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

1. X (II) (2022)

R | 105 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.

Director: Ti West | Stars: Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi

Votes: 175,805 | Gross: $11.77M

2. Reptile (2023)

R | 134 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tom Nichols is a hardened New England detective, unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems and it begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.

Director: Grant Singer | Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone

Votes: 89,158

3. Taps (I) (1981)

PG | 126 min | Drama

Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.

Director: Harold Becker | Stars: George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn

Votes: 20,139 | Gross: $35.86M

4. The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966)

Unrated | 126 min | Comedy, War

Without hostile intent, a Soviet submarine runs aground off New England. Men are sent for a boat, but many villagers go into a tizzy, risking bloodshed.

Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith

Votes: 10,098 | Gross: $21.69M

5. The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.

Director: Robert Redford | Stars: Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen

Votes: 6,860 | Gross: $13.83M

6. Vehicle 19 (2013)

R | 85 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

In Johannesburg, an American parole breaker unknowingly picks up a rental car that will tie him to a web of corrupt local police.

Director: Mukunda Michael Dewil | Stars: Paul Walker, Naima McLean, Gys de Villiers, Leyla Haidarian

Votes: 15,984

7. The Front Line (2011)

Not Rated | 133 min | Action, Drama, History

A drama centered on the Korean War's final battle that will determine the border between north and south.

Director: Hun Jang | Stars: Shin Ha-kyun, Go Soo, Ryu Seung-su, Ko Chang-seok

Votes: 7,117 | Gross: $0.01M

8. Undeclared War (1990)

R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A Hong Kong Special Branch cop and a CIA agent reluctantly team up to bring down a major international terrorist.

Director: Ringo Lam | Stars: Danny Lee, Olivia Hussey, Peter Liapis, Rosamund Kwan

Votes: 393

9. Apple Seed (2019)

TV-14 | 119 min | Drama

On a cross country road trip to rob his home town bank Prince Mccoy finds himself having to rely on the help of an ex convict hitchhiker named Carl Robbins. Along the way the people they ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Worth | Stars: Rance Howard, Michael Worth, Esther Anderson, Adrienne Barbeau

Votes: 313

10. Elipsis (2006)

Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Parallel fragmented stories are linked by the relationship between successful actor Sebastián Castillo and his friend Galo Vidal, a frustrated fashion designer. The tables are turned and ... See full summary »

Director: Eduardo Arias-Nath | Stars: Edgar Ramírez, Erich Wildpret, Seu Jorge, Angélica Aragón

Votes: 294

11. Burro (2019)

16 min | Short, Drama

Caught in a New Mexico drug trafficking ring, Levi is forced to travel back and forth to New Mexico with his son Mateo who acts as his translator. Levi and Mateo make their final drive to ... See full summary »

Directors: Zak Fin, Michael Forsch | Stars: Abraham Rodriguez, Alex De Vivo, Jeremy John Wells, Thomas Haley

Votes: 8

12. Clarice (2021)
Episode: Ghosts of Highway 20 (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Clarice Starling and the team are deployed to Tennessee where the FBI is laying siege against a fringe militia group called "The Statesmen".

Director: Douglas Aarniokoski | Stars: Rebecca Breeds, Michael Cudlitz, Lucca De Oliveira, Kal Penn

Votes: 885

13. The Continental (2023)
Episode: Theater of Pain (2023)

TV-MA | 99 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

In the final action-packed night, Winston's all-out revenge plan is revealed as he looks to take over the NYC crime operation with plans to transform the Continental from outdated safe house into the upscale destination of John Wick fame.

Director: Albert Hughes | Stars: Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour

Votes: 2,366

14. The Paradise (2020– )
Episode: In the name of the family (2022)

56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Hilkka returns to Finland, trying to stay away from the investigation. Once the criminals behind the crimes are revealed, the investigators formulate one more plan, and they need Hilkka's help.

Director: Marja Pyykkö | Stars: Fran Perea, Jota Castellano, Fanny Gatibelza, Riitta Havukainen

Votes: 22

15. Big Little Crimes (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2023)

44 min | Documentary, Crime

A simple stop-and-search of a suspicious man leads to the arrest of a serial killer. A police officer's decision leads to an armed standoff in an isolated beauty spot. A road traffic collision leads to the discovery of a huge fraud case.

Directors: Alexander Hayes, Keith Mackin, Christopher Stonall | Star: Ramon Tikaram

16. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode: We All Fall Down (2016)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

The group seeks shelter with a survivalist family. Madison tries to uncover the family's true motives. Meanwhile, Salazar works to discover Strand's intentions.

Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey

Votes: 5,083

17. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode: Do Not Disturb (2016)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Travis has a hard time connecting with Chris while looking for shelter; Alicia meets a woman with a bloody past.

Director: Michael McDonough | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey

Votes: 4,197

18. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode: The New Frontier (2017)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Strand faces resistance as he attempts to hold power over his domain.

Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey

Votes: 4,043

19. Hollywood Homicide Uncovered (2016– )
Episode: Phil Hartman (2016)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime

Homicide Detective Tom Brascia tries to piece together the events that led up to the murder of comic and ''Saturday Night Live'' alum, Phil Hartman.

Director: Michael Sheehan | Stars: Michael Fleeman, Tom Brascia, Scott Michaels, Craig Harvey

Votes: 15