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1. Glee (2009–2015)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher.
Stars: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith
Votes: 155,503
2. Twin Peaks (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.
Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, Michael Horse, Chrysta Bell
Votes: 75,975
3. School of Rock (2003)
PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Music
After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal
Votes: 331,004 | Gross: $81.26M
4. Death Becomes Her (1992)
PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
When a fading actress learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini
Votes: 131,442 | Gross: $58.42M
5. The Blues Brothers (1980)
R | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.
Director: John Landis | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy
Votes: 214,589 | Gross: $57.23M
6. Hairspray (2007)
PG | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
Director: Adam Shankman | Stars: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 138,741 | Gross: $118.87M
7. Howard the Duck (1986)
PG | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A sarcastic humanoid duck is pulled from his homeworld to Earth where he must stop an alien invasion with the help of a nerdy scientist and a struggling female rock singer.
Director: Willard Huyck | Stars: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale
Votes: 50,767 | Gross: $16.30M
8. The Crying Game (1992)
R | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A British soldier kidnapped by the IRA soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson
Votes: 60,078 | Gross: $62.55M
9. 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: 38,813 | Gross: $14.92M
10. The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
R | 118 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 77,239 | Gross: $63.77M
11. Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
G | 155 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher falls for a flashy showgirl.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave, George Baker
Votes: 3,836 | Gross: $2.55M
12. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Drama
The monster slayer Geralt of Rivia must find his adoptive daughter who is being pursued by the Wild Hunt, and prevent the White Frost from bringing about the end of the world.
Director: Konrad Tomaszkiewicz | Stars: Doug Cockle, Denise Gough, Jo Wyatt, Jaimi Barbakoff
Votes: 33,296
13. The Half of It (I) (2020)
PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama
When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.
Director: Alice Wu | Stars: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Wolfgang Novogratz
Votes: 43,289
14. Dark Star (1974)
G | 83 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm
Votes: 27,274
15. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Musical
Chewbacca and Han Solo try to get to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk to celebrate Life Day, but are impeded by an Imperial blockade. Chewie's family passes the time with various forms of entertainment.
Directors: Steve Binder, David Acomba | Stars: Mickey Morton, Patty Maloney, Paul Gale, Mark Hamill
Votes: 16,862
16. Savage Streets (1984)
R | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A teenage vigilante seeks revenge on a group of violent thugs who raped her handicapped sister and killed her best friend.
Directors: Danny Steinmann, Tom DeSimone | Stars: Linda Blair, John Vernon, Robert Dryer, Johnny Venokur
Votes: 5,701
17. A Hard Day's Night (1964)
G | 87 min | Comedy, Musical
Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 48,112 | Gross: $13.78M
18. Quartet (2012)
PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean (Dame Maggie Smith), an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents.
Director: Dustin Hoffman | Stars: Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay
Votes: 21,209 | Gross: $18.39M
19. Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)
R | 77 min | Comedy, Horror, Musical
Courtney Bates, the younger sister of Valerie, and her friends go to a condo for a weekend getaway, but Courtney can't get rid of the haunting feeling that a supernatural rockabilly driller killer is coming to murder them all.
Director: Deborah Brock | Stars: Crystal Bernard, Jennifer Rhodes, Kimberly McArthur, Patrick Lowe
Votes: 7,422
20. Hairspray Live! (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
Directors: Kenny Leon, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Dove Cameron, Martin Short, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth
Votes: 3,811
21. Repossessed (1990)
PG-13 | 80 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Parody of The Exorcist (1973), with Linda Blair once again possessed by Satan, and Leslie Nielsen as the exorcist.
Director: Bob Logan | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Linda Blair, Ned Beatty, Anthony Starke
Votes: 9,916 | Gross: $1.38M
22. Muppets from Space (1999)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 20,625 | Gross: $16.63M
23. Subway (1985)
R | 104 min | Thriller
On improvising a burglary at a shady tycoon's home, Fred takes refuge in the hip and surreal universe of the Paris Metro and encounters its assorted denizens, the tycoon's henchmen and his disenchanted young wife.
Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Isabelle Adjani, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru
Votes: 16,361 | Gross: $0.39M
24. Guava Island (2019)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A young musician seeks to hold a festival to liberate the oppressed people of Guava Island, even if only for a day.
Director: Hiro Murai | Stars: Donald Glover, Rihanna, Letitia Wright, Nonso Anozie
Votes: 11,801
25. A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly
Votes: 23,630 | Gross: $20.34M
26. 2gether (2020)
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A student named Tine wants to get rid of a gay admirer. His friends recommend getting a pretend boyfriend, Sarawat, who plays hard to get until he finally agrees. The two become close and intense emotions soon erupted.
Stars: Vachirawit Chivaaree, Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn, Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit, Sivakorn Lertchoochot
Votes: 4,763
27. Roar (1997)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
In 5th century Ireland, a young Celtic chieftain and his allies fight against Roman encroachment, the manipulative pro-Roman puppet ruler of Ireland, Queen Diana, and her immortal adviser who seeks the biblical Spear of Longinus.
Stars: Heath Ledger, Lisa Zane, Sebastian Roché, Vera Farmiga
Votes: 1,315
28. I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama
When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Director: Tyler Perry | Stars: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian White
Votes: 10,702 | Gross: $51.73M
29. 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: 4,711
30. Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)
Approved | 116 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Hobbs wants to spend a quiet holiday at the beach, but his wife has invited all their family to stay with them.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters
Votes: 5,859
31. 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
32. Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
PG | 97 min | Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Aliens land in the town of "Speelburgh" searching for the source of rock & roll. They find trouble with Dee Dee, Frankie and the pack.
Director: James Fargo | Stars: Pia Zadora, Craig Sheffer, Tom Nolan, Ruth Gordon
Votes: 1,573
33. Specters (1987)
Unrated | 90 min | Horror
A US professor of archaeology and his young research team uncover a sealed ancient pagan tomb under the mausoleum of the real life Roman Emperor Domitian. This unleashes an evil deity that starts haunting people involved with the dig.
Director: Marcello Avallone | Stars: John R. Pepper, Trine Michelsen, Donald Pleasence, Massimo De Rossi
Votes: 481
34. Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)
PG | 90 min | Action, Thriller
College assassination game turns deadly as someone starts playing for real.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang
Votes: 998
35. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
TV-MA | 103 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Filmmaker Julien Temple chronicles the Sex Pistols' tumultuous rise to fame, as told by their manager, Malcolm McLaren.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Paul Cook
Votes: 2,429
36. London Road (2015)
TV-14 | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Musical
When five prostitutes are found dead in their community, residents of London Road in Ipswich, Suffolk come together to process the events and revitalize the community.
Director: Rufus Norris | Stars: Olivia Colman, Clare Burt, Rosalie Craig, Anita Dobson
Votes: 2,204
37. Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The gang travels to Los Angeles, California as they attempt to live out their dreams. While Manny continues to pursue her acting career, Paige manages to acquire a leading role in a ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Brogren | Stars: Raymond Ablack, Dalmar Abuzeid, Lauren Collins, Nina Dobrev
Votes: 986
38. Standing Ovation (2010)
PG | 105 min | Musical
About a group of friends competing in a national tween music video contest. Enter a world of hilarious adventures, original songs and never before seen dance routines. You will be left believing in the power of childhood dreams.
Director: Stewart Raffill | Stars: Devon Jordan, Ashley Cutrona, Erika Corvette, London Clark
Votes: 855 | Gross: $0.53M
39. All Night Long (1962)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama, Music
This movie, based on William Shakespeare's Othello, is neatly positioned as a vehicle to showcase some of the best jazz musicians of the period, including Dave Brubeck and Charles Mingus.
Director: Basil Dearden | Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris
Votes: 1,529
40. Playing for Keeps (1986)
PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy
Danny, Spikes and Silk have just recently graduated from high school in New York. Danny finds a title deed for a huge house in a small town. He has a dream to turn it into a Rock n' Roll ... See full summary »
Directors: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein | Stars: Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant, Mary B. Ward
Votes: 751 | Gross: $2.67M
41. Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Directors: Scott Aukerman, Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Michael Bolton, Sarah Shahi, Adam Scott, Matthew Kimbrough
Votes: 2,298
42. Chateau Christmas (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
World-famous pianist Margot returns to Chateau Neuhaus for Christmas. While there she reunites with her ex-boyfriend Jackson, who convinces her to headline their annual Christmas Concert.
Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Merritt Patterson, Luke Macfarlane, Jesse Hutch, Julia Benson
Votes: 1,968
43. Man of the Year (1971)
R | 92 min | Comedy
Michele is a three-testicle, sexually insatiable man who goes around bedding all women in town (regardless of age), until one day things go terribly wrong.
Director: Marco Vicario | Stars: Rossana Podestà, Lando Buzzanca, Luciano Salce, Adriana Asti
Votes: 220
44. Treasure of the Moon Goddess (1987)
R | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Pop singer Lu, who's touring Central America, her sleazy manager Harold, a rugged boat captain and their guide, Sam, and Sam's girl Brandy, are targeted by a gang and a local tribe over Lu's resemblance to the natives' moon goddess.
Director: José Luis García Agraz | Stars: Asher Brauner, Don Calfa, Linnea Quigley, Joann Ayers
Votes: 173
45. Rude Boy (1980)
R | 133 min | Drama, Music
A young British punk and roadie for The Clash navigates life in socially torn 1970s England.
Directors: Jack Hazan, David Mingay | Stars: Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon
Votes: 1,605
46. Hearts of Fire (1987)
R | 95 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meets a younger, more popular rocker and switches her loyalties.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Bob Dylan, Fiona, Rupert Everett, Julian Glover
Votes: 529
47. Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
12 year old Lily Bobbit moves to Medda, Ala, and immediately makes an impression on the residents when she and her friends team up to outsmart a con man, the town is changed forever.
Director: Mark Medoff | Stars: Sheryl Lee, Christopher McDonald, Tom Arnold, Joe Pichler
Votes: 584
48. (Untitled) (2009)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A Chelsea art gallerist falls for a brooding new music composer in this comic tale about the state of contemporary art.
Directors: Hatem Mousa, Jonathan Parker | Stars: Adam Goldberg, Marley Shelton, Eion Bailey, Lucy Punch
Votes: 2,301 | Gross: $0.23M
49. Festival Express (2003)
R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.
Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko
Votes: 2,415 | Gross: $1.17M
50. Trigger (II) (2010)
Not Rated | 83 min | Drama
Ten years after ending their partnership as rock musicians, two women become re-acquainted in the course of one night.
Director: Bruce McDonald | Stars: Tracy Wright, Molly Parker, Daniel MacIvor, Bob Martin
Votes: 538