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1. The Holdovers (2023)

R | 133 min | Comedy, Drama

A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go.

Director: Alexander Payne | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston

Votes: 140,309

2. Save the Tiger (1973)

R | 100 min | Drama

A disillusioned war veteran has two days to let go of his shaken morals if he wants his small fashion company to survive.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton

Votes: 5,612 | Gross: $2.33M

3. Rory O'Shea Was Here (2004)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

When the kinetic Rory moves into his room in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, his effect on the home is immediate. Most telling is his friendship with Michael, a young man with cerebral palsy and nearly unintelligible speech. Somehow, Rory understands Michael, and encourages him to experience life outside the confines of home.

Director: Damien O'Donnell | Stars: James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai, Alan King

Votes: 16,031 | Gross: $0.02M

4. New Year's Evil (1980)

R | 85 min | Horror, Thriller

During a New Year's Eve celebration, a Los Angeles disc jockey receives a phone call saying that when New Year's strikes in each time zone, someone will be murdered - and she will be the last one.

Director: Emmett Alston | Stars: Roz Kelly, Kip Niven, Chris Wallace, Grant Cramer

Votes: 3,850

5. Up Your Teddy Bear (1970)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Clyde King, a toy store employee whose hobbies include making wooden toys and stalking women, is coveted by the female owner of one of the biggest toy companies in the world. She is ... See full summary »

Director: Don Joslyn | Stars: Julie Newmar, Wally Cox, Victor Buono, Claire Kelly

Votes: 188

6. The Trip to Greece (2020)

Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of the Odysseus.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson

Votes: 4,751

7. The Bellboy (1960)

Approved | 72 min | Comedy

Mute bellboy Stanley works at the luxurious Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. In spite of being a serviceable and friendly employee, the clumsy Stanley gets successively into trouble with his mistakes.

Director: Jerry Lewis | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Alex Gerry, Bob Clayton, Sonnie Sands

Votes: 4,807

8. Hollywood Horror House (1970)

R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller

An aging actress living in her Hollywood mansion with a retinue of elderly servants employs a new, mentally disturbed, personal assistant who schemes to take over the large estate.

Director: Donald Wolfe | Stars: Miriam Hopkins, David Garfield, Gale Sondergaard, Virginia Wing

Votes: 536

9. The Good Life (1996)

107 min | Comedy, Drama

This humorous movie charts the life of a 14-year-old (Tristan) as he deals with some major issues in his life. At the beginning of the movie, he has already decided to dedicate his life to ... See full summary »

Director: David Trueba | Stars: Fernando Ramallo, Lucía Jiménez, Luis Cuenca, Isabel Otero

Votes: 794

10. Poslední aristokratka (2019)

110 min | Comedy

The picturesque story of the Czech-American family of Count Frantisek Antonín Kostka of Kostka who learns that his aristocratic fore bearers have left him their ancient family seat - the Castle of Kostka.

Director: Jirí Vejdelek | Stars: Hynek Cermák, Tatiana Dyková, Yvona Stolarová, Martin Pechlát

Votes: 325

11. Hollywood Mouth (2008)

Not Rated | 75 min | Drama

In Hollywood, a film buff gets involved with selling a Faberge egg.

Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Michael Abruscato, Katy Baker, Sam Bologna, Veli Erturk

Votes: 714

12. Norman... Is That You? (1976)

PG | 91 min | Comedy

A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.

Director: George Schlatter | Stars: Redd Foxx, Pearl Bailey, Dennis Dugan, Michael Warren

Votes: 442

13. The Birth of the Tramp (2013 TV Movie)

52 min | Documentary, Biography

A look back at Charlie Chaplin's early life and career, from his rough childhood and music hall success in England to his early Hollywood days and the development of his enormously popular "Little Tramp" character.

Directors: Serge Bromberg, Eric Lange | Stars: Peter Hudson, Kate Guyonvarch, Kevin Brownlow, David Robinson

Votes: 355

14. The CooCoo Nut Grove (1936)

Not Rated | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

A visit to a Hollywood nightclub, featuring caricatures of, among others, Walter Winchell, Hugh Herbert, W.C. Fields, Katharine Hepburn, Ned Sparks, Johnny Weissmuller, Lupe Velez, John ... See full summary »

Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Jeane Cowan, Verna Deane, Melvin J. Gibby, Bernice Hansen

Votes: 607

15. Gracie! (2009 TV Movie)

77 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Jane Horrocks, Tom Hollander, Ellie Haddington, Tony Haygarth

Votes: 205

16. Hop, Skip and a Chump (1942)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

Two crows try to catch a grasshopper who is much more difficult to catch than they imagined.

Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 158

17. Young and Beautiful (1934)

Approved | 68 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

A press agent convinces his boss to sign his girlfriend, June Dale to a studio contract. His relentless publicity stunts to brighten her star drive her into the arms of a wealthy admirer.

Director: Joseph Santley | Stars: William Haines, Judith Allen, Joseph Cawthorn, Ted Fio Rito Orchestra

Votes: 328

18. Carl Laemmle (2019)

91 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Carl Laemmle is a feature documentary about the extraordinary life story of Carl Laemmle, the German-Jewish immigrant who founded Universal Pictures, and saved over 300 Jewish families from Nazi Germany.

Director: James L. Freedman | Stars: Antonia Carlotta, Ahilan Arulanantham, Bob Balaban, Peter Bogdanovich

Votes: 233

19. Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016 TV Movie)

61 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown chronicles the remarkable life and genius work of one of the most iconic and incomparable comic performers and filmmakers of our time.

Director: Gregory Monro | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Frank Krutnik, Tony Lewis Comedian, Ted Okuda

Votes: 901

20. Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go Hollywood (2004 Video)

9 min | Documentary, Animation, Short

A documentary about the parodies of Hollywood films.

Directors: Tex Avery, Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng, Rudolf Ising, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Hawley Pratt, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Keith Scott, Leonard Maltin, Jerry Beck, Chuck Jones

Votes: 188

21. Holiday for Shoestrings (1946)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

To the tune of The Nutcracker, a number of elves do all the work in a shoe shop.

Director: Friz Freleng

Votes: 398

22. The Pet Store (1933)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation

Mickey Mouse's new job at Tony's Pet Store is jeopardized when Beppo the Gorilla escapes and kidnaps Minnie. Mickey fights back with the help of the other animals in the store.

Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Marion Darlington, Purv Pullen, Jayne Shadduck, Walt Disney

Votes: 391

23. The Novelty Shop (1936)

6 min | Animation, Short

After an elderly toymaker closes his shop at night and goes home, all the toys come to life and have fun until he comes back in the morning.

Director: Arthur Davis | Star: The Rhythmettes

Votes: 86

24. Porky's Five & Ten (1938)

7 min | Animation, Family, Short

Porky sets sail for the Boola-Boola islands in the South Seas with a ship full of general merchandise and plans to open a 5 & 10 cent store. But a swordfish cuts a hole in the ship and ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Clampett | Stars: Mel Blanc, Bill Days, Bernice Kamiat, The Rhythmettes

Votes: 211

25. Ho! Khutz Nora (2006)

28 min | Short, Drama

An attempt to combine two different types of movies. One is the poetic and erotic journey of an urban couple trying to reconnect with nature. The other is a shallow comedy about a love triangle in Tel Aviv.

Director: Lior Shamriz | Stars: Tal Meiri, Moti Brecher, Tal Shiff, Imri Kahn

Votes: 22

26. René Goscinny, notre oncle d'Armorique (2017 TV Movie)

52 min | Documentary, Biography

René Goscinny is the father of Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogood and Petit Nicolas. A genius comedian with memorable gags, Goscinny has left his mark on several generations of comic book lovers... See full summary »

Director: Guillaume Podrovnik | Stars: Olivier Charasson, José-Louis Bocquet, Frédéric Bonnaud, Pierre Christin

Votes: 26

27. The Paranormal Peter Sellers (2002 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

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Director: Magnus Temple | Stars: Peter Blake, Michael Bentine, Katie Boyle, Capucine

Votes: 8

28. Monsanto Night Presents Jack Jones (1974 TV Special)

52 min | Music, Musical

Singer Jack Jones hosts a musical special from scenic Los Angeles and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, with guest appearances by his girlfriend Susan George, comedian George Kirby, and his father, movie tenor Allan Jones.

Stars: Jack Jones, Susan George, Allan Jones, George Kirby

29. Silvestr 1988 aneb Jak jsme to nevideli (1988 TV Movie)

Comedy, Music

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Director: Petr Soukup | Stars: Jirí Sovák, Stella Zázvorková, Pavel Zednícek, Iveta Bartosová

30. Scrappy's Party (1933)

Animation, Short

Scrapy's birthday party is attended by a raft caricatures of famous movie stars and world leaders, including Mussolini, John D. Rockefeller, Will Rogers, Laurel & Hardy, George Bernard Shaw... See full summary »

Director: Dick Huemer

Votes: 22

31. Rifftrax: Starship Invasions (2018 Video)

TV-14 | 80 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Do you ever stop to wonder what it would be like if Canadian Ed Wood directed Star Wars with a bunch of pages from The Happening randomly inserted into the screenplay? You do??? Please seek help immediately.

Stars: Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson

Votes: 26

32. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Top Hat and Tails (1976)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Grace requests that the staff participate in a ballroom dancing competition, and who better to teach everyone a few dainty moves than Mr. Humphries?

Director: Ray Butt | Stars: Trevor Bannister, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman

Votes: 205

33. Batman (1966–1968)
Episode: The Joker Is Wild (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

The Joker decides to fight fire with fire against Batman with a utility belt of his own.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton

Votes: 688

34. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Carol Channing/Steve Lawrence (1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this edition with guests Steve Lawrence and Carol Channing include: parodies of "The African Queen" and "Sorry, Wrong Number"; a salute to silent movie comedians; and the two ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 54

35. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Tim Conway and Dame Maggie Smith (1974)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: Carol welcomes guest Maggie Smith in her American TV debut, and they duet on "You're So London"; a couple (Carol, Harvey) is visited by an old college chum (Maggie) who ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Maggie Smith

Votes: 59

36. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: William Conrad and The Jackson 5 (1975)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: guest William Conrad plays Mama's new beau in "The Family", and sings a number, "Laurel & Hardy Pantomime", about silent movie comedians (with series co-writer Bill ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, William Conrad

Votes: 56

37. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: I Am My Brother's Keeper (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Rob's brother Stacey has a two week furlough and sends Rob a telegram that he's coming for a visit. Rob (whom Stacey calls "Burford") isn't thrilled. He explains to Laura that his shy brother has a problem.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore

Votes: 266

38. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: The Alan Brady Show Presents (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

It's the first Christmas presentation of The Alan Brady Show where he turns the spotlight upon his talented staff to entertain the TV public.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 299

39. MacGyver (1985–1992)
Episode: Deadly Silents (1991)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Pinky, a star of silent films, is showing his films to MacGyver. Pinky hopes that The Phoenix Foundation will preserve his films. Pinky and his friend Karl were also good at building sets ... See full summary »

Director: William Gereghty | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Henry Gibson, Tommy Hinkley

Votes: 258

40. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978)
Episode: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf? (1970)

TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A werewolf ghost is abiding an abandoned mill, and crashes the gang's camp site, prompting them to go find him.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North

Votes: 497

41. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: Son of Dracula (2007)

120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Kasia Januszewski

Votes: 7

42. Young Charlie Chaplin (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1989)

TV-PG | 27 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

As Charlie energetically continues his acting career, he and Syd must figure out a way to bring stability to their family. Syd's new job gets them started on the right foot, but to stay afloat, Syd and Charlie will need to work together.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane

43. Young Charlie Chaplin (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1989)

TV-PG | 27 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

When Charlie and Syd outshine Harry Weldon on stage, Weldon gives impresario Fred Karno an ultimatum- either Charlie is fired, or he will quit. Not wanting to lose Weldon, Karno gives Charlie and Syd two weeks to come up with a new act.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane

44. The Trip (2010–2020)
Episode: The Trip to Greece: Troy to Kavala (2020)

TV-14 | Comedy

Rob and Steve are on a road trip inspired by the Odyssey through Greece. First, they visit Troy, almost get involved in the refuge crisis near Lesbos, and sing their favorite Rod Stewart song as nostalgia and melancholy start to kick in.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Kareem Alkabbani

Votes: 64

45. Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode: Murdoch and the Tramp (2021)

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

A visiting vaudeville show has a grotesque murder and a young comedian, Charles Chaplin, may have been the intended target by the killer who is intent to finish the job.

Director: Yannick Bisson | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris

Votes: 336

46. Hotel-Legenden (2020–2023)
Episode: Das Shelbourne in Dublin (2023)

52 min | Documentary

Kein Hotel ist enger mit der Geschichte Irlands verbunden als das Shelbourne Hotel. Es wurde 1824 eröffnet und liegt mitten im Herzen Dublins. Im Jahr 1922 wurde hier der Entwurf für die ... See full summary »

Director: Nicola Graef | Stars: Heike Makatsch, Adrian Murphy, Gary Cahill, J.P. Kavanagh

47. Watchman Video Broadcast (2009– )
Episode: The Beatles and Rock Music/New Age Church Music/A New (False) Gospel (2009)

51 min | News

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Star: Michael Hoggard

48. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Forest for the Trees (2015)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Callen and Sam are kidnapped when they follow an anonymous tip about a missing NSA agent. When the team discovers they are nowhere to be found, they realize it could have been a trap set by terrorists.

Director: Diana Valentine | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 327

49. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011– )
Episode: Episode #4.14 (2014)

59 min | Reality-TV

Christopher Timothy proves to be a worthy student and Patrick Robinson shows us who's boss.

Director: Craig Duncan | Stars: James Braxton, Margie Cooper, Patrick Robinson, Christopher Timothy

50. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Charade (2016)

TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Tony is shocked by a confrontation with a Senator at a fundraiser.

Director: Edward Ornelas | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray

Votes: 585