgrounds finds its voice.
Stars: Sam Adams, Thelma Adams, Paul Thomas Anderson, Judd Apatow
Votes: 219