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1. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Diana must contend with a work colleague, and with a businessman whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing.
Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal
Votes: 291,913 | Gross: $46.37M
2. On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy
In 1992 Central Florida, a minimum-wage water park employee lies, schemes, and cons her way up the ranks of the cultish, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin.
Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto
Votes: 7,547
3. Benny's Video (1992)
Not Rated | 110 min | Crime, Drama
A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.
Director: Michael Haneke | Stars: Arno Frisch, Angela Winkler, Ulrich Mühe, Ingrid Stassner
Votes: 18,679
4. All Over the Guy (2001)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
While the flame of Jackie and Brett's attraction intensifies, Eli and Tom, the unlikely pair they attempt to bring together, appear destined to spiral out of love rather than make any sort of progress toward becoming a genuine couple.
Director: Julie Davis | Stars: Dan Bucatinsky, Richard Ruccolo, Sasha Alexander, Adam Goldberg
Votes: 4,981 | Gross: $1.01M
5. Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter (2019 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 87 min | Crime, Drama
A mother who will stop at nothing to get her daughter back exposes the intricate seductive power of Allison and Keith and the mental and physical abuse inflicted on her daughter.
Director: Lisa Robinson | Stars: Andrea Roth, Jasper Polish, Sara Fletcher, Kristin Booth
Votes: 597
6. LuLaRich (2021)
TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Crime
LuLaRoe, the billion dollar clothing empire accused of misleading thousands of women with their multi-level marketing platform, is analyzed.
Stars: Áine Cain, Paul Ivanovsky, Tiffany Ivanovsky, Roberta Blevins
Votes: 4,180
7. Pressure Point (1962)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
A black prison psychiatrist is assigned the distasteful task of helping a paranoid American Nazi charged with sedition.
Director: Hubert Cornfield | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Bobby Darin, Peter Falk, Carl Benton Reid
Votes: 2,033
8. Potato Dreams of America (2021)
TV-MA | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
An autobiographical dark comedy about a gay boy growing up in the Soviet Union, his mail-order-bride mother, and their adventurous escape to America.
Director: Wes Hurley | Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Lauren Tewes, Lea DeLaria, Dan Lauria
Votes: 767
9. Stonewalling (2022)
148 min | Drama
When Lynn discovers that she is pregnant, finishing her studies as a flight attendant is called into question. Not wanting to have an abortion and hide her pregnancy from her absent boyfriend, Lynn hopes to give the child away at birth.
Directors: Ji Huang, Ryûji Otsuka | Stars: Honggui Yao, Xiaoxiong Huang, Long Liu, Zilong Xiao
Votes: 411
10. Return of the Hero (2018)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, History
1809, France. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up. But it all goes south when Neuville reappears.
Director: Laurent Tirard | Stars: Jean Dujardin, Mélanie Laurent, Noémie Merlant, Christophe Montenez
Votes: 4,490 | Gross: $0.04M
11. Zeitgeist: Addendum (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, History, War
Zeitgeist: Addendum attempts to locate the root causes of the pervasive social corruption, while also offering a solution.
Director: Peter Joseph | Stars: Jacque Fresco, Roxanne Meadows, John Perkins, George Carlin
Votes: 18,692
12. The Hard Easy (2006)
R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two separate teams of jewel thieves, one low-rent and one upscale, both desperate, converge on the same score at the exact same time, and a simple job turns out very complicated and very bloody.
Director: Ari Ryan | Stars: Henry Thomas, David Boreanaz, Vera Farmiga, Bruce Dern
Votes: 859
13. PiraMMMida (2011)
G | 105 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Russia, early 90s. A fictional story inspired by financier Sergey Mavrodi, his securities company "MMM", and the pyramid scheme he ran that left upwards of fifteen million investors with nothing when it crashed.
Director: Eldar Salavatov | Stars: Aleksey Serebryakov, Fedor Bondarchuk, Pyotr Fyodorov, Ekaterina Vilkova
Votes: 1,650
14. Fighting to Survive (2002)
96 min | Comedy
A man who keeps attempting to start a pyramid scheme ends up opening a bodyguard service with an unexpected team.
Directors: Abe Kwong, Dayo Wong | Stars: Dayo Wong, Sonija Kwok, Kenji Tse-Hin Chan, Do-Chun Cheng
Votes: 110
15. All That I Need (2005)
R | 80 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of people starts a money pyramid scheme. As they start to make major money, jealousy and greed enter the picture. Their friendships are tested when they start to turn on each other.
Director: James Hergott | Stars: James Hergott, Audra J. Morgan, Ross Seymour, Kent Vaughan
Votes: 347
16. La Familia (2024)
Comedy, Crime, Thriller | Completed
A father spends all the family's savings on a multi-level company - with unexpected consequences.
Director: Yasser Michelén | Stars: María Elisa Camargo, Manny Perez, Liz Turra, Frank Perozo
17. Red Lights Ahead (1936)
Approved | 70 min | Comedy, Family
Pa Wallace, an ardent member of the Whales, is offered a chance to invest $5,000 in a gold mine by the head of the Whales, Grand Harpoon F. Q. Whitney. Mrs. Wallace is opposed but their ... See full summary »
Director: Roland D. Reed | Stars: Andy Clyde, Lucile Gleason, Roger Imhof, Ben Alexander
Votes: 87
18. Runaway from Home (2010)
108 min | Comedy
Music critic Seong-hee's wife has run away. The only things she has left him is a farewell note and the cell phone she used ten years ago. With a friend he goes on a road-trip through his wife's hidden past.
Director: Ha Lee | Stars: Ji Jin-hee, Yang Ik-joon, Lee Mun-shik, Kwon Byung-gil
Votes: 122
19. In the Money (1933)
Passed | 66 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Professor Higgingbottom, an ardent member of the Whales, is offered a chance to invest $5,000 in a gold mine.
Director: Frank R. Strayer | Stars: Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Lois Wilson, Warren Hymer, Sally Starr
Votes: 49
20. We All Fall Down: The American Mortgage Crisis (2009)
Not Rated | 66 min | Documentary
The rise and fall of America's home lending system as told by Wall Street bankers, renowned economists, public officials, industry experts and homeowners themselves, all across the U.S.
Director: Gary Gasgarth | Stars: Marcus Barton, Paul Sorvino
21. Entrepreneur TV: Path Less Travelled (2016)
Documentary, Short
An Internet marketing "guru" attempts to build confidence in his sales acumen among unsuspecting potential victims. He pretends to be a multimillionaire businessman but is actuality ... See full summary »
Director: Imran Md Ali | Star: Imran Md Ali
Votes: 40
22. Nonstop Pyramid Action (1995)
15 min | Comedy, Short
Director: Ari Gold | Stars: Stephen Dunham, Stephanie Ittleson, Scott Michael Morgan, John Saxon
Votes: 26
23. I Against I (2020)
24 min | Short, Drama
A touring punk rock band desperately needs a place to crash. A yuppie couple invites them over with open arms in hopes of recruiting them into their pyramid scheme. Artistic Integrity in the face of Late Capitalism.
Director: Shaun Seneviratne | Stars: Victoria Lynn Beckett, Marissa Dooley, Augusta Jane Fitzgerald, Ian Allen Jones
24.
Blue Murder (2001–2004)
Episode:
Family Reunion
(2004)
Drama, Crime
Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Joel Keller, Kari Matchett, Benz Antoine, Tracy Waterhouse
25.
Dead Like Me (2003–2004)
Episode:
A Cook
(2003)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
George gets a pet and Rube takes a shift on the grill at Der Waffle Haus.
Director: Kevin Dowling | Stars: Ellen Muth, Laura Harris, Callum Blue, Jasmine Guy
Votes: 426
26.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Soft Touch
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Doug and Carrie have dinner with their annoying neighbors and Doug gets involved in a pyramid scheme when Tim starts convincing him on how much of a great idea it is.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Patton Oswalt, Larry Romano
Votes: 510
27.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Fun with Jane and Jane
(2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
While searching for a sorority to join, Luanne inadvertently joins a brainwashing cult, while Hank can't bring himself to kill an emu.
Directors: Adam Kuhlman, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 374
28.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
The Interview
(2003)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Mark wants Jeremy to get a job in the same office as him so he can pay his share of the rent, however Jeremy isn't keen on the idea. Mark also worries whether Sophie, a co-worker he fancies, may or may not think he's a Nazi.
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Neil Fitzmaurice
Votes: 962
29.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
Living the Dream
(2006)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Ben, yearning for a boat, and facing mounting costs for two schools, looks for an easy fix when Roger tells him of a new company -- an all he has to do to get rich is push home products door to door.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Gabriel Thomson
Votes: 75
30.
Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode:
Census Sensibility
(2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
When Oscar must find a way to pay for Emma's damaged bushes he takes the census-taker job. The problem is, he's partnered with Hank, who would prefer to work alone. Meanwhile, Wanda and ... See full summary »
Director: David Storey | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson
Votes: 139
31.
My Boys (2006–2010)
Episode:
Dirty Little Secrets
(2007)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Andy gives Stephanie financial advice, the gang finds out Bobby's financial situation, and Kenny finds a new way to hit on women - no matter what the cost is.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr. | Stars: Jordana Spiro, Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Michael Bunin
Votes: 42
32.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Political Animal
(2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A fugitive con artist working as a political fund-raiser is charged in a triple homicide. In order to cast reasonable doubt during the trial, he points the finger at several prominent politicians he supported.
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Jesse L. Martin, Jeremy Sisto, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache
Votes: 264
33.
Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode:
Myrtle
(2020)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Jonah is surprised to learn that Myrtle left him a large sum of money, while Glenn is convinced she's communicating with him from beyond the grave; Cheyenne sells bootleg cosmetics in the store; Sandra reunites Dina with her deadbeat dad.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn
Votes: 818
34.
The Peter Schiff Show Podcast (2014– )
CNBC Dismisses Citi's $2k Gold Call and Pumps Bitcoin Instead
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Peter Schiff
35.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Downtown
(2020)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
When Hayley's car breaks down, it's up to her to get Steve to his P-PSAT test while avoiding a mob of saleswoman who want to kill them, while Stan, Francine, and Roger explore the new downtown.
Directors: Chris Bennett, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 433
36.
Spitting Image (2020–2021)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2020)
Comedy
The Illuminati meets with Joe Biden while Kanye West starts a new business venture and James Corden hangs out with Tiger Woods.
Director: Andy De Emmony | Star: Jess Robinson
Votes: 31
37.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode:
The Chamber of Judgement
(2021)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén
Votes: 1,697
38.
Good Girls (2018–2021)
Episode:
Chef Boyardee
(2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Secret Service makes a sudden decision. Tensions begin to rise between Beth and Stan. Annie tackles Ben's school financial aid problem. Dean is unsatisfied with his new role.
Director: Eric Tignini | Stars: Christina Hendricks, Retta, Mae Whitman, Reno Wilson
Votes: 349
39.
The Border (2008–2010)
Episode:
Killer Debt
(2009)
44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When wealthy philanthropist Benjamin Herzog is murdered, the prime suspect is his financial advisor Cyrus Church. Church has engineered a massive Ponzi scheme to defraud his investors of ... See full summary »
Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: James McGowan, Graham Abbey, Jonas Chernick, Mark Wilson
Votes: 24
40.
Kenan (2021–2022)
Episode:
Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
(2022)
TV-14 | Comedy
Kenan believes he should help Mika with her boyfriend troubles, whether she needs it or not; Pam and Gary have a crush on the same woman and risk their friendship to be with her.
Director: Matthew A. Cherry | Stars: Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd, Kimrie Lewis, Dani Lane
Votes: 52
41.
Republic of Doyle (2010–2014)
Episode:
The Fall of the Republic
(2010)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When Jake receives a mysterious late night call from Christian, he's not prepared for the scary crime scene he finds at the other end of the line; Mal is suddenly and seriously sidelined ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Allan Hawco, Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Rachel Wilson
Votes: 93
42.
Court TV (2019– )
Episode:
Mystery On A Snake Farm
(2021)
44 min | News
In a rural Missouri town, a once picture-perfect family is now torn apart by alleged betrayal and murder. Lynlee Renick is accused of killing her husband. Ben Renick, a father of two and ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Ayala, Katherine Berger, Amanda Bowe, Kevin Crane
43.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode:
Easy Money
(2010)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Documentary
Penn and Teller show how network marketing schemes are nothing more than pyramid selling, where the only ones making money are the companies.
Directors: Star Price, Tim Rogan, Ted Saad, David Wechter | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Chris Cicchinelli, Robert L. FitzPatrick
Votes: 102
44.
Lost Girl (2010–2016)
Episode:
Fae Day
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
The Fae are celebrating their holiest day called La Shoshain. In the middle of the partying at Trick's bar, a Banshee calls out the impending death of one of the people there. Bo becomes ... See full summary »
Director: Steve DiMarco | Stars: Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Ksenia Solo, Rick Howland
Votes: 364
45.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode:
Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak
(2011)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Alan's efforts to ask family for money to help promote his struggling chiropractic business turns into a Ponzi scheme, and Charlie continues to see Rose, still completely unaware that her "husband" is actually a mannequin.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 1,213
46.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode:
That Darn Priest
(2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Rose becomes wise to Alan's Ponzi scheme and threatens to tell his family--until Alan discovers the truth about Rose's "husband."
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 1,280
47.
Oregon Experience (2006– )
Episode:
Oregon's Klan in the 1920s: The Rise of Hate
(2022)
Documentary
In the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan infiltrated the top levels of Oregon's government, electing legislators and even a governor. How did this hate group gain so much power?
Stars: Sarah Cantor, Gwen Carr, Walidah Imarisha, Jeff Lalande
48.
Kansan vihollinen (2022– )
Episode:
Tietolähde (The Source)
(2022)
43 min | Drama, Thriller
The soccer star's funeral brings all the suspects together, and Katja must come up with a way to get there.
Director: Mikko Kuparinen | Stars: Kreeta Salminen, Tobias Zilliacus, Johannes Holopainen, Antti Luusuaniemi
Votes: 27
49.
Kansan vihollinen (2022– )
Episode:
Musta lammas (Black Sheep)
(2022)
43 min | Drama, Thriller
Katja sets out to try and gather evidence pertaining to the scam - and doesn't know that she is being followed.
Director: Mikko Kuparinen | Stars: Kreeta Salminen, Tobias Zilliacus, Johannes Holopainen, Antti Luusuaniemi
Votes: 25
50.
Kansan vihollinen (2022– )
Episode:
Off the Record (Off the Record)
(2022)
42 min | Drama, Thriller
Mayor Pekka Välimaa is determined not to let one journalist stand in the way of his millions of profits.
Director: Mikko Kuparinen | Stars: Kreeta Salminen, Tobias Zilliacus, Johannes Holopainen, Antti Luusuaniemi
Votes: 23