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1. Independence Day (1996)
PG-13 | 145 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.
Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
Votes: 605,344 | Gross: $306.17M
2. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
PG-13 | 132 min | Drama, Sport
Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel
Votes: 721,463 | Gross: $100.49M
3. The Fighter (I) (2010)
R | 116 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo
Votes: 388,751 | Gross: $93.62M
4. I Love You, Man (2009)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But, when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after?
Director: John Hamburg | Stars: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns
Votes: 216,651 | Gross: $71.44M
5. They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
R | 122 min | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.
Director: Juel Taylor | Stars: John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 40,383
6. Get Him to the Greek (2010)
R | 109 min | Comedy, Music
A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.
Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne
Votes: 185,594 | Gross: $60.97M
7. A Nice Girl Like You (2020)
R | 94 min | Comedy, Romance
After being accused of being too inhibited by her ex-boyfriend, a violinist creates a rather wild to-do list that sends her on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery.
Directors: Chris Riedell, Nick Riedell | Stars: Lucy Hale, Leonidas Gulaptis, Mindy Cohn, Adhir Kalyan
Votes: 7,453
8. Baby Boom (1987)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The life of super-yuppie J.C. is thrown into turmoil when she inherits a baby from a distant relative.
Director: Charles Shyer | Stars: Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy
Votes: 19,146 | Gross: $26.71M
9. Brad's Status (2017)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A father takes his son to tour colleges on the East Coast and meets up with an old friend who makes him feel inferior about his life's choices.
Director: Mike White | Stars: Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer, Michael Sheen
Votes: 19,110 | Gross: $2.13M
10. Tiny Furniture (2010)
Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
About a recent college grad who returns home while she tries to figure out what to do with her life.
Director: Lena Dunham | Stars: Lena Dunham, Laurie Simmons, Grace Dunham, Rachel Howe
Votes: 14,844 | Gross: $0.39M
11. Comedian (2002)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Director: Christian Charles | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Garry Shandling, Greg Giraldo
Votes: 7,288 | Gross: $2.74M
12. Against the Ropes (2004)
PG-13 | 111 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Director: Charles S. Dutton | Stars: Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub
Votes: 7,438 | Gross: $5.88M
13. Best Worst Movie (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Director: Michael Paul Stephenson | Stars: George Hardy, Pita Ray, Micki Knox, Tommy Bice
Votes: 8,523 | Gross: $0.10M
14. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 134 min | Comedy
Comedian Ricky Gervais brutally roasts Hollywood and exposes their hypocrisy.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,068
15. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004 TV Movie)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974 in LA, their eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Director: Xan Cassavetes | Stars: Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock
Votes: 1,692
16. Netflix vs. the World (2019)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary
The story of how a tiny, broke Silicon Valley startup slew giants of the movie rental world, warded off Amazon and forced movie making and distribution into the digital age.
Director: Shawn Cauthen | Stars: Marc Randolph, John Antioco, Shane Evangelist, Didier Allouch
Votes: 829
17. The Browsing Effect (2018)
100 min | Comedy, Romance
The seemingly endless possibilities of dating apps send a group of friends into a whirlwind of sex, jealousy, and self-doubt in this ensemble comedy that examines dating culture in the age of swiping.
Director: Michael K. Feinstein | Stars: Jeff Feringa, Cal Gibson, Jane Casserly, Maria Olsen
Votes: 150
18. Rifftrax: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
TV-14 | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Strap on a vest and your smirkiest smirk, it's time for Solo. The first Star Wars title that tells you exactly how high to set your expectations.
Stars: Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson
19. People LOVE Velma (2023 Video)
17 min | Short, Talk-Show
Doug gives his thoughts on the new hot show to rip apart. Does Velma deserve all the hate? Find out now.
Star: Doug Walker
20.
Aspel & Company (1984–1993)
Episode:
Episode #5.8
(1988)
Talk-Show
Director: Nick Vaughan-Barratt | Stars: Michael Aspel, Thelma Barlow, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
21.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Mrs. Bing
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Chandler's flamboyant romance-novelist mother comes to visit, and Joey catches her kissing Ross. Meanwhile, Monica and Phoebe fight over a guy in a coma.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,423
22.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #6.1
(2000)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Cribs Justin Timberlake, Music Video: Sisqo "The Wrong Song", Vagina Monologues, Will's Little Sis Party, Live With Regis, Cassidy And Cody, Marvin Tikvah Nude, Lida and Melina: Say What? Karaoke.
Directors: David Grossman, Bruce Leddy | Stars: Nelson Ascencio, Alex Borstein, Mo Collins, Christian Duguay
Votes: 35
23.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone
(1989)
Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
A bum displays his ability to resurrect himself.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: John Kassir, Joe Pantoliano, Robert Wuhl, Kathleen York
Votes: 1,701
24.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Unusual Suspects
(1997)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In May 1989, the Lone Gunmen meet for the first time when they assist a woman who claims the government plans to use civilians in a secret experiment.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Richard Belzer, Signy Coleman
Votes: 4,170
25.
Lionel Nation (2010– )
Episode:
Leaving Neverland: A Tutorial on Michael Jackson as Serial Criminal Predator and Psychopath
(2019)
18 min | News
Star: Lionel
Votes: 12
26.
Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode:
Everything Wrong With Monsters vs. Aliens
(2019)
TV-14 | 17 min | Comedy
Wow. This is a movie that came and went and is almost forgotten to time. But Monsters vs. Aliens DOES ultimately have sins. So we counted them. It's what we do.
Directors: Chris Atkinson, Jeremy Scott, Barrett Share | Star: Jeremy Scott
Votes: 14
27.
Radio Free America (2017– )
Episode:
Saturday Shadow Ban
(2019)
News
Stars: Halsey English, Dustin Gold, Brian Hendrix
28.
Part of the Problem (2018– )
The Return of the Great Gene Epstein
(2019 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Dave Smith, Gene Epstein
29.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
Episode:
Drew Barrymore/Lily Collins/Terry Gilliam/Beast Coast
(2019)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actress Lily Collins (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)); director Terry Gilliam; Best Coast perform;
Directors: Dave Diomedi, Chris Tartaro | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, Lily Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 16
30.
WatchMojo (2006– )
Episode:
Top 10 Once Loved Celebs Who Are Now Hated
(2019)
TV-14 | 10 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
These celebrities people hate weren't always so despised. Some of the most disliked celebrities today were once adored by the public. From Amy Schumer to Lance Armstrong to Adam Sandler, ... See full summary »
Star: Phoebe De Jeu
31.
Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode:
Everything Wrong With Mary Poppins Returns
(2019)
TV-14 | 13 min | Comedy
Mary Poppins Returns is a movie that someone felt the need to make. It's full of sins.
Directors: Chris Atkinson, Jeremy Scott, Barrett Share | Star: Jeremy Scott
Votes: 20
32.
Monkey in the Morning (2017– )
Episode:
Monkey's Birthday
(2019)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Francis Leonard Powers, Bad Comic Reviews, Peter, Poly Dub
33.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
One Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty
(2019)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
On a treasure-seeking expedition in an alien temple, Rick and Morty discover that a heist expert has snatched the prize from under their noses. Further twists, turns and double-crosses abound.
Directors: Bryan Newton, Wesley Archer | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 13,547
34.
DashieXP (2010– )
Episode:
THE CABLE DUDE
(2012)
TV-MA | 5 min | Comedy
Dashie needs help with his TV.
Director: Charlie Guzman | Stars: Charlie Guzman, Jason Horton
Votes: 7
35.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
Justice League
(2019)
TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy
A gathering of heroes deserves a gathering of critics. Nostalgia Critic invites CinemaSins, the Cinema Snob, and maybe a few other cinema related friends to look at the underwhelming "almost" blockbuster, DC's Justice League.
Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, James Jarosz
Votes: 53
36.
MsMojo (2016– )
Episode:
Top 10 TV Shows to Watch If You Like 13 Reasons Why
(2019)
Talk-Show
MsMojo counts down the top 10 TV shows to watch if you like 13 Reasons Why (2017).
Star: Phoebe De Jeu
37.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Screenless
(2020)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge implements a limit on screen time for the whole family, only to realize she's the one addicted to screens.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mike Frank Polcino | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 795
38.
The Young Turks (2005– )
Episode:
Episode dated 12 February 2020
(2020)
TV-14 | News, Talk-Show
Stars: Brett Erlich, Aida Rodriguez, Cenk Uygur
39.
FoundFlix (2015– )
Episode:
Parasite (2019) Explained
(2020)
TV-14 | 33 min | Talk-Show
From acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho comes the 2020 Oscar winner for Best Picture PARASITE, chronicling the tale of the lowly Kim family that is able to infiltrate a wealthy family for their own personal gain.
Director: Chris Dandridge | Star: Chris Dandridge
40.
The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1990)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Watch the Nutty Bunnies frolic in a field, Buddy's commentary on why being outed isn't a bad thing, and a man who has to deal with both a nagging wife and parrot. Sketches include: Nutty ... See full summary »
Directors: John Blanchard, Stephen Surjik | Stars: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney
Votes: 116
41.
Geeks + Gamers (2016– )
Episode:
The Last Of Us TV Series from HBO Could Be Good If They Do This...
(2020)
TV-14 | 7 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Director: Josiah Swanson | Star: Josiah Swanson
42.
WatchMojo (2006– )
Episode:
Top 10 Best Law & Order: SVU Cameos
(2018)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A Top 10 countdown of the Best Celebrity Guest Appearances in Law and Order: SVU.
Star: Rebecca Brayton
43.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Mort Dinner Rick Andre
(2021)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick hosts dinner for his ocean dwelling nemesis, while Morty gets the wine.
Directors: Jacob Hair, Wesley Archer | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 15,273
44.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
It's Time to Stop Applauding
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Star: Matt Walsh
45.
Night Shade with Michael Malice (2018–2020)
Michael Covers the Head of the NYPD Union Lashing Out at the Media, HBO Dropping Its Mask, More Black Lives Matter Streets, Chicago's Mayor's Argument over the Phone, the New Lincoln Project Attack Ad, Crossfit Getting Canceled, and Brazil's Growing Covid19 Problem
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News
Stars: Michael Malice, Raymond Lopez
46.
TheQuartering (2017– )
Episode:
Media PRAISES Comedy About Ending Pregnancy! HBO's Unpregnanat Slammed!
(2020)
TV-14 | 13 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Director: Jeremy Hambly | Star: Jeremy Hambly
47.
The Kill Count (2017– )
Episode:
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) Kill Count
(2020)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Horror
The kills in the movie House of 1000 Corpses (2003) are broken down and analyzed.
Stars: James A. Janisse, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Rob Zombie
Votes: 27
48.
The Ryan Hollinger Show (2010– )
Episode:
30 Days of Night Has The Best Vampires
(2019)
12 min | Horror, Talk-Show
Director: Ryan Hollinger | Star: Ryan Hollinger
49.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Two Drink Minimum at the Cackle Barrel
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Toony transforms the studio into a comedy club, but finds his jokes greeted by crickets while Bill and Kerwyn get big laughs. Cartoons include Show Biz Bugs (1957), Symphony in Spinach (1948), Purr-Chance to Dream (1967), Out and Out Rout (1966), and Dog Pounded (1954).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz
Votes: 7
50.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Tic Tac Toony
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony help Mr. Quizzer fulfill his contract by recording the 100th episode of his game show, "Tic Tac Toony": The Ducksters (1950), Pink Posies (1967), The Counterfeit Cat (1949), Bill of Hare (1962), Zoom at the Top (1962).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein