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

1. Spider-Man (2002)

PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco

Votes: 880,594 | Gross: $403.71M

2. Superhero Movie (2008)

PG-13 | 75 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Orphaned high school student Rick Riker is bitten by a radioactive dragonfly, develops super powers (except for the ability to fly), and becomes a hero.

Director: Craig Mazin | Stars: Drake Bell, Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald

Votes: 75,677 | Gross: $26.64M

3. The Apartment (1960)

Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston

Votes: 197,020 | Gross: $18.60M

4. Infamous (2006)

R | 110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

While researching his novel "In Cold Blood", Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.

Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Toby Jones, Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver

Votes: 18,224 | Gross: $1.15M

5. Karen (I) (2021)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Karen attempts to displace the new Black family that moved into the neighborhood, but they won't back down without a fight.

Director: Coke Daniels | Stars: Taryn Manning, Cory Hardrict, Jasmine Burke, Roger Dorman

Votes: 3,219

6. Loch Ness (1996)

PG | 101 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A scientist tries to prove the existence of the Loch Ness monster.

Director: John Henderson | Stars: Ted Danson, Joely Richardson, Ian Holm, Harris Yulin

Votes: 4,858

7. Whistle Down the Wind (1961)

Unrated | 99 min | Crime, Drama

When an injured wife murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the owner's three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.

Director: Bryan Forbes | Stars: Alan Bates, Bernard Lee, Hayley Mills, Norman Bird

Votes: 3,751

8. Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)

G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

A Christmas-themed special featuring characters from Walt Disney Pictures' 53rd full-length animated motion picture, "Frozen (2013)".

Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff

Votes: 14,017

9. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise

Votes: 4,007

10. Broadcasting Christmas (2016 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Two news broadcasters who previously were in love fight for a position as a morning talk show host that they both want, ultimately finding what made them like each other so much in the first place.

Director: Peter Sullivan | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Dean Cain, Cynthia Gibb, Jackée Harry

Votes: 2,067

11. A Christmas Memory (1997 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Family

Seven year old Buddy experiences the best of country life, friendship, and the joy of giving during the Christmas season. Based on the story by Truman Capote.

Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Patty Duke, Piper Laurie, Jeffrey DeMunn, Anita Gillette

Votes: 828

12. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.

Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher

Votes: 1,650

13. Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale (2006 TV Special)

TV-14 | 72 min | Comedy

In this brand-new comedy performance, he's more hilarious than ever with his unique style of self-deprecating observations and catty audience commentary.

Director: Michael Drumm | Stars: Jim Gaffigan, Jeannie Gaffigan

Votes: 4,237

14. Love at Least (2018)

109 min | Drama, Romance

Yasuko is a hikikomori and has hypersomnia which means she has trouble staying awake during the day. She lives with her boyfriend Tsunagi, who works in the editorial department at a ... See full summary »

Director: Kôsai Sekine | Stars: Shizuka Ishibashi, Yutaka Matsushige, Riisa Naka, Naomi Nishida

Votes: 348

15. Lacy's Christmas Do-Over (2021)

TV-PG | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Lacy, a career-driven business woman, goes to a B&B in Illinois at the advice of a new therapist. There she finds herself stuck in a mystical, small Christmas town, reliving the same day over and over. Lacy must figure out how to escape.

Director: Ari Golan | Stars: Jon Lovitz, Claire Van der Linden, Kyle Patrick, Scarlett Roselynn

Votes: 102

16. Sweet Brother (2024)

Drama, Fantasy, Horror | Post-production

Estranged siblings, Bess and Jude, are reunited in Hell.

Director: Layke Anderson | Stars: Henry Garrett, Raffiella Chapman, Tereza Srbova, Rocci Boy Williams

17. Rise and Shine (1941)

Passed | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical

Stupid football player is kidnapped by gangsters. Lunatics abound: former footballer now dancer, professor interested in magic, gangster who makes horse noises when excited.

Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Jack Oakie, George Murphy, Linda Darnell, Walter Brennan

Votes: 157

18. Just a Walk in the Park (2002 TV Movie)

Unrated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Adam is a dog walker. Adam agrees to watch one of his customers, A.J. Preston, penthouse apartment. Rachel mistakes Adam for Preston. He does not come clean quickly.

Director: Steven Schachter | Stars: George Eads, Jane Krakowski, Richard Robitaille, Deborah Odell

Votes: 563

19. The Light Before Christmas (2007 TV Movie)

28 min | Animation

The Candleman teaches Katie and Makean that Christmas is more than just presents.

Directors: Nathan Smith, Christopher Robin Miller | Stars: Ruby Chase, Brock Holman, Christopher Robin Miller, Ken Sansom

Votes: 63

20. Electricity (I) (1997)

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Director: Imogen Murphy | Stars: Pauline McLynn, Brían F. O'Byrne, Gerald Walsh

Votes: 31

21. Fruitcake (II) (2020)

9 min | Short, Drama, Mystery

A young man named Willy is reuniting with his long-lost cousin, Eva, at a local restaurant. Kept in the dark, Willy is about to encounter his true fate involving women during his get-together.

Director: Brayden Palmer | Stars: Stuart Maxheimer, Victoria Cardenas, Brayden Palmer, Caleb Vitanza

22. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Christmas Day at the Bunkers' (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie is depressed at Christmas because his boss canceled his holiday bonus (purportedly for screwing up a work order) and he doesn't know how to break the news to his family.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 291

23. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Edith's Christmas Story (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

On Christmas Day, Edith tells Gloria that she has found a lump in her breast and worries that she may have cancer.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 218

24. Baretta (1975–1978)
Episode: A Bite of the Apple (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A mob leader is dying and he has a notebook detailing extensive criminal activities that the police and other gangsters want. He entrusts it to his fiance Holly Dean who comes under Baretta's protection.

Directors: Robert Douglas, Monte Hellman | Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Karen Valentine

Votes: 53

25. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Dear Sally Rogers (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

For a laugh, Sally advertises for a husband on national television. Among the numerous humorous responses, one serious reply stands out.

Director: Richard Erdman | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 233

26. The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode: A Very Merry Christmas (1958)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Donna is frantically making last-minute preparations for Christmas and is vexed when no one seems to care for the fruitcakes she is giving for Christmas presents. Her Christmas spirit is ... See full summary »

Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen

Votes: 89

27. The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017)
Episode: Christmas Every Day! (2001)

Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Everyone loves Christmas. Who wouldn't want to celebrate it every day? Apparently the whole world, that's who.

Director: Butch Hartman | Stars: Tara Strong, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee, Grey Griffin

Votes: 313

28. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: God Help Ye Merry Bundymen (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

It's Christmas. Al doesn't want a Christmas tree, the rest of the family do. Marcy is determined to win the neighborhood decorating contest. Gary hires two young guys, Hal and Biff, to help... See full summary »

Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 492

29. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: You Better Watch Out (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The Bundys' Christmas is rudely interrupted when a parachuting mall Santa crash-lands into their backyard, attracting the neighborhood kids.

Director: Linda Day | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 848

30. Power Rangers Zeo (1996–1997)
Episode: A Season to Remember (1996)

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

The Rangers, together with their friend Raymond, help Ernie set up for a multicultural holiday banquet, and in the process learn how different cultures celebrate the holidays.

Director: Robert Radler | Stars: Catherine Sutherland, Nakia Burrise, Steve Cardenas, Johnny Yong Bosch

Votes: 303

31. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Get Me Through the Holidays (1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Alex is visited by his ex-wife, who not only has the holiday blues she refuses to let anyone else have merry spirits, especially Alex.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza

Votes: 117

32. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: We Will Rock You (2006)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The gang discovers Jackie and Fez are die-hard fans of the band "The Village People." This inspires the rest of them to hold a "Disco Sucks" party.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama

Votes: 706

33. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode: A Very Merry Red Green Christmas (1999)

TV-G | 45 min | Comedy

Harold returns home for Christmas.

Director: William G. Elliott | Stars: Patrick McKenna, Rick Green, Bob Bainborough, Peter Keleghan

Votes: 13

34. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: A Very Supernatural Christmas (2007)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

In this Christmas-themed episode, Sam and Dean follow the trail of an "anti-Santa" that abducts its victims by using their chimneys. Dean tries to get Sam to celebrate Christmas like they ... See full summary »

Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Ridge Canipe, Colin Ford

Votes: 6,469

35. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: A Christmas Plotz/Little Drummer Warners (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

On Christmas Eve, the Warner Bros. chief, Thaddeus Plotz, is subjected to a Dickensian nightmare provided by the Warners in "A Christmas Plotz." Later, the three Warners star in "Little Drummer Warners," a musical version of the nativity.

Directors: Rusty Mills, Lenord Robinson | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker

Votes: 179

36. Wreckreation Nation with Dave Mordal (2009– )
Episode: Soap Box Racing (2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Reality-TV

A secret society operating untested, unlicensed vehicles at maximum speed and it's perfectly legal; that's gravity racing and Dave is ready for a go. Then Dave, ex-marine and experienced ... See full summary »

Star: Dave Mordal

37. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: The Futurama Holiday Spectacular (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Three separate holiday stories: X-mas, Robanaca and Kwanzaa. 1. Once more Robot Santa comes to town. Besides the violence he spreads, this time he sings to the crew of the pine tree that ... See full summary »

Director: Ray Claffey | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,148

38. Eureka (2006–2012)
Episode: O Little Town... (2010)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Sheriff Carter relates a Christmas story in which the defensive field malfunctions trapping everyone in town for the holiday. So Fargo throws a big party, unaware that the town is shrinking. All from a quest for the perfect fruitcake.

Director: Matthew Hastings | Stars: Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, Erica Cerra

Votes: 496

39. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
Episode: A Phineas and Ferb Family Christmas (2011)

TV-G | 13 min | Animation, Short, Action

The boys decide to put on a traditional family Christmas special featuring their family, friends and a few very special guests, including Kelly Clarkson.

Director: Robert Hughes | Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Caroline Rhea

Votes: 236

40. The Mob Doctor (2012–2013)
Episode: Fluid Dynamics (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An exiled mobster's return to Chicago draws Grace (Jordana Spiro) into the middle of a looming showdown between Constantine (William Forsythe) and undercover cop Franco (James Carpinello).

Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Jordana Spiro, William Forsythe, James Carpinello, Zach Gilford

Votes: 159

41. Big Brother Reindeer Games (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2023)

TV-PG | 64 min | Reality-TV

The holly jolly journey continues and Santa may have some tricks up his sleeve. So pour some eggnog, grab some peppermint bark - sit back and relax. It's time for the next Big Brother Reindeer Games.

Stars: Jordan Lloyd, Allene Quincy, Peyton Crim, John Dellaporta

Votes: 60

42. Wansapanataym (2010–2019)
Episode: Fruitcake (2013)

Action, Adventure, Comedy

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Director: Tots Mariscal | Stars: Alex Gonzaga, Sam Milby, William Martinez, Arlene Muhlach

43. The Crimson Field (2014)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2014)

TV-PG | 57 min | Drama, War

Three young VAD's (Voluntary Aid Detachments) go to Hospital 25A near the front in Boulogne. However, it isn't what the trio expect and lots of troubled events occur along the way.

Director: David Evans | Stars: Oona Chaplin, Liam James Collins, Alice St. Clair, Marianne Oldham

Votes: 165

44. Regular Show (2010–2017)
Episode: Christmas in Space (2016)

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

The guys celebrate their first Christmas in space by opening presents, eating peppermint bark and telling Christmas stories. Benson wants the stories to be more Christmas-y, but the guys ... See full summary »

Director: Calvin Wong | Stars: Mark Hamill, Minty Lewis, Sam Marin, J.G. Quintel

Votes: 2,923

45. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode: James Stewart/Larry Miller/Gladys Farek (1989)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Johnny looks at low-selling videotapes. James Stewart talks about Christmas gifts, It's a Wonderful Life (1946), and the advantages of the old studio system; Larry Miller performs stand-up; Texas baker Gladys Farek discusses fruitcakes.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, James Stewart

Votes: 17

46. Royal Recipes (2017– )
Episode: Afternoon Tea (2017)

44 min | Documentary

Afternoon tea is said to be the Queen's favourite meal, Paul Ainsworth creates Battenberg with a twist and Bath Buns. Historian Dr Annie Gray learns about a grand royal tea party held for maids.

Directors: Colin Lennox, Tom Parr | Stars: Michael Buerk, Paul Ainsworth, Yvonne Brown, Annie Gray