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1. Lonesome Dove (1989)
TV-14 | 96 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.
Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 25,945
2. The Punisher (2004)
R | 124 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An undercover FBI agent becomes a vigilante and sets out to unleash his wrath upon the corrupt businessman who slaughtered his entire family at a reunion.
Director: Jonathan Hensleigh | Stars: Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Samantha Mathis, Laura Harring
Votes: 170,655 | Gross: $33.81M
3. Rio Bravo (1959)
Passed | 141 min | Western
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Director: Howard Hawks | Stars: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson
Votes: 68,116 | Gross: $12.54M
4. 12 Strong (2018)
R | 130 min | Action, Drama, History
12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.
Director: Nicolai Fuglsig | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban
Votes: 91,927 | Gross: $45.82M
5. Bright (I) (2017)
TV-MA | 117 min | Action, Fantasy, Thriller
A detective must work with an Orc to find a powerful wand before evil creatures do.
Director: David Ayer | Stars: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Edgar Ramírez
Votes: 201,734
6. Copshop (2021)
R | 107 min | Action, Thriller
On the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town police station-but when the hitman turns up at the precinct, an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.
Director: Joe Carnahan | Stars: Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, Alexis Louder, Toby Huss
Votes: 38,815
7. Giant (1956)
G | 201 min | Drama, Western
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.
Director: George Stevens | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Votes: 42,277
8. Tank (1984)
PG | 113 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Sergeant Major Zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and Sherman tank. One night at a bar he "stops" a pimp/deputy from beating a girl. The corrupt sheriff uses Zack's son for revenge and Zack uses his tank.
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier
Votes: 4,684 | Gross: $14.13M
9. The Addams Family 2 (2021)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters. Sequel to the 2019 animated film, 'The Addams Family'.
Directors: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan, Laura Brousseau, Kevin Pavlovic | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Javon 'Wanna' Walton
Votes: 15,605 | Gross: $56.49M
10. Stockholm (2018)
R | 92 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime
Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.
Director: Robert Budreau | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl
Votes: 14,723 | Gross: $0.30M
11. Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004 Video)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A prequel to Tremors (1990), this movie tells us about how the town of Perfection, Nevada became founded and how they defended it against the Graboids with the help of Burt Gummer's ancestor, Hiram.
Director: S.S. Wilson | Stars: Michael Gross, Sara Botsford, Billy Drago, Brent Roam
Votes: 14,107
12. Betrayed (1988)
R | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An FBI agent posing as a combine driver becomes romantically involved with a Midwest farmer who lives a double life as a white supremacist.
Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair
Votes: 7,017 | Gross: $25.82M
13. VFW (2019)
Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Crime, Horror
A group of old war veterans put their lives on the line to defend a young woman taking shelter in their local VFW post, who's running from a deranged drug dealer and his relentless army of drug-addled punks.
Director: Joe Begos | Stars: Stephen Lang, William Sadler, Fred Williamson, Martin Kove
Votes: 9,597
14. Whiplash (1948)
Passed | 91 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Sport
A struggling artist becomes a New York City prizefighter in an attempt to win the affection of the ring promoter's night club singing sister.
Director: Lewis Seiler | Stars: Dane Clark, Alexis Smith, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden
Votes: 781
15. Battle Cry (1955)
Approved | 149 min | Drama, Romance, War
Young Marines have adventures in love and war.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson
Votes: 2,629 | Gross: $17.44M
16. The First Texan (1956)
Approved | 82 min | Biography, History, Western
Eastern lawyer Sam Houston moves to Texas. At the request of President Jackson, he leads the Texan independence movement and wins the decisive battle against the Mexican army to gain Texas independence.
Director: Byron Haskin | Stars: Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford
Votes: 602
17.
Columbo (1971–2003)
Episode:
Blueprint for Murder
(1972)
TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Elliot Markham, a brilliant architect and con-man, murders a Texas millionaire and hides his body in order to keep his visionary construction project financed.
Director: Peter Falk | Stars: Peter Falk, Patrick O'Neal, Janis Paige, Pamela Austin
Votes: 3,075
18.
The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
Episode:
The Texas Affair
(1956)
Adventure, Family
An emissary from Texas arrives in France, seeking recognition for his new country. He's attacked by men paid by the Mexican government, but is then defended by the Count of Monte Cristo.
Director: Charles Bennett | Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, MacDonald Parke
Votes: 6
19.
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode:
Jonathan Tells It Like It Was
(1969)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Jonathan's history essay wins first place, but when he changes the essay to reflect facts the Captain provides, he stirs up resentment and puts his prize and the family's peace in jeopardy.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 36
20.
Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode:
Beaver Sees America
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Beaver is excitedly planning a 6-week summer bus trip to see famous sites in America until he sees Gilbert Bates making a move on girlfriend Mary Margaret Matthews.
Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers
Votes: 144
21.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode:
Individual Responsibility
(1995)
TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A payroll truck is hijacked, Perry is kidnapped and Superman doesn't even care. The strange effects of a new red kryptonite forces the Man of Steel to visit a psychotherapist about his bizarre apathy.
Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Justin Whalin
Votes: 292
22.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
J. "Digger" Doyle
(1981)
Not Rated | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Thieves are attempting to steal tapes of Robin Masters' new book. Magnum joins forces with security expert J. "Digger" Doyle to prevent the theft.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 493
23.
Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Episode:
Trail of Tears
(2000)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
When Jerri discovers her American Indian heritage, she attends a camp run by a councilor who teaches adopted Indian children about aspects of their culture, such as alcoholism and gambling.
Director: Juan José Campanella | Stars: Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris
Votes: 133
24.
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode:
Bounty
(1993)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Walker races to catch an ATM robber with a bounty hunter who's better known for bringing in his capture more dead than alive.
Director: Vern Gillum | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Noble Willingham, Sheree J. Wilson
Votes: 181
25.
Archer (2009–2023)
Episode:
Archer: 1999 -- Robert De Niro
(2019)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
When a trial turns into a party, it can only mean that Barry-6 has returned.
Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Schantelle Cason, Alice Chang, Judy Greer
Votes: 1,119
26.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
One Wedding and a Funeral
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A man about to be married is found dead in his dressing room on his wedding day, and Bonasera is left with a series of puzzles which are tied to an event in Taylor's past.
Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 314
27.
In Plain Sight (2008–2012)
Episode:
Iris Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(2008)
TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When teenager Iris McBride witnesses her boyfriend, Lawrence, being shot by a member of a violent Hispanic gang, she and her family must enter WITSEC to prevent retaliation for her planned ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Mary McCormack, Frederick Weller, Nichole Hiltz, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 160
28.
Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode:
The Beginning
(2021)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Everyone desperately scrambles to live out the coming destruction on their own terms.
Director: Michael E. Satrazemis | Stars: Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Maggie Grace, Colman Domingo
Votes: 2,738
29.
Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode:
Sonny Boy
(2022)
TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
When baby Mo goes missing inside the Tower, Dorie Sr. finds himself in a unique position to prove his worth to an increasingly paranoid Strand.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia
Votes: 1,501
30.
Yellowstone (2018– )
Episode:
Winning or Learning
(2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Western
Jamie receives some surprising news; Beth receives an offer; Jimmy settles in on the road; tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.
Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley
Votes: 2,432
31.
Dead Man's Walk (1996)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1996)
TV-14 | 90 min | Western
Young Texas Rangers Woodrow Call and Augustus McRae join with military expedition whose goal it is to annex Sante Fe on behalf of the new Texas Republic.
Director: Yves Simoneau | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Keith Carradine, Patricia Childress, Brian Dennehy
Votes: 76
32.
Dead Man's Walk (1996)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1996)
TV-14 | 88 min | Western
A series of disasters overtakes Colonel Cobb and his ambition to annex Sante Fe including dust storms, prairie fires, Indians, and the Mexican army.
Director: Yves Simoneau | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Keith Carradine, Patricia Childress, Edward James Olmos
Votes: 75
33.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Donald O'Connor and Bernadette Peters
(1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include "Salute to Hollywood Canteen".
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 31
34.
9-1-1: Lone Star (2020– )
Episode:
The New Hot Mess
(2023)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
The 126 race to rescue a woman trapped in her mobile home that is hijacked by her ex. Owen encounters his former nemesis, Sgt. O'Brien, and is then questioned by the FBI. T.K. and Carlos meet with Iris Blake.
Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain
Votes: 434
35.
Merci Bernard (1982–1984)
Episode:
Les poulpistes
(1982)
28 min | Comedy
Director: Jean-Louis Fournier | Stars: Jean Bouchaud, Philippe Brizard, Farid Chopel, Ronny Coutteure
36.
Strike Back (2010–2020)
Episode:
Vengeance, Part 4
(2012)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
El Soldat's forces are preparing to assault the farmhouse where Stonebridge, Scott, Markunda, and Othmani are holed up. Sinclair continues to question Dalton's command style. Karl Matlock continues to make inroads to acquire the triggers.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst | Stars: Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Rhona Mitra, Rhashan Stone
Votes: 450
37.
Chucky (2021– )
Episode:
Jennifer's Body
(2023)
TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Chucky's complex motivations are revealed; Tiffany is tried for Jennifer Tilly's murder spree.
Director: John Hyams | Stars: Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Devon Sawa
Votes: 645
38.
Crossfire (1982–2014)
Episode:
Episode dated 20 September 2013
(2013)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Candy Crowley, Stephanie Cutter, Newt Gingrich, Matt Kibbe
40.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
If-Then-Else
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Samaritan launches a cyber-attack on the stock exchange, leaving the team with no choice but to embark on a possible suicide mission in a desperate attempt to stop a global economic catastrophe.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 13,318
41.
Preacher (2016–2019)
Episode:
El Valero
(2016)
TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
In a fierce gun battle Jesse faces off against Quincannon and the Meat Men to protect his church, while Tulip tries to save a friend.
Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths
Votes: 2,132
42.
The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019)
Episode:
The New Colossus
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
As the Reichsführer continues to provoke the Japanese Pacific States, Juliana barely escapes a deadly situation and discovers a trove of Nazi secrets. John Smith tangles with his political ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Percival | Stars: Alexa Davalos, Rupert Evans, Luke Kleintank, DJ Qualls
Votes: 1,624
43.
Luke Cage (2016–2018)
Episode:
Can't Front on Me
(2018)
TV-MA | 62 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.
Director: Everardo Gout | Stars: Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Gabrielle Dennis
Votes: 1,933
44.
Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
Episode:
Run
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A natural disaster endangers two White House staffers while President Kirkman makes an announcement no one saw coming, as well as dealing with turmoil from the hacker and congressional investigation.
Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Paulo Costanzo, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Votes: 940
45.
NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode:
Venganza
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
NCIS investigates the murder of a prison inmate who was the adopted daughter of a notorious counterfeiter. Also, Callen is summoned by the (ATF) Internal Affairs board to discuss Anna's actions during a joint NCIS and ATF case.
Director: Yangzom Brauen | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa
Votes: 251
46.
Lethal Weapon (2016–2019)
Episode:
Coyote Ugly
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
When Cole and Murtaugh investigate a case involving a father and daughter (illegally) crossing the Mexican border, they end up uncovering a major issue with California Boarder Patrol. ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Barber | Stars: Damon Wayans, Seann William Scott, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm
Votes: 499
47.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Blasts from the Past
(2019)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil and Claire postpone their planned cycling tour through Italy when Dylan's hippy mother comes to meet them; Mitch's old issue of Playgirl magazine makes Cam jealous; Gloria and Manny investigate the legend of Jay's heroic great uncle.
Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,375
48.
Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
Episode:
#makehistory
(2019)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Kal Penn
Votes: 1,077
49.
NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode:
Better Angels
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team works with the Global Criminal Tribunal when a Syrian seeking justice is brutally attacked while delivering evidence that would prove chemical weapons were used on civilians.
Director: Diana Valentine | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa
Votes: 351