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

1. Tremors (1990)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Horror

Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one.

Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross

Votes: 150,463 | Gross: $16.67M

2. The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

R | 113 min | Crime, Romance, Thriller

A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.

Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara

Votes: 100,492 | Gross: $69.30M

3. Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)

R | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

John McClane and a Harlem store owner are targeted by German terrorist Simon in New York City, where he plans to rob the Federal Reserve Building.

Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Graham Greene

Votes: 408,069 | Gross: $100.01M

4. The Last Stand (2013)

R | 107 min | Action, Thriller, Western

The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.

Director: Jee-woon Kim | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, Rodrigo Santoro

Votes: 145,321 | Gross: $12.05M

5. xXx (2002)

PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

The US government recruits extreme sports athlete Xander Cage to infiltrate a Russian criminal ring, which is plotting the destruction of the world.

Director: Rob Cohen | Stars: Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Marton Csokas, Samuel L. Jackson

Votes: 186,475 | Gross: $142.11M

6. Escape Plan (2013)

R | 115 min | Action, Thriller

When a structural-security authority finds himself set up and incarcerated in the world's most secret and secure prison, he has to use his skills to escape with help from the inside.

Director: Mikael Håfström | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 50 Cent, Vincent D'Onofrio

Votes: 257,397 | Gross: $25.13M

7. Stalag 17 (1953)

Not Rated | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, War

After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss

Votes: 58,797

8. Fly Away Home (1996)

PG | 107 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A father and daughter decide to attempt to lead a flock of orphaned Canada Geese south by air.

Director: Carroll Ballard | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney

Votes: 27,114 | Gross: $24.51M

9. Point Blank (1967)

Not Rated | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the money that was stolen from him.

Director: John Boorman | Stars: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O'Connor

Votes: 23,211

10. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)

Passed | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Western

Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Director: John Sturges | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet

Votes: 17,421 | Gross: $11.75M

11. Reindeer Games (2000)

R | 104 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron, James Frain

Votes: 42,392 | Gross: $23.36M

12. F/X (1986)

R | 109 min | Action, Thriller

A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.

Director: Robert Mandel | Stars: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young

Votes: 22,208 | Gross: $20.60M

13. Sanjuro (1962)

Not Rated | 96 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen trying to save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent.

Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Yûnosuke Itô

Votes: 41,108

14. Murder at 1600 (1997)

R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A young woman is murdered in the White House. Homicide detective Regis investigates while Secret Service works against him. He's assigned agent Chance. She eventually cooperates after a man's framed.

Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Wesley Snipes, Diane Lane, Daniel Benzali, Dennis Miller

Votes: 32,901 | Gross: $25.83M

15. Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)

PG | 103 min | Drama, Western

A tough Marshal has a difficult task when his two sons join a gang and rob a bank.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: John Wayne, George Kennedy, Gary Grimes, Neville Brand

Votes: 7,225

16. Mighty Joe Young (1949)

Approved | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A young woman who has raised a giant gorilla from an infant brings him to Hollywood years later seeking her fortune.

Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack | Stars: Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Mr. Joseph Young

Votes: 5,780

17. The 39 Steps (1959)

Approved | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.

Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda de Banzie, Barry Jones

Votes: 2,332

18. Satte Pe Satta (1982)

160 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

The eldest of seven brothers, who run a family farm together, marries a pretty nurse, inspiring his country-bumpkin siblings to follow his example.

Director: Raj N. Sippy | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Ranjeeta Kaur, Amjad Khan

Votes: 3,616

19. Revenge of the Stepford Wives (1980 TV Movie)

PG | 96 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

An investigate reporter arrives in the suburb of Stepford to dig up a news story about its low crime and divorce rates and discovers the horrific secret behind the women's docile and submissive nature.

Director: Robert Fuest | Stars: Sharon Gless, Julie Kavner, Audra Lindley, Don Johnson

Votes: 507

20. Gun Fury (1953)

Approved | 83 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

In Arizona, Frank Slayton's gang robs a stagecoach and kidnaps Ben Warren's fiancée, prompting Warren to pursue Slayton.

Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Rock Hudson, Donna Reed, Philip Carey, Roberta Haynes

Votes: 1,803

21. Nastik (1983)

Action, Drama

A devout Hindu priest's son sees his father murdered and his mother and sister burned alive. He becomes an atheist and vows to avenge his family's murders at the hands of an evil landowner and smuggler.

Director: Pramod Chakravorty | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Pran Sikand, Deven Verma

Votes: 431

22. 'Twas the Night (2001 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Family

A mischievous 14-year-old boy and his irresponsible uncle almost ruin Christmas when they decide to take Santa's new high-tech sleigh for a joyride.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Josh Zuckerman, Brenda Grate, Bryan Cranston, Jefferson Mappin

Votes: 1,248

23. Geron Olivar (1994)

Action

Geron Olivar is a story of a good and dedicated policeman who, in his devotion to duty, gets himself at odds with an established crime syndicate. Geron's crusade becomes a battle between good and evil.

Director: Lito Lapid | Stars: Lito Lapid, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi

Votes: 7

24. Derren Brown: The Great Art Robbery (2013 TV Movie)

70 min | Documentary, Crime

Derren has bet a renowned art collector that he can steal a painting from under his nose - and attempts to use OAP's to pull it off.

Director: Jon Richards | Stars: Derren Brown, Julian Klinger

Votes: 506

25. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: West Coast Turnaround (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The team are hired to help a watermelon farmer deliver his crop to market.

Director: Guy Magar | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz

Votes: 402

26. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Babes Behind Bars (2000)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama

Yvonne corrals the girls into joining her new money-making scheme: the "Babes Behind Bars" phone sex hot line. Zandra's medical test results are revealed. Shell's mum comes to visit.

Director: Jim O'Hanlon | Stars: Joe Shaw, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Nathan Constance, Lara Cazalet

Votes: 46

27. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Fight or Flight (2002)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Virginia's murder investigation begins. Karen suspects the mounting number of allegations against Fenner may be true. Yvonne takes desperate measures with the help of Josh and the two Julies.

Director: Jo Johnson | Stars: Claire King, Owen Oakeshott, Graham Turner, Jack Ellis

Votes: 41

28. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: The Great Escape (2001)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Helen is still reeling from her sexual assault. A reality TV crew arrives at Larkhall to document life on G Wing. Fenner concocts an escape plan for Shell.

Director: Jo Johnson | Stars: Helen Fraser, Tracey Wilkinson, Lisa Turner, Jack Ellis

Votes: 42

29. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Tug of Love (2000)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Zandra gives birth and battles with her addiction, putting her future with her baby at risk, she climbs on to the roof in protest. Fenner gets his feet under the table as Wing Governor only... See full summary »

Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Mandana Jones, Joe Shaw, Jack Ellis, Roland Oliver

Votes: 50

30. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Never Give a Trucker an Even Break (1978)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While hitchhiking, Banner is picked up by a young woman desperate to get her rig back from the men who stole it from her.

Director: Kenneth Gilbert | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Jennifer Darling

Votes: 304

31. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Stop the Presses (1978)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

David is washing dishes at Bruno's Restaurant, whose owners are being targeted by a sleazy journalist from The National Register. When Banner's picture is taken, he has to break into the building where Jack McGee works to get it back.

Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Julie Cobb

Votes: 227

32. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: Fly Hard (1994)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Armed criminals invade the Daily Planet, taking everyone inside hostage, including Clark, Lois, Perry, and Lex Luthor. Clark is unable to use his powers for fear that he will put the others in danger.

Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes

Votes: 338

33. The Net (1998–1999)
Episode: North by Northwestern (1998)

TV-14 | Thriller

Angela sets off an x-ray machine at Columbus Airport in Ohio and is arrested by the police who suspect she poses a bomb threat. She confides in her court appointed lawyer, and asks for his ... See full summary »

Director: Jim Charleston | Stars: Brooke Langton, Joseph Bottoms, Tim Curry, Jeff Yagher

Votes: 17

34. Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
Episode: The Girl with a Gift for Disaster (1979)

TV-G | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A young woman with destructive psychokinetic powers unknowingly helps a thief steal priceless historical documents.

Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Jane Actman, Ina Balin

Votes: 158

35. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Hard Knight's Day (1987)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Peter takes his date to the Cloisters in New York, warrior spirits spew forth from the tapestries with only one goal to take Peter's date back into the tapestries with them, where she will remain forever.

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 81

36. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: The Old College Spirit (1987)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Peter's old fraternity, Tri Cuppa Brew, is in trouble when the new members are blamed for the pranks being pulled by ghosts of past students that never made it to graduation.

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 90

37. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: The Slob (1990)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A New York garbage strike on the hottest day of the year prompts the appearance of Glob, who joins forces with Professor Dweeb. The Professor wants to bust his baby brother Sleaze out of the Ghostbusters' Containment Unit.

Directors: Stan Phillips, Will Meugniot | Stars: Dave Coulier, Buster Jones, Maurice LaMarche, Kath Soucie

Votes: 58

38. The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020–2021)
Episode: The Tyger and the Lamb (2020)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Burdened by their pasts, members of the group adopt opposing strategies for dealing with a massive obstacle; pressure is put on the group to return home.

Director: Sharat Raju | Stars: Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Hal Cumpston, Nicolas Cantu

Votes: 1,714

39. Outer Banks (2020– )
Episode: The Forbidden Zone (2020)

TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

As the gang hatches an illicit scheme to get to the bottom of the deep-sea mystery, John B confronts Sarah while Pope jumps at the chance for revenge.

Director: Cherie Nowlan | Stars: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, J.D.

Votes: 1,563

40. Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode: Trick-or-Treat (2019)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

With the new district manager set to visit, Amy amps up the store's Halloween spirit; Kelly helps Jonah with unionization; Cheyenne and Mateo suspect Dina could be the local serial killer; Glenn is terrified of a haunted house attraction.

Director: Heather Jack | Stars: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn

Votes: 1,070

41. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Episode: Part IV (2022)

TV-14 | 36 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Obi-Wan Kenobi plots a daring mission into enemy territory.

Director: Deborah Chow | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Indira Varma, Vivien Lyra Blair, Moses Ingram

Votes: 21,022

42. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode: Weapons Factory (2009)

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

Luminara and Anakin act as decoys to divert new enemy super-tanks, while Padawans Barriss Offee and Ahsoka attempt to destroy a Separatist droid factory.

Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Olivia d'Abo, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Meredith Salenger

Votes: 3,635

43. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode: Deception (2012)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Obi-Wan fakes his own death and goes undercover as his own 'killer', Rako Hardeen, so he can infiltrate Moralo Eval's plot to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine.

Director: Kyle Dunlevy | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter

Votes: 3,342

44. Lizard Lick Towing (2011–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2012)

TV-14 | 30 min | Reality-TV

Dwight sets the stakes for the New Orleans trip as Ron and Bobby scramble to tie up loose ends around the office. Ron and Bobby enlist the help of Big Juicy for a tricky repo. A traumatic accident leaves Ron and Bobby's trip in jeopardy.

Director: Jonathan Wyche | Stars: Bobby Brantley, Brian Lee, Amy Shirley, Ron Shirley

45. World War II in Colour (2009)
Episode: Overlord (2009)

TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War

After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy. After fierce fighting, they establish a foothold in Europe. France is liberated.

Stars: Robert Powell, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler

Votes: 227

46. Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode: Nature Under Constraint and Vexed (2014)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rachel has kidnapped Kira and Mrs. S. While trying to elude Rachel's thugs herself, Sarah has to decide whether to trust Paul as the person who has the best access to Rachel of those she ... See full summary »

Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard

Votes: 1,832

47. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode: An Old Friend (2014)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

While on Scipio to fund a mercy mission, Senator Amidala is called upon by an old friend to help uncover corruption in the Banking Clan.

Directors: Brian Kalin O'Connell, Dave Filoni | Stars: Catherine Taber, Robin Atkin Downes, Matt Lanter, Phil LaMarr

Votes: 2,767

48. Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018)
Episode: Breaking Ranks (2014)

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

The rebels send Ezra on an undercover mission into the Imperial Academy to steal a decoder.

Directors: Dave Filoni, Steven G. Lee | Stars: Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tiya Sircar

Votes: 2,672

49. Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode: Beasts of Prey (2015)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gordon and Bullock inspect a cold case involving "the Ogre", a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker, and Bruce and Selina confront Reggie.

Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Zabryna Guevara

Votes: 3,379

50. Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018)
Episode: Empire Day (2014)

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

While disrupting Empire Day festivities in order to destroy a prototype TIE fighter, the crew learns a refugee has important information and must get him off-planet before the Imperials find him.

Directors: Dave Filoni, Steven G. Lee | Stars: Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tiya Sircar

Votes: 2,647