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1. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery

A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer

Votes: 990,485 | Gross: $170.74M

2. The Happening (2008)

R | 91 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

A science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a plague that causes those infected to commit suicide.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez

Votes: 216,981 | Gross: $64.51M

3. The Station Agent (2003)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Drama

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.

Director: Tom McCarthy | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Paul Benjamin

Votes: 73,682 | Gross: $5.74M

4. Syriana (2005)

R | 128 min | Drama, Thriller

A politically charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved in and affected by it.

Director: Stephen Gaghan | Stars: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, Kayvan Novak

Votes: 134,611 | Gross: $50.82M

5. Winter Love Story (2019 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Romance

Cassie has just published her first book, a rom-com based on her divorce experience. To help a new writer along, the publisher pairs her with the established "dragon writer" Elliot on a week-long book tour. Will they remain singles?

Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Jen Lilley, Kevin McGarry, Mary-Margaret Humes, Laura Miyata

Votes: 2,004

6. My Mother's Murder (1992 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

America Undercover follows TV news producer Charles C. Stuart as he attempts to discover the motive behind his mother's murder. Emily Stuart was a divorced mother of two who was stabbed ... See full summary »

Director: Charles C. Stuart | Star: Charles C. Stuart

Votes: 12

7. America's Singing Boys (1951)

10 min | Documentary, Short, Music

This RKO Screenliner describes life at the Columbus Boychoir School at Princeton, New Jersey, where all students excel in singing as well as in academic studies, and includes songs sung by the sixty-boy choir.

Director: Harry W. Smith | Stars: The Columbus Boys Choir, Herbert Huffman, Chet Allen

8. Football Headliners of 1951 (1951)

Approved | 17 min | Short, Sport

An RKO SportsScopes featuring the highlights of the 1951 college football games across America, with narration by Harry Wismer. Newsreel clips from more than a dozen games included Texas vs... See full summary »

Director: Jay Bonafield | Star: Harry Wismer

9. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King (1992)

Approved | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The personal development of George Washington is the focus as Producer David Sutherland brings to life a uniquely human Washington who transformed himself from social climber into a patriot willing to give up everything for a higher cause.

Director: David Sutherland | Stars: David McCullough, Robert Dawidoff, Thad Tate, Paul Longmore

Votes: 51

10. House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode: Babies & Bathwater (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery

While House and his team scramble to discover what's causing brain and kidney dysfunction in a pregnant woman, Vogler is on the warpath to get House fired.

Director: Bill Johnson | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Votes: 3,839

11. House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode: Kids (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery

During a meningitis outbreak which overwhelms the clinic, House is drawn to a single patient: a 12-year-old competitive diver whose symptoms don't quite match everyone else's.

Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Votes: 3,430

12. House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode: Role Model (2005)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, Mystery

An ambitious and charismatic Black senator campaigning for the presidency falls ill from a mysterious malady, possibly AIDS.

Director: Peter O'Fallon | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Votes: 3,519

13. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: Georgia Peaches (2011)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy's supporters fail to break up Chalky's strikers and negotiations fail as Margaret thinks she can buy Emily's recovery and Manny Horvitz exacts revenge.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon

Votes: 2,088

14. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: Under God's Power She Flourishes (2011)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy's experiences at Princeton are seen in flashback, Margaret tries to deal with her guilt, and Doyle tries unsuccessfully to wheel and deal.

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon

Votes: 2,415

15. Quantum Leap (2022–2024)
Episode: Secret History (2023)

TV-PG | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Ben reunites and teams up with a familiar friend from a previous leap to search for a missing formula created by Albert Einstein before enemies get a hold of it and use it for evil. Also, Ian does his best to deal with security issues.

Director: Pamela Romanowsky | Stars: Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee

Votes: 426

16. Chasing Cameron (2016)
Episode: Caged Animal (2016)

TV-PG | Reality-TV

Taylor collapses after an intense night in Barcelona. Cameron walks in a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show while the rest of the crew heads home.

Director: Tom Currie | Stars: Bart Bordelon, Taylor Caniff, Aaron Carpenter, Cameron Dallas

Votes: 13

17. The Affair (2014–2019)
Episode: Episode #4.10 (2018)

TV-MA | 75 min | Drama

Noah and Anton visit Princeton where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship. Helen gets a new perspective on life.

Director: Rodrigo García | Stars: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, Joshua Jackson

Votes: 702

18. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Einstein's Quantum Riddle (2019)

TV-G | 54 min | Documentary

In an effort to disprove quantum mechanics, Albert Einstein proposes one of its strangest features: quantum entanglement.

Director: Jamie E. Lochhead | Stars: Eric Meyers, Jason Gallicchio, Kevin Quantum

Votes: 145