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

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough

Votes: 1,067,801 | Gross: $402.45M

2. Toy Story (1995)

G | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's bedroom.

Director: John Lasseter | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney

Votes: 1,069,193 | Gross: $191.80M

3. The NeverEnding Story (1984)

PG | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald McRaney

Votes: 157,037 | Gross: $20.16M

4. Weird Science (1985)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.

Director: John Hughes | Stars: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton

Votes: 97,471 | Gross: $23.83M

5. Gravity (2013)

PG-13 | 91 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first time on a space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.

Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Orto Ignatiussen

Votes: 863,492 | Gross: $274.09M

6. Back to School (1986)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.

Director: Alan Metter | Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon

Votes: 36,223 | Gross: $91.26M

7. The Rescuers (1977)

G | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Two mice of the Rescue Aid Society search for a little girl kidnapped by unscrupulous treasure hunters.

Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens | Stars: Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn

Votes: 69,941 | Gross: $71.22M

8. Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Three angels are sent to Earth to tell depressed and troubled people that God loves them and hasn't forgotten them.

Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Valerie Bertinelli

Votes: 8,015

9. Rocky III (1982)

PG | 99 min | Drama, Sport

Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.

Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Votes: 211,319 | Gross: $125.05M

10. Rudy (1993)

PG | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.

Director: David Anspaugh | Stars: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Greta Lind

Votes: 69,111 | Gross: $22.75M

11. The Haunted Mansion (2003)

PG | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A realtor and his wife and children are summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has neglected.

Director: Rob Minkoff | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer Tilly, Terence Stamp

Votes: 56,931 | Gross: $75.85M

12. The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)

PG | 89 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A young boy with a distant father enters a world of make-believe and magic through a portal within an antique book.

Director: George Miller | Stars: Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison, Clarissa Burt, John Wesley Shipp

Votes: 27,552 | Gross: $17.37M

13. The Ron Clark Story (2006 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Biography, Drama

A small-town teacher relocates to one of the country's toughest classrooms.

Director: Randa Haines | Stars: Matthew Perry, Judith Buchan, Griffin Cork, Jerry Callaghan

Votes: 12,405

14. Rock-A-Doodle (1991)

G | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In order to defeat the wicked Grand Duke of Owls, a young boy, transformed into a cat, teams up with a group of barnyard animals to find the rooster who can raise the sun.

Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster | Stars: Glen Campbell, Christopher Plummer, Sorrell Booke, Eddie Deezen

Votes: 10,543 | Gross: $11.66M

15. The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)

R | 96 min | Drama, Thriller

A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students who she believes is a child prodigy.

Director: Sara Colangelo | Stars: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gael García Bernal, Ato Blankson-Wood, Libya Pugh

Votes: 17,811

16. Babes in Toyland (1986 TV Movie)

G | 96 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A young girl wakes up in the realm of Toyland, where she teams up with her family and friends to overthrow the evil villain, Barnaby.

Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan, Keanu Reeves

Votes: 3,986

17. The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)

TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Family

In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.

Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Dana Jester, Peep

Votes: 6,176

18. The Cameraman (1928)

Passed | 76 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Hopelessly in love with a woman working at MGM Studios, a clumsy man attempts to become a motion-picture cameraman to be close to the object of his desire.

Directors: Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton | Stars: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Sidney Bracey

Votes: 13,189

19. All Saints (2017)

PG | 108 min | Drama

When a group of Burmese refugees join the congregation, the pastor of a failing Anglican church attempts to aid them by planting crops and enlisting the help of the community.

Director: Steve Gomer | Stars: John Corbett, Cara Buono, Myles Moore, Barry Corbin

Votes: 1,946 | Gross: $5.80M

20. Remember the Goal (2016)

PG | 88 min | Drama, Sport

A new female coach fresh out of college takes over the cross country program at an all girls private Christian school and tries to lead them to their first state title.

Director: Dave Christiano | Stars: Allee Sutton Hethcoat, Quinn Alexis, Sydney Marks, Jayla Palmer

Votes: 380 | Gross: $0.12M

21. In a Moment (2019)

Not Rated | 17 min | Short, Drama, Romance

In this gay short, Max is new at school and still coming to terms with his sexuality, until Leon compels him to write a love song.

Director: Sharlin Lucia | Stars: Björn Jochum, Aaron Rufer, Juliane Selesnew, Ben Hüwelmeier

Votes: 307

22. The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)

Not Rated | 148 min | Drama, Romance

The adopted son of a legendary actor, and an aspiring star himself, turns to his infant brother's wet nurse for support and affection - only for her to give up everything for her beloved's glory.

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi | Stars: Shôtarô Hanayagi, Kôkichi Takada, Ryôtarô Kawanami, Kinnosuke Takamatsu

Votes: 4,399

23. The Lamp (2010)

TV-PG | 96 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A couple's marriage has fallen apart after the death of their son, until a mysterious stranger presents them with a magical lamp and three wishes to put things right. However, they must choose very carefully what they ask for.

Director: Tracy Trost | Stars: Roger Nix, Jason London, Meredith Salenger, Sarah Joy Brown

Votes: 522

24. Every Day a Good Day (2018)

100 min | Drama

Noriko is a university student. By her mother's recommendation, Noriko begins attending a Japanese tea ceremony near her house with her cousin Michiko. There, Noriko learns from Teacher ... See full summary »

Director: Tatsushi Ômori | Stars: Haru Kuroki, Mikako Tabe, Kirin Kiki, Mayu Harada

Votes: 1,276

25. World Gone Mad (1963)

96 min | Comedy, Romance

A well-off grocery store owner and his outspoken right hand, who are head over heels in love with their neighbours, are about to have their ambitious plans crushed when the girls' true sweethearts put in an appearance at a joyous event.

Director: Dinos Katsouridis | Stars: Kostas Hatzihristos, Nikos Rizos, Kostas Doukas, Marika Nezer

Votes: 2,521

26. Scamper the Penguin (1986)

29 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The adventures of a little penguin living in Antarctica.

Directors: Gennadiy Sokolskiy, Kenji Yoshida | Stars: Rolan Bykov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Evgeniy Leonov, Yuriy Volyntsev

Votes: 1,411

27. Written By (2022)

15 min | Short, Drama

Kenzie, a 20-something Angeleno discovers during a totally boring and routine general check up that she is fictional. And even worse, that she was written by a dude.

Directors: Callie Bloem, Christopher J. Ewing | Stars: Jaz Sinclair, Sara Paxton, Katie Aselton, Jamila Allen

Votes: 37

28. The Letter Writer (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 85 min | Drama, Family

When a teenager receives a mysterious letter in the mail, she sets out to find the author. It's a journey that will change her life forever.

Director: Christian Vuissa | Stars: Aley Underwood, Bernie Diamond, Pam Eichner, Stella McComas

Votes: 1,056

29. Bring on the Melody (2017)

Drama, Music, Mystery

Haruta and Chika were childhood friends until the former's family moved away. It is a new year at high school, freshmen are enrolling and the two meet again. Chika wants to be a member of ... See full summary »

Director: Masahide Ichii | Stars: Kanna Hashimoto, Shori Sato, Takuma Hiraoka, Moka Kamishiraishi

Votes: 150

30. Ordeal in the Arctic (1993 TV Movie)

PG | 96 min | Drama

A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, nearby Alert base in Nunavut, and the survivors must endure for 32 hours until rescued.

Director: Mark Sobel | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Catherine Mary Stewart, Melanie Mayron, Scott Hylands

Votes: 289

31. American HUN Story (2022)

78 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Stanley Burdi, who is losing everything to a divorce, is struggling to see the meaning of happiness and gets beaten down by the new harsh reality. But then, a mysterious superpower comes along, and life begins to turn around.

Director: Teli Share | Stars: Ashley Ahlquist, Victoria De Mare, Mr. Hun, Acela Kuandykova

Votes: 8

32. Les invincibles (2013)

98 min | Comedy, Sport

Momo has one dream buried for years: become a petanque champion. When an international tournament is announced, he drops his ordinary life to win the first prize and fulfill his dreams.

Director: Frédéric Berthe | Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Atmen Kelif, Virginie Efira, Daniel Prévost

Votes: 612

33. The Toy Shop (1996 Video)

Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

Locked in a deserted old English toy shop, Katherine and her stuffy cousin Matthew meet some very special friends. Their fantasy world becomes a nightmare when Master Jack, the evil ... See full summary »

Directors: Rick Allen, Garry Blye, Henry Less | Stars: David Blye, Patrick Blye, Alyson Court, Don Francks

Votes: 48

34. Puff and the Incredible Mr. Nobody (1982 TV Movie)

30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

The magic dragon teaches a boy to believe in his own creative abilities.

Director: Fred Wolf | Stars: Burgess Meredith, David Mendenhall, Diana Dumpis, Joan Gerber

Votes: 100

35. The Nutcracker (1995 Video)

Not Rated | 47 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

It is Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is happily unwrapping their Christmas gifts. After all the merriment, seven-year-old Marie receives a very special gift--a mysterious ... See full summary »

Directors: Toshiyuki Hiruma, Takashi Masunaga | Stars: Tony Ail, Nathan Aswell, Kathleen Barr, Lillian Carlson

Votes: 212

36. The Woman of Bronze (1923)

Passed | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Sculptor Leonard Hunt is urged by his wife Vivian to compete for a million dollar prize competition for a Victory Memorial commemorating the First World War. Sylvia Morton models for Hunt, ... See full summary »

Director: King Vidor | Stars: Clara Kimball Young, John Bowers, Kathryn McGuire, Edwin Stevens

37. Just Ask Him (2021)

Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

This LGBT short tells the story of a sweet, but shy and insecure newly out high school student gathering the courage to ask his soccer jock crush to a dance.

Director: Brian Tognotti | Stars: Donovan Napoli, Rio Padilla-Smith, Elsie Arisa, Sherri Z. Heller

Votes: 107

38. Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution (2021)

97 min | Documentary

A once reluctant homeschool family sells their home and everything in it, packs up in an RV and travels the country to tell the story of the millions of American families who are a part of ... See full summary »

Director: Garritt Hampton | Stars: Yvette Hampton, Heidi St. John, Sam Sorbo, Bryan Osborne

Votes: 10

39. Saturday Afternoon (1926)

Passed | 30 min | Comedy, Short

Henpecked husband Harry is coerced by a good time pal to go on a clandestine double date. Of course, no good will come of this, as they encounter streetwalkers, bumpy roads, and a couple of toughs previously jilted by their dates.

Director: Harry Edwards | Stars: Harry Langdon, Alice Ward, Vernon Dent, Ruth Hiatt

Votes: 355

40. Les Bleus 2018, au coeur de l'épopée russe (2018 TV Movie)

Documentary, Sport

A look into the journey of France winning the Fifa World Cup for the seconds time in history.

Directors: Emmanuel Le Ber, Théo Schuster | Stars: Hugo Lloris, Benjamin Pavard, Presnel Kimpembe, Raphaël Varane

Votes: 171

41. Rumi-Turning Ecstatic (2005)

Documentary

In December 1997, Tina Petrova drove off a cliff - literally and figuratively. A tragic car crash in the California desert was the beginning of a journey that would lead her to the ... See full synopsis »

Directors: Tina Petrova, Stephen Roloff

Votes: 14

42. The Carrot or the Stick (2004– )

180 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Series which examines what most motivates men - the fear of punishment or the anticipation of reward. Twelve young men are divided into two groups, the Carrot team being encouraged and ... See full summary »

Star: Ed Wardle

Votes: 16

43. Bright (2011)

40 min | Short, Drama

A surprisingly contemplative drama centered on a blind man (Robert Wisdom) who must guide a quirky young man (Eric Nenninger) through a desperate fear. This carefully crafted film is rich ... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Busch | Stars: David Barrera, Benjamin Busch, Barry Kramer, Rich McDonald

Votes: 101

44. I Am A Sea (2024)

13 min | Short

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Director: Ashley Benem | Stars: Brian Anderson, Ashley Benem, Elise Folkman, Robert Klander

45. Die Freiheit Des Menschen - Eine Wegskizze (2011)

93 min | Documentary

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Director: Hans Peter Scheier | Stars: Marcel Müller-Wieland, Ruth Peyer

46. A Truth in Silence (2013)

16 min | Short, Action, Drama

Based on real life events of producer Felipe Piña's mother, "A Truth in Silence" depicts one weekend unlike any other in her 17 years of domestic abuse.

Director: Jonathan Salemi | Stars: Vanessa Garcia, Mason Jackson, Abimael Linares

Votes: 19

47. Branches of Life (2021)

Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Drama

A struggling artist decides to visit home and finds an unexpected source of support and encouragement along the way.

Director: Wade Butler | Stars: Wade Butler, Jodie Crawcour, Savannah De Vennge, Kirsten Jaftha

48. Change! Leben heißt Veränderung (2021– )

Talk-Show

Interviews with Dr. Susanne Kurz - bilinguale Serie/bi-lingual series. This interview series presents the stories of people who have made or faced big life changes and talk about how their ... See full summary »

Stars: Susanne Kurz, Elke Hetzel, Tonia Schüller, David Burnell IV

49. Flight of the Pteranodon (1999)

G | 12 min | Adventure, Short

A tale of a jaded corporate executive who is challenged by a young girl.

Director: Diane Cardea | Stars: Mike Pniewski, Anna Bellury, Jeffrey Umberger, Sandra Blazynski

50. Just Off Broadway (2015– )

Talk-Show

Your City. Your Talent. Hosts Betsy Spina and Mike Johnston take the audience into the exciting world of the working artists that make up New York City. Guests of the show have made ... See full summary »

Stars: Betsy Spina, Michael Johnston, Kristolyn Lloyd, Danielle Beckmann