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1. The Righteous Gemstones (2019– )
TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama
Follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.
Stars: John Goodman, Danny McBride, Adam Devine, Edi Patterson
Votes: 47,015
2.
The Righteous Gemstones (2019– )
Episode:
Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
(2019)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
After discovering Amber, Pontius and Abraham reminiscing about an estranged family member, Jesse tasks his friends with acquiring surveillance footage that could explain the strange events of the night before.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Danny McBride, Adam Devine, Edi Patterson, Tony Cavalero
Votes: 1,272
3.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
FFA
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Napoleon tries to win The Future Farmers of America competition.
Director: Stephen Sandoval | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 84
4. The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Almost two years after a virus wiped out most of the human race, Phil Miller only wishes for some company, but soon gets more than he bargained for when that company shows up in the form of other survivors.
Stars: Will Forte, January Jones, Cleopatra Coleman, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 63,802
5. Ninety-Five Senses (2022)
14 min | Animation, Short, Drama
An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.
Directors: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess | Star: Tim Blake Nelson
Votes: 1,541
6.
Murder Among the Mormons (2021)
Episode:
Episode Three
(2021)
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary, Crime, History
What makes a murderer? The suspect reveals all the details of the deception - and a disturbing willingness to kill.
Directors: Jared Hess, Tyler Measom | Stars: Shannon Flynn, Michael George, Rod Decker, Dorie Hofmann Olds
Votes: 281
7.
The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
Episode:
Fish in the Dish
(2016)
TV-14 | 21 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Phil worries he might be sterile, and Todd worries when all the women in the group come on to him.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Mel Rodriguez, Cleopatra Coleman
Votes: 660
8. Beaver Trilogy Part IV (2015)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
A chance meeting in a parking lot in 1979 between filmmaker Trent Harris and a young man from Beaver, Utah inspired the creation of an underground film that is now known as Beaver Trilogy. But the film itself is only part of the story.
Director: Brad Besser | Stars: Bill Hader, Trent Harris, Groovin' Gary, Brad Besser
Votes: 233
9.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
Ligertown
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Napoleon takes an after school job at a farm that raises his favorite mystical creature: the Liger. But the half tiger/half lion animal doesn't seem as awesome in real life as it did in his notebook doodles.
Director: Crystal Chesney | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 95
10.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Episode:
A Global Phenomenon
(2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Due to an explosion of popularity the Gladiators become merchandising juggernauts and become world wide celebrities.
Stars: Dick Askin, Julie Resh, Eytan Keller, Danny Lee Clark
Votes: 143
11. Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Sport
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success and how it almost ended before it began.
Stars: Danny Lee Clark, Jim Starr, Michael M. Horton, Raye Hollitt
Votes: 2,974
12. The Postal Service: We Will Become Silhouettes (2005 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Official Sub Pop music video for The Postal Service single 'We Will Become Silhouettes' from the album 'Give Up'.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Benjamin Gibbard, Jenny Lewis, The Postal Service, James Tamborello
Votes: 26
13.
Murder Among the Mormons (2021)
Episode:
Episode Two
(2021)
TV-14 | 57 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Prosecutors and police roll through possible bombing suspects. Later, a key breakthrough puts a curious new spin on the case.
Directors: Jared Hess, Tyler Measom | Stars: Gerry D'Elia, Michael George, Sandra Tanner, Dorie Hofmann Olds
Votes: 288
14.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
Bed Races
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Will Grandma win Preston's annual bed races again?
Director: Frank Marino | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 73
15.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
Pedro vs. Deb
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Will Pedro and Deb ever be friends again?
Director: Edmund Fong | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 74
16.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Episode:
Let the Games Begin
(2023)
TV-MA | 46 min | Documentary, History, Sport
American Gladiators first season is plagued by allegations of steroids and injuries to the gladiators.
Stars: Danny Lee Clark, Richard Bornstein, Julie Resh, Dick Askin
Votes: 153
17.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Episode:
Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
(2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History, Sport
With the conclusion of the series third season the Gladiators embark on a cross country hundred city tour leading to wild parties, even wilder stories, and injuries.
Stars: Jim Starr, Julie Resh, Danny Lee Clark, Ellen DeGeneres
Votes: 136
18.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Episode:
The Final Legacy
(2023)
TV-MA | 36 min | Documentary, History, Sport
With the tour complete the final few seasons of American Gladiators leads to the departure of the most famous Gladiators of all and the series downturn in popularity. Also featured the legacy for Gladiators and their lives in the present.
Stars: Debbie Clark, Jim Starr, Sha-Ri Pendleton, Lori Fetrick
Votes: 130
19.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Episode:
Pilot Madness
(2023)
TV-MA | 36 min | Documentary, History, Sport
How the concept of American Gladiators came into existence and the story behind the pilot episode.
Stars: Michael M. Horton, Raye Hollitt, Jim Starr, Sha-Ri Pendleton
Votes: 165
20.
Son of Zorn (2016–2017)
Episode:
The Quest for Craig
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
When Craig runs away to think about his relationship with Edie, she and Zorn go on a road trip to bring him back.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Cheryl Hines, Johnny Pemberton, Tim Meadows, Artemis Pebdani
Votes: 108
21. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
PG | 96 min | Comedy
A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell
Votes: 237,706 | Gross: $44.54M
22. Murder Among the Mormons (2021)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, Crime, History
High-stakes exploits turn deadly - and shake a global church to its core - in the extraordinary true crime story.
Stars: Dorie Hofmann Olds, Shannon Flynn, Brent Metcalfe, Richard Turley
Votes: 7,310
23. The Gutter (2024)
89 min | Comedy
Walt lands work at bowling alley AlleyCatz. He's pressured to embrace his bowling talent, which sparks backlash from detractors seeking to undermine his sudden pro success.
Directors: Isaiah Lester, Yassir Lester | Stars: Tony Baker, Rell Battle, Adam Brody, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 21
24.
Murder Among the Mormons (2021)
Episode:
Episode One
(2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Three lethal explosions rattle Salt Lake City in 1985 and expose a dark underbelly of religious-document dealing.
Directors: Jared Hess, Tyler Measom | Stars: Ken Sanders, Richard Turley, Shannon Flynn, Dorie Hofmann Olds
Votes: 313
25. Son of Zorn (2016–2017)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Animation and live action collide when a cartoon Barbarian dad leaves his war-torn village to re-connect with his moody, non-animated teenage son in suburbia.
Stars: Cheryl Hines, Johnny Pemberton, Tim Meadows, Artemis Pebdani
Votes: 4,971
26. Finders Keepers (I) (2015)
R | 82 min | Documentary
A story about fame, addiction and a custody battle over a man's leg.
Directors: Bryan Carberry, Clay Tweel | Stars: John Wood, Shannon Whisnant, Mark Hamilton, Lisa Whisnant
Votes: 2,797 | Gross: $0.04M
27. The Killers: Boots (2010 Music Video)
5 min | Music
The video begins with a clip of George Bailey praying from It's a Wonderful Life and features Brad Prowly aka "Super Bad Brad", a famous New York City street performer.
Directors: T.C. Christensen, Jared Hess | Stars: Brandon Flowers, Brad Prowly
Votes: 9
28.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
Chadwick's Angels
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
The trio goes back to the 1990s so Dan can have another chance at fulfilling his childhood dream of finishing an infamous ice cream sundae at a local parlor.
Director: Payman Benz | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 127
29. Saints and Soldiers (2003)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Drama, War
Four American soldiers and one Brit fighting in Europe during World War II struggle to return to Allied territory after being separated from U.S. forces during the historic Malmedy Massacre.
Director: Ryan Little | Stars: Corbin Allred, Alexander Polinsky, Kirby Heyborne, Larry Bagby
Votes: 21,421 | Gross: $1.31M
30.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
The Touchables
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
The trio has a run-in with Al Capone while trying to cash in on the 1919 Chicago World Series so Deborah can buy her own ice cream parlor.
Director: Eric Appel | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 119
31. Clubhouse Detectives (1997)
PG | 85 min | Adventure, Family, Mystery
A bunch of kids have to solve a murder
Director: Eric Hendershot | Stars: Michael Ballam, Michael Galeota, Jimmy Galeota, Suzanne Barnes
Votes: 442
32.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
Scantronica Love
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
When Professor Koontz uses a scantron machine to pair students romantically, Napoleon is matched with Tokiko, the Japanese exchange student, a disappointed Deb is paired with bully Don ... See full summary »
Director: Raymie Muzquiz | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 139
33.
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Episode:
Thundercone
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
An off-brand acne cream gives Napoleon intense strength. Soon the gym teacher recruits him for a secret fight club and his brother Kip, who usually has the upper hand, doesn't like his brother's new sense of power.
Director: Dwayne Carey-Hill | Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 165
34.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
Pilot
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Dan, a facilities manager at a small Massachusetts college, recently discovered time travel and has been transporting himself back to the 1700s to spend time with the colonial woman for ... See full summary »
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 205
35.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
The Shot Heard Round the World
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Dan and Deb travel back to colonial times in order to save Chris and start the American Revolution.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 160
36.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
The Godfriender
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Deb and Chris befriend Al Capone to try and get back their time travel bag, but Dan prefers to play it safe.
Director: Peter Atencio | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 107
37. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff
Votes: 17,425
38.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
The Boyfriend Experience
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Deborah questions her relationship with Dan upon realizing he may not be such a thrilling inventor.
Director: Maggie Carey | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 137
39.
The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
Episode:
Not Appropriate For Miners
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Todd asks Tandy for advice when Jasper begins acting more reckless than usual. In the meantime, Carol and Erica both want Jasper to be their babies' suitor.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Mel Rodriguez, Cleopatra Coleman
Votes: 470
40. Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the misadventures of an awkward high school teenager and his quirky friends as they struggle to navigate life in rural Idaho.
Stars: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
Votes: 3,221
41. Peluca (2003)
9 min | Comedy, Short
The film follows its main character as he skips school with two of his friends, picks up a winning lottery ticket and go thrift shopping, where they find a wig for Giel's shaved head.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Jon Heder, Greg Hansen, Chris Sanchez, Bracken Johnson
Votes: 1,867
42. The Insufferable Groo (2018)
98 min | Documentary
Prolific and eccentric filmmaker Stephen Groo tries to recruit Jack Black, to be in his latest film about human who falls in love with an elf.
Director: Scott Christopherson | Stars: Jack Black, Lourie Bloomfield, Sherry Groo, Stephen Groo
Votes: 117
43. Austenland (2013)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Obsessed with Pride and Prejudice (1995), a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.
Director: Jerusha Hess | Stars: Keri Russell, JJ Feild, Jennifer Coolidge, Bret McKenzie
Votes: 23,646 | Gross: $2.15M
44. Making History (2017)
21 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Making History follows three friends from two different centuries as they try to balance the thrill of time travel with the mundane concerns of their present-day lives.
Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 2,611
45.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
Body Trouble
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Dan's attempt to get Chris his job back goes awry when Dr. Cobell has a heart attack.
Director: Iain B. MacDonald | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 84
46.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
Night Cream
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
Chris turns to John Hancock and Sam Adams for help as Deb realizes her dream of re-opening Chadwick's ice cream parlor.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 110
47. Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
PG-13 | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A teenager attends a fantasy writers' convention where he discovers his idea has been stolen by an established novelist.
Director: Jared Hess | Stars: Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Mike White, John Baker
Votes: 12,359 | Gross: $0.11M
48. The Singles Ward (2002)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After his divorce, a Mormon stand-up comedian moves to loosen the ties to the Church and its singles ward. When a woman from his new church calls, he responds rudely; when he meets her in person, he notices that she's nice and cute.
Director: Kurt Hale | Stars: Will Swenson, Connie Young, Daryn Tufts, Kirby Heyborne
Votes: 1,513 | Gross: $1.25M
49.
Making History (2017)
Episode:
The Duel
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, History
John Hancock and Sam Adams have a duel to determine who gets to court a woman.
Director: Claire Scanlon | Stars: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester, Yassir Lester, John Gemberling
Votes: 92
50. The R.M. (2003)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Crime, Family
Jared Phelps (Kirby Heyborne) has completed two years of full-time missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mission president has promised him that he ... See full summary »
Director: Kurt Hale | Stars: Kirby Heyborne, Daryn Tufts, Will Swenson, Britani Bateman
Votes: 867 | Gross: $1.11M