Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "usurper"

51. Royal Tramp II (1992)

R | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Wei the jester, turned undercover spy, turned high ranking official in the Chinese imperial court, tries his best to deal with warring factions and deadly martial artists all vying for power.

Director: Jing Wong | Stars: Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin, Chingmy Yau, Michelle Reis

Votes: 3,058

52. Hamlet (1960 TV Movie)

152 min | Drama, Mystery

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle.

Director: Franz Peter Wirth | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Hans Caninenberg, Wanda Rotha, Dunja Movar

Votes: 672

53. Beauty and the Beast: A Dark Tale (2012 TV Movie)

Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

In a mythical kingdom, a princess is trying to prevent a rebellion and seeks the help of a beast.

Director: Yves Simoneau | Stars: Wendy Crewson, F. Murray Abraham, Ruth Bradley, Alan Dale

Votes: 79

54. The Invincible Gladiator (1961)

Not Rated | 96 min | Action, Drama

A Roman warrior leads a revolt against an evil ruler.

Directors: Alberto De Martino, Antonio Momplet | Stars: Richard Harrison, Isabelle Corey, Livio Lorenzon, Leo Anchóriz

Votes: 118

55. The Young Rajah (1922)

Passed | 54 min | Romance, Drama

A young man raised in the American South discovers he is an Indian prince whose throne was taken by usurpers.

Director: Phil Rosen | Stars: Rudolph Valentino, Wanda Hawley, Pat Moore, Charles Ogle

Votes: 423 | Gross: $0.24M

56. Siren of Bagdad (1953)

Passed | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

In ancient Baghdad, a magician uses his powers and his magic box to save slave girls.

Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Paul Henreid, Patricia Medina, Hans Conried, Charles Lung

Votes: 222

57. Egoismos (1964)

85 min | Drama, Romance

In everyone's eyes, blonde heiress Maria is nothing but an arrogant egotist who stops at nothing to get what she wants. However, when a whirlwind romance imperils her dream, she will have no choice but to surrender to the power of passion.

Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Zoi Laskari, Spyros Fokas, Vagelis Voulgaridis, Jenny Roussea

Votes: 107

58. Macbeth (1954 TV Movie)

103 min | Drama

Macbeth (Maurice Evans), the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his King and takes the throne for himself.

Directors: Hudson Faucett, George Schaefer | Stars: Maurice Evans, Judith Anderson, House Jameson, Richard Waring

Votes: 26

59. Zorro in the Court of Spain (1962)

Not Rated | 94 min | Adventure, Western

The perfidious brother of the deceased Duke of Lusitania usurps the throne from its legitimate heir, the Grand Duchess; however, an enigmatic man in black known only as the Zorro is out for justice. But, who is this valiant vindicator?

Director: Luigi Capuano | Stars: George Ardisson, Alberto Lupo, Nadia Marlowa, Maria Letizia Gazzoni

Votes: 68

60. The Horde (1994 Video Game)

E | Animation, Action, Adventure

FMV strategy game about young servant Chauncey, who's given a land of his own for saving his king, Winthrop the Good of Franzpowanki. However, this land is targeted by ravenous impish red monsters, the Hordlings.

Directors: Kiyoshi Ohkawa, Robert Weaver | Stars: Kirk Cameron, Michael Gregory, Michael McCarty, Henry Crowell Jr.

Votes: 51

61. Democracy (2020)

15 min | Short, Comedy

In a twisted take on democracy, when a man is voted out of his family he must launch an election campaign to get voted back in.

Director: Finnius Teppett | Stars: Gavin Rutherford, Claire Dougan, Katherine McRae, Jerome Chandrahasen

62. Krima... to boi sou (1970)

84 min | Comedy

A prisoner, who abused money in the past to save a friend from suicide, is released. But soon he is involved in a conspiracy that is related to the past.

Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Labros Konstadaras, Maro Kodou, Andreas Barkoulis, Giorgos Moshidis

Votes: 322

63. MagnaCarta 2 (2009 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Drama

The game stars Juto as the main character. He seems to be a normal guy but suffered from amnesia and is hiding a secret power deep within him. After the Northern Forces swoop down a ... See full summary »

Directors: Lee Kyung-jin, Tony Oliver | Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, Jamieson Price

Votes: 34

64. Triton of the Sea (1972)

23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

5000 years ago, evil demigod Poseidon and his minions attack the good mermen. A dolphin saves one of them, baby Triton. Later, as a young boy, Triton decides to avenge his family and end the reign of evil Poseidon and his monsters.

Stars: Hidekatsu Shibata, Jôji Yanami, Keiichi Noda, Kaneta Kimotsuki

Votes: 83

65. Triton of the Sea (1979)

74 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Edited version for theaters of the eponymous 1972 show, about Triton, a sole survivor who seeks vengeance against evil sea demigod Poseidon and his monsters who eradicated his clan of good mermen and usurped their throne.

Directors: Yoshiyuki Tomino, Toshio Masuda | Stars: Akemi Hirokawa, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Haruko Kitahama, Toshiko Sawada

Votes: 139

66. Rouge caprice (2009)

12 min | Short, Comedy

A young and enthusiastic theater dresser, Nelly, encounters a capricious actress in her dressing-room. The disciplined young woman goes running through the whole city to satisfy the star's ... See full summary »

Director: Helene De Roux | Stars: Elisa Carà, Marie-Jeanne Marti, Flore Vialet

67. Chikara Moonraker (2014 Video)

Action, Sport

CHIKARA's war with the Flood continues, as Icarus defends the CHIKARA Grand Championship against Jimmy Jacobs, the Spectral Envoy battle the BDK and Delirious, Shynron takes to the air ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Spillane | Stars: Mark Angelosetti, R.B. Banks, Sean Burke, Lucas Calhoun

68. Don Quixote (1994 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Princess Dulcinea appears to elderly Don Quixote in a dream to ask him for help. The usurper who took over her kingdom is searching for the seven crystal balls that give its owner the ultimate power. Don Quixote must find them first.

Director: Sakura Kanji

69. Great Performances (1971– )
Episode: Hamlet (1990)

Not Rated | 165 min | Music, Musical

A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.

Directors: Kirk Browning, Kevin Kline | Stars: MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Raymond Rivera, Bill Camp, Peter Francis James

Votes: 239

70. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)
Episode: Macbeth (1992)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Encouraged by a prophecy and his scheming wife, Macbeth sets out to be King of Scotland, but soon realizes the lengths he must go to keep his power in this gruesome tale of pure horror.

Directors: Nikolay Serebryakov, Dave Edwards | Stars: Alec McCowen, Brian Cox, Zoë Wanamaker, Laurence Payne

Votes: 107

71. The Adventures of Sinbad (1996–1998)
Episode: Still Life (1996)

Fantasy, Action, Adventure

The crew arrives on an idyllic island ruled by friendly king Vincenzo, who also happens to be a master sculptor famous for his eerily lifelike statues of people. He quickly charms his guests, especially Maeve, but Sinbad is suspicious.

Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Zen Gesner, George Buza, Tim Progosh, Oris Erhuero

Votes: 44

72. Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog (1998–1999)
Episode: Legend of the Ancient Scroll (1998)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

When her plans are revealed, Maeve begins to raise a monster to battle Kells troops. Told of the scroll which can find Draganta, Rohan and Angus are on the trail, they meet with Ivar. Deirdre follows as the four fall through a portal.

Director: Robert Hughes | Stars: Lochlann O'Mearáin, Lisa Dwan, Justin Pierre, Vincent Walsh

Votes: 19

73. T-Bag Bounces Back (1987)
Episode: Ivan the Horrible (1987)

20 min | Family

It's the day of Prince Ivan the Horrible's coronation and the second gold bell is on top of his crown. Ivan's uncle, Count Boris wants to be King himself. When he meets T.Shirt, the young ... See full summary »

Director: Leon Thau | Stars: Elizabeth Estensen, Jennie Stallwood, John Hasler, Frank Thornton

74. Teen Titans (2003–2006)
Episode: Betrothed (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Starfire heads back to her home planet for her marriage. The Titans follow her.

Director: Alex Soto | Stars: Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong

Votes: 402

75. Teen Titans (2003–2006)
Episode: Revolution (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Mad Mod has taken Robin's youth for his own and has hypnotized the whole country into thinking that the American Revolution never happened.

Director: Michael Chang | Stars: Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong

Votes: 373

76. Once Upon a Time... Man (1978–1981)
Episode: Les premiers empires (1978)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

On the empires of Babylon, Assyria, Persia, and others from about BC 2000 to BC 323.

Director: Albert Barillé | Stars: Annie Balestra, Albert Barillé, Yves Barsacq, Claude Bertrand

Votes: 83

77. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Tales from the Public Domain (2002)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer reads three stories from an overdue library book, imagining himself as Odysseus, Lisa as Joan of Arc, and Bart as Hamlet.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,729

78. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995– )
Episode: Full Circle (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The Jewel Riders must find a way to save Avalon from the rule of Kale.

Director: Robert Mandell | Stars: Kerry Butler, Corinne Orr, Deborah Allison, John Beach

79. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995– )
Episode: Jewel Quest: Part 1 (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The peace in Avalon is disrupted when the evil Lady Kale uses dark magic against Merlin.

Director: Robert Mandell | Stars: Kerry Butler, Corinne Orr, Bob Kaliban, Deborah Allison

Votes: 8

80. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995– )
Episode: Jewel Quest: Part 2 (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The Jewel Riders go to Kale's castle to free a captured unicorn and prevent her from taking over all the magic.

Director: Robert Mandell | Stars: Kerry Butler, Corinne Orr, Deborah Allison, John Beach

81. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995– )
Episode: Revenge of the Dark Stone (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Kale sneaks into the Crystal Palace to foil the Jewel Riders and take over before they can bring back Merlin.

Director: Robert Mandell | Stars: Kerry Butler, Corinne Orr, Deborah Allison, John Beach

82. Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995– )
Episode: The Faery Princess (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The Jewel Riders go to help the lost princess of faeries return home and save the Faeryland from Lady Kale.

Director: Robert Mandell | Stars: Kerry Butler, Corinne Orr, Deborah Allison, John Beach

83. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Masque of Mandragora: Part Three (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Doctor saves Giuliano from Federico's men, then they try to find Sarah, unaware Hieronymous has hypnotised her to kill the Doctor.

Director: Rodney Bennett | Stars: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Gareth Armstrong, Tim Pigott-Smith

Votes: 498

84. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Androids of Tara: Part Two (1978)

Not Rated | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

After Count Grendel kidnaps the real Prince Reynart, the Doctor suggests his android lookalike be crowned king in his absence. Back at the Count's castle, Romana is introduced to Princess Strella who looks exactly like her.

Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Peter Jeffrey, Simon Lack

Votes: 484

85. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)
Episode: A New Beginning (1985)

TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

As Duke Igthorn plans an attack on King Gregor's castle, Cavin (a page in the castle) is left in the woods after some of Igthorn's ogres run off the Humans. The Gummi Bears find Cavin ... See full summary »

Director: Art Vitello | Stars: June Foray, Christian Jacobs, Katie Leigh, Lorenzo Music

Votes: 200

86. Iryû: Team Medical Dragon (2006– )
Episode: Episode #1.9 (2006)

54 min | Drama

Having been stabbed in the back by Professor Noguchi the Batista team proceeds with its second operation under the watchful eyes of the new professorship candidate. There is another person ... See full summary »

Director: Naruhide Mizuta | Stars: Kenji Sakaguchi, Sadao Abe, Masako Chiba, Tetsuhiro Ikeda

87. The Wars of the Roses (2002– )
Episode: One Perfect Rose

Not Rated | Documentary, History, War

King Edward IV consolidates power. His sudden death seemingly put 13-year-old Edward V on the throne, but Richard III intervenes, claiming the throne. Meanwhile, Henry Tudor plans to seize control himself.

Stars: Ian Dawson, Rosemary Horrox, Wendy Moorhen, John Watts

88. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Deranged Leftists Celebrate Rape and Murder in the Name of 'Decolonization' (2023 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

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Star: Matt Walsh

89. Joséphine, ange gardien (1997– )
Episode: Tango (2013)

94 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Joséphine has a new mission: "Maria-Sol Jimenez". Maria-Sol is a choreographer, she has some problems with her son Diego and besides she is keeping a great secret.

Director: Philippe Proteau | Stars: Mimie Mathy, Natalia Dontcheva, Michel Scotto di Carlo, Thibaut Thezan

Votes: 10

90. Hanzawa Naoki (2013– )
Episode: Episode #1.9 (2013)

64 min | Drama, News

It is the day of the governmental inspection and hearing and everything hinges on finding a solution for the nearly insolvent bank. Will the conspiracy to overthrow its hereditary president... See full summary »

Director: Katsuo Fukuzawa | Stars: Masato Sakai, Aya Ueto, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Mitsuko Baishô

Votes: 27

91. She-Wolves: England's Early Queens (2012)
Episode: Isabella and Margaret (2012)

62 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Isabella and Margaret were both young French girls and political pawns when they were married to English kings: Isabella to Edward II in the 14th century, Margaret to Henry VI 100 years ... See full summary »

Director: Lucy Swingler | Star: Helen Castor

Votes: 43

92. The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)
Episode: Richard III (2016)

TV-14 | 129 min | Drama, History, War

Evil Richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike.

Director: Dominic Cooke | Stars: Josef Altin, Isaac Andrews, Paul Bazely, Geoff Bell

Votes: 672

93. The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990–1993)
Episode: Who's Got the Genie (1990)

TV-Y | Animation, Short, Adventure

Don Coyote finds a bottle with a genie who can grant endless wishes inside but naively gives it away to the secretly evil prime minister Rodrigo instead of the king.

Directors: Robert Alvarez, Don Lusk, Jay Sarbry, Paul Sommer, Carl Urbano | Stars: Frank Welker, Don Messick, Tim Curry, Jennifer Darling

94. Plaisir du théâtre (1956–1963)
Episode: La part du feu (1957)

91 min | Comedy, Drama

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Director: Jean Vernier | Stars: Jacques Chabannes, Marie-Claire Achard, Grégoire Aslan, Robert Chandeau

95. Quantico (2015–2018)
Episode: Spy Games (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Alex and McQuigg are tasked with protecting a Arabian prince. Meanwhile Ryan and Harry work to uncover an assassination attempt.

Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan | Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jake McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy, Russell Tovey

Votes: 488

96. The Magicians (2015–2020)
Episode: The Serpent (2019)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

As Kady contends with a crisis in the hedge witch community, Alice confronts her inner self, and Margo makes a command decision about Eliot.

Director: Carol Banker | Stars: Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman

Votes: 492

97. Avengers Assemble (2012–2019)
Episode: Widowmaker (2019)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Black Panther explores a secret enemy facility with a nefarious past.

Directors: Jeff Allen, Kalvin Lee | Stars: James Mathis III, Daisy Lightfoot, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker

Votes: 83