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1. Robin Hood (2010)
PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In twelfth-century England, Robin Longstride and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen, Max von Sydow
Votes: 283,068 | Gross: $105.27M
2. The Postman (1997)
R | 177 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A nameless drifter dons a postman's uniform and bag of mail as he begins a quest to inspire hope to the survivors living in post-apocalyptic America.
Director: Kevin Costner | Stars: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams
Votes: 78,284 | Gross: $17.63M
3. Reindeer Games (2000)
R | 104 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron, James Frain
Votes: 42,386 | Gross: $23.36M
4. Transit (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed.
Director: Christian Petzold | Stars: Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, Godehard Giese, Lilien Batman
Votes: 11,846 | Gross: $0.82M
5. Arrow in the Dust (1954)
Approved | 79 min | Western
A cavalry deserter risks his life to warn and protect a wagon train from an impending Indian attack.
Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larsen, Tom Tully
Votes: 507
6. Stasis (2017)
Not Rated | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
After a night out of partying Ava wakes up and sneaks back home only to find that somebody's already in her bed and they look exactly like her. Ava learns that a time-traveling fugitive has stolen her body and she is now a ghost and invisible to everyone.
Director: Nicole Jones-Dion | Stars: Anna Harr, Mark Grossman, London Grace, Tiana Masaniai
Votes: 3,620
7. Serena (1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scotland Yard investigate when a woman, apparently the estranged wife of a London painter, is murdered with a shotgun in rural Surrey at the same time as the artist's striking model with her long black hair disappears.
Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: Patrick Holt, Emrys Jones, Honor Blackman, Bruce Beeby
Votes: 229
8. Alias a Gentleman (1948)
Approved | 76 min | Comedy, Romance
Aging ex-con tries to stop his daughter from getting involved with shady characters.
Director: Harry Beaumont | Stars: Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, Dorothy Patrick, Gladys George
Votes: 172
9. Hän varasti elämän (1962)
105 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A government official decides to steal a $25-million markka payroll (=$78,000 USD) and then fake his own death. However, in the process he is forced to kill an innocent bystander. He moves ... See full summary »
Director: Aarne Tarkas | Stars: Risto Mäkelä, Rauha Rentola, Rose-Marie Precht, Åke Lindman
Votes: 163
10.
Harry O (1973–1976)
Episode:
Accounts Balanced
(1974)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Anne Virdon is an old friend of Orwell's, and she hires Harry to check on her husband, fearing he is seeing another woman. The truth is something very different, as someone fires a shot at Orwell.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: David Janssen, Henry Darrow, Robert Reed, Linda Marsh
Votes: 51
11.
The Rat Patrol (1966–1968)
Episode:
The Exhibit A Raid
(1967)
25 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sgt. Troy has a notorious German soldier Colonel Beckman in custody when an altercation occurs and another POW is killed. Beckman frames Troy for the murder, so the remaining patrol conducts a daring raid to clear him.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Eric Braeden, Lawrence P. Casey
Votes: 49
12.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Alaala
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Cardo and his colleagues manage to bust Wilson Yu, who, because of Joaquin's threat, takes responsibility for leading the human trafficking syndicate. Delfin, however, tells Cardo that they... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
13.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Sugod
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Still bothered by the text messages on Ador's phone, Carmen goes to the car wash where Benny is working to find out if her husband is fooling around. There, Carmen chances upon Glen, ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
14.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Hinala
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Still sensing that there is something leery about her husband, Carmen looks through Ador's stuff and finds a toy badge and a necklace belonging to Cardo. Glen manages to convince her family... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
15.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Katotohanan
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Heeding her parents' advice, Carmen faces Glen and tells her to stay away from Ador. Meanwhile, Flora confronts Delfin and later confirms that Cardo is the one living with her and not Ador.... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla
16.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Kaarawan
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Flora struggles as she comes to grips with Cardo and Delfin's shocking confession about Ador. The incident soon paves the way for Flora and Cardo's reconciliation as Cardo finally finds it ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla
17.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Patunay
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Believing that her husband is cheating on her, Carmen leaves Cardo and decides to go to her parents' home. Cardo then meets with Delfin and says that he wants to quit his assignment. Not ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla
18.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Dalamhati
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The truth about Cardo's real identity is finally revealed to Carmen. Despite Delfin's and Cardo's repeated admissions about Ador's death, the disbelieving widow refuses to accept their ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla
19.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Hamon
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Cardo races against time to finish his mission as Carmen gives him an ultimatum to do so. Soon, Cardo finds unsolicited help from Onyok who fearlessly follows Diego in hopes of locating his... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
20.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Resbak
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Cardo attacks Diego and his men in an attempt to find out the identity of the syndicate leader. However, Diego diverts Cardo's attention by making it appear that he is Ador's murderer. This... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
21.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Target
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Cardo finally admits to Junior that he is not his father. Confronted with the shocking truth, the young boy goes out of the house, unaware that Diego and his group are waiting to strike at ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
22.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Pagsiwalat
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Diego falls to the hands of the authorities after engaging in an encounter with Cardo. Despite Diego's confession, Cardo remains unconvinced that Diego killed Ador. Soon, a serious ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
23.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Pagluluksa
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Emotions pour out as Ador's friends, family, and colleagues pay their last respects to the fallen officer. Meanwhile, Philip informs Tomas that he is set to fly to the Philippines to ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
24.
Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode:
Paguwi
(2015)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
In the aftermath of Ador's passing, Cardo attempts to help Flora recover from grief by bringing her to Botolan and introducing her to the town where he lived for years. Meanwhile, Carmen ... See full summary »
Directors: Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Agot Isidro
25.
Virta (2010–2011)
Episode:
Kiinatar 1/2
(2010)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Jukka-Pekka Siili | Stars: Antti Virmavirta, Petteri Summanen, Elina Knihtilä, Laura Birn
Votes: 9
26.
Virta (2010–2011)
Episode:
Kiinatar 2/2
(2010)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Jukka-Pekka Siili | Stars: Antti Virmavirta, Petteri Summanen, Elina Knihtilä, Laura Birn
Votes: 9
27.
Castle (2009–2016)
Episode:
Cops & Robbers
(2011)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Castle and Martha are held hostage during a bank robbery and Beckett has to try to get them and the other hostages out.
Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 1,821
28.
Banshee (2013–2016)
Episode:
Pilot
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After completing his 15 year prison sentence, an ex-con tracks down his former partner, now known as Carrie Hopewell, in Banshee County Pennsylvania who it turns out is now married to the ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Antony Starr, Ivana Milicevic, Ulrich Thomsen, Frankie Faison
Votes: 3,613
29.
The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016)
Episode:
The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant
(2014)
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The team finds the remains of a man's body that appears to have been killed in his own bathroom, but when the homeowner shows up alive and well, the detectives not only find themselves on ... See full summary »
Director: Vincent Misiano | Stars: Debra Messing, Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, Janina Gavankar
Votes: 217
30.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020)
Episode:
Chapter One: October Country
(2018)
TV-14 | 62 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
While Greendale readies for a Halloween eclipse, Sabrina faces a crucial decision and Harvey makes an unexpected declaration.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger | Stars: Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Chance Perdomo
Votes: 3,190