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1.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
Beach Blanket Blow-Up
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
The winter comet has come to Galaxy High School chilling everyone to the bone. Good thing it's time for spring break and everyone is planning on going to Ft. Lauteroid for the Summer Nova. ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 10
2. Scary Larry (2012– )
12 min | Animation
Rock 'n Roll Baby !!. With the Insomniac Babies, it's rocks at Frightsylvania. Larry, the band leader and his mates only live for the music, they will become rock-stars . Hum, when they find a way to pay the rent.
Stars: Brian Bowles, Jules de Jongh, Gina Murray, Paul Panting
Votes: 26
3. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 8: Growing Up (2012 Video)
49 min | Documentary
Stars: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, David Heyman
Votes: 139
4. The Cove (2009)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
Director: Louie Psihoyos | Stars: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones, Michael Illiff
Votes: 51,471 | Gross: $0.87M
5. No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006 Video)
112 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about Jonathan Larson's musical Rent, from the original idea to its creator tragic passing to its adaptation to the silver screen.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Billy Aronson, Martha Banta, Michael Barnathan, Tom Buderwitz
Votes: 220
6. Gremlins: Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014 Video)
29 min | Short
Stars: Hoyt Axton, Chris Columbus, Joe Dante, Michael Finnell
Votes: 26
7.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Julianne Moore: Seeing Red
(2004)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Robert Altman, Jeff Bridges, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Columbus
Votes: 106
8. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,977
9. The Help (2011)
PG-13 | 146 min | Drama
An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard
Votes: 493,319 | Gross: $169.71M
10.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Williams
(2016)
66 min | Documentary
For the first time The American Film Institute honors a composer, John Williams, with its highest honor. Steven Spielberg presents the award in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Drew Barrymore, Loren Battley, Carole Bayer Sager
Votes: 330
11. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022 TV Special)
TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, Family
Cast and crew members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
Directors: Casey Patterson, Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy, Giorgio Testi | Stars: Gary Oldman, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Ralph Fiennes
Votes: 47,135
12. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins (2009 Video)
62 min | Documentary
Explore the World of Harry Potter through the behind the scenes creation of the films.
Stars: David Heyman, Rupert Grint, Chris Columbus, Emma Watson
Votes: 378
13. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 3: Creatures (2010 Video)
63 min | Documentary
Go behind the scenes in the World of Harry Potter and explore the magic behind the creatures throughout the films.
Stars: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, David Yates, Daniel Radcliffe
Votes: 149
14. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 5: Evolution (2011 Video)
57 min | Documentary
Stars: David Heyman, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson
Votes: 125
15. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Characters (2009 Video)
80 min | Documentary
Dive deeper into the World of Harry Potter by focusing on the characters in the film and going behind the scenes with filmmakers.
Stars: David Heyman, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
Votes: 199
16.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
Dollars and Sense
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Reggie Unicycle, the richest teen in the universe and famed Galaxy High alumni, visits the school and instantly sets his mind on Aimee Brightower. Creep is crushed when Aimee begins to fall... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Keiko Namba, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 8
17.
The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
Episode:
Home Alone
(2019)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Family, History
The production crew of "Home Alone" overcomes obstacles with studio support, casting mishaps, and general chaos to fortuitously create a classic Christmas masterpiece.
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Stars: Donald Ian Black, John Hughes, Peter Heller, Chris Columbus
Votes: 954
18. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
PG | 142 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths
Votes: 692,397 | Gross: $249.36M
19. Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Robin Williams, Mark Rasmussen, Stan Wilson, John Houseman
Votes: 9,177
20. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 4: Sound and Music (2010)
54 min | Documentary
Stars: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, David Heyman, Jason Isaacs
Votes: 176
21. Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 6: Magical Effects (2011 Video)
64 min | Documentary
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Norton, Alfonso Cuarón, John Richardson
Votes: 116
22. The Making of 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993 Video)
5 min | Short
An 'Original 1993 piece' which include remarks from Williams, Columbus, Marsha Garces Williams, Field, Brosnan, Fierstein, Jakub, Wilson, and Lawrence. They give us a basic look at the flick and a few minor reflections.
Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Chris Columbus, Sally Field, Marsha Garces Williams
Votes: 11
24. Creating the Vision (2004 Video)
11 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about the adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) from the original novel.
Stars: David Heyman, Steve Kloves, Mark Radcliffe, Alfonso Cuarón
Votes: 58
25. The Goonies (1985)
PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman
Votes: 298,753 | Gross: $61.50M
26. Home Alone (1990)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Family
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard
Votes: 653,361 | Gross: $285.76M
27. Dìdi (2024)
91 min | Comedy, Drama
In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.
Director: Sean Wang | Stars: Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, Chang Li Hua
Votes: 201
28. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
29. Chasing Ice (2012)
PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Biography
Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.
Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jónatansson, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone
Votes: 8,869 | Gross: $1.33M
30. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
TV-PG | 98 min | Documentary, History
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Director: Wendy Apple | Stars: Kathy Bates, Zach Staenberg, Jodie Foster, Michael Tronick
Votes: 3,200
31.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
The Brain Blaster
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Doyle has to improve his grades if he wants to represent Galaxy High at the Psyche Hockey championship. An unsavory character named Punk McThrusters offers Doyle a Brain Blaster hit. ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 9
32. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
PG | 152 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Votes: 857,026 | Gross: $317.58M
33. The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Family, History
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Donald Ian Black, Jennifer Julian, Ryan Turek
Votes: 7,228
34. 3-D Rocks (2005)
Documentary
Chris Columbus' 3-D concert film shot at the 2004 International Underground Garage Festival on Randall Island in New York.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Whitney Bryant-Glandon, Bo Diddley, David Johansen, Nicol Moeller
Votes: 29
35.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
Founder's Day
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Galaxy High is celebrating Founders Day to commemorate the opening of Galaxy High. Beef chases Doyle, Aimee, Milo and the Creep into Professor Icenstein's experimental time machine and ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 8
36.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
The Brat Pack
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
After trashing the teachers lunch table, Beef Bonk gets the worst punishment Miss McBrain can think of: he is put in charge of the elementary school class. The alien tots turn out to be an ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 7
37.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
It Came from Earth
(1986)
TV-G | 29 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
It's the last day of school, and Galaxy High is competing in a Zuggleball championship match vs the Milkyway Mastodons. An overconfident Doyle bumps into a SVN TV camera and wakes up 15 ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 7
38.
Hollywood's Best Film Directors (2009–2018)
Episode:
Chris Columbus
(2009)
Biography
Directors: Martin Saint Charles, David Freydt | Star: Chris Columbus
Votes: 7
39. The Goonies: Deleted Scenes (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 7 min | Short, Adventure, Family
Deleted scenes from 'The Goonies'.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Steve Antin, Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen
Votes: 25
40. 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
TV-MA | 232 min | Documentary, History
100 Years of Warner Bros. takes a historical look at the legacy of one of America's leading studios. The documentary explores the origin, evolution and endurance of Warner Bros. - from a family affair to a global juggernaut.
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Martin Scorsese, George Clooney, Christopher Nolan
Votes: 754
41. 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
42. Fog City Mavericks (2007)
TV-14 | 119 min | Documentary
Fog City Mavericks explores and applauds the extraordinary cinematic achievements of San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers, with notable attention to the way in which their lives and work ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Carroll Ballard, Brad Bird, Ronald Colby, Chris Columbus
Votes: 211
43. Build a Scene (2003 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about the process of creating a scene for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).
Stars: Chris Columbus, David Heyman, Stuart Craig, John Richardson
Votes: 32
44.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
To John with Love: A Tribute to John Candy
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A special tribute to one of the nicest figures in the show business, the ultra-talented actor/comedian John Candy (1950-1994). Released a year after his death, this biography unites friends... See full summary »
Stars: John Candy, Matt O'Dwyer, Pat Kelly, Frank Moore
Votes: 89
45. The Lighthouse (I) (2019)
R | 109 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Director: Robert Eggers | Stars: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes
Votes: 255,649 | Gross: $0.43M
46. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
PG | 161 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Harry Potter lives his second year at Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione when a message on the wall announces that the legendary Chamber of Secrets has been opened. The trio soon realize that, to save the school, it will take a lot of courage.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Votes: 693,190 | Gross: $261.99M
47. Galaxy High School (1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Two Earth teenagers -- popular athlete Doyle and star pupil Aimee -- are accepted into the intergalactic high school Galaxy High School on the asteroid Flutor.
Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 530
48.
HBO First Look (1992– )
Episode:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(2001)
Documentary, Short
Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe
Votes: 18
49.
Galaxy High School (1986)
Episode:
Martian Mumps
(1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Lox, a new student from Mars arrives and infects Milo with the Martian Mumps. Soon the entire school is looking green, sporting antennas and very punctual. Only Doyle and Aimee, being from ... See full summary »
Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Hiroshi Ishiodori, Sam Nicholson, David Hilberman | Stars: Susan Blu, Pat Carroll, Nancy Cartwright, Guy Christopher
Votes: 7
50. Gremlins (1984)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie
Votes: 248,101 | Gross: $148.17M