Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "wake-up-call"

1. Porky's (1981)

R | 94 min | Comedy

In 1954, a group of Florida high-school guys try to help their buddy lose his virginity, which leads them to seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner and his redneck sheriff brother for harassing them.

Director: Bob Clark | Stars: Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson

Votes: 45,780 | Gross: $111.29M

2. Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

R | 96 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

A data courier, literally carrying a data package inside his head, must deliver it before he dies from the burden or is killed by the Yakuza.

Director: Robert Longo | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Dina Meyer, Ice-T

Votes: 76,262 | Gross: $19.08M

3. Passengers (2008)

PG-13 | 93 min | Mystery, Romance, Thriller

A grief counselor working with a group of plane-crash survivors finds herself at the root of a mystery when her clients begin to disappear.

Director: Rodrigo García | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson, David Morse, Andre Braugher

Votes: 39,281 | Gross: $0.27M

4. An Inconvenient Truth (2006)

PG | 96 min | Documentary

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Al Gore, Billy West, George Bush, George W. Bush

Votes: 85,249 | Gross: $23.81M

5. Bells Are Ringing (1960)

Not Rated | 126 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A Brooklyn answering service operator becomes involved in the lives of her clients, including a struggling playwright with whom she begins to fall in love.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr.

Votes: 3,814 | Gross: $6.16M

6. Search for Beauty (1934)

Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Three con artists dupe two Olympians into serving as editors of a new health and beauty magazine which is only a front for salacious stories and pictures.

Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: Buster Crabbe, Ida Lupino, Robert Armstrong, James Gleason

Votes: 743

7. The Eye 2 (2004)

R | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After a failed suicide attempt, a pregnant woman gains the ability to see ghosts.

Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang | Stars: Shu Qi, Eugenia Yuan, Jesdaporn Pholdee, Thanarat Poonnarattanakul

Votes: 5,083

8. Blood Type (II) (2018)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

During a frantic police car chase, a fleeing Thief crashes into several twisted characters sending them to an Emergency Room where they emotionally clash and trash, unaware their lives are about to change forever!

Director: Kevin Williams | Stars: Nicolas Coster, Hudson Leick, Wolfgang Bodison, Deborah Shelton

Votes: 117

9. The Auteur (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy

A sweet comedy about the world's greatest living porn director.

Director: James Westby | Stars: Melik Malkasian, Denise Chanterelle DuBois, Loren Hoskins, John Breen

Votes: 639

10. American Cancer Story (II) (2024)

Short, Drama

"Anna, a vibrant young girl, confronts cancer, but with the unwavering support of her mother and friends, she embarks on a courageous battle for survival against leukemia."

Director: José Padilha

Votes: 15

11. Honey and Wine (2020)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

Steve, who is stuck in a corporate loophole, while a business trip he meets Amanda, an escort worker that has more to her than just the look, the drive and the sexuality.

Director: Hank Orion | Stars: Hank Orion, Elina Gavare, Grace Denny, Gabriella Jerram

Votes: 324

12. Better Than Love (2019)

85 min | Drama, Romance

A reluctant drug dealer strives to elevate his friend's lives while the addictive forces of an ignorant OxyContin prescription corrodes his own.

Director: Ted Carney | Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Alexandra Rodriguez, Matthew Lawrence, DeRon Brigdon

Votes: 193

13. American Cancer Story (I) (2024)

Short, Drama

"Anna, a vibrant young girl, confronts cancer, but with the unwavering support of her mother and friends, she embarks on a courageous battle for survival against leukemia."

Director: José Padilha | Star: Kate Duffy

14. One Thrilling Night (1942)

Approved | 69 min | Comedy, Mystery

A honeymoon couple in New York for one night of wedded bliss before he's to join the army, become involved with gangsters after they find a cadaver under their bed.

Director: William Beaudine | Stars: John Beal, Wanda McKay, Warren Hymer, J. Farrell MacDonald

Votes: 180

15. Lincoln Road

Action, Adventure, Thriller | Pre-production

After serving five years in the Peace Corps, Naomi returns home, only to find her family in danger.

Director: Harona Ceesay | Stars: Teri Reeves, Redman, Jay Giannone, Timeca M. Seretti

16. Flying G-Men (1939)

Passed | 257 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Three government aviators called the "Flying G-Men", one of whom is disguised as "The Black Falcon", fight to protect the US and its allies from an enemy spy ring and to avenge the death of the fourth Flying G-Man.

Directors: James W. Horne, Ray Taylor | Stars: Robert Paige, Richard Fiske, James Craig, Lorna Gray

Votes: 43

17. Ein Mann unter Verdacht (2016 TV Movie)

89 min | Crime

Anja Altmann disappears after a birthday party. When the police ring husband Thomas' doorbell, family attorney and friend Lavinia Bertok manage to dispel any suspicions. But soon Thomas is ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas Stuber | Stars: Mark Waschke, Petra Schmidt-Schaller, Peter Kurth, Annika Kuhl

Votes: 186

18. Wake Up Call (2014–2015)

Reality-TV

Dwayne Johnson has a problem with problems. So he sets out to be the solution to the problem.

Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jillian Michaels, Rocco DiSpirito, Jeannie Mai Jenkins

Votes: 665

19. The Yen Family (1988)

113 min | Comedy, Drama

Comedy about a family and their obsession for making money.

Director: Yôjirô Takita | Stars: Takeshi Kaga, Kaori Momoi, Hiromi Iwasaki, Mitsunori Isaki

Votes: 124

20. Midwayers

Thriller | Announced

Be careful when you search for the meaning of life.

Director: Steven Scaffidi

21. Rehmaan Sahab Ko Phone Karna Hai (2008)

42 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Vir Das, a powerful writer in his own right, is yet to make his mark. The man who can help him is Mr.Rehmaan, a well known publisher. The two have met once and all Vir needs to do is make a follow up call and hope it changes his life.

Director: Sumeet Sachdev | Stars: Juhi Amar, Alok Arora, Gracious D'Costa, Sana Farooqui

22. Seven Phases (2022)

21 min | Short, Drama, Family

A distracted child is looking for attention and responsibility from his father. He then goes through a bitter experience and faces a challenge to get his father back out of the cycle of ... See full summary »

Director: Nawras Juma | Stars: Nora Ashani, Hussein Nawras, Nawras Juma, Daisy Balros

23. The Wonders of Alaska (2009 Video)

Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary

Out-of-this-world Alaska movie with stunning footage, educational narration and enjoyable music. See bears, calving glaciers, gigantic icebergs, eagles, harbor seals, killer whales, breaching humpback whales, and much more.

Director: Adam Kelly

24. Alaska: The Tracy Arm Experience (2007)

Not Rated | 21 min | Short, Family

See bears, calving glaciers, gigantic icebergs, eagles, harbor seals, killer whales, breaching humpback whales, and much more.

Director: Adam Kelly

25. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001–2007)
Episode: Deception on His Mind (2003)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sahlah is engaged to a young Pakistani man in an arranged marriage, but he ends up murdered as she is bearing the child of a local white man.

Director: Tim Leandro | Stars: Matthew Wait, Sharon Small, Anjalee Patel, Tanveer Ghani

Votes: 361

26. Babylon 5 (1993–1998)
Episode: Signs and Portents (1994)

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

Londo obtains a priceless Centauri artifact and a stranger visits each alien ambassador asking only one question.

Director: Janet Greek | Stars: Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan

Votes: 907

27. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Retreat from Washington (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

With the Douglases in Washington, the "Haney Farm Mindin' Service" leases out their house (for $4 a day) to a couple with six children. Meanwhile in D.C., Lisa and Eb go to the White House ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Frank Cady

Votes: 93

28. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: I'm Going to Sweatland (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

When a perspiration stain on one of Al's shirts resembles a silhouette of The King of Rock & Roll, the Bundy household becomes a hot spot for Elvis Presley fanatics to visit.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 691

29. Perversions of Science (1997)
Episode: Dream of Doom (1997)

TV-MA | 25 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Arthur Bristol is a college professor who is stuck in a series of dreams that he can't wake up from. Or is he?

Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Keith Carradine, Lolita Davidovich, Gretchen Palmer, Adam Arkin

Votes: 97

30. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Wink (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Jerry squirts grapefruit into George's eye at breakfast, and for the rest of the day George is misinterpreted because everyone thinks he is winking at them.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 3,734

31. The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode: Shattered Image (1973)

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

A high-powered Commerce Dept. official is harpooned on a pleasure boat. Stone and Keller sift through the suspects, among whom are a senator, a boat builder and the grieving widow, who is an old friend of Stone's from the Potrero.

Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Barbara Rush, Dick Sargent

Votes: 142

32. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: Celestial Navigation (2000)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

In a lecture at Georgetown, Josh recalls the previous week at the White House, during which he replaced a dentally impaired C.J. in the press room and gave a memorably disastrous briefing, ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney

Votes: 1,440

33. The Bill Dana Show (1963–1965)
Episode: Jose's Inheritance (1964)

30 min | Comedy

After an innocent mix-up with a guest, Phillips gives José a humiliating dressing down in the lobby. Still smarting from it, he receives a letter informing him he's inherited a fortune. He ... See full summary »

Director: Theodore J. Flicker | Stars: Bill Dana, Jonathan Harris, Stanley Adams, Maggie Peterson

34. Celebrity Big Brother (2001– )
Episode: Episode #7.27 (2010)

Reality-TV

12 Celebrity Big Brother contestants are isolated from the outside world for 27 days in a custom built house. Watching over these Housemates is Big Brother - heard only via a voice. He is ... See full summary »

Stars: Marcus Bentley, Basshunter, Stephanie Beacham, Dane Bowers

35. Cougar Town (2009–2015)
Episode: Baby's a Rock 'N' Roller (2011)

Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Jules and Grayson babysit for Ellie, Travis tries to help Bobby wake up to practice for his golf tournament, and Andy serves as Laurie's wingman as she tries to get back on the market after her breakup with Smith.

Director: Michael McDonald | Stars: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd

Votes: 266

36. Hotel Hell (2012–2016)
Episode: The Juniper Hill Inn: Part 2 (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Reality-TV

Gordon Ramsay checks in and may check out on part two.

Director: Jay Hunter | Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Robert Dean II, Giulian Jones, Sara Maurer

Votes: 176

37. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: Into the Ring (2015)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson open their law firm, and take the case of a woman accused of murder who Matt believes is innocent.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore

Votes: 14,701

38. The Unit (2014–2018)
Episode: Songs in the Barrel (2014)

Reality-TV

Add a Plot

Director: Tal Pitel | Stars: Ehud Banai, Ilanit Levy, Meir Suissa, Ofer Domingez

39. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.100 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Ofelia takes first steps towards nunnery. Emilio clarifies his rules to Johnny and Natalia. Ulises breaks Oscar's nose. Tamara is being teased. Nayeli handles Javier. Jimena is being stalked.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre

40. Falling Water (2016–2018)
Episode: Watchers (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Tess faces off with her stalker. Burton meets a ghost from his past. Taka wants to dream with his mother to help find Shadowman.

Director: Tim Andrew | Stars: David Ajala, Lizzie Brocheré, Will Yun Lee, Kai Lennox

Votes: 100

41. Neighbourhood Blues (2011–2018)
Episode: Episode #8.3 (2017)

44 min | Documentary

In Southwick, the team come to the aid of a man being tormented by anti-social youths and the mother of one of the culprits. A man living in a caravan causes distress to local residents.

Directors: Roberto Gomez Martin, Jon Scorer, Nick Shaw | Star: Rav Wilding