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1. Fifty Shades Darker (2017)

R | 118 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford

Votes: 111,816 | Gross: $114.38M

2. Booksmart (2019)

R | 102 min | Comedy

On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.

Director: Olivia Wilde | Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis

Votes: 131,319 | Gross: $22.68M

3. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)

TV-14 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, War

In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. Then she learns the secret they are afraid to reveal.

Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay, Michiel Huisman, Katherine Parkinson

Votes: 52,765

4. The Commuter (I) (2018)

PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

An insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra | Stars: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks

Votes: 125,574 | Gross: $36.34M

5. Before Midnight (2013)

R | 109 min | Drama, Romance

We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna.

Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Ariane Labed

Votes: 172,340 | Gross: $8.11M

6. Road Games (1981)

PG | 101 min | Mystery, Thriller

A laid-back American truck driver in south Australia suspects that the driver of a green van is killing young women along his route, and plays a game of cat-and-mouse to catch him.

Director: Richard Franklin | Stars: Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page

Votes: 9,124

7. Cat Run (2011)

R | 106 min | Action, Comedy

When a sexy, high-end escort holds the key evidence to a scandalous government cover-up, two bumbling young detectives become her unlikely protectors from a ruthless assassin hired to silence her.

Director: John Stockwell | Stars: Paz Vega, Janet McTeer, Christopher McDonald, Alphonso McAuley

Votes: 5,768

8. The Four-Faced Liar (2010)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two couples in their twenties, who are struggling to find substance and meaning in their lives and relationships, meet by happenstance in a New York City Irish tavern called The Four-Faced Liar.

Director: Jacob Chase | Stars: Daniel Carlisle, Todd Kubrak, Emily Peck, Marja-Lewis Ryan

Votes: 2,698

9. The Broken Shore (2013 TV Movie)

103 min | Crime

An evocative crime thriller that captures the chilling action and sharp wit of Peter Temple's acclaimed novel The Broken Shore. In this gripping adaptation, Detective Joe Cashin uncovers a ... See full summary »

Director: Rowan Woods | Stars: Don Hany, Claudia Karvan, Anthony Hayes, Erik Thomson

Votes: 811

10. Don't Touch the White Woman! (1974)

108 min | Comedy, Western

A highly stylized surreal farce about the events leading up to Custer's Last Stand anachronistically reenacted in an urban renewal area in modern Paris.

Director: Marco Ferreri | Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret

Votes: 955

11. Encore (1951)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Drama

Adaptations of three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham comprise this anthology film in which the celebrated author introduces each segment of the film in front of the camera.

Directors: Harold French, Pat Jackson, Anthony Pelissier | Stars: Nigel Patrick, Roland Culver, Alison Leggatt, Charles Victor

Votes: 602

12. The Brontes at the BBC (2016 TV Movie)

Documentary

A survey of Bronte adaptations on BBC Television from 1956 to 2006.

Director: Rebecca Whyte | Stars: Kay Adshead, Stanley Baker, Joan Bakewell, Claire Bloom

Votes: 12

13. Bronte's Britain with Gyles Brandreth (2021 TV Movie)

44 min | Documentary, History

The broadcaster travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country." It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters and they have in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.

Director: Nick Gillam-Smith | Star: Gyles Brandreth

14. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Say Something (2005)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

After all the drama at the wedding, Lorelai is afraid she'll lose Luke, who needs time to process what's happened and finally decides her family and history may be too much for him. She ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Palladino | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 807

15. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: Resurrection (1995)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Lois and Clark investigate the death of Mayson Drake and find dead men are being brought back to life. Lois is attracted to Dan Scardino, a government agent investigating the same case.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Justin Whalin

Votes: 287

16. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Ted's Moment of Glory (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Ted is tempted with an offer to host a game show in New York City. Do Mary and Lou really want to see him go?

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight

Votes: 148

17. Night Visions (2001–2002)
Episode: Rest Stop/After Life (2001)

TV-14 | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Four college students find themselves in a trap after picking up a hitchhiker and stopping at a rest stop. / When a deceased family man comes back to life at his funeral, he becomes obsessed with death and puts his daughter in danger.

Directors: Yves Simoneau, Jefery Levy | Stars: Catherine Barroll, Meghan Black, Craig Dawson, Emmalee Fiddy

Votes: 124

18. Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
Episode: Married Love (1972)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama

The strained Kirbridge marriage has yet to be consummated, causing Elizabeth great unhappiness in her quest to make a happy life with Lawrence and her great desire to start a family. As it happens, Lawrence's interests lie elsewhere.

Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Jean Marsh, John Alderton, Nicola Pagett, Rachel Gurney

Votes: 99

19. Motherland (2016–2022)
Episode: Le Weekend (2019)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

Kevin books a house in the countryside for the group, but rural living presents some challenges. Liz makes a new friend camping in the backyard.

Director: Juliet May | Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan, Paul Ready

Votes: 134

20. Animaniacs (2020–2023)
Episode: International Mouse of Mystery/Aliens Resurrected/Joe/The Stickening/Slappy's Return/Everyday Safety: Giant Adirondack Chair (2023)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Pinky and the Brain star in a secret agent movie franchise. Yakko sings a song about why the earth is worth saving. The Warners find themselves in a sticky situation at an amusement park, then give the viewers a safety tip.

Directors: Adriel Garcia, Katie Rice, Brett Varon, Matthew Yang | Stars: Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen

Votes: 35

21. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: The Uncanny Valley (2010)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An unusual personal obsession is at the center of a BAU abduction case. Meanwhile, Hotch struggles with his return to work.

Director: Anna Foerster | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,973

22. Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode: Stroll on the Wild Side: Part 2 (2012)

TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When another prostitute from the Devil's den is strangled, Murdoch discovers they both sang in the same choir, and there is no shortage of suspects.

Director: Michael DeCarlo | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Thomas Craig, Helene Joy, Georgina Reilly

Votes: 326

23. Hart of Dixie (2011–2015)
Episode: Carrying Your Love with Me (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Zoe and Joel are frustrated by all the snags they keep running into while trying to remodel their new home. Rose persuades Lavon to agree that BlueBell will be sister cities with a town in ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel

Votes: 239

24. Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
Episode: Episode #5.3 (2014)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Mary wakes up in bed with Tony Gillingham after their tryst and returns to Downton, where she learns that a building firm want to buy land for a housing estate, to which Robert objects. ... See full summary »

Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Votes: 1,535

25. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
Episode: Episode dated 5 January 1982 (1982)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Nola is reading Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, while she's in the hospital recovering from giving birth. After Quinton brings her a bouquet of heather, she fantasizes that they ... See full summary »

Stars: Lisa Brown, Lori Shelle, John Wesley Shipp, Michael Tylo

26. Wynonna Earp (2016–2021)
Episode: Blood Red and Going Down (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Wynonna must figure out why a bus full of sexy strangers have arrived in Purgatory.

Director: Paolo Barzman | Stars: Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley

Votes: 1,178

27. Tell Me a Story (2018–2020)
Episode: Chapter 4: Rage (2018)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Thriller

Jordan takes matters in his own hands and pursues Eddie; Kayla gives friendship with Ethan another chance; Hannah and Gabe flee town.

Director: Mark Tonderai | Stars: James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Dania Ramirez, Danielle Campbell

Votes: 370

28. Pure (2019)
Episode: Episode 1 (2019)

Not Rated | 33 min | Comedy, Drama

Marnie has been plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts for as long as she can remember. At her wits end she hops onto a bus bound for London where she tumbles into the life of the eccentric Shereen, sardonic Amber and charismatic Joe.

Director: Aneil Karia | Stars: Charly Clive, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Niamh Algar, Anthony Welsh

Votes: 187

29. Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode: 2 August 2018: Evening Bulletin (2018)

30 min | News

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Stars: Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Tim Scott, Mel Barham

30. Take My Brother Away (2018– )
Episode: Episode 21 (2018)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

With Wan Yi gone, Shi Fen disbelieves Wan Sui's happy mood and sets out to break it. Meanwhile, Shi Miao prepares for the coming school break.

Director: Qing Han | Stars: Joseph Zeng, Qian Sun, Xudong Wang, Xiao-Yu Lu

31. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Sick and Evil (2019)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The BAU is called to Lewiston, Maine to investigate 2 home invasion murders with a ritualistic MO.

Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness

Votes: 778