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1. American Psycho (2000)

R | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.

Director: Mary Harron | Stars: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage

Votes: 719,375 | Gross: $15.07M

2. The Dictator (2012)

R | 83 min | Comedy

The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, John C. Reilly, Ben Kingsley

Votes: 336,016 | Gross: $59.65M

3. Focus (II) (2015)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.

Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Adrian Martinez

Votes: 275,488 | Gross: $53.86M

4. The Wedding Planner (2001)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

Mary Fiore is San Francisco's most successful supplier of romance and glamor. She knows all the tricks. She knows all the rules. But then she breaks the most important rule of all: she falls in love with the groom.

Director: Adam Shankman | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Justin Chambers

Votes: 86,887 | Gross: $60.40M

5. Toni Erdmann (2016)

R | 162 min | Comedy, Drama

A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO's life coach.

Director: Maren Ade | Stars: Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Loibl

Votes: 52,188 | Gross: $1.48M

6. Pumpkin (2002)

R | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A sorority girl finds her life falling apart after she develops romantic feelings for a mentally-challenged man.

Directors: Anthony Abrams, Adam Larson Broder | Stars: Christina Ricci, Hank Harris, Brenda Blethyn, Dominique Swain

Votes: 9,563 | Gross: $0.31M

7. Save Yourselves! (2020)

R | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

A young Brooklyn couple head to an upstate cabin to unplug from their phones and reconnect with each other. Blissfully unaware of their surroundings, they are left to their own devices as the planet falls under attack.

Directors: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson | Stars: Sunita Mani, John Reynolds, Ben Sinclair, John Early

Votes: 8,499

8. Thumbsucker (2005)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb.

Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves

Votes: 22,014 | Gross: $1.33M

9. Brain Dead (2007)

95 min | Horror

The story of six people caught in the unusual (except in horror films) predicament of being stranded in a deserted fishing lodge with a host of alien-infected, mutant amoeba-controlled zombies at their doorstep.

Director: Kevin Tenney | Stars: Joshua Benton, Sarah Grant Brendecke, David Crane, Andy Forrest

Votes: 1,305

10. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill

Votes: 13,976 | Gross: $4.95M

11. 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: 12,767 | Gross: $2.98M

12. Shopping (1994)

R | 87 min | Action, Crime, Drama

You've run out of options, no school, no job. Steal a car, smash a shop with a heavy car and reap the proceeds! This movie is about underground England. The causes, the benefits, and the result of a life of 'crash and carry.'

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson | Stars: Sadie Frost, Jude Law, Sean Pertwee, Fraser James

Votes: 3,068

13. Holy Camp! (2017)

108 min | Musical

Rebellious teens María and Susana spend their summer in a Catholic camp. With music as their common denominator, teen rebellion and ecclesiastic order will collide, creating a hymn to freedom and first love.

Directors: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo | Stars: Macarena García, Anna Castillo, Belén Cuesta, Gracia Olayo

Votes: 4,542

14. Ben X (2007)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Thriller

As an alternative to getting bullied at school, an autistic teenager retreats into the world of online role-playing games.

Director: Nic Balthazar | Stars: Marijke Pinoy, Greg Timmermans, Cesar De Sutter, Gilles De Schryver

Votes: 19,391 | Gross: $0.00M

15. The Sound of 007 (2022)

88 min | Documentary, Music

Follows the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, going behind the lens into one of the greatest movie franchise and the iconic 007 theme song.

Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Rami Malek, Daniel Craig, Michael Caine, Hans Zimmer

Votes: 2,190

16. Adam & Steve (2005)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Follows two New York city couples -- one heterosexual and one gay who explore the peaks and the valleys of their respective relationships.

Director: Craig Chester | Stars: Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets, Parker Posey, Chris Kattan

Votes: 3,279 | Gross: $0.31M

17. Time Out with Britney Spears (1999 Video)

TV-MA | 53 min | Documentary, Music

Spend time with Britney Spears as she talks about her childhood, The Mickey Mouse Club, the making of her debut album and life on tour. Also features music videos, behind-the-scenes and live performances from her Disney Channel special.

Director: Jac Benson II | Stars: Britney Spears, Max Martin, Nigel Dick, Darren Henson

Votes: 343

18. Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music

Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.

Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal | Stars: Whitney Houston, Michael Baker, Wayne Lindsey, Sharlotte Gibson

Votes: 5,140

19. I Have Nothing (2023)

43 min | Comedy

Carolyn Taylor embarks on a quest to choreograph the perfect full length pairs figure skating routine to Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing."

Stars: Carolyn Taylor, Sandra Bezic, Mae Martin, Ekaterina Gordeeva

Votes: 111

20. Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Musical

Bert Rigby lives in the small English town of Langmore, where most people depend on work at the local mine, which is faring poorly. While his mates are on strike once again, he decides to ... See full summary »

Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Robbie Coltrane, Cathryn Bradshaw, Jackie Gayle

Votes: 336 | Gross: $0.08M

21. Cesar Millan: The Real Story (2012)

45 min | Documentary, Biography

The rise of Cesar Millan from impoverished illegal immigrant to celebrity dog trainer and international superstar.

Director: Doug Shultz | Stars: Jahira Dar, Lou Dimovitch, Tara King, Calvin Millan

Votes: 98

22. We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston (2012 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music

In this film we pay tribute to one of the worlds most loved and best selling music artists of all time. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and star quality at the tender... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Halle Berry, Clive Davis, Céline Dion

Votes: 63

23. Neil Young: This Note's for You (1988 Music Video)

4 min | Music

Neil Young's music video bashes pop stars who do commercials and satirizes other commercials.

Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Rowena Murphy, Neil Young

Votes: 49

24. The Oscars® Are Officially No Longer the Oscars® (2019 Video)

49 min | News

A YouTube documentary in the form of a rant on the Academy's political agenda and white guilt.

Star: Atheism Is Unstoppable

Votes: 19

25. Bronx Gothic (2017)

91 min | Documentary

From director Andrew Rossi (Page One: Inside the New York Times, The First Monday in May) comes an electrifying portrait of writer and performer Okwui Okpokwasili and her acclaimed ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Rossi | Stars: Okwui Okpokwasili, Umechi Born, Peter Born, Ralph Lemon

Votes: 79 | Gross: $0.03M

26. Wayne & Garth's Saturday Night Live Music a Go-Go (1993 TV Special)

120 min | Music

Saturday Night Live characters Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar pay tribute to musical moments and music inspired sketches performed on the late night series.

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Mick Jagger, Mike Myers

Votes: 17

27. Rifftrax: High School Hero (2019 Video)

Comedy

Bridget and Mary Jo leave it all on the field with yet another Teen-Agers film, featuring zero actual teenagers.

Stars: Bridget Jones, Mary Jo Pehl

Votes: 22

28. MTV 90s - Promo (2016 TV Movie)

1 min | Music

MTV Classic pays tribute to the 90s.

Director: Matthew Whitworth | Stars: Patrick Bauristhene, Chloe Ferns, Paul Turner, Normski

29. Whitney Houston: The Greatest Love of All - A Tribute (2012 Video)

56 min | Documentary, Music

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Director: Maureen Goldthorpe | Stars: Meghann Marty, Lyndsey Parker, Paul Gambaccini, Ashley Pearson

30. Former Hollywood Insider Speaks Out About Sexual Corruption (2017 Video)

65 min | News, Talk-Show

Stefan Molyneux talks to the addiction counselor and former Hollywood actor, Tom Bresnahan.

Stars: Tom Bresnahan, Stefan Molyneux

Votes: 8

31. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: And Baby Makes Three (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Brenda and Calvin take care of a pig for a class project designed to teach the seriousness of teenage pregnancy.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 23

32. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Blues (1988)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Brenda accidentally destroys her grandfather's special recording of a classic blues song.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 25

33. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Happy Twentieth (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mary and Lester's 20th anniversary is made complicated by conflicting plans and in-laws.

Director: Arlando Smith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 27

34. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode: Fear (1995)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

With Saffron having moved out of the family home to attend university, Edina feels lonely, which is only exacerbated when Patsy drops a bombshell.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 279

35. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Community Action (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Jazz stays at the Banks house when he has no place to go. Hilary must do community service at the clinic after going to court for parking tickets. While there she meets a doctor.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 699

36. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Eyes on the Prize (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Philip tries to work on repairing things in the house. Will goes on a game show and he must decide which of his friends will be his partner.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 707

37. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Hi-Ho Silver (1991)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Will and Carlton think that the famous actress Sonya Lamor has stolen Vivian's silverware.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 753

38. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: Witness (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Lois witnesses a murder, and writes a story about it. Realizing this will make her a target, Clark and Perry work together to protect Lois, a task made more difficult because Lois does not believe that the killer is coming after her.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes

Votes: 344

39. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Shaquille O'Neal (1998)

TV-14 | Comedy

A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine. Sketches: Erascists-Middle East, Comedy of Riggs and Murtaugh, Meet Jo' Black Mama, Lowered Expectations, Woody Allen Action Flick, Pass It On, Forgive or Forget.

Stars: Alex Borstein, Andrew Bowen, Mo Collins, Noel William Berman

Votes: 38

40. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: A Fine Family Feud (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Instead of a boring 16th birthday for Maggie, Fran has it at her Aunt Freida's bar and the kids have a wonderful time.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 379

41. Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
Episode: Teacher's Pet (1993)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

While Screech hides a lab monkey destined for the zoo, Zach discovers Kelly's crush on Professor Lasky.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Anne Tremko

Votes: 82

42. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: A Hit Is a Hit (1999)

TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands at music production.

Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 8,406

43. Undeclared (2001–2003)
Episode: The Perfect Date (2002)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Steven plans the perfect date for Lizzie in order to show up Eric. Theo, Steven's friend from high school, shows up unexpectedly and ruins the day for Ron, Marshall and Lloyd.

Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena

Votes: 209

44. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Grace in the Hole (2002)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

While visiting Karen's incarcerated husband, Grace re-discovers a handsome high school friend who's also doing time in prison.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 281

45. Eve (2003–2006)
Episode: Separate, But Unequal (2006)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

When Nick realizes that he's in love with his girlfriend and wants to fully commit to her, she reveals that she is still married. Meanwhile, Shelly discovers that Rita always hangs around ... See full summary »

Director: Leonard R. Garner Jr. | Stars: Eve, Jason George, Ali Landry Monteverde, Natalie Desselle Reid

Votes: 13

46. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.1331 (1996)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Steve Goldie | Stars: Michael French, Michelle Collins, Lindsey Coulson, Howard Antony

47. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Rory stresses out as graduation approaches. Lorelai takes the stage for a karaoke serenade.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 849

48. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Unto the Breach (2007)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Christopher are reunited at a party Emily and Richard throw in honor of Rory's graduation.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 747

49. Twenties (2020–2021)
Episode: Redemption Song (2020)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family, and work leads Marie to church to clean up Zac's mess, and persuade a star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.

Director: Justin Tipping | Stars: Jojo T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown

Votes: 30

50. Queen of the South (2016–2021)
Episode: Noche de las Chicas (2019)

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

El Gordo introduces Teresa to Russian drug queenpin Oksana in the hopes of forging a partnership.

Director: Jessica Lowrey | Stars: Alice Braga, Hemky Madera, Alfonso Herrera, David Andrews

Votes: 319