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1. Trainspotting (1996)
R | 93 min | Drama
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd
Votes: 726,025 | Gross: $16.50M
2. Sing Street (2016)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A young lad notices a beautiful girl who begins to occupy his thoughts. While struggling with poverty, personal relationships and life's woes, he starts a band, hoping to catch her attention.
Director: John Carney | Stars: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jack Reynor
Votes: 100,994 | Gross: $3.24M
3. Trouble with the Curve (2012)
PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping him in a recruiting trip which could be his last.
Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake
Votes: 68,567 | Gross: $35.76M
4. Trumbo (2015)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.
Votes: 84,800 | Gross: $7.86M
5. Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A series of vignettes that all have coffee and cigarettes in common.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Bill Murray, Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni, RZA
Votes: 67,513 | Gross: $1.97M
6. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999 TV Movie)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.
Director: Martha Coolidge | Stars: Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé
Votes: 3,922
7. The High Note (2020)
PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers.
Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman
Votes: 13,442
8. Fedora (1978)
PG | 114 min | Drama, Romance
Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer
Votes: 5,189 | Gross: $2.20M
9. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige
Votes: 40,921
10. Untouchable (I) (2019)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Feature documentary about the spectacular fall from grace of media mogul Harvey Weinstein. With a cast of characters including survivors, friends and colleagues, this is a portrait of power and its abuses, spanning over forty years.
Director: Ursula Macfarlane | Stars: Harvey Weinstein, Benjamin Brafman, Hope Exiner D'Amore, Mickey Osterreicher
Votes: 3,201
11. The Trip to Spain (2017)
Unrated | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Europe. This time they're in Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way.
Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan
Votes: 6,430 | Gross: $1.16M
12. Jimmy Hollywood (1994)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A failing actor living in crime infested Los Angeles, frustrated with his career, decides to take the law into his own hands, and becomes the leader of a mock-vigilante group that videotapes criminals and turns them over to the police.
Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Joe Pesci, Christian Slater, Victoria Abril, Jason Beghe
Votes: 3,648 | Gross: $3.69M
13. Cantinflas (2014)
PG | 102 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The untold story of Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedy film star of all time, from his humble origins on the small stage to the bright lights of Hollywood.
Director: Sebastian del Amo | Stars: Óscar Jaenada, Michael Imperioli, Ilse Salas, Bárbara Mori
Votes: 4,186 | Gross: $6.37M
14. 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: 7,291 | Gross: $2.74M
15. Celebrity Sex Tapes Unwound (2006 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Stuart Mitchell | Stars: Arabella Weir, Sal Abbate, Pamela Anderson, Geoff Beattie
Votes: 54
16. The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone (1979 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Flintstones and Rubbles win a trip on "Make a Deal or Don't" to Count Rockula's castle in Rocksylvania where they have an unpleasant meeting with the Count and his servant Frankenstone.
Director: Ray Patterson | Stars: Gay Autterson, Mel Blanc, Ted Cassidy, Henry Corden
Votes: 569
17. Duck Dodgers in Attack of the Drones (2004 TV Short)
G | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
To thwart an oncoming attack, Duck Dodgers clones an army of robotic drones.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Billy West
Votes: 164
18. 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: 360
19. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck
Votes: 5,207 | Gross: $0.06M
20. What's Cookin' Doc? (1944)
TV-Y7 | 9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When James Cagney wins the Oscar, Bugs shows a clip from "Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt" (1941) and demands a recount of the voting.
Directors: Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce
Votes: 601
21. Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and critics have behind the classic The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and how its importance grew ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Abbott | Stars: Mark Kermode, Dennis Baker, Clancy Brown, David Bruce
Votes: 241
22. Hollywood Daffy (1946)
TV-Y7 | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Daffy sneaks onto the Warmer Brothers lot, eventually posing as a tour guide. Daffy spoofs a number of contemporary stars, and others appear as "themselves". He also has a number of run-ins with a studio cop.
Directors: Friz Freleng, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Sara Berner, Richard Bickenbach
Votes: 529
23. Ryan (2004)
TV-PG | 14 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
The movie talks about the life of Ryan Larkin, a gifted Canadian animator of the late '60s and the early '70s.
Director: Chris Landreth | Stars: Ryan Larkin, Chris Landreth, Felicity Fanjoy, Derek Lamb
Votes: 3,002
24. Club Dead (1994 Video Game)
M | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
A series of suspicious, bizarre suicides is plaguing Metacorp's elite cyberpunk hotel resort. Unhinged security chief Scudder has only one suspect in mind - ex con Sam Frost. To prove his innocence, Sam must crack this mystery himself.
Director: Gregory Harrison | Stars: Andrew Micheli, Wendy James, Nick Offerman, Jeffrey Frace
Votes: 21
25. The Wabbit Who Came to Supper (1942)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Elmer Fudd and his dogs are hunting for Bugs Bunny in the woods. As Fudd is about to shoot Bugs, he receives a telegram telling him that his uncle is leaving him three million dollars on the condition he doesn't harm any animals.
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan
Votes: 1,219
26. By Sidney Lumet (2015)
103 min | Documentary
In a never-before-seen interview filmed in 2008, three years before his death, Sidney Lumet discusses his life and career.
Director: Nancy Buirski | Star: Sidney Lumet
Votes: 454
27. 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934)
Passed | 77 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Down-on-his-luck film director Jimmie Dale takes a job at a fly-by-night acting school.
Director: George Marshall | Stars: James Dunn, Alice Faye, Frank Mitchell, Jack Durant
Votes: 176
28. It's a Grand Old Nag (1947)
8 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
A slick movie director tricks a hayseed horse into becoming a stunt double.
Director: Robert Clampett | Stars: Stan Freberg, Dave Barry
Votes: 52
29. An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder (2006 Video)
Unrated | 239 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this second Q&A with Kevin Smith he now enters the homes of some of his fans in Toronto and London.
Director: J.M. Kenny | Stars: Kevin Smith, Andre H. Arruda, Jason Mewes, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Votes: 3,158
30. Kurosawa's Way (2011)
52 min | Documentary
Eleven major filmmakers from Europe, Asia and America talk about Akira Kurosawa and explore some ways on which he influenced their own work.
Director: Catherine Cadou | Stars: Theodoros Angelopoulos, Bernardo Bertolucci, Clint Eastwood, Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Votes: 152
31. Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story (2018)
13 min | Documentary, Short
The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring contributions from Woody experts and of course, Woody himself.
Director: Matthew Snead | Stars: Joe Adamson, Augusto Barranco, Eric Bauza, Jerry Beck
Votes: 10
32. Mi Mi Land (2017)
5 min | Short, Musical
A parody of "La La Land" for the 2017 Toscars.
Director: Kim Morgan Greene | Stars: Dana Brighton, Timo Chen, Ewan Chung, Kim Morgan Greene
Votes: 9
33. The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943)
18 min | Short, History
This short traces the history of sound in the movies, beginning with French scientist Leon Scott's experiments in 1857.
Director: Jean Negulesco | Stars: Art Gilmore, James Cagney, Gary Cooper, Sheldon Jett
Votes: 272
34. Patricia Gozzi: Sundays and Cybèle Interview (2014 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Actress Patricia Gozzi discusses her role as Cybèle in the 1962 Oscar-winning film, Sundays and Cybèle.
Star: Patricia Gozzi
Votes: 5
35. Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie (1991 TV Movie)
32 min | Documentary
A documentary hosted by Pierce Brosnan examining the facts and legends surrounding the real Robin Hood. Scenes from the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)--for which this ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Meadows, John Pattyson | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Kevin Reynolds, Kevin Costner, James Holt
Votes: 89
36. Black Cougar (2019)
5 min | Short, Comedy
A parody of "Black Panther" for the 2019 Toscars.
Director: Kim Morgan Greene | Stars: Ewan Chung, Kim Morgan Greene, Domenic Hartlove, Louise Houghton
Votes: 5
37. Phattom Thread (2018)
5 min | Short, Comedy
A parody of "Phantom Thread" for the 2018 Toscars.
Director: Kim Morgan Greene | Stars: Kerstin Alm, Ewan Chung, Marc Conneely, Kim Morgan Greene
Votes: 6
38. Invisible Art Visible Artists (2015 Video)
87 min | Talk-Show
The Oscar-Nominated Motion Picture Editors for films released in 2014 gather to speak about their art.
Director: Damian Allen | Stars: Sandra Adair, Joel Cox, Tom Cross, William Goldenberg
39. MeTV's Super Colossal Cartoon Christmas (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony co-host a special two-hour showcase of classic yuletide cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Tom and Jerry, and more. There's also a sackful of seasonal silliness with Mr. ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz
Votes: 22
40. RiffTrax: Firehead (2013)
TV-14 | 80 min | Action, Sci-Fi
The hilarious trio takes on this story of a Russian cyborg who shoots lasers out of his eyes, starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau.
Stars: Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson
Votes: 40
41. 3rd Annual An Evening with Canada's Stars (2016 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Telefilm Canada, the Consulate General of Canada and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television co-host this annual Oscar Week event lauding Canadian talent and Academy Award nominees. ... See full summary »
Stars: Adam Beach, Lyriq Bent, Adam Benzine, Katie Boland
Votes: 34
42. A Princess for Magoo (1959 TV Short)
6 min | Documentary, Short
Jim Backus (the voice of Mister Magoo) narrates a look behind the scenes at UPA Pictures during the development of the feature-length animated film "1001 Arabian Nights".
Stars: Jim Backus, Stephen Bosustow, Kathryn Grant, Jack Kinney
43. Hardy Krüger on 'Sundays and Cybéle' (2014 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
Actor Hardy Krüger talks about the incredible stories behind the making of his 1962 Oscar-winning film, 'Sundays and Cybèle'
Star: Hardy Krüger
44. An Introduction to 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' by Miranda July (2006 Video)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Miranda July, Jason Wood
45. Drawn for Glory: Animation's Triumph at the Oscars (2008 Video)
Documentary
Director: Constantine Nasr
Votes: 21
46. Francuz koji ce dobiti Oskara u Srbiji (2019– )
Comedy, Family
Arnaud, a french actor, is coming in Serbia to get an Oscar as a best actor. He pays Ivona to help her. He is discovering the tradition and culture, he is enjoying it, he is motivated to be the best actor.
Stars: Arnaud Humbert, Ivona Momirovic
47. Behind the Tunes: Strictly for the Birds - Tweety & Sylvester's Award Winning Team-Up (2005 Video)
7 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about Birds Anonymous (1957).
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Leonard Maltin, Friz Freleng, Jerry Beck, Art Leonardi
Votes: 41
48.
Monsters (1988–1990)
Episode:
Jar
(1989)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Neo-noir tale set in a motel about a shady private investigator and a femme fatale who uses the content of a mysterious jar to get rid of her husband.
Director: Bette Gordon | Stars: Fritz Weaver, Richard Edson, Gina Gershon, Ed Kovens
Votes: 98
49.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Battle Over Citizen Kane
(1996)
TV-PG | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also as a relative complete bio of Hearst.
Directors: Michael Epstein, Thomas Lennon | Stars: Richard Ben Cramer, William Alland, Thomas Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 1,458
50.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode:
The Final Twist
(1987)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Three friends, a studio accountant, a film editor and a female special effects designer, take revenge on their manipulative, sadistic boss, after he intentionally ruins their plans to go independent.
Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Landau, Robert Wisden, Ann-Marie MacDonald
Votes: 202