Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "helping-a-friend"

1. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)

TV-MA | 122 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Fugitive Jesse Pinkman runs from his captors, the law, and his past.

Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Aaron Paul, Jonathan Banks, Matt Jones, Charles Baker

Votes: 291,835

2. John Dies at the End (2012)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A new street drug that sends its users across time and dimensions has one drawback: some people return no longer human. Can two college drop-outs save humanity from this silent, otherworldly invasion?

Director: Don Coscarelli | Stars: Chase Williamson, Rob Mayes, Paul Giamatti, Clancy Brown

Votes: 40,366 | Gross: $0.14M

3. Monkey Shines (1988)

R | 113 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

A quadriplegic man has a trained monkey help him with his paralysis, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master.

Director: George A. Romero | Stars: Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten

Votes: 13,032 | Gross: $5.34M

4. Princess Cyd (2017)

Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Romance

A 16-year-old girl visits her aunt in Chicago for the summer. While there, she falls for another girl, and she and her aunt challenge each other's sex and spirit.

Director: Stephen Cone | Stars: Marika Mashburn, Jessie Pinnick, Paul Brian Fagen, Keith Kupferer

Votes: 4,403

5. The Boys Club (1996)

R | 91 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

In Ontario, Canada, three fourteen-year-old boys, Kyle, Brad and Eric are forced to perform an ordeal when they find a wounded mysterious fugitive named Luke, who has a gun and claiming to be a cop, has taken a hiding in their clubhouse.

Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Chris Penn, Dominic Zamprogna, Stuart Stone, Devon Sawa

Votes: 1,345

6. Party Central (2013)

PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

With a little trickery, Mike and Sulley help their social outcast friends at Monsters University have the best frat party ever.

Director: Kelsey Mann | Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Peter Sohn, Julia Sweeney

Votes: 3,647

7. Language Lessons (2021)

91 min | Comedy, Drama

A Spanish teacher and her student develop an unexpected friendship.

Director: Natalie Morales | Stars: Mark Duplass, Natalie Morales, Desean Terry, Christine Quesada

Votes: 2,954

8. The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002 Video)

G | 71 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home.

Director: Charles Grosvenor | Stars: John Ingle, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Thomas Dekker

Votes: 2,883

9. Sword of Trust (2019)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama

Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she receives is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof that the South won the Civil War.

Director: Lynn Shelton | Stars: Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell

Votes: 4,105 | Gross: $0.32M

10. Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972)

R | 91 min | Comedy

A young business executive hates the direction his life is taking, and decides to make some changes. He becomes a struggling (but happy) tap-dancing magician. His old boss is financially ruined, but finds a way to bounce back by commercialising his career change.

Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Tom Smothers, John Astin, Katharine Ross, Orson Welles

Votes: 1,012 | Gross: $0.07M

11. Storm: Letters van Vuur (2017)

100 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Storm Voeten, son of printer Klaas Voeten, becomes the target of a hunt by the Inquisition. Aided by Marieke, a mysterious girl living in the underground sewers of Antwerp, Storm is caught ... See full summary »

Director: Dennis Bots | Stars: Davy Gomez, Juna de Leeuw, Yorick van Wageningen, Angela Schijf

Votes: 668

12. A Story of Yonosuke (2012)

160 min | Drama

Were people's lives changed by having known Yonosuke?

Director: Shûichi Okita | Stars: Ayumi Ito, Kengo Kôra, Gô Ayano, Jun Kunimura

Votes: 2,312

13. Before Snowfall (2013)

96 min | Drama

A sixteen-year-old boy gets wrapped in plastic, and lowered into a tank truck full of crude oil. That's how Hisham Zaman's long awaited feature film debut begins.

Director: Hisham Zaman | Stars: Abdullah Taher, Suzan Ilir, Bahar Ozen, Ava Abdulsattar

Votes: 599

14. Angel Terminators II (1992)

93 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

When teens help a friend who's been forced into prostitution they upset some very dangerous people. With the help of a renegade cop a bloody war ensues with tragic consequences.

Directors: Lau Chan, Chun-Ku Lu | Stars: Sibelle Hu, Moon Lee, Yukari Ôshima, Andy Cheng

Votes: 212

15. Stolen Hearts (1998 Video)

85 min | Crime, Fantasy, Romance

A psychic night club waitress and a private investigator, who may or may not be her soulmate, must find her boss' double-crossing boyfriend who robbed her before he flees the country.

Director: Ralph E. Portillo | Stars: Landon Hall, Paula Aletonis, Vincent Dale, James Bonn

Votes: 76

16. Space Dogs: Tropical Adventure (2020)

TV-Y7 | 80 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a mysterious and dangerous whirlpool appears in the tropics of the Atlantic Ocean, astronauts Belka and Strelka are sent to investigate. With the help of their good friends, Belka and ... See full summary »

Director: Inna Evlannikova | Stars: Mauriett Chayeb, Mari Monge, Paula Andrea Barros, Romulo Bernal

Votes: 536

17. Dear Friends (2007)

115 min | Drama

Rina is the it girl. She is thin, has long hair, is flaunting and dresses attractively. Every man wants to be with her and every woman wants to be like her. She also happens to be ... See full summary »

Director: Kazuyuki Morosawa | Stars: Kentaro Arai, Avery Fane, Masaya Kikawada, Keiko Kitagawa

Votes: 444

18. Snow on the Blades (2014)

119 min | Action, Drama, History

Shimura Kingo fails his duty to protect the life of the Shogun's chief minister, and spends his life tracking down the assassins. However, all but one of the assassins die before Kingo can reach them. Still, Kingo presses on.

Director: Setsurô Wakamatsu | Stars: Kiichi Nakai, Hiroshi Abe, Ryôko Hirosue, Masahiro Takashima

Votes: 272

19. Good in Bed? (2007 TV Movie)

92 min | Comedy

A husband begins suspecting that his wife is faking orgasms with him. He asks for help from his friends to determine for sure if this is true or not. If she's lying about that, who knows what other white lies she's been telling him.

Director: Christoph Schrewe | Stars: Marco Girnth, Ina Paule Klink, Jan Sosniok, Katja Woywood

Votes: 90

20. Pinoy Super Kid (2012)

110 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Leonardo Q. Belen | Stars: Buboy Villar, Mark Lapid, Suzette Ranillo, Rey 'PJ' Abellana

Votes: 7

21. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode: The Color of God (1996)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When the Camden family learns that their friend's church was burned down by a racist group, they invite the Hamiltons to stay at their home. Meanwhile, Simon has his own problems when ... See full summary »

Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson, David Gallagher

Votes: 134

22. Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
Episode: The Picture Pirates (1978)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the course of investigating the death of a film editor, Barnaby and J.R. uncover a movie pirating operation that could potentially cost the studio millions in lost revenue.

Director: Kenneth Gilbert | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera, Ben Masters

Votes: 73

23. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: All the Rage (2000)

TV-PG | Comedy

Becker is sentenced to attend an anger management class after he insults two police officers. Linda invites Bob to move in with her after his mother kicks him out of her retirement home.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 119

24. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Blind Curve (1999)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 112

25. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: Aunt Red (1990)

Comedy

Angry at his uncaring father, Red's troubled teenage nephew Danny visits her and asks to stay with her. The support group offers help, so he stays with some of them. However, he connects only with Kirk, whose bad influence worries Red.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 31

26. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
Episode: Route 7-11 (1979)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Comedy

Bo and Luke are hired to haul what they think is a shipment of shock absorbers. Actually, they've been duped into driving a rolling casino.

Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle

Votes: 192

27. The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967–1969)
Episode: The Natural Way (1967)

30 min | Western

Will stops by a town intending to visit his old friend Morgan. Turns out, he is the sheriff. He tells Will the town wants him and Jeff to move along as they are not wanted. But a cattle baron comes into town, intent on confronting Morgan.

Director: Thomas Carr | Stars: Walter Brennan, Dack Rambo, Wendell Corey, Bartlett Robinson

Votes: 23

28. The Lone Gunmen (2001)
Episode: The Lying Game (2001)

Comedy, Drama, Mystery

The Lone Gunmen are surprised to find that FBI's Walter Skinner is somehow involved in the murder of Byers' old college roommate who tried to blackmail a gangster with ties to Russian mafia.

Director: Richard Compton | Stars: Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Stephen Snedden

Votes: 305

29. One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode: The Search for Something More (2003)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Brooke takes Peyton to a college party but the night takes a bad turn when someone drugs Peyton's drink. Nathan and Haley go on a scavenger hunt date set up by Brooke in an attempt to make up for her actions at the party the night before.

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz

Votes: 579

30. The Rat Patrol (1966–1968)
Episode: The Exhibit A Raid (1967)

25 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Sgt. Troy has a notorious German soldier Colonel Beckman in custody when an altercation occurs and another POW is killed. Beckman frames Troy for the murder, so the remaining patrol conducts a daring raid to clear him.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Eric Braeden, Lawrence P. Casey

Votes: 49

31. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode: The Becker Connection (1977)

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

Rockford's newest case; to clear his friend, Dennis Becker, who's suspected of selling drugs to deal with his financial problems.

Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Jack Carter

Votes: 271

32. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: Ethics (1992)

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

After an accident that leaves him no longer able to walk, Worf asks Riker to help him commit suicide.

Director: Chip Chalmers | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,079

33. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Come as You Aren't (1978)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Elaine drives a very rude customer, who accuses her of trying to cheat on the fare. Back at the garage, Elaine invites Alex to come to a party in her apartment, which she gives for the ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 254

34. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Strangers in the Night (1982)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack mistakenly serenades the wrong girl, winning the affections of a plump woman.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline

Votes: 200

35. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: The Babysitters (1978)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack and Chrissy agree to take over Janet's babysitting job for a night. To their dismay, they are met with a crying baby, no TV, and a locked liquor cabinet.

Director: Sam Gary | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Audra Lindley

Votes: 194

36. Mod Squad (1968–1973)
Episode: The Tangled Web (1972)

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

Pete and Linc come close to breaking the law as they attempt to help a parolee, an old friend of Julie's, return stolen jewelry.

Director: Richard Newton | Stars: Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Tige Andrews

Votes: 35

37. Nickelodeon Presents: Inside-Out Boy (1989–1993)
Episode: Science Fair (1990)

Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Inside-Out Boy (aka I.O.B.) joins his friend at the school's science fair.

Director: Tom Gasek

38. I Am Jazz (2015– )
Episode: Communications Breakdown (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Reality-TV

Jazz announces her college decision, setting her anxiety in motion. She struggles to plan a drag show fundraiser for Noelle's gender confirmation surgery. And during Jojo's breast ... See full summary »

Stars: Marci Bowers, Ari Jennings, Greg Jennings, Griffen Jennings

Votes: 17

39. The Doris Day Show (1968–1973)
Episode: The Still (1969)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy

When the revenuers come calling in Cotina, Doris helps hide the hundred-proof evidence for the moonshine-distilling Lindsay sisters.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Doris Day, Denver Pyle, James Hampton, Philip Brown

Votes: 32

40. The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.19 (2022)

TV-MA | Drama

In 1941, the Ermozas receive an unexpected visitor and receive news from the war in Europe; in 1936, Gavriel borrows money recklessly.

Director: Oded Davidoff | Stars: Michael Aloni, Yoalah Brinson, Itzik Cohen, Shely Ben Joseph

Votes: 15

41. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: The Future in the Past (2012)

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

Months later, Brennan is still on the run from the FBI, after being framed for murder by Christopher Pelant. The remaining team searches for the real killer.

Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor

Votes: 1,146

42. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: Scorched (2012)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Reality-TV

As the sun rises on day 18, it's already 96 degrees on the bayou. Every hunter knows the heat drives the gators into a feeding frenzy. But the scorching sun can spoil hides and meat once the gators are in the boat.

Stars: Troy Landry, Junior Edwards, Willie Edwards, Joe Lafont

Votes: 14

43. Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
Episode: Episode #4.2 (2013)

TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, Romance

An unofficial will from Matthew comes into the family's hand, Thomas plots against Anna, Rose gets involved in a scrap at a servant's dance, and Mrs. Crawley tries to reconcile Carson and Trigg.

Director: David Evans | Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle

Votes: 1,691

44. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: Beast of the East (2013)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Reality-TV

As the days tick away, swampers are blind-sided with unexpected road blocks. For one veteran hunter, a family member in trouble means putting his own season on hold, while another agrees to help a neighbor in need.

Stars: Troy Landry, R.J. Molinere, Jay Paul Molinere, Liz Cavalier

Votes: 11

45. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: Deadly Divide (2013)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Reality-TV

With only 48 hours left in gator season, and weather threatening, the race is on to tag out. One swamper invents a stout secret weapon, while other teams split up to cover more ground.

Stars: Troy Landry, R.J. Molinere, Jay Paul Molinere, Liz Cavalier

Votes: 11

46. The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man (2013– )
Episode: Gator Head Gamble (2013)

TV-14 | 23 min | Reality-TV

Shelby's new pirate ship needs something special to make it feel like home. But, things take a wild turn when Shelby's hunt for a gator head leads him and his friend Sheri to a local gator farm.

Stars: Kelly Coskran, Shelby Stanga

47. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: The Cheat in the Retreat (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A dead man is identified and was last seen at a couples retreat where he was with a woman other than his wife. Booth and Bones attend the retreat undercover to find evidence. Cam's identity is stolen. Sweets takes a break from his job.

Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor

Votes: 830

48. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: The High in the Low (2014)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The remains of a former art student are found in a log in a forest; Wendell returns after beginning cancer treatments; Booth prepares for an FBI competency test.

Director: Anne Renton | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor

Votes: 693

49. Ice Road Truckers (2007–2017)
Episode: World's End (2014)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

The end of the line is here. The Polar drivers face the long, difficult journey back down the world's longest seasonal winter road. Lisa has to make a game-changing decision... help a ... See full summary »

Stars: Mark Kohaykewych, Hugh Rowland, Alex Debogorski, Lisa Kelly

Votes: 16

50. Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode: The Party (2016)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy

Frankie gets shocking news from Babe, and helps her friend throw the best party of her life.

Director: Wendey Stanzler | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen

Votes: 733