Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "sleeper-hold"

1. The Princess Bride (1987)

PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon

Votes: 452,102 | Gross: $30.86M

2. Tenet (2020)

PG-13 | 150 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Armed with only the word "Tenet," and fighting for the survival of the entire world, CIA operative, The Protagonist, journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a global mission that unfolds beyond real time.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Juhan Ulfsak

Votes: 595,861 | Gross: $58.46M

3. The Lost City (2022)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.

Directors: Aaron Nee, Adam Nee | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Votes: 160,117 | Gross: $105.34M

4. Friday (1995)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

It's Friday, and Craig and Smokey must come up with $200 they owe a local bully or there won't be a Saturday.

Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tom Lister Jr.

Votes: 125,089 | Gross: $27.47M

5. Unbreakable (2000)

PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright, Spencer Treat Clark

Votes: 443,158 | Gross: $95.01M

6. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford

Votes: 901,701 | Gross: $259.77M

7. Memory (I) (2022)

R | 114 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

An assassin-for-hire finds that he's become a target after he refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization.

Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Taj Atwal, Harold Torres

Votes: 35,420

8. Dolittle (2020)

PG | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.

Director: Stephen Gaghan | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent

Votes: 71,597 | Gross: $77.05M

9. Oculus (2013)

R | 104 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A recently released inmate from a mental asylum learns from his sister that the murders he was convicted of committing were actually orchestrated by a supernatural entity, the Lasser Glass mirror.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane

Votes: 140,136 | Gross: $27.70M

10. Without Remorse (II) (2021)

R | 109 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

An elite Navy SEAL goes on a path to avenge his wife's murder only to find himself inside of a larger conspiracy.

Director: Stefano Sollima | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jamie Bell, Guy Pearce

Votes: 64,803

11. A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

R | 98 min | Action, Thriller

John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working undercover, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.

Director: John Moore | Stars: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Votes: 215,435 | Gross: $67.35M

12. Rocky III (1982)

PG | 99 min | Drama, Sport

Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.

Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Votes: 211,864 | Gross: $125.05M

13. Parker (2013)

R | 118 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis, Nick Nolte

Votes: 129,885 | Gross: $17.62M

14. The Cold Light of Day (2012)

PG-13 | 93 min | Action, Thriller

After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.

Director: Mabrouk El Mechri | Stars: Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver, Verónica Echegui

Votes: 39,496 | Gross: $3.75M

15. Naked Fear (2007)

R | 108 min | Horror, Thriller

Diana arrives in a town to start a new job. She's threatened into working as an exotic dancer. She's later kidnapped and let loose naked in the wilderness as prey for the psycho hunter, like many women before her. Will she survive?

Director: Thom Eberhardt | Stars: Sonja Runar, Ronald Dunas, Arron Shiver, J.D. Garfield

Votes: 2,955

16. Repo Men (2010)

R | 111 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Set in the near future when artificial organs can be bought on credit, it revolves around a man who struggles to make the payments on a heart he has purchased. He must therefore go on the run before said ticker is repossessed.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Alice Braga, Liev Schreiber

Votes: 110,846 | Gross: $13.79M

17. Internal Affairs (1990)

R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

An Internal Affairs agent becomes obsessed with bringing down a cop who has managed to maintain a spotless reputation despite being involved in a web of corruption.

Director: Mike Figgis | Stars: Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, Nancy Travis, Laurie Metcalf

Votes: 22,751 | Gross: $27.73M

18. Babylon A.D. (2008)

PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Veteran-turned-mercenary Toorop takes the high-risk job of escorting a woman from Russia to America. Little does he know that she is host to an organism that a cult wants to harvest in order to produce a genetically modified Messiah.

Director: Mathieu Kassovitz | Stars: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Mélanie Thierry, Gérard Depardieu

Votes: 98,545 | Gross: $22.53M

19. Erased (2012)

R | 100 min | Action, Thriller

An ex-CIA agent and his estranged daughter are forced on the run when his employers erase all records of his existence, and mark them both for termination as part of a wide-reaching international conspiracy.

Director: Philipp Stölzl | Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Nick Alachiotis, Liana Liberato, Olga Kurylenko

Votes: 32,753

20. No Holds Barred (1989)

PG-13 | 93 min | Action, Sport

A TV-network boss pits a wrestler called Zeus against a wrestler called Rip in a wrestling match.

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Hulk Hogan, Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller, Tom Lister Jr.

Votes: 7,002 | Gross: $16.09M

21. Fighting (2009)

PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit.

Director: Dito Montiel | Stars: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Votes: 34,239 | Gross: $23.04M

22. The Teacher (1974)

R | 98 min | Drama, Thriller

An explosively tense story about a beautiful, provocative 28-year-old high school teacher whose seduction of one particular student proves fatal.

Director: Howard Avedis | Stars: Angel Tompkins, Jay North, Anthony James, Marlene Schmidt

Votes: 1,136

23. The Million Eyes of Sumuru (1967)

Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Adventure

Sumuru, a megalomaniacal femme fatale, makes a bid for world domination by eliminating male leaders and replacing them with her sexy female agents.

Director: Lindsay Shonteff | Stars: Frankie Avalon, George Nader, Shirley Eaton, Wilfrid Hyde-White

Votes: 1,323

24. Hellbound (1994)

R | 95 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror

Two Chicago cops (Chuck Norris, Calvin Levels) investigate a murder until they encounter an ancient demon.

Director: Aaron Norris | Stars: Chuck Norris, Calvin Levels, Christopher Neame, Sheree J. Wilson

Votes: 3,880

25. Frankenstein vs. Baragon (1965)

Unrated | 87 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

An American scientist and his Japanese colleagues study a mysterious feral boy who is seemingly resistant to radiation, while a subterranean dinosaur ravages the Japanese countryside.

Director: Ishirô Honda | Stars: Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno, Tadao Takashima, Yoshio Tsuchiya

Votes: 2,440

26. I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020)

R | 90 min | Action

Former special-forces soldier John Gold is given the opportunity to bring Sean Teague - the man who betrayed his team on their final mission in Eastern Europe several years ago - to justice... See full summary »

Director: Ross Boyask | Stars: Stu Bennett, Vinnie Jones, Jacob Anderton, Sam Benjamin

Votes: 2,270

27. AWOL-72 (2015)

R | 82 min | Action, Thriller

An AWOL marine in possession of secret government information, is a wanted man, pursued by Russian special ops, the LAPD, and a dangerous assassin.

Director: Christian Sesma | Stars: Luke Goss, Heather Roop, RZA, Bokeem Woodbine

Votes: 1,030

28. The Philly Kid (2012)

R | 90 min | Action, Drama, Sport

A former NCAA champion wrestler, paroled after ten years in prison, agrees to a series of cage fights to save a friend's life and is asked to do the impossible - lose.

Director: Jason Connery | Stars: Wes Chatham, Devon Sawa, Sarah Butler, Neal McDonough

Votes: 2,298

29. Man on a Swing (1974)

PG | 110 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. However, when the chief discovers that the "psychic" is in possession of information known only... See full summary »

Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson

Votes: 771

30. WrestleMania VI (1990 TV Special)

217 min | Action, Sport

Sixth WrestleMania on April 1st, 1990 at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada, making it the first WrestleMania to be held outside of the United States. The main event of is "the Ultimate Challenge" - Hulk Hogan against the Ultimate Warrior.

Director: Kerwin Silfies | Stars: Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, André René Roussimoff, Tonga Fifita

Votes: 1,133

31. Empty Barrels (2010)

87 min | Comedy, Crime

Three small-time criminals finally get the chance to climb the ladder - but manages to f@#% it all up in royal manners.

Directors: Leon Bashir, Sebastian Dalén | Stars: Leon Bashir, Farack Abbas, Anders Danielsen Lie, Kim Bodnia

Votes: 1,537

32. Dead to Rights (2002 Video Game)

M | Action, Crime, Thriller

Grant City, the hardest place on earth. You are Jack Slate, a hard nosed K-9 cop, reports to normal duty call at a construction yard, only to find out that his father has been murdered. He ... See full summary »

Directors: Andre Emerson, Michael P. Kennedy | Stars: Chris Bruno, Patrick Dollaghan, Rebecca Riedy, Steve Susskind

Votes: 254

33. I Really Hate My Ex (2015)

R | 86 min | Romance

Three women kidnap their exes and hold them hostage until they get the answers they think they need in order for their hearts to be free.

Director: Troy Byer | Stars: Leon, Chris Spencer, Shari Headley, Darrin Dewitt Henson

Votes: 97

34. Happy Times (2019)

93 min | Action, Comedy, Horror

A seemingly friendly dinner party erupts into a night of violence and terror at a lush Hollywood estate.

Director: Michael Mayer | Stars: Iris Bahr, Michael Aloni, Shani Atias, Stéfi Celma

Votes: 682

35. NXT TakeOver 36 (2021 TV Special)

TV-PG | Action, Sport

NXT title: Kross vs Samoa Joe. O'Reilly vs Adam Cole. UK title: Ilja Dragunov vs Walter. Million Dollar title: Grimes vs L.A. Knight.

Directors: Kevin Dunn, Paul Levesque | Stars: Kevin Kesar, Joe Seanoa, Walter Hahn, Ilja Dragunov

Votes: 97

36. Soul Hunters (2019)

92 min | Action, Thriller

A disgraced ex special forces agent turns to a demon that offers him a job as a soul hunter. Chaos ensues when a former associate goes on a killing spree with the soul hunter as his main target.

Directors: Adrian Acevedo-Smith, Arturo Acevedo-Smith | Stars: Zach Scheerer, Audrey Rode, David Josh Lawrence, Kelsey Johnson

Votes: 3,512

37. WCW/NWO Revenge (1998 Video Game)

E | Action, Sport

The sequel wrestling game to WCW vs. NWO: World Tour (1997), introducing ring entrances, improved graphics, a larger roster, more arenas, more signature moves, a championship mode, attire modification, and other improvements.

Stars: Yoshihiro Asai, Chris Benoit, Eric Bischoff, Steve Borden

Votes: 175

38. WWE Money in the Bank (2021 TV Special)

TV-PG | Action, Sport

Universal champion Roman Reigns takes on Edge one on one for the very first time ever.

Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Joe Anoa'i, Adam Copeland, John Cena, Bobby Lashley

Votes: 258

39. Royal Rumble (2003 TV Special)

TV-14 | 156 min | Sport

The 16th annual Royal Rumble match, with the winner to receive a WWE or World Title shot at WrestleMania XIX, WWE Title: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit, World Title: Triple H vs. Scott Steiner... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, Brock Lesnar, Mark Calaway

Votes: 658

40. Royal Rumble (1995 TV Special)

163 min | Action, Sport

30 men enter, one man leaves: It's the 8th annual Royal Rumble battle royal. WWF Title: Diesel vs. Bret Hart, WWF Intercontinental Title: Razor Ramon vs. Jeff Jarrett, WWF Tag Team Titles: ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Shawn Michaels, Davey Boy Smith, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart

Votes: 458

41. WWF WrestleMania 2000 (1999 Video Game)

T | Action, Sport

WWF wrestling game based on the annual pay-per-view, WrestleMania 2000 (2000). Introducing a Create-a-Wrestler, Royal Rumble, King of the Ring, pay-per-view mode, along with a story mode which places the player on the long road to WWF glory.

Votes: 194

42. Halloween Havoc (1997 TV Special)

Sport

Steel Cage Match (non-title): WCW Champion Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper, WCW United States Title: Curt Hennig vs. Ric Flair, WCW Cruiserweight Title (Belt vs. Mask Match): Eddie Guerrero... See full summary »

Stars: Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Curt Hennig, Ric Flair

Votes: 110

43. It Came Nameless in Spring (2019)

13 min | Short, Action, Sci-Fi

Something bizarre has come to Los Angeles - men are dying and women are disappearing. Vulnerable and unprepared, Kat ventures out into the unknown.

Director: Brian F. Otting | Stars: Katelyn Brooke, Hartleigh Buwick, Corey Rieger, Tamara Goodwin

Votes: 40

44. WCW Starrcade 1996 (1996 TV Special)

180 min | Sport

WCW World Champion Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper (non-title match), WCW United States Title: Eddie Guerrero vs. Dallas Page, WCW Cruiserweight/Super J Cup Titles: Ultimo Dragon vs. Dean ... See full summary »

Stars: Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Larry Pfohl, Paul Wight

Votes: 111

45. Starrcade (1994 TV Special)

180 min

WCW Title: Hulk Hogan vs. The Butcher, WCW U. S. Title: Jim Duggan vs. Vader, WCW TV Title: Johnny B. Badd vs. Arn Anderson, Sting vs. Avalanche, Mr. T vs. Kevin Sullivan, Harlem Heat vs. The Nasty Boys, Alex Wright vs. Jean Paul Levesque.

Stars: Hulk Hogan, Ed Leslie, Steve Borden, John Tenta

Votes: 105

46. WCW vs. NWO: World Tour (1997 Video Game)

E | Action, Sport

WCW vs. NWO: World Tour features professional wrestlers from the WCW and NWO stables, and uses the revolutionary "grappling system." Fight in a range of match modes, or enter a league or tournament mode which remained unique to the game.

Stars: Aiichirou Hosoi, Kenichi Kanno, Erika Kitazato, Kiyoshi Nishino

Votes: 114

47. Birds of Prey (2002–2003)
Episode: Gladiatrix (2003)

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

"Fight Club" for women.

Director: David Carson | Stars: Ashley Scott, Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten, Shemar Moore

Votes: 134

48. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Dead (2002)

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

Several people are murdered, and Goren and Eames must find what connected them. Soon the detectives realize they are after a very intelligent and dangerous killer.

Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 450

49. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Spring Break: Part 2 (1996)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Al, Jefferson, and Griff are having the time of their lives at Fort Lauderdale; Al even finds a new way to earn money by collecting empty cans. The girls are prepping Kelly for the beauty ... See full summary »

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 514

50. Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
Episode: Roman Holiday (2000)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rome, 44 BC: An alchemist creates an impenetrable armor for Caesar. 2000: Sydney and Nigel are on a trip, so Claudia decides to help Sydney's friend Roger to find Caesar's Armor. But relic hunting is not her strongest talent.

Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Tia Carrere, Christien Anholt, Lindy Booth, Jason Cadieux

Votes: 88