Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-taliban"

1. Flee (2021)

PG-13 | 89 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.

Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen | Stars: Daniel Karimyar, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Milad Eskandari, Belal Faiz

Votes: 19,532

2. Rock the Kasbah (2015)

R | 106 min | Comedy, Music, War

A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan Star.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Bill Murray, Leem Lubany, Zooey Deschanel, Bruce Willis

Votes: 12,754 | Gross: $2.98M

3. An American Carol (2008)

PG-13 | 83 min | Comedy, Fantasy

An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July Fourth holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country.

Director: David Zucker | Stars: Kevin P. Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen, Trace Adkins

Votes: 10,110 | Gross: $7.00M

4. Death to 2021 (2021 TV Special)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy

This comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread and occasional delight that 2021 had to offer.

Directors: Jack Clough, Josh Ruben | Stars: Hugh Grant, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Lucy Liu

Votes: 15,761

5. Drone (I) (2017)

TV-MA | 91 min | Thriller

Ideologies collide with fatal results when a military drone contractor meets an enigmatic Pakistani businessman.

Director: Jason Bourque | Stars: Sean Bean, Patrick Sabongui, Mary McCormack, Maxwell Haynes

Votes: 6,767

6. Escape from Kabul (2022)

73 min | Documentary, History

Features never-before-seen archival footage of the historic confrontation at Kabul airport, from the U.S. withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan through the subsequent evacuation of Afghan citizens after the Taliban seized the city.

Director: Jamie Roberts | Stars: Oari Salahuddin Ayubi, Sofia Flesch Baldin, Joe Biden, William Callen

Votes: 1,120

7. The Power of Nightmares (2004)

60 min | Documentary, History

A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain.

Stars: Gilles Kepel, William Kristol, Melvin Goodman, Richard Perle

Votes: 4,547

8. The Line (2009)

R | 95 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The unstable new kingpin of a Tijuana drug cartel is targeted by an assassin for elimination.

Director: James Cotten | Stars: Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia, Esai Morales, Armand Assante

Votes: 3,895

9. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy

The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.

Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams

Votes: 6,296

10. And Still I Sing (2022)

90 min | Documentary

Under the mentorship of controversial pop star Aryana Sayeed, two young singers vie to become the first-ever female winners of Afghan Star. As their dreams are within grasp, their lives are changed when the Taliban returns to power.

Director: Fazila Amiri | Stars: Aryana Sayeed, Zahra Elham, Sadiqa Madadgar

Votes: 44

11. Silk (2014)

Not Rated | 15 min | Short, Horror, Thriller

After acquiring a jar of rare silk from the vast desert expanse of Afghanistan, a CIA field operative becomes impregnated by the desert spider hidden inside, and later gives birth to a brood of hungry spiderlings that eat her alive.

Director: Rob Himebaugh | Stars: Elle Alexandra, Justin Beahm, Benjamin Pollack, Puya Abbassi

Votes: 77

12. Bin Laden: War on Terror (2016)

Documentary, History, War

A re-telling of the events leading up to the death of the world's most wanted man. Includes details of the bold military operation that found, hunted and killed Osama Bin Laden.

Director: Marilyn Higgins | Stars: Barack Obama, Osama bin Laden, Yasser Arafat, George W. Bush

13. #MST3KMindlessSummer Livestream V: CODE NAME: DIAMOND HEAD (2021 Video)

Comedy

The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES concludes with a LIVE group viewing of CODE NAME: DIAMOND HEAD.

Stars: Emily Marsh, Matt McGinnis, Tim Ryder, Baron Vaughn

14. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Double Cap (2003)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The murder of a woman at a posh hotel has ties to the drug cartel, a bank robbery, and the witness protection program.

Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 478

15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Girl in Gold Boots (1999)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

In order to impress the Bureau of Mad Scientists Pearl unleashes the mephitic "Girl in Gold Boots" a Poorly acted, and even worse edited tale of a girl who attempts to make it big in LA as ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett

Votes: 708

16. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Grace Period (2007)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An explosion kills two NCIS agents from another team; Gibbs and company investigate; feelings and emotions run high. Ducky and Abby find evidence suggesting opposite answers, but the gang resolve the problem, and they solve the case.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette

Votes: 893

17. 68 Whiskey (2020)
Episode: No Good Deed... (2020)

TV-MA | Comedy, Drama, War

Add a Plot

Director: Erin Feeley | Stars: Sam Keeley, Jeremy Tardy, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo

Votes: 54

18. Tommy (2020)
Episode: Free to Go (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Tommy tries to help Norah Fayed, a young woman who intentionally gets arrested to buy time for her political asylum request to be approved, and prevent her parents from forcing her to ... See full summary »

Director: Sarah Pia Anderson | Stars: Edie Falco, Michael Chernus, Adelaide Clemens, Russell G. Jones

Votes: 120

19. Stumptown (2019–2020)
Episode: The Dex Files (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dex's former client Jeremy introduces her to Major Elders who has intel on Benny's death. Dex, suspicious of the information and looking for answers, investigates a potential cover up ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Cobie Smulders, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus

Votes: 346

20. Afghanistan: The Wounded Land (2020)
Episode: Mudjahedin und Taliban (2020)

53 min | Documentary, History

The Soviet army left Afghanistan, but the war continued between Mujahideen commanders. The country fell into chaos, until a new force emerged: the Taliban.

Directors: Mayte Carrasco, Marcel Mettelsiefen | Stars: Nadja Berlinghoff, Khaled Hosseini, Nadia Ghulam Dastgir, Shukria Barakzai

Votes: 44

21. Afghanistan: The Wounded Land (2020)
Episode: Die NATO-Truppen (2020)

53 min | Documentary, History

Following 9/11 and the overthrow of the Taliban, an international coalition tried to bring peace and democracy to Afghanistan. But hopes were short-lived.

Directors: Mayte Carrasco, Marcel Mettelsiefen | Stars: Nadja Berlinghoff, Khaled Hosseini, Sima Samar, Shukria Barakzai

Votes: 39

22. The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode: Good Faith (2009)

Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dr. Morales calls in a favor when he believes a suicide is murder, interfering with Brenda planning her wedding with her parents.

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett

Votes: 324

23. Magnum P.I. (2018–2024)
Episode: The Big Payback (2021)

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

When Higgins is abducted, Magnum discovers it's retaliation related to one of his first cases on the Island, and he, Rick and TC must break out an ex-client from prison in order to save her.

Director: Yangzom Brauen | Stars: Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill

Votes: 430

24. Debris (2021)
Episode: Asalah (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

When a woman who has been affected by the Debris is found with knowledge of Bryan's past, he is forced to confront his trauma.

Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Jonathan Tucker, Riann Steele, Norbert Leo Butz, Scroobius Pip

Votes: 369

25. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: If Dogs Run Free: Part 2 (2010)

TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Frost becomes engaged to Christine Moorehead while trying to put crime kingpin Gerry Berland behind bars and trying to unmask a copycat killer.

Director: Paul Harrison | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White

Votes: 359

26. United States of Al (2021–2022)
Episode: Promises/Wadaha (2021)

TV-PG | Comedy

Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Parker Young, Adhir Kalyan, Elizabeth Alderfer, Kelli Goss

Votes: 244

27. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.158 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

This morning, Jeremy asks - Should we stop deporting foreign criminals? Do British forces need to return to Afghanistan? Should we scrap the A-Level grading system? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Angela Epstein, Matthew Stadlen

28. Late Night Mash (2021–2022)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2021)

43 min | Comedy

Nish Kumar is joined by Rachel Parris and Ellie Taylor as they deliver topical insights and fake news reports from the dystopian parallel universe we affectionately call modern Britain.

Directors: Barbara Wiltshire, Paul King | Stars: Nish Kumar, Steve N. Allen, Tom Bell, Toussaint Douglass

Votes: 20

29. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.160 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Jeremy asks - Should Britain do more to help Afghanistan? Should all school meals be vegetarian? Should you ever get back with an ex? Plus, the Stories of the Day and Talking Telly.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Jasmine Dotiwala, Lucy Beresford

30. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.161 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Trisha Goddard begins her week sitting in for Jeremy by asking - Has Britain abandoned Afghanistan? Should we ban gun ownership? What would you give up to save the planet? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Trisha Goddard, Storm, Mike Parry, Shay Grewal

31. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.162 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Today, Trisha asks - Should Britain do more to help Afghan refugees? Do menopausal women deserve more time off work? Will shopping vouchers encourage more young people to get vaccinated? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Trisha Goddard, Storm, Anne Diamond, Dawn Neesom

32. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.163 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Today, Trisha asks - Was the Afghan War a big mistake? Should men only clubs be banned? Is Harry and Meghan's new statement powerful or preachy? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Trisha Goddard, Storm, Benjamin Butterworth, Carole Malone

33. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.164 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

This morning, Trisha asks - Should Britain take more than 20,000 Afghan refugees? Should we stop leaving children inheritances? Is it right to build new homes on untouched countryside? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Trisha Goddard, Storm, Lowri Turner, Nina Myskow

34. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.170 (2021)

120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Trisha asks - Is the UK right to end evacuations from Afghanistan? Should 12-year-olds need their parents permission to get vaccinated? Are home deliveries making us lazy? Plus, Stories of the Day and Talking Telly.

Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Trisha Goddard, Storm, Jemma Forte, Mike Parry

35. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.171 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Today, Jeremy asks - Is it now time to talk with the Taliban? Should the government scrap its pledge to raise state pensions? Is it time to stop shaming "Dad Dancers"? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Lowri Turner, Nina Myskow

36. Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017–2022)
Episode: Episode #5.2 (2021)

29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Frankie and his panel of comedians discuss the motions "Imagine voting for Keir Starmer" with Susie McCabe and "Being in the Taliban looks like a laugh" with rapper Lowkey.

Director: David Smith | Stars: Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Ahir Shah

Votes: 17

37. Ultimate 10 (1999– )
Episode: Military Machines (2003)

45 min | Documentary

The United States operates the most powerful military capability in the world. The top ten weapons that give the United States this unrivaled status are each profiled and their superior ... See full summary »

Stars: Rebecca Grant, Chris Haver, Jim Molanari, Vago Muradian

38. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode: Thirty-Eight Snub (2011)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Walt attempts to form a new alliance as he plans his next move. Meanwhile Skyler pushes Walt towards a business opportunity, in hopes of protecting the family.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris

Votes: 24,120

39. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Royals & Loyals (2010)

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

The body of a petty officer shows up in a hot tub; Gibbs and company investigate; Ducky sees an unusual clue; Abby finds a link to the Royal Navy. A Royal Marine major and a CIA agent prove to be something else. The gang catch the bad guy.

Director: Arvin Brown | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette

Votes: 725

40. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: When the Guns Come Out (2012)

TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Raylan tries to find Winona after she leaves him, Boyd tries to find out who hit his crew's oxy clinic, and Quarles takes an interest in Raylan after he finds out that he has been asking questions about him.

Director: Don Kurt | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Votes: 1,442

41. Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
Episode: Tree of Strife (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

When the overzealous Mandy gets the chance to meet her idol, Kim Kardashian, things don't go exactly as planned, but the outcome is better than she could have ever imagined. Meanwhile, Mike... See full summary »

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Alexandra Krosney, Molly Ephraim

Votes: 402

42. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode: First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers (2013)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama

A lawyer interviews Will McAvoy about an institutional failure at ACN related to a news story that has been proved inaccurate.

Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill

Votes: 1,683

43. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: Kin (2013)

TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While Raylan heads to the hills to find Drew Thompson, he discovers that Boyd is searching for him too on behalf of Wynn Duffy. Meanwhile, Colt tries to tracks down Ellen Mae after she runs away.

Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Votes: 1,392

44. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: America and the Taliban (1) (2023)

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, News

How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in the Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with Taliban and US officials.

Directors: Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith | Stars: Martin Smith, Jason Dempsey, Abdul Salam Zaeef, Marc Grossman

Votes: 53

45. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: America and the Taliban (2) (2023)

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, News

An investigation into how America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory, with a focus on missteps and consequences.

Directors: Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith | Stars: Martin Smith, Douglas Lute, David Petraeus, Joey Keller

Votes: 43

46. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: America and the Taliban (3) (2023)

TV-MA | 53 min | Documentary, News

How America's 20-year war in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of one-the-ground reporting and interviews with Taliban and US officials.

Directors: Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith | Stars: Martin Smith, Munisa Mubariz, Roya Rahmani, Steve Coll

Votes: 41

47. Alert: Missing Persons Unit (2023– )
Episode: Bus 447 (2024)

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

An entire city bus full of students on a field trip goes missing.

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Scott Caan, Dania Ramirez, Ryan Broussard, Adeola Role

Votes: 105

48. The View (1997– )
Episode: Patti LuPone/Ginger Zee (2023)

TV-PG | Talk-Show

Actress Patti LuPone (movie, "Beau Is Afraid"); ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee (ABC News' "The Power of Water" initiative);

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin

Votes: 10

49. Perception (2012–2015)
Episode: Warrior (2013)

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

In the conclusion of "Wounded", Kate goes on trial for the death of Sgt. Rickford. Donnie resigns his job to become her defense attorney even though Kate begins to doubt her own account of events and thinks she may in fact be guilty.

Director: Kenneth Biller | Stars: Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Kelly Rowan, Arjay Smith

Votes: 277

50. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: The Judge (No. 57) (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Red investigates Jolene's life; Liz and Ressler go after a criminal known as The Judge, who incarcerates the ones that put innocent men away.

Director: Peter Werner | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 2,558