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1. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
PG-13 | 163 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Stars: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Votes: 246,512 | Gross: $172.14M
2. John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
R | 169 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
Director: Chad Stahelski | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, George Georgiou, Lance Reddick
Votes: 333,106 | Gross: $187.13M
3. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
PG-13 | 181 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Votes: 1,265,121 | Gross: $858.37M
4. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah.
Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe
Votes: 206,825 | Gross: $110.50M
5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
PG-13 | 149 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Votes: 1,202,637 | Gross: $678.82M
6. No Time to Die (2021)
PG-13 | 163 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux
Votes: 444,562 | Gross: $160.87M
7. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (2019)
PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again in the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.
Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver
Votes: 493,156 | Gross: $515.20M
8. Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
PG-13 | 147 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Stars: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Votes: 378,025 | Gross: $220.16M
9. God of War: Ragnarök (2022 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Drama
Kratos and his son Atreus face the oncoming Norse apocalypse, Ragnarok.
Director: Eric Williams | Stars: Christopher Judge, Sunny Suljic, Danielle Bisutti, Robert Craighead
Votes: 17,268
10. Clerks III (2022)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Dante, Elias, and Jay and Silent Bob are enlisted by Randal after a heart attack to make a movie about the convenience store that started it all.
Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Vincent Pereira, Mike Zapcic
Votes: 18,609
11. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
R | 90 min | Horror, Thriller
Three years after he last terrorized his sister, Michael Myers confronts her again, before traveling to Haddonfield to deal with the cast and crew of a reality show which is being broadcast from his old home.
Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Brad Loree, Bianca Kajlich
Votes: 49,272 | Gross: $30.35M
12. Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers - Ignition (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
After the events of the world race, two racing teams, the Teku and the metal Maniacs, go head to head in new racing realms.
Directors: Andrew Duncan, Gino Nichele | Stars: Kathleen Barr, Lisa Ann Beley, Dexter Bell, Michael Donovan
Votes: 576
13. Hot Wheels Acceleracers the Ultimate Race (2005)
60 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
The Teku and Metal Maniacs team up to defeat Gelorum and her Racing Drones once and for all. Vert proves himself by facing Gelorum head-on in the ultimate test of racing ability in order to join the Accelerons.
Director: Gino Nichele | Stars: Kathleen Barr, Lisa Ann Beley, Dexter Bell, Michael Donovan
Votes: 393
14.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Seeing Red
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Willow and Tara wallow in their togetherness, but things aren't as happy everywhere else. Buffy has to face both Xander and Spike, whilst tracking Warren and Company to foil their next move.
Director: Michael Gershman | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Emma Caulfield Ford, Michelle Trachtenberg
Votes: 3,041
15.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Lady Heather's Box
(2003)
TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a body is found in a foam party, he is identified by Grissom and Capt. Brass as the male prostitute Trey Buckman. Meanwhile, Catherine and Nick investigate a decomposed body of the ... See full summary »
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 1,012
16.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Heckles Dies
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his possessions to Monica and Rachel, Chandler worries he will die alone just like him. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica argue over a lamp, Phoebe and Ross argue over evolution.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,896
17.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Crosetti
(1994)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The unit investigate the death of their friend and Lewis' partner, Steve Crosetti which appears to be a suicide, but Lewis is sure there is more to it than this.
Director: Whitney Ransick | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 241
18.
M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005)
Episode:
The Bigger the Lie
(2003)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The vicious murder of an investigate journalist exploring an old hate crime takes place in the same Bangladeshi neighbourhood.
Director: Nigel Keen | Stars: Lindsey Coulson, Samantha Spiro, Richard Hope, Richard Huw
Votes: 31
19.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
World of Trouble
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Experimental EMP railgun is stolen by the son of Al Lombard, Sonny's recurring frienemy and former mob underboss, who vanished after his boss Librizzi sent hitmen after him. When Al reappears to visit his kid, the hitmen find them.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 278
20.
Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
Episode:
Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gangster boss Callard appears to be slipping out of Murphy's grasp, so he has to act fast.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Barriscale, Shaun Dooley, Michael Fassbender, Michael Feast
Votes: 54
21.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Cock and Balls Story
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Season Four premiere. The world of Oz--an experimental prison within a prison known as the Emerald City--reopens its doors with the inmates still on a 24-hour lockdown and prison officials struggling to end the hostilities.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,140
22.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Town Without Pity
(2000)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With things wild in Em City, O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller--who tries to get into the rehab program to make amends with Sister Pete.... See full summary »
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,095
23.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Word to the Wise
(2000)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In an effort to reduce violence, white inmates are transferred out of Em City. Said and Arif talk to Querns about the negative impact of his changes, but their efforts are in vain. Mobay gets in good with Adebisi's crew...but pays a price.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,948
24.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
(1999)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With Cyril scheduled to box Pancamo, O'Reily plans to use his spray-bottle trick, but first he must deal with Cudney. Alvarez sees the photos of Rivera's gouged-out eyes and goes nuts. New ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Kinney | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 1,993
25.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Out o' Time
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Brace yourself for the explosive Season Three finale! As the new millennium approaches, things are heating up in Em City as racial tensions mount. Glynn fires Hughes, but before leaving, Hughes delivers a millennium gift to Adebisi: a gun.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,033
26.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Secret Identities
(1999)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Adebisi accuses McManus of sexually harassing Wangler. Bellinger meets with McManus and requests execution by hanging. Just one problem: she's pregnant.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,012
27.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
The Bill of Wrongs
(2000)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Glynn learns from Adebisi that he was given the gun by former C.O. Hughes. Morales enlists Rebadow's help in taking Hernandez's place in the drug ring run by Adebisi and Pancamo. Mobay finds himself in a dangerous position.
Director: Goran Gajic | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 1,963
28.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
U.S. Male
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Wangler 'finds out' his wife and her lover were murdered execution-style. Meanwhile, Poet and Pierce get burned by Hernandez, Ricardo and Guerra. Lockdown ensues, and Wangler finds himself vulnerable--and in a cell with Adebisi.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,000
29.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Unnatural Disasters
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
O'Reily and Keller plot to take care of Andrew. McManus is forced by prison brass to settle Howell's sexual-harassment suit. Hanlon's murder convictions get overturned and he's allowed back... See full summary »
Director: Chazz Palminteri | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,057
30.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Works of Mercy
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Em City gets a new Unit Manager, Martin Querns, whose methods are hardly orthodox. Beecher's torment over his missing children is worsened when Schillinger presents him with an unexpected package. McManus returns to Oz in a new capacity.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,992
31.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
You Bet Your Life
(2000)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After Hughes' attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Miguel Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah receives an unwanted surprise. Hill pays big time when he tells Mobay he ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,224
32.
Riverboat (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Face of Courage
(1959)
60 min | Adventure, Western
Grey Holden and his riverboat are hired to deliver a cargo of guns, ammunition and troops to an army outpost on the Missouri River. When the Enterprise docks at a landing to pick up wood, ... See full summary »
Director: William Witney | Stars: Darren McGavin, Burt Reynolds, Tom Drake, Joanna Moore
Votes: 8
33.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
Old Friends, Old Wounds
(1992)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Marilla Cuthbert dies suddenly, meaning Rachel, Davey, and Dora may have to leave Green Gables unless Gilbert Blythe can find a way that they can stay.
Director: George Bloomfield | Stars: Sarah Polley, Jackie Burroughs, Patricia Hamilton, Jonathan Crombie
Votes: 57
34.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
'Round Springfield
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
While Bart is hospitalized, Lisa runs into her old mentor Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is also a patient, and becomes devastated when he dies soon after.
Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,354
35.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Alone Again, Natura-Diddly
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Ned deals with his grief after Maude's untimely death.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,706
36.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror IX
(1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer receives an evil hair transplant; Bart and Lisa get trapped in an Itchy and Scratchy cartoon; Maggie is revealed to be an alien.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,839
37.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Nobody Knows Anything
(1999)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Following the arrest of two of his men, Tony suspects a traitor. Efforts to discover who, however, are stymied.
Director: Henry Bronchtein | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,296
38.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Frank Nitti Story
(1960)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Al Capone's main enforcer, Frank Nitti, has gone into the movie business. He threatens theater owners into paying him protection money...or else!
Director: Howard W. Koch | Stars: Robert Stack, Richard Anderson, Myron McCormick, Dick Foran
Votes: 119
39.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
All Access
(2006)
TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A limousine driver is shot dead inside his car, while a concert by Kid Rock is happening inside. Lindsay and Danny work on the case. Mac hears of a shooting at Stella's address over the ... See full summary »
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 346
40.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Tell Him Something Pretty
(2006)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, History
Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, W. Earl Brown
Votes: 1,602
41.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Built to Kill: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gil investigates the murder of a rock star, which is complicated by the discovery of a miniature replica of the crime scene at the house. And Catherine tries to determine if she was raped after waking up nude in a seedy hotel.
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 960
42.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2010)
Episode:
Bad Day
(2005)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Everything that can possibly go wrong for the turtles, does go wrong for the turtles.
Director: Roy Burdine | Stars: Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Sam Riegel, Gregory Abbey
Votes: 144
43.
New Amsterdam (2018–2023)
Episode:
Your Turn
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Max works to find a new normal three months after the accident and the birth of his daughter; Kapoor grapples with the stigma of aging; Iggy has a successful day that inspires a life-changing idea; Reynolds deals with a new intern.
Director: Michael Slovis | Stars: Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman, Jocko Sims
Votes: 981
44.
Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode:
What Could Have Been
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Intelligence's investigation into the murder of Burgess' boyfriend threatens to reveal a dark side she was unaware of. The real motivation for his murder uncovers a much more unsettling truth.
Director: Eriq La Salle | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos
Votes: 417
45.
Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode:
Reckoning
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With Kelton's election all but assured, Voight and his team must go off-book in a last-ditch effort to save Intelligence from getting axed.
Director: Eriq La Salle | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos
Votes: 545
46.
Chicago Med (2015– )
Episode:
Forever Hold Your Peace
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
Caroline shares news that forces Dr. Charles to make a serious decision about their relationship. Maggie meets her sister's new boyfriend but danger may lie ahead. Dr. Rhodes experiences a ... See full summary »
Director: Charles S. Carroll | Stars: Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Torrey DeVitto, Colin Donnell
Votes: 296
47.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Hot Blood, Hot Thoughts, Hot Deeds
(2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
When Empire launches its national tour in Philly, things heat up and egos clash; Cookie tries to grapple with her feelings for Damon; The Feds start investigating Empire.
Director: Gabourey Sidibe | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 156
48.
Animal Kingdom (2016–2022)
Episode:
Ambo
(2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama
The Codys head out for a big job, even though smurf is nowhere to be found, as J assumes a leadership position in a risky heist.
Director: David Rodriguez | Stars: Ellen Barkin, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary
Votes: 698
49.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Kiss Kiss Breach Breach
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Cisco's faith in his ability to fill Barry's shoes as Team Leader is upended when he learns of a shocking murder; Killer Frost trusts no one except herself to hunt down the dangerous Ramsey Rosso.
Director: Menhaj Huda | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 2,094
50.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020–2021)
Episode:
Truth or Dare
(2020)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
While the group searches for something to advance their quest, one of them recalls their struggles in the early days of the apocalypse. A game of truth or dare brings emotions to the surface.
Director: Michael Cudlitz | Stars: Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Hal Cumpston, Nicolas Cantu
Votes: 1,440