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1. The Shining (1980)
R | 146 min | Drama, Horror
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Votes: 1,105,020 | Gross: $44.02M
2. Under the Silver Lake (2018)
R | 139 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sam, a disenchanted young man, finds a mysterious woman swimming in his apartment's pool one night. The next morning, she disappears. Sam sets off across LA to find her, and along the way he uncovers a conspiracy far more bizarre.
Director: David Robert Mitchell | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, Topher Grace, Callie Hernandez
Votes: 51,171 | Gross: $0.05M
3. After Hours (I) (1985)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho he met that evening at a coffee shop.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Tommy Chong
Votes: 81,114 | Gross: $10.60M
4. 10 (1979)
R | 122 min | Comedy, Romance
A Hollywood composer goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy, newly married woman.
Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber
Votes: 19,278 | Gross: $74.87M
5. Lovelace (2013)
R | 93 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband before taking control of her life.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard, Sharon Stone, Juno Temple
Votes: 42,717 | Gross: $0.36M
6. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.
Director: Michael Chaves | Stars: Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, Marisol Ramirez
Votes: 57,590 | Gross: $54.73M
7. The Box (I) (2009)
PG-13 | 115 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
With the press of a button, a wooden box bestows riches and death.
Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn
Votes: 95,271 | Gross: $15.05M
8. The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
PG-13 | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio
Votes: 38,875
9. Argentina, 1985 (2022)
R | 140 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds and a race against time.
Director: Santiago Mitre | Stars: Ricardo Darín, Gina Mastronicola, Francisco Bertín, Santiago Armas Estevarena
Votes: 31,078
10. Magic (1978)
R | 107 min | Drama, Horror
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
Director: Richard Attenborough | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter
Votes: 13,424 | Gross: $25.94M
11. Fatman (2020)
R | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Directors: Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms | Stars: Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Chance Hurstfield
Votes: 30,105
12. Auto Focus (2002)
R | 105 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The life of TV star Bob Crane and his strange friendship with electronics expert John Henry Carpenter.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Maria Bello, Rita Wilson
Votes: 14,902 | Gross: $2.06M
13. Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
In 1976, a lower-middle-class teenager struggles to cope living with her neurotic family of nomads on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.
Director: Tamara Jenkins | Stars: Natasha Lyonne, Alan Arkin, Bryna Weiss, Marisa Tomei
Votes: 14,614 | Gross: $5.48M
14. Chappaquiddick (2017)
PG-13 | 106 min | Biography, Drama, History
Depicting Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.
Director: John Curran | Stars: Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Bruce Dern
Votes: 14,589 | Gross: $17.40M
15. Tempest (1982)
PG | 140 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
John Cassavetes gives a compelling performance as a man confronting a mid-life crisis with extraordinary results for everyone around him.
Director: Paul Mazursky | Stars: John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, Vittorio Gassman
Votes: 2,695 | Gross: $5.01M
16. Driven (I) (2018)
R | 113 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime
Intense thriller where politics, big business and narcotics collide.
Director: Nick Hamm | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Lee Pace, Judy Greer, Isabel Arraiza
Votes: 8,374
17. The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story (I) (2013)
TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Swimmer Diana Nyad comes out of a thirty year retirement to swim non-stop from Cuba to Florida. Nyad's adventure to life as she sets out to prove that will and determination are all you need to make the unimaginable possible.
Director: Timothy Wheeler | Stars: Diana Nyad, Johnny Carson, Candace Hogan, Lester Holt
Votes: 279
18. Another Stakeout (1993)
PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Crime
Two immature detectives are joined by a pesky assistant district attorney in staking out a lakeside home where a Mafia trial witness is believed to be heading.
Director: John Badham | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Rosie O'Donnell, Dennis Farina
Votes: 15,380 | Gross: $20.21M
19. The Late Shift (1996 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
A dramatization of the rivalry between David Letterman and Jay Leno over which of them would succeed Johnny Carson as the host of "The Tonight Show".
Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban
Votes: 3,775
20. The Great Buck Howard (2008)
PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
Director: Sean McGinly | Stars: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt
Votes: 14,722 | Gross: $0.75M
21. Relentless (1989)
R | 92 min | Crime, Thriller
Two Los Angeles police detectives, cynical veteran Malloy and cocky rookie Dietz, hunt for a serial killer, an ex-cop named Taylor, who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Director: William Lustig | Stars: Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster
Votes: 1,852 | Gross: $6.99M
22. Burglar (1987)
R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime
A retired cop blackmails ex burglar Bernice into paying him $20,000 - thus burgling. Paid to get a dentist's jewelry back from her ex's apartment, someone murders the ex and Bernice is a suspect. She investigates.
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren
Votes: 4,728 | Gross: $16.34M
23. The Baxter (2005)
PG-13 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
In the style of a Howard Hawks comedy, Baxter follows the twists and turns of a young man's life during the two weeks before his wedding.
Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Williams
Votes: 4,934 | Gross: $0.18M
24. Terminal Exposure (1987)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime
Two beach combing-shutterbugs accidentally capture a murder on film. Now detectives, the boys set out to capture a murderess shot only from behind, with a rose tattoo on her behind. Fun in ... See full summary »
Director: Nico Mastorakis | Stars: Mark Hennessy, Scott King, Hope Marie Carlton, Steve Donmyer
Votes: 1,388
25. My Darling Vivian (2020)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
Director: Matt Riddlehoover | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Wiig, Holly Hunter
Votes: 526
26. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003 Video)
R | 101 min | Documentary
Playboy unveils the hottest moments in the history of film. This feature-length documentary traces the evolution of sex in Hollywood cinema and uncovers the formula for successfully arousing audience interest around the world.
Directors: Kevin Burns, Steven C. Smith | Stars: Brandy Snow, Shannon Tweed, Richard Roeper, Paul Verhoeven
Votes: 554
27. 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: 7,289 | Gross: $2.74M
28. A Hard Day for Archie (1974)
R | 80 min | Comedy
Sex comedy about Archie Anders, a horny teen who can't help but think about sex all day. When even his own sister starts looking attractive to him, Archie realizes it's high time to leave the house and find the right girl for himself.
Director: Jim McBride | Stars: Henry Cory, Amy Farber, Gail Lorber, Steve Curry
Votes: 164
29. I Am Burt Reynolds (2020)
91 min | Documentary, Biography
The ups and downs of Burt Reynolds' career and private life, especially with Loni Anderson and his adopted son.
Director: Adrian Buitenhuis | Stars: Adam Rifkin, Alfie Wise, Ann Scurry, Ariel Winter
Votes: 347
30. Cinematic Titanic: Legacy of Blood (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy
The Dean family patriarch has died and left a fortune to his children and servants. The occasion soon turns grim when they discover they must all must spend an entire week at the family ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Ford, Stoney Sharp | Stars: Grant Baciocco, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson
Votes: 241
31. Linda Lovelace: Loose Lips - The Last Interview (2013 Video)
92 min | Documentary, Biography
Directors: Alex Chmaj, Legs McNeil | Stars: Tony Bill, Jack Boulware, Marilyn Chambers, Eric Danville
Votes: 9
32. Hot and Deadly (1982)
R | 90 min | Action, Drama
Carefree electrician Tom Cathral is recruited by The Company, and is quickly offered a full-time promotion to join the Retrievers, an elite squad of crooked secret operatives. His refusal ... See full summary »
Director: Elliott Hong | Stars: Max Thayer, Shawn Hoskins, Lenard Miller, Randy Anderson
Votes: 165
33. The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1970 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Bob and crew entertain military personnel at stops through Southeast Asia and Europe.
Director: Mort Lachman | Stars: Bob Hope, Connie Stevens, The Golddiggers, Teresa Graves
Votes: 25
34. Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story (2020)
84 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Biography of renowned trumpet player and "Tonight Show" bandleader Doc Severinsen.
Directors: Kevin Bright, Jeff Consiglio | Stars: Chris Botti, Gil Gutierrez, Cathy Leach, Emily Marshall
Votes: 66
35. The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte hosts the Tonight Show (2020)
TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary, History
For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.
Director: Yoruba Richen | Stars: Gina Belafonte, Harry Belafonte, Leon Bibb, Taylor Branch
Votes: 186
36. Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy (2011 TV Special)
TV-14 | 120 min | Biography
A profile of ventriloquist-comedian Jeff Dunham includes performance footage; home videos; and interviews with Jeff and friends.
Stars: Kelly Asbury, Marc Berman, Gary Brightwell, Johnny Carson
Votes: 141
37. The Making of 'Superman III' (1984 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Superman III, a more comical take on the superhero story in which the Man of Steel takes on a supercomputer ... See full summary »
Director: Iain Johnstone | Stars: Al Matthews, Roy Alon, Justin Case, Colin Chilvers
Votes: 99
38. Genius (2012 Video)
34 min | Documentary, Short
Genius is a chilling movie based on the life and tragic murder of John Lennon.
Director: Ray Comfort | Stars: Ray Comfort, The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon
Votes: 175
39. Spotlight on James Randi (2002 TV Special)
50 min
Director: Daril Anthes | Stars: James Randi, Anthony Wynn
41.
The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode:
A Nice Place to Visit
(1983)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The Watkins family tries to run the A-Team out of town when they visit to attend a friend's funeral.
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz
Votes: 435
42.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith Gets a Mink
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith's wealthy cousin gives her a mink as a present.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 259
43.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Success Story
(1971)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie's old buddy, Eddie Frazier, has amassed a fortune in the used car trade. However, Eddie's quest for money comes at a huge price: his estranged family wants nothing to do with him.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 306
44.
The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970–1971)
Episode:
Power Play
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Political powerbroker George P. Mallon tests the integrity Senator Hays Stowe to support Louis Masterson. This causes Stowe to second guess how his Father played the political game when he was a Senator.
Director: Jerrold Freedman | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Michael Tolan, Sharon Acker, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 11
45.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Carl Reiner
(1974)
TV-G | 52 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: a husband purchasing insurance for his accident-prone wife before her next accident.
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 54
46.
Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)
Episode:
A Revolution in Home Appliances
(1991)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action
Megavolts new power transfer generator causes him to have the ability to bring appliances to life. Can Darkwing stop him before he uses the St. Canard power plant to bring all the city's appliances to life?
Directors: Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove | Stars: Jim Cummings, Terence McGovern, Christine Cavanaugh, S. Scott Bullock
Votes: 169
47.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Bette Davis
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Today is the Celebrity Roast with Bette Davis.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Howard Cosell, Kay Medford, Vincent Price
Votes: 242
48.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
Tornado Watch
(1990)
Not Rated | Comedy
A tornado traps the ladies in the house with Daddy Jones, who takes a liking to Bernice, and the milquetoast husband of a customer, who decides to let loose in an increasingly bizarre evening.
Director: William Crain | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 103
49.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
Dear Sally Rogers
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
For a laugh, Sally advertises for a husband on national television. Among the numerous humorous responses, one serious reply stands out.
Director: Richard Erdman | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 232
50.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Feudin' and Fussin': Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
At Arnold's suggestion, a TV producer gives Larry Alder an audition for a TV hosting job.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, McLean Stevenson, Gary Coleman, Joanna Gleason
Votes: 88