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1. The Little Things (2021)

R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.

Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Chris Bauer

Votes: 126,947

2. Network (1976)

R | 121 min | Drama

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall

Votes: 170,893

3. Scrooged (1988)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover

Votes: 116,509 | Gross: $60.33M

4. Fortress (1985)

TV-MA | 88 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After being kidnapped for ransom by four criminals, a schoolteacher and her students flee into a cave and build fortifications in anticipation of a decisive battle with their captors.

Director: Arch Nicholson | Stars: Sean Garlick, Rachel Ward, Elaine Cusick, Laurie Moran

Votes: 3,552

5. Recess: School's Out (2001)

G | 82 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

T.J. and the gang must save summer vacation from disappearing forever.

Director: Chuck Sheetz | Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson

Votes: 11,684 | Gross: $36.70M

6. The Bag Man (I) (2014)

R | 108 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A criminal bides his time at a seedy motel, waiting for his boss after killing several men and making away with a mystery bag.

Director: David Grovic | Stars: John Cusack, Rebecca Da Costa, Robert De Niro, Crispin Glover

Votes: 17,161 | Gross: $0.05M

7. The Last Circus (2010)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

A young trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.

Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Carlos Areces, Antonio de la Torre, Carolina Bang, Manuel Tallafé

Votes: 15,242 | Gross: $0.04M

8. Stewardess School (1986)

R | 89 min | Action, Comedy

The zany "stewdents" at a wacky flight attendants' school have all sorts of wild and crazy high-flying adventures in this '80s comedy.

Director: Ken Blancato | Stars: Brett Cullen, Mary Cadorette, Don Most, Sandahl Bergman

Votes: 1,638

9. They Call Me Bruce (1982)

PG | 87 min | Action, Comedy

A goofy Korean finds his life hopelessly complicated with people continually confusing him with Bruce Lee.

Director: Elliott Hong | Stars: Johnny Yune, Margaux Hemingway, Raf Mauro, Pam Huntington

Votes: 1,857 | Gross: $16.89M

10. The Concrete Cowboys (1979 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

Two ex-cowboys from Montana wind up on the run when they are set up by a corrupt sheriff. They arrive in Nashville, where they open up a detective agency and soon they are hired to foil a kidnapping involving a singer.

Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: Jerry Reed, Tom Selleck, Morgan Fairchild, Claude Akins

Votes: 95

11. They Still Call Me Bruce (1987)

PG | 91 min | Comedy

A Korean man comes to America to thank the American GI who saved his life, but instead winds up running a struggling karate studio.

Directors: James Orr, Johnny Yune | Stars: Johnny Yune, David Mendenhall, Pat Paulsen, Joey Travolta

Votes: 537

12. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Angie Dickinson (1977 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy

Dean Martin and Friends roast Angie Dickinson

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Eve Arden, Joey Bishop

Votes: 73

13. Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon (1986)

Action, Comedy

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Director: Leonardo Pascual | Stars: Redford White, Ramon Zamora, Max Alvarado, Liz Alindogan

14. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave (2006 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew teams up with the Hardy Boys to investigate a legendary creature that may be causing the strange things happening in the Hawaiian rain forest.

Director: Mike Paganini | Stars: Lani Minella, Jonah Von Spreecken, Robert Jones, Scott Carty

Votes: 84

15. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode: Lost Weekend: Part 1 (1983)

Drama, Romance

Terence accompanies Vicky on a trip to Magnolia Vale to recover her stolen truck. Simon was hoping to go with her, but as Terence wanted to check on some wine making equipment up for sale, he took Simon's place.

Director: Bill Hughes | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond

16. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: The Fear: Part 2 (1988)

Drama

Todd conquers his agoraphobia in dramatic circumstances, and Kimberley leaves a parting gift for the town.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 9

17. Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994–1995)
Episode: Show 5 (1994)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Spoof chat show hosted by Alan Partridge, including new feature 'Partridge Over Britain'.

Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Steve Coogan, Alan Ford, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber

Votes: 148

18. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: The Nanny-in-Law (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Maxwell's old nanny comes to visit and is unimpressed with Fran's unconventional ways and lack of formal training.

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 458

19. Police Woman (1974–1978)
Episode: Bloody Nose (1975)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While working undercover as a waitress in a seedy roadside diner connected to a series of truckload heists, Pepper finds herself entangled in the ugly spousal abuse dispute between a young married couple in her apartment complex.

Director: Leonard J. Horn | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 33

20. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: It's Only Money (1977)

TV-PG | Comedy

When the rent money comes up missing, the roommates panic and call the police. They also avoid Mr. Roper who only wants to invite them out for dinner.

Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Norman Fell

Votes: 265

21. The Ropers (1979–1980)
Episode: And Who's Been Sleeping in My...? (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy

A young woman without a place to live has been sleeping in the Ropers' storage room. Stanley thinks the girl is a dangerous "dope fiend" while Helen wants to let her stay.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor, Patty McCormack

Votes: 41

22. Prospects (1986)
Episode: Frying Tonight (1986)

Comedy, Drama

George gives Pincy a job running an hot dog van. He starts to plan, to buy his own van, and head to Southend for the summer. Unfortunately George and his wife Bess fall out and she leaves him. Devastated he offers Pincy £100 to find her.

Director: John Crome | Stars: Gary Olsen, Brian Bovell, Chrissie Cotterill, Ken Campbell

Votes: 6

23. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Big Shots (2007)

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

A death in a drive-by limo shooting and the dragging death of a young woman turn out to be related crimes, and Greg discovers that the brother of the young man he ran over may have been involved.

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 728

24. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Mystery Spot (2008)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam relives the same day over and over, continually having to deal with Dean's death.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Richard Speight Jr.

Votes: 9,317

25. Discovering Film (2014– )
Episode: Telly Savalas (2015)

Documentary, Biography, History

Telly Savalas was not only proud of his Greek heritage but he also actively supports a lot of Hellenic causes around the world. In fact, he was partially responsible for bringing ... See full summary »

Director: Lyndy Saville | Stars: Derek Malcolm, Ian Nathan

Votes: 5

26. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode: Thank God for Scoliosis (2009)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Alan considers hooking up with his receptionist--until he meets her mother, and Charlie and Jake fight for the affection of a beautiful woman

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell

Votes: 1,299

27. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Red Bulls (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Patrick and the rest of the CBI team is forced to work together with Patrick's nemesis in the office, Sam Bosco, in order to find a kidnapping victim.

Director: David Barrett | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,516

28. Tulsa King (2022– )
Episode: Happy Trails (2023)

TV-MA | 37 min | Crime, Drama

It's all hands on deck as tensions between Dwight's crew and Waltrip escalate past the point of no return. Elsewhere, a flashback reveals what sent Dwight to prison 25 years ago.

Director: Lodge Kerrigan | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will

Votes: 2,440

29. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: 47 Seconds (2012)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The FBI commandeers the NYPD detectives for little more than leg work after a bomb explodes during an anti-globalist demonstration. Castle is asked by Captain Gates to help out by using his... See full summary »

Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,395

30. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: American Skyper (2015)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

As Alex finally graduates from high school, Phil uses Skype because he's stuck in Seattle. Mitchell loses his job and Claire has to find the perfect gift for Alex while Andy is caught between Haley and Beth.

Director: Steven Levitan | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 2,616