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1. The Hours: Three Women (2011 Video)

16 min | Short

Special feature interviews for "The Hours" DVD.

Stars: Stephen Daldry, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore

Votes: 25

2. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Aberfan (2019)

TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama, History

A horrible disaster in the Welsh town of Aberfan leaves scores of children dead, but when the Queen takes a week to decide to visit the town to offer solace to its people, she must confront her reasons for postponing the trip.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels

Votes: 7,306

3. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Dear Mrs. Kennedy (2017)

TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History

Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government's wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue in Ghana.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 5,738

4. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Vergangenheit (2017)

TV-MA | 61 min | Biography, Drama, History

A secret World War II document opens Elizabeth's eyes to grim realities about a family member. The Duke of Windsor campaigns to re-enter public life.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Votes: 5,400

5. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Tywysog Cymru (2019)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History

Prince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.

Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels

Votes: 6,054

6. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Sleep, Dearie Sleep (2023)

TV-MA | 72 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Ed McVey

Votes: 3,319

7. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Assassins (2016)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

As tensions with Phillip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill's portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 6,128

8. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Hyde Park Corner (2016)

TV-MA | 61 min | Biography, Drama, History

With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Phillip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Votes: 7,203

9. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Marionettes (2017)

TV-MA | 61 min | Biography, Drama, History

After Elizabeth makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the monarchy come under public attack by an outspoken lord.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 4,985

10. One Night in 2012 (2016 TV Movie)

98 min | Documentary

Co-produced by BBC Studios and Rogan Productions, our latest documentary 'One Night in 2012' is due to broadcast on BBC One on 12th July 2016. Join Alan Yentob on a journey through time as ... See full summary »

Directors: Angie Mason, James Rogan | Stars: Danny Boyle, Sebastian Coe, Claire Cohen, Frank Cottrell Boyce

Votes: 33

11. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Terra Nullius (2020)

TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History

On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties while both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.

Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O'Connor

Votes: 4,362

12. The 2015 European Film Awards (2015 TV Special)

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Directors: Maria von Heland, Nadja Zonsarowa | Stars: Roy Andersson, Carlos Areces, Faris Badwan, Nerea Barros

Votes: 47

13. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Ritz (2023)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

After a series of strokes, a declining Margaret recalls a wild night with her sister at the Ritz in 1945, and later celebrates her 70th birthday there.

Director: Alex Gabassi | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, Jonathan Pryce, Marcia Warren

Votes: 2,805

14. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Scientia Potentia Est (2016)

TV-MA | 58 min | Biography, Drama, History

As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jeremy Northam

Votes: 5,381

15. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Paterfamilias (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Finn Elliot, Julian Baring

Votes: 5,118

16. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: War (2020)

TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History

Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 3,934

17. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Fairytale (2020)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History

After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O'Connor

Votes: 4,392

18. The Crown (2016–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.

Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith

Votes: 256,606

19. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Act of God (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History

When dense fog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill's inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.

Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Eileen Atkins

Votes: 5,843

20. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Bubbikins (2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

Left without a home by a political coup in Athens, Philip's eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Greece, is invited to live in Buckingham Palace by the Queen.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Jane Lapotaire, Erin Doherty

Votes: 5,071

21. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: The Balmoral Test (2020)

TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History

Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.

Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,471

22. The Audience (2013)

173 min | Biography, Drama

For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private.

Directors: Stephen Daldry, Robin Lough | Stars: Helen Mirren, Paul Ritter, Edward Fox, Richard McCabe

Votes: 516

23. The Hours: The Lives of Mrs. Dalloway (2011 Video)

10 min | Short

Special feature interviews for "The Hours" DVD.

Stars: Michael Cunningham, David Hare, Stephen Daldry, Eileen Atkins

Votes: 27

24. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Gloriana (2016)

TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History

Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.

Director: Philip Martin | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Votes: 4,914

25. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Smoke and Mirrors (2016)

TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama, History

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Phillip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

Director: Philip Martin | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Votes: 5,465

26. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Beryl (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

When Elizabeth and Philip throw a grand party for their 10th anniversary, both Margaret and the new Prime Minister experience romantic tribulations.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Victoria Hamilton

Votes: 4,980

27. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Fagan (2020)

TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

As Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment, a desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk.

Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,334

28. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: 48:1 (2020)

TV-MA | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History

As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tensions mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth about their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.

Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 3,826

29. Billy Elliot (2014)

R | 169 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval.

Directors: Stephen Daldry, Brett Sullivan | Stars: Elliott Hanna, Ollie Jochim, Bradley Perret, Matteo Zecca

Votes: 1,982

30. Skylight (2014)

135 min | Drama

On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died.

Directors: Stephen Daldry, Robin Lough | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, Matthew Beard, Michael Bott

Votes: 604

31. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Mou Mou (2022)

TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

Director: Alex Gabassi | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Debicki, Salim Daw, Jude Akuwudike

Votes: 4,086

32. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Episode: Part VI (2022)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Obi-Wan is drawn into a confrontation with Vader, as Luke's fate hangs in the balance.

Director: Deborah Chow | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram, Vivien Lyra Blair, Kumail Nanjiani

Votes: 23,773

33. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Margaretology (2019)

TV-MA | 48 min | Biography, Drama, History

While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels

Votes: 4,846

34. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Gold Stick (2020)

TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History

As Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister and Charles meets a young Diana Spencer, an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,533

35. London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012 TV Special)

352 min | Sport

The world's best all-round sporting event returns in 2012, this time in London, and England's capital has a lot in store.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Kirstie Abbott, Afia Abusham, Sarah Jane Adams, Nona Ahamat

Votes: 3,226

36. At the Movies (2004–2014)

30 min | News, Talk-Show

Following the 18-year success of their reviews on The Movie Show (1991), renowned Australian critics and film supporters David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz take to a new show, where each ... See full summary »

Stars: David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz, Judith Lucy, Jason di Rosso

Votes: 239

37. The Lovers (2023–2024)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2023)

30 min | Comedy

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Director: Justin Martin | Stars: Roisin Gallagher, Johnny Flynn, Mukamajule Michelo, David Ireland

Votes: 53

38. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Pride & Joy (2016)

TV-MA | 58 min | Biography, Drama, History

Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.

Director: Philip Martin | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 4,946

39. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Mystery Man (2017)

TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Drama, History

A salacious government scandal hits close to home for Elizabeth and Philip. Elizabeth retreats to Scotland for the rest of a difficult pregnancy.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Victoria Hamilton

Votes: 4,248

40. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Lisbon (2017)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History

Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip. Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.

Director: Philip Martin | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 4,344

41. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Gunpowder (2022)

TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

Director: Erik Richter Strand | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Debicki, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Nicholas Gleaves

Votes: 2,844

42. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Aftermath (2023)

TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

As the world mourns, the Queen's silence prompts ire and warnings from a grieving Charles. How will she rise to the occasion and mother her nation?.

Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki

Votes: 2,920

43. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Wolferton Splash (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History

A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI's health worsens, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister for the second time.

Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Jared Harris

Votes: 7,123

44. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Dangling Man (2019)

TV-MA | 47 min | Biography, Drama, History

Charles visits the exiled Duke of Windsor in his Paris chateau, only to find him very ill. But will the Queen make peace with her uncle before he dies?

Director: Samuel Donovan | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Marion Bailey, Josh O'Connor

Votes: 4,093

45. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Cri de Coeur (2019)

TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Drama, History

As her marriage falls apart, Princess Margaret finds solace in the arms of a much younger landscape gardener. The Queen and the nation celebrate Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels

Votes: 3,967

46. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Favourites (2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.

Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,010

47. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: The Hereditary Principle (2020)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

Grappling with mental health issues, Margaret seeks help and discovers an appalling secret about estranged relatives of the royal family.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O'Connor

Votes: 3,931

48. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Avalanche (2020)

TV-MA | 49 min | Biography, Drama, History

Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Josh O'Connor, Emma Corrin

Votes: 3,577

49. Sing Along (2013)

33 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

A sheltered boy with a dream of starring on Broadway survives day-to-day life by imagining the world as a musical.

Director: Mark Oxman | Stars: Myles Erlick, Alice Ripley, Sam Tsui, Heidi Blickenstaff

Votes: 65

50. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Dis-Moi Oui (2023)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History

Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Late, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster..

Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki

Votes: 2,709