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1. Filme Gitmeden Önce (2014– )
Talk-Show
Host Cem Başak interviews famous international and Turkish actors.
Stars: Cem Basak, Tom Holland, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch
Votes: 269
2. Movies That Changed My Life (2020 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
IMDb's weekly podcast where host Ian de Borja talks to actors, filmmakers, and more to learn about the movies that inspired them to create their greatest work. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Stars: Ian de Borja, Lizzie Bassett, Col Needham, Jake Johnson
Votes: 85
3. Partition: The Day India Burned (2007 TV Movie)
90 min | History
Documentary about the effects of Britain's withdrawal from India in 1947 which triggered one of the biggest migrations in history. 15 million were displaced and more than a million lost ... See full summary »
Director: Ricardo Pollack | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 100
4.
Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode dated 3 October 2005
(2005)
Talk-Show
Director: Bex Palmer | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 36
5. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,119
6. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,472
7. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,097
8.
Earth from Space (2019– )
Episode:
Colourful Planet
(2019)
58 min | Documentary
Cameras in space reveal remarkable stories behind Earth's most intriguing colours.
Directors: Justin Anderson, Barny Revill | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 66
9.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Sir Patrick Stewart/Regina King/Chiwetel Ejiofor/Ricky Gervais/Jack Savoretti
(2019)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Graham Norton, Patrick Stewart, Regina King, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 56
10. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,920
11. Earth from Space (2019– )
232 min | Documentary
Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective, revealing new discoveries, incredible colours and patterns, and just how fast it is changing.
Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Ellis, Emmanuel Mtiti, Lilian Pintea
Votes: 581
12.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode:
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford/Gonzo the Muppet/Fitz and the Tantrums
(2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Jonathan Kimmel | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Barkhad Abdi, Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock
Votes: 16
13. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
R | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free Black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Director: Steve McQueen | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt
Votes: 738,743 | Gross: $56.67M
14.
Earth from Space (2019– )
Episode:
Changing Planet
(2019)
57 min | Documentary
Cameras in space show Earth changing rapidly. These images can inspire us to help.
Director: Barny Revill | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Ellis, Emmanuel Mtiti, Lilian Pintea
Votes: 65
15.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2021–2022)
Episode:
New Angels of Promise
(2022)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Justin finally accepts that Faraday's mission is the next step towards her own long-abandoned dream. With the addition of a wild card risk assessor, they embark on a journey that takes them further than they ever imagined.
Director: Alex Kurtzman | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Jimmi Simpson, Sonya Cassidy
Votes: 465
16.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2011)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bede starts an affair with Petra, Peter Glickman's girlfriend; whilst Glickman himself, now posing as Paul Donnelly, a watch-maker in Dublin, lures Gatehouse to a showdown which both ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Nathan Osgood, Frank Dunne, Antony Sher, Ciaran Dowd
Votes: 130
17.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2011)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Glickman meets Gabriel, telling him that Gatehouse will give him the answers he needs but to beware that Gatehouse will use his 'secrets' to hurt him. Gabriel assumes that this means his ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Simon Chandler, Clare Calbraith, Rachel Bavidge
Votes: 133
18. The Martian (2015)
PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara
Votes: 917,830 | Gross: $228.43M
19. The Ultimate Heist: Making 'Inside Man' (2006 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary
Behind the scenes look at the compelling new thriller INSIDE MAN starring Clive Owen, Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster, exploring the challenge of attempting to pull off the perfect heist.
Director: Simon Sleap | Stars: Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Clive Owen
Votes: 80
20.
Earth from Space (2019– )
Episode:
A New Perspective
(2019)
58 min | Documentary
Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective.
Director: Barny Revill | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 87
21.
Earth from Space (2019– )
Episode:
Patterned Planet
(2019)
57 min | Documentary
Cameras in space reveal the stories behind Earth's most remarkable patterns and shapes.
Directors: Paul Thompson, Barny Revill | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 70
22.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2021–2022)
Episode:
As the World Falls Down
(2022)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Faraday and Justin must battle with rogue CIA operative Spencer Clay for their lives.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Jimmi Simpson, Sonya Cassidy
Votes: 296
23.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2021–2022)
Episode:
The Man Who Sold the World
(2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Secrets are revealed, only to be replaced by deeper mysteries. Season finale.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Sonya Cassidy, Kate Mulgrew
Votes: 309
24.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2011)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bede is told that Harvey Wratten owed a million pounds to Turkish drugs importer for a lost delivery and proposes a new deal to the Turk,smuggling drugs into the country in Arum lilies,... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nadine Marshall, Malcolm Storry, Anjela Lauren Smith
Votes: 139
25. Children of Men (2006)
R | 109 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine
Votes: 527,565 | Gross: $35.55M
26. The Shadow Line (2011)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Christopher Eccleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in this intricate conspiracy thriller set in a world of blurred morality, inhabited by conflicted characters on both sides of the law.
Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston, Kierston Wareing, Richard Lintern
Votes: 4,970
27. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.
Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore
Votes: 3,022
28. Animated Tales of the World (2000–2004)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Each episode of the series retells international story tales that has originated in many countries around the world, such as Poland, Scotland, Russia, etc.
Stars: Julie Higginson, Sheridan Smith, Wayne Foskett, John Normington
Votes: 88
29. Wimbledon (1937– )
Sport
Live BBC coverage of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Club.
Stars: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Andy Murray, Tim Henman
Votes: 184
30.
Canterbury Tales (2003)
Episode:
The Knight's Tale
(2003)
52 min | Drama
Cell-mates Ace and Paul have been best friends since childhood but the arrival at their prison of attractive civilian teacher Emily drives a wedge between them when both lads fall for her. ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Paddy Fletcher, Stephen Tallett, Keeley Hawes
Votes: 54
31.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Daisy Ridley/Bryan Cranston/Chiwetel Ejiofor/Vicky McClure/Adrian Dunbar/Imelda May
(2021)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Graham Norton, Daisy Ridley, Bryan Cranston, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 30
32.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2011)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After refusing to accede to his ex-mistress's request that he tell his pregnant wife about her Gabriel gets a visit from Beatty, who turns out to be a customs officer. He tells Gabriel that... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Freddie Fox, Christopher Adamson, Alastair Galbraith, Robert Pugh
Votes: 129
33. American Gangster (2007)
R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin
Votes: 450,787 | Gross: $130.16M
34. Serenity (2005)
PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The crew of the ship Serenity try to evade an assassin sent to recapture telepath River.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk
Votes: 305,090 | Gross: $25.51M
35. The Elephant Queen (2018)
PG | 96 min | Documentary, Family
Athena is a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This epic journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes audiences across the African savannah, and into the heart of an elephant family. A tale of love, loss and coming home.
Directors: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone | Star: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 2,314
36. Defying Reality: The Art of Visual Effects of 'Doctor Strange' (2017 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Scott Derrickson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton
Votes: 15
37.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2011)
TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bede begins his business with Babur the Turk to provide financial care for his wife,whose condition is worsening. Gatehouse persuades Andy to meet Wratten,telling him he 'messed up'. After ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Tobi Bakare, Stephen Rea, Rafe Spall, Bryony Afferson
Votes: 131
38.
Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
Episode:
The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Director Sam Raimi and the cast of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness bring Marvel's darkest story to life.
Director: Brad Baruh | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Kevin Feige, Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer
Votes: 379
39. The Oscars (2014 TV Special)
TV-14 | 175 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the previous year's (2013) achievements in film.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Anne Hathaway, Barkhad Abdi, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 4,126
40. The Long Way Home: Making the Martian (2016)
80 min | Documentary
A long form documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's film, "The Martian," featuring interviews with its cast and crew.
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 30
41. The Big Night In (2020 TV Special)
Comedy, Drama
BBC's Children in Need teams up with Comic Releif to raise money for Covid-19 presented by Lenny Henry, Davina McCall, Matt Baker, Paddy McGuinness and Zoe Ball filled with sketches and videos from the best of British TV.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Matt Baker, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness
Votes: 31
42. The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy (2008)
90 min | Documentary
At the Munich Olympics of 1972, John Akii Bua, from the impoverished African country of Uganda, powered round the inside lane in the 400m hurdles, past the English favourite, and reigning ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: John Bosco, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Samuel Ibanda, Keloy Kemigisha
Votes: 29
43.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2021–2022)
Episode:
Hallo, Spaceboy
(2022)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
An alien crashes deep into the oil fields of New Mexico with a mission: to find the one woman on earth who can save his species. Together they discover in order to save his world, they must first save ours. Series premiere.
Director: Alex Kurtzman | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Annelle Olaleye, Clarke Peters
Votes: 661
44.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2021–2022)
Episode:
Cracked Actor
(2022)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
With the CIA bearing down on them, Faraday and Justin decide that going public is their only shot at survival; they hatch a desperate plan to save the machine and ensure the safety of ... See full summary »
Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Jimmi Simpson, Sonya Cassidy
Votes: 303
45.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2011)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Khokar is forced to retire after Gabriel rumbles that he had Petra try and kill Gatehouse. Gabriel is summoned by the retired Commander Penney who tells him that Counterpoint was a scheme ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Kierston Wareing, Eve Best, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ace Bhatti
Votes: 124
46.
Dancing on the Edge (2013)
Episode:
Episode 2
(2013)
TV-MA | 61 min | Drama
With Wesley gone Louis is disappointed at the band's lack of progress,then Mr Donaldson arranges for them to play at a funeral organized by reclusive Lady Cremone,a dedicated jazz fan and ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Matthew Goode, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Luc Hutter, Ruth Gemmell
Votes: 95
47.
Dancing on the Edge (2013)
Episode:
Episode 3
(2013)
TV-MA | 89 min | Drama
Interviewed by the police about the attack on Jessie Louis tells them that he saw Julian fleeing the scene but Pamela is insistent he was in Paris and asks Stanley to contact him with the ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Matthew Goode, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Angel Coulby, Pascaline Crêvecoeur
Votes: 83
48. Love Actually (2003)
R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.
Director: Richard Curtis | Stars: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney
Votes: 529,999 | Gross: $59.70M
49. Inside Man (2006)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 395,921 | Gross: $88.51M
50. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
TV-PG | 113 min | Biography, Drama, History
Against all the odds, a thirteen-year-old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba, Felix Lemburo, Robert Agengo
Votes: 44,058