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1. The Last Airbender (2010)
PG | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, must master all four elements and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water Tribes and the Earth Kingdom.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel
Votes: 174,907 | Gross: $131.56M
2. Hamilton (2020)
PG-13 | 160 min | Biography, Drama, History
The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.
Director: Thomas Kail | Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 113,764
3. A Bug's Life (1998)
G | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.
Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton | Stars: Kevin Spacey, David Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere
Votes: 314,551 | Gross: $162.80M
4. The Commitments (1991)
R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy
Votes: 38,795 | Gross: $14.92M
5. Mad TV (1995–2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.
Stars: Michael McDonald, Debra Wilson, Aries Spears, Bobby Lee
Votes: 11,921
6. Britain's Got Talent (2007– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
A variety of acts perform in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to win £250,000 and perform for the British Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Amanda Holden, Anthony McPartlin, Simon Cowell
Votes: 4,425
7. So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Music, Reality-TV
Qualified dancers from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive and hip-hop all compete to be named the best.
Stars: Cat Deeley, Nigel Lythgoe, Mark Thompson, Mary Murphy
Votes: 10,776
8. Stop Making Sense (1984)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales
Votes: 20,017 | Gross: $5.02M
9. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,785
10. CBGB (2013)
R | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Music
A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB.
Director: Randall Miller | Stars: Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Justin Bartha, Richard de Klerk
Votes: 11,223 | Gross: $0.04M
11. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 10,550
12. Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Mystery
Aspiring magicians from all over the world perform their best tricks to try and fool Penn and Teller, the world-famous magician duo. If the two can not guess how the trick was done, the "fooler" gets to be on their Las Vegas magic show.
Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 4,181
13. Tender Mercies (1983)
PG | 92 min | Drama, Music
A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley
Votes: 12,026 | Gross: $8.44M
14. Fridays (1980–1982)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Music
Live late-night comedy sketch show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
Stars: Jack Burns, Brandis Kemp, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell
Votes: 709
15. Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical! (2017)
PG | 149 min | Musical
Filmed live on stage at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, CA, this is a not-to-be-missed high energy show starring Original Broadway cast members.
Directors: Jeff Calhoun, Brett Sullivan | Stars: Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser, Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Votes: 3,609 | Gross: $2.83M
16. New York Minute (I) (2004)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Two sisters who just can't get along have to travel to New York City together and find themselves on numerous misadventures in order to accomplish their goals.
Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Eugene Levy, Andy Richter
Votes: 24,960 | Gross: $14.02M
17. National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (2022)
120 min | Drama
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Director: Justin Martin | Star: Jodie Comer
Votes: 1,771
18. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,561
19. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 896
20. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 99 min | Drama, Musical
A live musical recounting the final days of Jesus Christ and those around him.
Directors: David Leveaux, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Ben Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon
Votes: 4,046
21. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)
Not Rated | 137 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves.
Directors: Nick Morris, Laurence Connor | Stars: Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser, Wendy Ferguson
Votes: 9,941
22. So My Grandma's a Lesbian! (2019)
TV-MA | 94 min | Comedy
A promising young lawyer sees her plans to wed into an important and ultraconservative family in danger when her grandma decides to marry her girl friend.
Director: Ángeles Reiné | Stars: Rosa Maria Sardà, Verónica Forqué, Ingrid García Jonsson, David Verdaguer
Votes: 1,376
23. We Are the World (1985 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Music
In 1984, British and Irish pop stars united for the cause of Ethiopian famine relief as Band Aid. The following year, the Americans did the same as USA for Africa. This is how it happened.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Jane Fonda, USA for Africa, Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 847
24. National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)
130 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the Creature determines to track down his creator.
Directors: Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andreea Paduraru, Ella Smith
Votes: 4,232 | Gross: $0.42M
25. Kroll Show (2013–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Show highlights Nick Kroll's incredible ability to transform himself into hilarious characters that pop off the screen while bringing many of his popular short-form favorites along for the ride.
Stars: Nick Kroll, Jon Daly, Jenny Slate, John Mulaney
Votes: 5,277
26. Footlight Parade (1933)
Passed | 104 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Chester Kent struggles against time, romance, and a rival's spy to produce spectacular live "prologues" for movie houses.
Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell
Votes: 6,092 | Gross: $3.49M
27. Loose Women (1999– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Lively daytime TV show, in which four "loose women" chat about news, issues and life in general.
Stars: Coleen Nolan, Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams
Votes: 1,388
28. Super Dave (1987–1999)
30 min | Comedy
Battered and abused stuntman Super Dave Osborne gets his own nighttime talk show. In between interviews Osborne, with the help of his partner and promoter, Fuji, performs his classic stunts that never quite seem to go as planned.
Stars: Bob Einstein, Art Irizawa, Mike Walden, Don Lake
Votes: 735
29. CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013)
139 min | Documentary, Comedy
The funny little details of everyday life; the simple things that makes us laugh. An unforgettable performance from Cem Yilmaz. Yilmaz captures the audience with his hilarious stories about... See full summary »
Director: Murat Dündar | Star: Cem Yilmaz
Votes: 47,260
30. The X Factor UK (2004–2024)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne
Votes: 4,876
31. Himizu (2011)
129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After two teenagers from abusive households befriend each other, their lives take a dark adventure into existentialism, despair, and human frailty.
Director: Sion Sono | Stars: Shôta Sometani, Fumi Nikaidô, Tetsu Watanabe, Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Votes: 4,710
32. Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
Not Rated | 178 min | Drama, Musical
A celebratory 25th anniversary concert performance of the hit musical at The O2 in London.
Directors: Nick Morris, Laurence Connor, James Powell | Stars: Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Jenny Galloway
Votes: 6,444
33. Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, Clebert Ford
Votes: 20,741 | Gross: $50.50M
34. Hamlet (2015)
217 min | Drama
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his Uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans his revenge.
Directors: Lyndsey Turner, Robin Lough | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Sian Brooke, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Votes: 2,381 | Gross: $0.21M
35. The Earth Day Special (1990 TV Special)
Comedy, Drama, Family
An Earth Day special about pollution's effects on the Earth. Numerous celebrities have guest appearances whether as themselves, or as characters for whom they're best known.
Directors: Dwight Hemion, James Burrows, Gerry Cohen, Ted Haimes, Jim Henson, Terry Hughes, Terry Lennon, Jay Sandrich, Dick Schneider, Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Candice Bergen, James Brolin, Downtown Julie Brown
Votes: 488
36. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 140 min | Drama, Horror, Musical
Barber Sweeney Todd returns to London to uncover the past, along the way meeting pie shop owner Mrs. Nellie Lovett, and begins to start his life of crime.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Angela Lansbury, George Hearn, Cris Groenendaal, Sara Woods
Votes: 3,881
37. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 12,628
38. National Theatre Live: Fleabag (2019)
Unrated | 80 min | Comedy
A rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig cafe struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.
Directors: Tony Grech-Smith, Vicky Jones | Star: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Votes: 3,200
39. Peter Pan Goes Wrong (2016 TV Movie)
64 min | Comedy
The Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre brings Peter Pan Goes Wrong to BBC One, narrated by David Suchet and filmed in front of a live audience.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Henry Shields, Henry Lewis, Chris Leask, Harry Kershaw
Votes: 1,748
40. National Theater Live: Cyrano de Bergerac (2019)
160 min | Drama, Romance
An intense, raw and deep revival of Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac by the Jamie Lloyd Company.
Directors: Jamie Lloyd, Tony Grech-Smith | Stars: James McAvoy, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Eben Figueiredo, Michele Austin
Votes: 491
41. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,518
42. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,493
43. Coriolanus (2014)
192 min | Drama, History, War
Caius Martius Coriolanus is a war hero, banished from his home, seeking to come back.
Directors: Josie Rourke, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Rochenda Sandall, Mark Stanley, Dwane Walcott, Mark Gatiss
Votes: 2,229
44. Brokeback Mountain (2014 TV Movie)
130 min | Drama, Music
A tragic and secretive romance ensues over many years after two men meet while herding sheep on Brokeback Mountain in this opera based on Annie Proulx's short story and its subsequent Oscar-winning film adaptation.
Director: Jérémie Cuvillier | Stars: Daniel Okulitch, Tom Randle, Heather Buck, Hannah Esther Minutillo
Votes: 139
45. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Documentary
A concert film featuring four major African American stand up comedians.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Votes: 6,068 | Gross: $38.18M
46. Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy
In-demand comedian Katt Williams offers up The Pimp Chronicles courtesy of HBO. Williams shares his thoughts on such topics as drugs, politics and pop culture in this special event.
Directors: Anthony Anderson, Gary Binkow, James Yukich | Stars: Katt Williams, Anthony Anderson, André 3000, Da Brat
Votes: 2,069
47. Macbeth (2013)
140 min | Drama
As Macbeth rides home from battle, three witches prophecise that he will soon rise in power to become King of Scotland. Aided by his wife, the pair will stop at nothing to seal their fate.
Directors: Rob Ashford, Tim Van Someren | Stars: David Annen, Andy Apollo, Elliot Balchin, Nari Blair-Mangat
Votes: 425
48. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Luis Camacho
Votes: 10,036 | Gross: $15.01M
49. National Theatre Live: The Seagull (2022)
164 min | Drama
The Seagull is a filmed performance of the play by Anton Chekhov, in a new version by Anya Reiss, in which a woman leaves Moscow to visit her terminally ill brother.
Director: Jamie Lloyd | Stars: Jason Barnett, Emilia Clarke, Robert Glenister, Tom Rhys Harries
Votes: 200
50. Annie Live! (2021 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A young orphan opens the heart of billionaire Sir Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks.
Directors: Lear Debessonet, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty
Votes: 2,272