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1. American Made (2017)

R | 115 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

The story of Barry Seal, an American pilot who became a drug-runner for the CIA in the 1980s in a clandestine operation that would be exposed as the Iran-Contra Affair.

Director: Doug Liman | Stars: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons

Votes: 208,105 | Gross: $51.34M

2. Thank You for Smoking (2005)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama

Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year old son.

Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Cameron Bright, Maria Bello, Joan Lunden

Votes: 228,917 | Gross: $24.79M

3. Repossessed (1990)

PG-13 | 80 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Parody of The Exorcist (1973), with Linda Blair once again possessed by Satan, and Leslie Nielsen as the exorcist.

Director: Bob Logan | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Linda Blair, Ned Beatty, Anthony Starke

Votes: 9,905 | Gross: $1.38M

4. Bob Roberts (1992)

R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama

A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.

Director: Tim Robbins | Stars: Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise

Votes: 15,634 | Gross: $4.48M

5. Company Business (1991)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A retired CIA agent is recruited to participate in a prisoner exchange with the Russians.

Director: Nicholas Meyer | Stars: Gene Hackman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kurtwood Smith, Terry O'Quinn

Votes: 3,295 | Gross: $1.50M

6. Silver City (2004)

R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

The discovery of a corpse threatens to unravel a bumbling local politician's campaign for governor of Colorado.

Director: John Sayles | Stars: Chris Cooper, Thora Birch, Maria Bello, Billy Zane

Votes: 4,225 | Gross: $1.02M

7. Der Fall Barschel (2015 TV Movie)

177 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Film about the death of the German politician Uwe Barschel, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his hotel room in 1987, and the surrounding political scandals.

Director: Kilian Riedhof | Stars: Alexander Fehling, Fabian Hinrichs, Matthias Matschke, Antje Traue

Votes: 297

8. The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis (1987 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary, History, War

This special report by Bill Moyers illustrates and evidences about the contradictions revolving U.S. government when it comes to actually follow and obey the Constitution and its rulings. ... See full summary »

Stars: Scott Armstrong, Richard Bissell, Jackson Browne, Carl Channel

Votes: 39

9. Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode: The Invasion of Panama

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War

Learn more about the classified mission to rescue an American hostage and the man hunt for a dictator that led to the boldest US military strike since Vietnam, the surprise invasion of Panama in December of 1989.

Stars: Charlton Heston, Gabe Marcella, Kevin Buckley, Douglas Waller

10. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Mike's P.O.V. (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hanson and Penhall go undercover in a high school after a teacher and his wife are shot at in front of their home.

Director: Jorge Montesi | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 141

11. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Hush (2005)

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

A woman's death leads our detectives to a school for sexual fetishes such as bondage and spanking.

Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 341

12. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: The Candidate (1988)

Not Rated | Comedy

Anthony's political activist group recruits Julia to run in a recall election against a reactionary city councilman.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 94

13. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: The Documentary (1997)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

On New Year's Eve, Brodie screens his documentary about the detectives that reveals embarrassing lies and hidden truths.

Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes

Votes: 150

14. The Family (2019)
Episode: Chosen (2019)

TV-14 | 54 min | Documentary, Mystery

Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street, a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians, and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: Jeff Sharlet, Gannon Sims, Lisa Getter, Jimmy Carter

Votes: 212

15. Roomies (1987)
Episode: Obsession (1987)

Comedy

Matthew hooks up with a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, but a mishap causes suspicion, threatening their romance.

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Burt Young, Corey Haim, Jane Daly, Sean Sullivan

Votes: 6

16. D.C. Follies (1987–1989)
Episode: Ollie North Raises Money with 'Adopt-A-Contra' Scheme (1987)

22 min | Comedy

Prince Charles comes to DC Follies, where he tries to win back his wife, Princess Diana. Ollie North has a new scam up his sleeves, while Gerald Ford has a new hair-growing remedy and Bob Uecker wants to run for President.

Director: Rick Locke | Stars: Fred Willard, Bob Uecker, The Krofft Puppets, Joe Alaskey

17. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: Barbary Coast (2022)

TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Tonight at 9/8C on Vought Plus, it's the season finale of #AmericanHero. Three contestants remain, but only TWO will join #TheSeven. Will Starlight choose her old flame Supersonic? Or will someone else be moving into the Seven Tower?

Director: Julian Holmes | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 12,787

18. Snowfall (2017–2023)
Episode: Commitment (2022)

TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama

Teddy forces his way back into the CIA's operation in Los Angeles; Franklin and Veronique have a business proposition for Jerome and Louie.

Director: Ben Younger | Stars: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Amin Joseph

Votes: 383

19. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: The Tell (2022)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Oliver's son reveals his father's uncanny ability to recognise deception in others; demonstrated through a party game.

Director: Cherien Dabis | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne

Votes: 3,165

20. Auction Kings (2010– )
Episode: Oliver North Reclaims His Sword/Scrimshaw (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Reality-TV

The Gallery 63 crew auction off a collection of vintage scrimshaw and a 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. Colonel Oliver North comes to the Gallery to reclaim his missing dress sword that was sold at auction last year to someone else.

Stars: Paul Brown, Cindy Shook, Jon Hammond, Delfino Ramos

Votes: 6

21. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
Episode: Presidential Cover Ups (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary

The office of the President of the United States was designed to operate with greater transparency than any other world-leader... but how much do we really know about what goes on behind the doors of the Oval Office?

Stars: Jonathan Adams, Allan Lichtman, Doug Wead, Katie Pavlich

Votes: 41

22. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
Episode: The Drug Wars (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary

This episode uncovers the conspiracies behind America's 40-year drug campaign. Why does the U.S. Government classify marijuana and heroin as equally dangerous drugs, and will the move by ... See full summary »

Stars: Jonathan Adams, Darrell Issa, Jason Howerton, Michael Levine

Votes: 47

23. Narcos (2015–2017)
Episode: The Palace in Flames (2015)

TV-MA | 44 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Despite a new extradition treaty, the U.S. puts more money into fighting communism, creating new challenges for Murphy and Peña in the hunt for Pablo.

Director: Guillermo Navarro | Stars: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Joanna Christie

Votes: 6,555