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1. Awakenings (1990)

PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Drama

The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson

Votes: 158,848 | Gross: $52.10M

2. The Puppet Masters (1994)

R | 109 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The Earth is invaded by stingray-shaped alien "slugs" that ride on people's backs and control their minds.

Director: Stuart Orme | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner, Keith David

Votes: 9,709 | Gross: $8.64M

3. The Directive (2019)

113 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

One year after a catastrophic pandemic wipes out most of humanity, a lone survivor embarks on a journey to find Safe Zone 57 with the help of a broken robot.

Director: Alexander Raye Pimentel | Stars: Kyle Abraham, Paul Askedall, Nicholas Winand, Hashim Gari

Votes: 1,315

4. Awakenings: The Real Story (1998 TV Movie)

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Stars: Becky Howells, Philip Leather, Larry Newman, John Oxford

5. Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode: Hidden Truths (2010)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama

An old friend resurfaces and Christina is determined to help her despite the insurance company's refusal to cover her treatment. Tom's growing relationship with Erin rubs Christina the ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, David Julian Hirsh, Christina Moore

Votes: 35

6. Alphas (2011–2012)
Episode: A Short Time in Paradise (2011)

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

Dr, Rosen is forced to challenge his most cherished values when he encounters an alpha leading a personality cult who sincerely wants to create a paradise for all humanity, a dream his ... See full summary »

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: David Strathairn, Ryan Cartwright, Warren Christie, Azita Ghanizada

Votes: 336

7. How the Nazis Lost the War (2021)
Episode: Drugs, Delusion, and Demise (2021)

TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary, History, War

How did Hitler's heavy narcotic use play a role in his murderous regime, as well as fuel an already delusional character? Did Hitler's appetite for mind-altering substances give the Allies crucial leverage to defeat the Nazi regime?

Stars: Neville Chamberlain, Lloyd Clark, Karl Dönitz, Colin Garnett

8. The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1950–1956)
Episode: The White Orchid (1956)

26 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ellery Queen investigates an outbreak of sleeping sickness. Most of the victims recently returned from South America where the disease is prevalent, but one woman who recovered from the ... See full summary »

Director: Harold D. Schuster | Stars: Hugh Marlowe, Florenz Ames, Harry Cheshire, Rhys Williams