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51. Massarati and the Brain (1982 TV Movie)
120 min | Adventure, Comedy
A Secret Agent searches for a sunken treasure of rare coins. He must battle a Nazi who is also searching for the treasure, and is helped by a ten-year-old genius who builds electronic weapons for him.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Daniel Pilon, Peter Billingsley, Christopher Hewett, Markie Post
Votes: 85
52. Vito (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Vito Russo, founding father of the gay liberation movement, author of "The Celluloid Closet," and vociferous AIDS activist in the 1980s.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Phyllis Antonellis, George Bancroft, Richard Barrios, Edmund Bergler
Votes: 776
53. Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1993)
PG | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about the inventor of the first electronic synthesiser instrument and his subsequent life after he was abducted by the KGB as well as a history of his instrument.
Director: Steven M. Martin | Stars: Leon Theremin, Robert Moog, Clara Rockmore, Nicolas Slonimsky
Votes: 991 | Gross: $0.19M
54. Dizzy Pilots (1943)
Approved | 17 min | Comedy, Short
The stooges are the Wrong brothers, three inventors trying to finish building an airplane they can sell to the army and thereby avoid the draft. When their plane, the "Buzzard", turns out ... See full summary »
Director: Jules White | Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Bobby Barber
Votes: 562
55. Donald and the Wheel (1961)
Approved | 17 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of ... See full summary »
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Bill Cole, Bill Lee, Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith
Votes: 301
56. Bowery Bombshell (1946)
Passed | 65 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Slip, Sach, Bobby, Whitey and Chuck unsuccessfully try to sell a dilapidated car to a street cleaner for a fabulous amount, so they can get enough money to save Louie's Malt Shop.
Director: Phil Karlson | Stars: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, William 'Billy' Benedict
Votes: 421
57. Le fantôme d'Henri Langlois (2004)
Not Rated | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Life and work of the founder of the Cinémathèque Française.
Director: Jacques Richard | Stars: Henri Alekan, Catherine Allégret, Jo Amorin, Jean-Michel Arnold
Votes: 424
58. Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994 TV Short)
21 min | Animation, Short, Family
Comedian Louie Anderson tells a story of one Christmas when he was a kid, growing up in Wisconsin, and how he and his dad brought Christmas cheer to a woman who appeared to have none.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Stars: Louie Anderson, Edie McClurg, Justin Shenkarow, Debi Derryberry
Votes: 618
59. Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1974 TV Movie)
25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Partly based on a true story, a little girl writes to the editor of a newspaper concerning the existence of Santa Claus.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Jim Backus, Susan Silo, Courtney Lemmon, Billy Green
Votes: 238
60. Carl Laemmle (2019)
91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Carl Laemmle is a feature documentary about the extraordinary life story of Carl Laemmle, the German-Jewish immigrant who founded Universal Pictures, and saved over 300 Jewish families from Nazi Germany.
Director: James L. Freedman | Stars: Antonia Carlotta, Ahilan Arulanantham, Bob Balaban, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 233
61. Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography
A chronicle of the life and career of silent film star Mary Pickford.
Director: Nicholas Eliopoulos | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Votes: 223
62. Rich Hall's Working for the American Dream (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
In this sobering look at the current state of the American Dream, comedian Rich Hall explains how the US viewed and treated labor throughout its history and why this inevitably led to the economic and social problems Americans face today.
Director: Chris Cottam | Stars: Rich Hall, Raymond W. Johnson
Votes: 50
63. Boxing at the Movies: Kings of the Ring (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Sport
Danny Leigh explores the enduring popularity of the boxing film.
Director: Angus McIntyre | Stars: Danny Leigh, Sarah Churchwell, Martin Scorsese, Thelma Schoonmaker
Votes: 32
64. The Land Called New Jersey (1965)
28 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary portrays three hundred years of progress in New Jersey and the contributions of the citizens of the state to the history of the United States.
Director: Gene Starbecker
65. Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device (2012 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Mystery
Teen detective Nancy Drew investigates after a theoretical physicist is found electrocuted in a Colorado laboratory.
Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Marc Biagi, Sara Mountjoy-Pepka
Votes: 44
66. The Search for Heaven (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Family
Our lives are filled with joy and sorrow, challenges and change - all linked to growing up and growing old. Is the inevitable conclusion to life's exciting journey the termination of the ... See full summary »
Director: David Priest | Stars: Martina Brunat, Samara Frame, Allison Larned, Fred Sewell
Votes: 45
67. The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan's Journey (2016)
80 min | Documentary
A documentary about the controversial Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Director: Bradley Weatherholt | Stars: Doug Adams, Michael Barryte, James Berardinelli, Tim Blank
Votes: 114
68. Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the emphasis here is on his ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Musser | Stars: Blanche Sweet, Jay Leyda, Rob Issen, Robert Sklar
Votes: 136
69. The History of the English Language: Second Edition (2008 Video)
Documentary
Professor Seth Lerer lectures on the history of the English language, from its earliest roots to its modern forms, and includes lively commentary on American English.
Star: Seth Lerer
Votes: 7
70. Hysterical High Spots in American History (1941)
7 min | Animation, Short
Director: Walter Lantz | Stars: Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Ben Hardaway, Pat McGeehan
Votes: 49
71. The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema (2014)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Thanhouser Company was a trail-blazing studio based in New Rochelle, New York, where from 1910 to 1917 it released over 1,000 films that were seen by audiences around the globe. This 53... See full summary »
Director: Ned Thanhouser | Stars: Ned Thanhouser, Judith Buchanan, Kathryn Fuller-Seeley, Randy Johnson
Votes: 60
72. Mikhail Bondarev: Heck of a Great Man (2015)
4 min | Short, Biography, Comedy
A short mockumentary about a good friend.
Director: Mykola Yeriomin | Stars: Mark Twain, Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Mikhail Bondarev
Votes: 15
73.
Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)
Episode:
Annie Oakley
(1985)
Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Brian Dennehy, Cliff De Young, Nancy Lenehan
Votes: 40
74.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
The Great Treasure Hunt
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Discovering a treasure map in the sea chest of Great Grandfather Peg-Leg Addams the pirate, Gomez and Morticia decide to hire a boat to go look for it.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 206
75.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
The Jinx
(1962)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
A loss to Floyd at checkers while Henry Bennett looks over his shoulder prompts Barney to label him a jinx for "hexing" him. Andy resolves to rectify Henry's bad reputation before it forces the dejected man to leave Mayberry.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 351
76.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
The Dancing Bear
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Both grandmothers bring Tabitha identical stuffed bears. Endora turns her bear into a dancing bear.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Arthur Julian
Votes: 339
77.
City Guys (1997–2001)
Episode:
Jamal X
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy
Jamal's uncle comes to the school to speak to his class and sparks something in Jamal to be more active in African American affairs. He starts a club for the black students and excludes Chris from joining.
Director: Frank Bonner | Stars: Wesley Jonathan, Scott Whyte, Caitlin Mowrey, Dionysio Basco
Votes: 17
78.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
Sally and the Lab Technician
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Rob gets home late from work because he has to drive Sally home Laura gets the idea to try and play matchmaker. Rob is against it but Laura thinks Sally would be a good match with her... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore
Votes: 318
79.
Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
Episode:
Be Careful What You Wish For
(1997)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A ghostly salesman arrives in Grand Central Station and twists people's hopes and dreams into terrifying incarnations. When Eduardo falls prey to the Salesman's spell and is turned into ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Fuentes III | Stars: Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, Jason Marsden, Pat Musick
Votes: 46
80.
Family Affair (1966–1971)
Episode:
Star Dust
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bill brings home a famous actress, Carol Haven. She falls in love with the children and the idea of giving up her career for a life with the Davis family.
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones
Votes: 50
81.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
The Milk Maker
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Local inventor "Looney Luke" Needlinger has built a contraption that turns hay into milk. Convinced it will make them rich, Haney and Fred pitch Oliver on investing in the machine, but he ... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Foster Brooks, Pat Buttram
Votes: 84
82.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
I Do, I Don't
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
George and Louise host a marriage seminar for newlyweds sponsored by the Help Center in their apartment. A wide range arrives including young, old, wealthy and poor. Naturally where George's advice isn't highly-flawed it is hypocritical.
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 66
83.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Dr. Pierce and Mr. Hyde
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
After Hawkeye is kept awake in surgery for 3 days straight he decides to find out who started the war.
Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 673
84.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
From Moscow to Maui
(1981)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A defected Russian pilot named Yuri Dolgof hires Magnum to get his fiancée Nina, a member of the Soviet track team to defect as well.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 409
85.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
Not with My Wife, I Don't
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ted won't see a marriage counselor unless Lou goes with him.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight
Votes: 130
86.
Maude (1972–1978)
Episode:
The Will
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Maude and Walter get into an argument over writing their wills and the items each list.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain
Votes: 69
87.
My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode:
How to Be a Hero Without Really Trying
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
The O'Hara's have new neighbors, a boy Stevie and his adult sister Jennifer. The foursome go to picnic on Sunset Mountain as Martin needs to get an metal ore called "glink" for his craft. It is located there not yet discovered by humans.
Director: Sidney Miller | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Kathy Kersh, Butch Patrick
Votes: 57
88.
My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode:
Man or Amoeba
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A renowned scientist posits that life no more advanced than amoebas can exist on Mars. Martin helps Angela write a class report refuting his claims and she gets a "F". Martin's plan includes Tim planting a seed in the professor's brain.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Ann Marshall
Votes: 83
89.
My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode:
The Atom Misers
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Martin needs to make an alloy of silicon and cobalt he calls silibalt. But the cyclotron he has rigged in the kitchen is inadequate so he follows Tim on his interview at the university to access their cyclotron where a prodigy is at work.
Director: Leslie Goodwins | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Jerome Cowan, Jean Hale
Votes: 62
90.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode:
The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies
(1997)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Mike and the 'bots sit through The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? (1964). Pearl returns a trio of space-brats to their parents.
Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett
Votes: 697
91.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lamont becomes annoyed that Fred is constantly playing old blues records featuring a band named Blind Mellow Jelly. Then, he finds out the records are rare and could be worth several hundred dollars.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Don Bexley, Bryan O'Byrne
Votes: 178
92.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's midlife crisis leads to a disastrous attempt at being an inventor.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,966
93.
Voyagers! (1982–1983)
Episode:
Barriers of Sound
(1983)
TV-G | 49 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
In 1890, Jeffrey can't call for a doctor when Dwight D. Eisenhower's mother goes into labor because telephones don't exist. They travel to 1875 to make sure that Alexander Graham Bell has his financing to continue his telephone experiments.
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, Linwood Boomer, Bill Erwin
Votes: 50
94.
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode:
Wedding Bells: Part 2
(2000)
TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime
Just as Walker and Alex are about to go on their honeymoon, the pair of assassins who were hired to kill Alex and whose partner Walker killed, sets out to get them. And he's determined to do so even if he has to bring their plane down.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Sheree J. Wilson, Judson Mills
Votes: 116
95.
Pokémon (1997–2023)
Episode:
A Bite to Remember
(2003)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After meeting a group of Mightyena, Max befriends a Poochyena who hasn't evolved yet and decides to train it himself!
Directors: Kunihiko Yuyama, Joop Pieëte | Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Madeleine Blaustein
Votes: 127
96.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
Episode:
The Power Transfer: Part II
(1994)
Not Rated | 20 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Three departing Rangers transfer their powers to the new Rangers, who are immediately called into battle against the Silver Horns Monster.
Director: Jonathan Tzachor | Stars: Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Jason David Frank, Steve Cardenas
Votes: 467
97.
StarTalk (2015– )
Episode:
Actress Anna Deavere Smith
(2019)
TV-PG | 47 min | Talk-Show
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the power of art and science to inspire change featuring his interview with Anna Deavere Smith.
Director: Peter Fackler | Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugene Mirman, Dorothy Roberts, Anna Deavere Smith
Votes: 8
98.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Dream a Little Dream of Me
(2008)
TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
When Bobby Singer is discovered in a coma, Dean and Sam uncover a student who works through people's dreams to destroy them.
Director: Steve Boyum | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Lauren Cohan, Jim Beaver
Votes: 5,653
99.
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019– )
Episode:
Failure is Not an Option
(2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Business is booming, and Buba wants a piece of the action - but the product is getting bad reviews. Lisa thinks Dan has been ignoring her.
Director: Lars Montag | Stars: Maximilian Mundt, Danilo Kamperidis, Lena Klenke, Damian Hardung
Votes: 923
100.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Billy the Kid versus Dracula
(2019)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton
Votes: 11