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1. Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022)
PG-13 | 96 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Based on the true story about long-married couple Jerry and Marge Selbee, who win the lottery and use the money to revive their small town.
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson, Larry Wilmore
Votes: 24,892
2. The Invisible Guest (2016)
TV-MA | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A successful entrepreneur accused of murder and a witness preparation expert have less than three hours to come up with an impregnable defense.
Director: Oriol Paulo | Stars: Mario Casas, Ana Wagener, Jose Coronado, Bárbara Lennie
Votes: 192,579
3. Runaway Jury (2003)
PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer.
Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 104,607 | Gross: $49.44M
4. A Wednesday (2008)
Not Rated | 104 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retiring police officer reminisces about the most astounding day of his career. About a case that was never filed but continues to haunt him in his memories - the case of a man and a Wednesday.
Director: Neeraj Pandey | Stars: Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Veerendra Saxena, Mahesh Kanual
Votes: 82,321
5. Delicious (2021)
112 min | Comedy, Drama, History
France, 1789, just before the Revolution. With the help of a surprising talented young woman, a chef who has been sacked by his noble master finds the strength to free himself from his position as a servant and opens the first ever restaurant.
Director: Éric Besnard | Stars: Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Benjamin Lavernhe, Guillaume de Tonquédec
Votes: 5,650
6. Written on the Wind (1956)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
Alcoholic playboy Kyle Hadley marries the woman secretly loved by his poor but hard-working best friend, who in turn is pursued by Kyle's nymphomaniac sister.
Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone
Votes: 13,424
7. Strait-Jacket (1964)
Approved | 93 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.
Director: William Castle | Stars: Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Leif Erickson, Howard St. John
Votes: 6,660
8. The Prize (1963)
Approved | 134 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the Nobel Prize winners come to Stockholm to receive their awards, their lives are overturned and perturbed in various ways.
Director: Mark Robson | Stars: Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker
Votes: 5,280 | Gross: $7.70M
9. The Man I Love (1946)
96 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Music
A homesick, no-nonsense lounge singer decides to leave New York City to spend some time visiting her two sisters and brother on the West Coast. Eventually she falls in love with a down-and-out ex-jazz pianist.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Ida Lupino, Robert Alda, Andrea King, Martha Vickers
Votes: 1,329
10. The Deal (2022)
80 min | Drama, Thriller
At first glance, Cat and Borja are the perfect couple but like every marriage, they hide secrets, lies, and infidelities from each other. All of them will surface the same night they receive an unexpected visitor.
Director: Koko Stambuk | Stars: Óscar Jaenada, Maite Perroni, Manuel Vega, Paulina Dávila
Votes: 376
11. Queen Bee (1955)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Romance
When a young woman arrives at the home of her socialite cousin, she soon gets sucked into the woman's complex web of deceit.
Director: Ranald MacDougall | Stars: Joan Crawford, Barry Sullivan, Betsy Palmer, John Ireland
Votes: 2,618
12. The Black Marble (1980)
PG | 113 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.
Director: Harold Becker | Stars: Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock
Votes: 901
13. A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)
Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes come true.
Director: Carol Reed | Stars: Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson
Votes: 1,151
14. Leave No Traces (2021)
R | 160 min | Drama
In 1983, communist Poland is shaken by the case of high school student Grzegorz Przemyk, who is beaten to death by police. The only witness of the beating becomes the number one enemy of the state.
Director: Jan P. Matuszynski | Stars: Tomasz Zietek, Sandra Korzeniak, Jacek Braciak, Agnieszka Grochowska
Votes: 1,902
15. 13 West Street (1962)
Passed | 80 min | Crime, Drama
An aerospace engineer (Ladd) ignores a policeman (Steiger) and hunts down a gang of juvenile delinquents.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Alan Ladd, Rod Steiger, Michael Callan, Dolores Dorn
Votes: 831
16. End of Summer (1997 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman returns to her annual summer retreat and is reunited with a lover from the past. Their passion reignited, they make up for lost time. However, a younger visitor, intent on ... See full summary »
Director: Linda Yellen | Stars: Jacqueline Bisset, Peter Weller, Julian Sands, Amy Locane
Votes: 255
17. Invisible Stripes (1939)
Passed | 81 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An ex-con who wants to go straight has difficulties trying to reintegrate into society while on parole.
Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: George Raft, Jane Bryan, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart
Votes: 1,921 | Gross: $0.11M
18. Key to the City (1950)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
Two mayors meet at a convention and, despite their contrasting personalities and views, find themselves attracted to one other.
Director: George Sidney | Stars: Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Frank Morgan, Marilyn Maxwell
Votes: 896
19. The 'High Sign' (1921)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Action, Comedy
A drifter at an amusement park finds himself both the bodyguard and hit man of a man targeted by a criminal gang.
Directors: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton | Stars: Buster Keaton, Bartine Burkett, Charles Dorety, Ingram B. Pickett
Votes: 3,567
20. Måste gitt (2017)
97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Respected suburb guy in Stockholm who lives in criminality but want to be an actor. By coincidence he dropped his diary and was found by Lena Endre who thinks its great and want to publish it...
Director: Ivica Zubak | Stars: Can Demirtas, David Nzinga, Jörgen Thorsson, Selma Caglar
Votes: 1,338
21.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Badger Game
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A con artist pretends to be someone from back home and stays with the Clampetts. She plans to get photos of Jed in a compromising position in order to blackmail him.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 79
22.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Badgers Return
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jethro decides to sophisticate Emaline but she has bigger plans for blackmailing Mr. Drysdale with her cuckoo clock camera. The colonel continues to woo Granny. The two swindlers though haven't met someone as sharp as Jed.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 79
23.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Pressure Point
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ponch and Jon put away their bikes and play a diplomat and his chauffeur when they go undercover to prevent a wealthy man and his beautiful granddaughter from falling victim to a violent extortion racket.
Director: Phil Bondelli | Stars: Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, Rudy Vallee
Votes: 84
24.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
Easy Money
(1973)
TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama
Danko, Gillis, and Webster's assignment is to uncover an extortion ring. Their focus zeros in on JJ who looks to operate out of his pool hall with muscle Crater and Dude. It also involves Cal, brother of a nurse Susan they know.
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson
Votes: 25
25.
Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode:
Persona Non Grata
(1998)
TV-14 | 51 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
While the team tries to identify their prisoner and Jacob hiding Kirsty from Colefield, Rice and Colefield both end up searching for Jacob, but for different reasons. Kirsty makes some ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast
Votes: 63
26.
Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House (1985)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1985)
Drama, Crime
Upon the death of Krook, Smallweed examines the personal effects, including letters reviewed by Tulkinghorn. Later, Esther becomes seriously ill with the pox. Finally, Tulkinghorn has a frank conversation with Lady Dedlock.
Director: Ross Devenish | Stars: Diana Rigg, Denholm Elliott, Peter Vaughan, Ian Hogg
Votes: 12
27.
Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House (1985)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1985)
Drama, Crime
After Esther recovers from her illness, Jarndyce proposes marriage to her. Later, Lady Dedlock confesses to Esther and asks for forgiveness. Young Jo expires, and Tulkinghorn is surprised and shot in his study.
Director: Ross Devenish | Stars: Diana Rigg, Denholm Elliott, Samantha Holland, Suzanne Burden
Votes: 11
28.
The Old Man (2022– )
Episode:
IV
(2022)
TV-MA | Action, Drama, Thriller
Both Chase and Harper try to move forward with their plans, but their choices backfire.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla
Votes: 1,744
29.
The Old Man (2022– )
Episode:
V
(2022)
TV-MA | Action, Drama, Thriller
Chase and Harper face decisive tests; Zoe finds a new path forward as old stories resurface.
Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla
Votes: 1,556
30.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine learns of a painful betrayal close to home, and Faisal comes under increasing pressure from all sides.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Rick Warden, Mete Dursun, Chord Melodic
Votes: 871
31.
Centennial (1978–1979)
Episode:
The Crime
(1979)
TV-PG | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Oliver Seccombe resigns, but decides to never leave Colorado. The Wendells are determined to stay in Centennial, but can't shake the suspicions of Sheriff Dumire. The killing of the Pettis ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: William Atherton, Raymond Burr, Barbara Carrera, Richard Chamberlain
Votes: 119
32.
Totems (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2022)
Drama, Thriller
Lyudmila is back in Czechoslovakia with her wounded father, and in danger: the KGB is tracking her down. Francis tries to understand what Boris found in the probe and retreats further and further away from his family.
Director: Antoine Blossier | Stars: Niels Schneider, Vera Kolesnikova, José Garcia, Lambert Wilson
Votes: 44
33.
The Cleaning Lady (2022– )
Episode:
Kabayan
(2022)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Facing a setback with Luca's treatment, Thony takes matters into her own hands. But when a potential donor refuses to participate, she turns to Arman for help. Garrett makes a risky demand of Thony, pushing her deeper into moral ambiguity.
Director: Lisa France | Stars: Elodie Yung, Adan Canto, Oliver Hudson, Martha Millan
Votes: 352
34.
We Hunt Together (2020– )
Episode:
206
(2022)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Freddy, Jackson and Lola race to unmask The Birdman once and for all. Season finale.
Director: Rebecca Rycroft | Stars: Eve Myles, Babou Ceesay, Colin Morgan, Nico Mirallegro
Votes: 78
35.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023)
Episode:
Part 7: Sturt's Desert Pea
(2023)
60 min | Drama
Alice is pushed to a physical and emotional breaking point, but by going through this turmoil and learning to love and forgive herself and her family, she gathers the strength to make her voice heard with vigour.
Director: Glendyn Ivin | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Asher Keddie, Leah Purcell, Frankie Adams
Votes: 345
36.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Meet the New Boss
(2012)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Hardman tries to ingratiate himself by asking Jessica to let him handle a case wherein they're trying to keep some nurses from going on strike, but Jessica lies that she already gave it to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Smith | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,932
37.
The Company You Keep (2023)
Episode:
The Real Thing
(2023)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama
Birdie reaches out to an old flame to help the family steal a painting. Emma grapples with Charlie's admission and must deal with conflicts of interest at work at the CIA.
Director: Anna Mastro | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Catherine Haena Kim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Polly Draper
Votes: 244
38.
Jack Ryan (2018–2023)
Episode:
Sacrifices
(2023)
16+ | 50 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Jack's team heads to Mexico to get answers. Wright attempts to smooth things over in Nigeria, hoping to find some resolution of her own.
Director: Shana Stein | Stars: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Okieriete Onaodowan
Votes: 1,568
39.
Played (2013–2014)
Episode:
Secrets
(2013)
41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Rebecca crosses a line in the pursuit of justice.
Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Vincent Walsh, Chandra West, Lisa Marcos, Dwain Murphy
Votes: 13
40.
The Cleaning Lady (2022– )
Episode:
Agua, Fuego, Tierra, Viento
(2024)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Thony embarks on a journey to reunite Fiona with her family. Concurrently, Nadia's inquiry into Arman's disappearance unveils a confrontation with Ramona.
Director: Batan Silva | Stars: Elodie Yung, Adan Canto, Martha Millan, Eva De Dominici
Votes: 68
41.
The Fosters (2013–2018)
Episode:
Adoption Day
(2014)
TV-14 | 40 min | Drama, Romance
Callie and Jude find out the truth about Donald. Vico seeks revenge against Brandon.
Director: Norman Buckley | Stars: Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake T. Austin, Hayden Byerly
Votes: 283
42.
Bitten (2014–2016)
Episode:
Bad Dreams
(2015)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
When the new Spanish Alpha tries to blackmail Jeremy into murdering the Russian Alpha, the Pack has things under control until a surprise visit from Savannah upends their plans. Nick and Paige try to secretly meet Nick's mother.
Director: J.B. Sugar | Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Greyston Holt, Greg Bryk, Steve Lund
Votes: 208
43.
River (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2015)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River, the awful truth places more pressure than ever on his worsening state of mind. Can he carry on when so much is left unsaid?
Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Stellan Skarsgård, Lesley Manville, Nicola Walker, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 646
44.
Bitten (2014–2016)
Episode:
Right Behind You
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
More of Roman's soldiers descend on Bear Valley as Elena struggles to convince Jeremy to protect her blood family. Meanwhile, Nick uses his contacts and detective skills to uncover what Roman and his werewolves are up to.
Director: James Dunnison | Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Greyston Holt, Greg Bryk, Steve Lund
Votes: 168
45.
Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2018)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
On Valentine's Day in 1900, an enigmatic headmistress allows her pupils to picnic at Hanging Rock. There, in the strange brooding landscape, something unthinkable happens.
Director: Larysa Kondracki | Stars: Natalie Dormer, Lily Sullivan, Lola Bessis, Harrison Gilbertson
Votes: 347
46.
Summer of Rockets (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2019)
60 min | Drama
BBC plot: Hannah arrives at Buckingham Palace, but is too late to be presented. Samuel meets two men who are interested in his invention, Denning and Mr Field. He learns that they are from ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Toby Stephens, Keeley Hawes, Lily Sacofsky, Linus Roache
Votes: 127
47.
Caronte (2020)
Episode:
La laguna Estigia
(2020)
TV-MA | 71 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
After accepting his friend Edurne's request, and encouraged by his girlfriend Natalia, Caronte leaves Gijón for a while to take on Javier Sáez's defence in Madrid. The lawyer returns to his... See full summary »
Director: Alberto Ruiz Rojo | Stars: Roberto Álamo, Miriam Giovanelli, Belén López, Raúl Tejón
Votes: 32