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1. A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
PG | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When a massive fire kills their parents, three children are delivered to the custody of cousin and stage actor Count Olaf, who is secretly plotting to steal their parents' vast fortune.
Director: Brad Silberling | Stars: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep, Liam Aiken
Votes: 221,605 | Gross: $118.63M
2. About Schmidt (2002)
R | 125 min | Drama
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Director: Alexander Payne | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Votes: 133,809 | Gross: $65.02M
3. Krampus (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.
Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman
Votes: 84,224 | Gross: $42.59M
4. The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
Passed | 107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A nineteenth-century New Hampshire farmer makes a pact with Satan for economic success, then enlists famed orator Daniel Webster to extract him from his contract.
Director: William Dieterle | Stars: Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon
Votes: 5,652
5. Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Two schoolchildren learn valuable life lessons from a buffalo, a red-tailed hawk, a bobcat, and a prairie dog.
Stars: Janice Kawaye, Kevin Michael Richardson, Kath Soucie, Frank Welker
Votes: 447
6. 'Round Midnight (1986)
R | 133 min | Drama, Music
A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.
Director: Bertrand Tavernier | Stars: Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Votes: 5,885 | Gross: $3.27M
7. Idiot's Delight (1939)
Approved | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A group of disparate travelers are caught and thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the beginning of World War II.
Director: Clarence Brown | Stars: Norma Shearer, Clark Gable, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn
Votes: 1,721
8. The Ten Commandments (1923)
Passed | 136 min | Biography, Drama, History
After hearing the story of Moses, the sons of a devout Christian mother go their own ways, and the atheist brother's breaking of the Ten Commandments leads to tragedy.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Theodore Roberts, Charles de Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Julia Faye
Votes: 2,675 | Gross: $5.36M
9. Midnight (1934)
Passed | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The foreman of a jury asks questions that send a woman to the electric chair for a murder committed in the heat of passion. On the night of the execution, his actions come back to haunt him.
Director: Chester Erskine | Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Fox, O.P. Heggie, Henry Hull
Votes: 1,250
10. The Detective (1954)
Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Director: Robert Hamer | Stars: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Cecil Parker
Votes: 1,668
11. Betrayed by Innocence (1986 TV Movie)
94 min | Drama
A married commercial filmmaker is charged with statutory rape when it is revealed that his lover is only 16.
Director: Elliot Silverstein | Stars: Paul Sorvino, Lee Purcell, Barry Bostwick, Cristen Kauffman
Votes: 113
12. A Fool There Was (1915)
Not Rated | 67 min | Drama
A married diplomat falls hopelessly under the spell of a predatory woman.
Director: Frank Powell | Stars: Theda Bara, Edward José, Mabel Frenyear, May Allison
Votes: 1,048
13. The Watcher (1995)
Drama
The Watcher is an all-seeing presence that watches over the denizens of Las Vegas. Every week a different tale is followed, usually about the dark side of life, with the help of limousine driver Lori Danforth.
Stars: Sir Mix A Lot, Bobbie Phillips, Rusty Meyers, Larry Gamell Jr.
Votes: 67
14. A Piece of Cake (2019)
PG | 78 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The legendary Elfkins (Heinzelmännchen) of Cologne were gnomes secretly helping craftsmen at night until they were ousted by a tailor's malevolent wife 200 years ago. This is the story of their return.
Director: Ute von Münchow-Pohl | Stars: Jella Haase, Louis Hofmann, Leon Seidel, Elke Heidenreich
Votes: 543
15. Blind Husbands (1919)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Romance
An Austrian officer sets out to seduce a neglected young wife.
Director: Erich von Stroheim | Stars: Sam De Grasse, Francelia Billington, Erich von Stroheim, Gibson Gowland
Votes: 1,698
16. Body and Soul (1925)
Not Rated | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A malevolent phony preacher plots to take advantage of a woman from his congregation who happens to be in love with his long-estranged identical twin brother.
Director: Oscar Micheaux | Stars: Paul Robeson, Marshall Rogers, Lawrence Chenault, Chester A. Alexander
Votes: 1,196
17. Io, Don Giovanni (2009)
127 min | Drama, History, Music
A drama based on the life of 18th century Italian lyricist Lorenzo da Ponte, who collaborated with Mozart on his "Don Giovanni" opera.
Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Tobias Moretti, Eulàlia Ramon, Sergi Roca, Anna Saura Ramón
Votes: 628
18. Papa Beaver's Story Time (1993–1999)
6 min | Animation, Family
Papa Beaver's Storytime is an animated television series tells of a single father beaver of three little beaver children of his own, two sons and one daughter, who would tell them different... See full summary »
Stars: Maggie Castle, Raymond Baillet, Magali Barney, Sauvane Delanoë
Votes: 161
19. The Turning Point (2020)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Animals and humans switched places. Now, animals are ruling the earth and humans are at the verge of extinction.
Director: Steve Cutts
Votes: 538
20. Looking Forward (1933)
Approved | 82 min | Drama, Family
In this Depression-era story set in London, a department-store owner (Lewis Stone) faces bankruptcy while his family fritters away money. A long-standing employee (Lionel Barrymore) gets ... See full summary »
Director: Clarence Brown | Stars: Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Benita Hume, Elizabeth Allan
Votes: 307
21. Zero (III) (2010)
13 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Born into a world of numbers, an oppressed zero discovers that through determination, courage, and love, nothing can be truly something.
Director: Christopher Kezelos | Stars: Nick McKay, Reina McAndrew, Shelley Hepworth, Anthony Clarke
Votes: 1,758
22. The Root of All Evil (1947)
110 min | Drama
A girl from an impoverished family is jilted by her rich fiancé, whose father doesn't approve. She decides to take revenge against them, and determines to let nothing or no one stop her from getting to the top.
Director: Brock Williams | Stars: Phyllis Calvert, Michael Rennie, John McCallum, Brefni O'Rorke
Votes: 212
23. Hell Is a Place Called Hollywood (1950)
21 min | Short, Drama
A beauty queen called Sheila Anderson wins a part in a Hollywood motion picture. The film turns out to be a cheap nudie film, she is then shunned by the theatrical community and ends up ... See full summary »
Star: Sheila Anderson
Votes: 42
24. The Tale of the Three Brothers (2014)
25 min | Short, Adventure, Fantasy
Based on a short story by J.K. Rowling, three wizards must face the consequences of cheating Death.
Director: Brandon Doyen | Stars: Ken Stack, Nathan Manaker, Brandon Wardwell, Sean Plourde
Votes: 204
25. Avoveteen (1939)
100 min | Drama
Yrjö Niemelä moves to Helsinki. There he, unemployed, homeless, and penniless, tries to commit suicide but is rescued by a soldier of the Salvation Army.
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen
Votes: 60
26. Vigilante Style (2018)
89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
''Vigilante Style'' is an exploitation feature with a very gritty 1990's feel focusing on underground vigilante crews within the seedy and sinister underworld of Britain. The film conveys a... See full summary »
Director: Edward James Smith | Stars: Edward James Smith, Joseph Khachik, Jason Burden, Adam Frith
27. The Badly Animated Marvel Christmas Carol (2014 Video)
TV-14 | 61 min | Animation
The Daily Bugle's all-star publisher, J Jonah Jameson, is visited by four spirits on Christmas Eve in an attempt to get him to change his selfish ways. If they don't succeed, the future of planet Earth is doomed.
Director: Vaughn Smith | Stars: Cole Smith, Addison Smith, Vaughn Smith, Derek Hendercrazy Henderson
Votes: 11
28. Our Lady's Tumbler (1956 TV Movie)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Laurence Payne, Moultrie Kelsall, Ronald Adam, Keith Pyott
29. Läpi usvan (1948)
99 min | Drama
Pertti works as a telegraph operator on a ship. When it arrives in Helsinki, Pertti looks forward to seeing his mother again, and also the neighbor girl, with whom he is in love. But his ... See full summary »
Director: Roland af Hällström | Stars: Leif Wager, Gunvor Sandkvist, Mirjami Kuosmanen, Anna-Liisa Hämeensalo
Votes: 52
30. Fifty Fifty Ball (2014)
86 min | Drama, Romance
A modern day morality tale about love, ambition and chasing the dream.
Director: Alan de Pellette | Stars: Claire Dicarlo, Marysia Kay, Alex Tanner, Gerry Wade
Votes: 8
31. Thieves (III) (2019)
13 min | Short, Crime, Drama
Devastated by the loss of his grandfather after a car crash, Alfie succumbs to pressure from his friends to seek revenge against the other driver, opposing his grandfather's wise words ... See full summary »
Director: George Colton-Hawkins | Stars: Nathan Mabey, Jake Metcalf, Liam Spencer
Votes: 7
32. Thieves (IV) (2019)
13 min | Short, Crime, Drama
Devastated by the loss of his grandfather after a car crash, Alfie succumbs to pressure from his friends to seek revenge against the other driver, opposing his grandfather's wise words ... See full summary »
Director: George Colton-Hawkins | Stars: Nathan Mabey, Jake Metcalf, Liam Spencer
33. Fate's Turning (1911)
17 min | Short, Romance
A young girl working as a waitress at a resort for the wealthy is swept off her feet by a rich young gentleman, and before she knows it, she's pregnant.
Director: D.W. Griffith | Stars: Charles West, Stephanie Longfellow, Grace Henderson, Dorothy Bernard
Votes: 81
34.
Baywatch (1989–2001)
Episode:
Wet 'n' Wild
(1995)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
When a stunt show lead by Johnny Danger comes to Baywatch, Hobie and his friends are intrigued by Johnny and his motorcycle stunts. But Mitch and Garner are concerned after finding out that... See full summary »
Director: Paul Lazarus | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, David Charvet, Yasmine Bleeth
Votes: 140
35.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Courage
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie is defeated badly by a formidable opponent in a hurdles race, and her confidence leaves her after that. Plato tries to help her get her it back by telling the story of "The Minatour",... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jim Cummings, Tim Curry, Mark Hamill
Votes: 39
36.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Faith
(1997)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie is saddened when her faith-devoted neighbor Ruth passes away, and wonders whether faith is really wroth it because of that. Plato tries to convince her that it is very much worth it ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Asner, Rene Auberjonois, Jim Cummings, Tony Jay
Votes: 35
37.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Honesty
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Zach is sorely tempted to touch his dad's beautiful antique camera, despite promising not to - and when he does, he breaks it and lies that it fell off its display table naturally. Plato ... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Irene Bedard, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Hale
Votes: 39
38.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Gratitude
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
It's Zach's birthday and he wants to plan a large party to celebrate, but is bitter when his parents inform him they can only host a moderate one. Seeing this and how Ari is glum that his ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Cummings, Robert Ito, Ashley Judd, Clyde Kusatsu
Votes: 33
39.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Loyalty
(1997)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Zach enjoys birdwatching with Mr. Cleveland, but in climbing on a plaque to get up to a tree he breaks it and doesn't get why Mr. Cleveland is so worked up over it, especially when he shows... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Cummings, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Des Barres, Richard Libertini
Votes: 35
40.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Patience
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie volunteers to tutor a younger student in math, but grows openly frustrated with Josh when it doesn't turn out as easy as she hoped, then regrets her offer to help to begin with. ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Cummings, Olivia d'Abo, Gilbert Gottfried, Jennifer Hale
41.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Responsibility
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie agrees to put her brand-new bike to good use by delivering cakes from her mom's bakery, but can't resist Zach's offer to race - and is angry with him when her bike crashes and the ... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Jim Cummings, Tim Curry, John Forsythe, Nancy Linari
Votes: 50
42.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
A Bullet for Baldwin
(1956)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
When an office worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss to death, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident.
Director: Justus Addiss | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, John Qualen, Sebastian Cabot, Phillip Reed
Votes: 1,062
43.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Generosity
(1997)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Plato learns that Annie and Zach are collecting canned goods for a homeless shelter, but their first priority is the rewards they'll get instead of helping the hungry, to the point where ... See full summary »
Stars: Lewis Arquette, Tippi Hedren, Jim Cummings, Miko Hughes
Votes: 35
44.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Humility
(1997)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie is delighted to win the class presidency, but upon receiving it is pressed by her classmates to make what will be extreme, controversial changes and believes their proclamations that ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlie Adler, Hamilton Camp, Jim Cummings, Michael Dorn
45.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Perseverance
(1997)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Zach and Annie have been taking lessons in karate and guitar, respectively, but now decide they don't want to stay in them anymore. On a hike, Plato tries to remind them of how rewarding ... See full summary »
Stars: Irene Bedard, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Hale, Mark Harmon
Votes: 38
46.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Trustworthiness
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Zach is excited that a college football player who is his role model will attend his school pep rally, so volunteers to help out in order to meet him. But he doesn't think cleaning up for ... See full summary »
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jim Cummings, Dean Jones, Mary Gregory
47.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Work
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A thunderstorm strikes the forest, knocking a tree into the rainbowl. Zach and Annie volunteer to clean it out, along with Plato, Ari, and Aurora, but Sock isn't interested in helping. ... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Jim Cummings, Daniel Davis, Dana Hill, Andrew Lawrence
Votes: 36
48.
Ah! My Goddess: Bad Goddess The Anime Video Comic (2017–2021)
Episode:
Marller Gets a Spinoff: The Fate of a Nation
(2019)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Upon discovering a YouTube technical error that could result in the COPPA fines sweep bankrupting half of America, Kevin Neece releases an invocation cartoon onto the internet to turn fate ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Neece | Star: Terrance Zdunich
49.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Compassion
(1996)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Emile Zigrodny, a classmate Zach barely knows, loses his house in a fire, and Zach is hesitant to show him support since their first meeting would be his giving charity. Plato and the ... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Darleen Carr, Tara Strong, Jim Cummings, Keene Curtis
Votes: 36
50.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2009)
Episode:
Friendship
(1997)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Annie is disheartened when her new friend Sarah decides to choose a partner other than her to go canoeing with, even though she agreed to pair up with her, just because Annie's canoe leaks.... See full summary »
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Christine Avila, Jim Cummings, Alex Dent, Michael Horse
Votes: 38