Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "black-box"

1. Captain Marvel (2019)

PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck | Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law

Votes: 609,877 | Gross: $426.83M

2. Flight (I) (2012)

R | 138 min | Drama, Thriller

Troubling questions arise after airline pilot Whip Whitaker makes a miracle landing after a mid-air catastrophe.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Denzel Washington, Nadine Velazquez, Don Cheadle, John Goodman

Votes: 375,818 | Gross: $93.77M

3. Isle of Dogs (2018)

PG-13 | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog.

Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban

Votes: 190,526 | Gross: $32.02M

4. Phantasm (1979)

R | 89 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.

Director: Don Coscarelli | Stars: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester

Votes: 41,216 | Gross: $11.99M

5. Sneakers (1992)

PG-13 | 126 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A security pro finds his past returning to haunt him when he and his unique team are tasked with retrieving a particularly important item.

Director: Phil Alden Robinson | Stars: Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Sidney Poitier, Jo Marr

Votes: 62,460 | Gross: $51.43M

6. 24 Hours with Gaspar (2023)

TV-MA | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gaspar, a detective works on a mass slaughter case involves government where he encounters a informant who gives hint towards disappearance of his childhood friend Kirana, which points him towards Wan Ali, a human-trafficking crook.

Director: Yosep Anggi Noen | Stars: Reza Rahadian, Shenina Cinnamon, Laura Basuki, Kristo Immanuel

Votes: 327

7. The Long Voyage Home (1940)

Approved | 105 min | Drama, War

A merchant ship's crew tries to survive the loneliness of the sea and the coming of war.

Director: John Ford | Stars: John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Ward Bond

Votes: 4,917

8. The Born Losers (1967)

PG | 113 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Billy Jack battles a motorcycle gang in a small California beach town.

Director: Tom Laughlin | Stars: Tom Laughlin, Elizabeth James, Jeremy Slate, William Wellman Jr.

Votes: 2,757 | Gross: $26.54M

9. The Boat (2011–2013)

TV-14 | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

A global cataclysm, caused by a fatal accident in Geneva (Switzerland) during the implementation of the particle accelerator will lead to crew of vessel-school Estrella Polar to live the adventure of their lives.

Stars: Juanjo Artero, Mario Casas, Blanca Suárez, Irene Montalà

Votes: 5,232

10. Alien: Isolation (2014 Video Game)

M | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In this first person survival horror adventure set fifteen years after the events of Alien (1979), Ripley's daughter becomes trapped on an alien-infested space station which holds answers to the mystery of her mother's disappearance.

Director: Alistair Hope | Stars: Andrea Deck, George Anton, Kezia Burrows, Richie Campbell

Votes: 6,255

11. The Funeral Photographer (2022)

17 min | Short, Thriller

Julie thought this was just another photography job, until she discovered the truth behind why she was hired.

Director: Ashley Thompson | Stars: Tara Hazel Walsh, Timothy Weinert, Curtis Edward Jackson, Peter Carey

Votes: 13

12. Subterfuge (1996)

R | 95 min | Action, Drama

Scuba-diver turned beach-bum Jonathan Slade is forced back into his previous milieu - the world of international espionage - in order to retrieve Black Boxes from an American jetliner that ... See full summary »

Director: Herb Freed | Stars: Matt McColm, Amanda Pays, Jason Gould, Richard Brake

Votes: 163

13. Coded Bias (2020)

TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary

When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, she embarks on a journey to push for the first-ever U.S. legislation against bias in algorithms that impact us all.

Director: Shalini Kantayya | Stars: Joy Buolamwini, Meredith Broussard, Cathy O'Neil, Silkie Carlo

Votes: 2,752

14. All Light, Everywhere (2021)

Unrated | 105 min | Documentary

A far-ranging look at the biases in how we see things, focusing on the use of police body cameras.

Director: Theo Anthony | Stars: Theo Anthony, Keaver Brenai, Robert Cunniff, Ross McNutt

Votes: 877

15. PIT - Paranormal Investigation Team (2013– )

Adventure, History, Horror

A group of paranormal investigators face off the scariest rituals, haunted locations and sometimes help people in need.

Stars: Debora Bedino, Paolo de Matteis, Cristian, Jack

16. Whisky Romeo Zulu (2004)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Thriller

The film tells the story prior to the accident LAPA Boeing 737 on 31 August 1999 after hitting an embankment in central Buenos Aires, killing 67 people. Directed and performed by a former ... See full summary »

Director: Enrique Piñeyro | Stars: Enrique Piñeyro, Mercedes Morán, Alejandro Awada, Adolfo Yanelli

Votes: 1,502

17. Az éjszakám a nappalod (2015)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Crime

Novák cannot sleep. Not to disturb his girlfriend, he spends his nights in the streets of Budapest and gets into weirder and weirder, more and more impossible and dangerous situations and ... See full summary »

Directors: András Dési, Gábor Móray | Stars: Balázs Czukor, Zsolt Anger, Péter Scherer, Zsófia Szamosi

Votes: 181

18. The Magic of David Copperfield XIII: Mystery on the Orient Express (1991 TV Special)

49 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family

This is the 13th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Jane Seymour, and the third and last one in which David Copperfield enters the scene on his Harley Davidson. The location... See full summary »

Directors: David Copperfield, Michael Dimich | Stars: David Copperfield, Jane Seymour

Votes: 64

19. Hysteric (2022)

10 min | Short, Horror

A mysterious sound, a mother stricken with madness, and two daughters caught in a fight for survival.

Director: Rod Blackhurst | Stars: Amber Davila, Dolce Demce, Amaya Huneke

Votes: 64

20. Programming the Nation? (2011)

TV-G | 105 min | Documentary

According to many authorities, since the late 1950's subliminal content has been tested and delivered through all forms of media, at an increasingly alarming rate. "PROGRAMMING THE NATION?"... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Warrick | Stars: John B. Alexander, Richard Beggs, Nick Begich, John Blackstone

Votes: 163

21. Brows Held High (2011– )

Comedy

A well-read narcissist takes a look at films that many mainstream audiences have never heard of and he tries to analyze them from an educated point of view, discussing their artistic ... See full summary »

Stars: Kyle Kallgren, Ven Gethenian, Allison Pregler, Jerrica Benton

Votes: 295

22. The Next Great Chef (2005– )

30 min | Reality-TV

A competitive and fast-paced, 11-part television series showcasing upcoming chefs from across Canada. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF is an intensely competitive and fast-paced, television documentary ... See full summary »

Stars: Lesia Burlak, Bruno Marti, Jean Luc Piquemal, John-Carlo Felicella

Votes: 23

23. The 9/11 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction (2006 TV Movie)

Documentary

Documentary examining the growing number of conspiracy theories surrounding the destruction of the World Trade Center that have been circulating online.

Stars: Jon Rand, Lester Holt, Charles B. Strozier, Chip Berlet

Votes: 32

24. Black Box (1996– )

50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Black Box deals with the one aspect of air travel that we would rather not think about, which is crashing. It is a focus on air safety, and why, ironically, it is no accident. It also ... See full summary »

Star: Sean Barrett

Votes: 34

25. Karen Black Like Me (1997)

15 min | Short

A closeted mama's boy is terrorized by an oversized dildo with a heat-seeking mind of its own.

Director: David Briggs | Stars: Ira Rosenberg, Robert Amore, John Finch, Brent Black

Votes: 94

26. Without a Net (2013)

77 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

The insanity and passion it takes to put on world class theatre in Los Angeles is carefully reviewed by a group of fairly new, and veteran stage actors.

Director: Kent George | Stars: Francesca Ferrara, Jill Gascoine, Thomas Kopache, Jordan Lund

27. Black Box (II) (2011)

7 min | Short, Drama

A mysterious cat burglar breaks into an apartment to steal a black box and encounters unexpected circumstances.

Director: Tony Notarberardino | Stars: Steven Keiting, Rick Librizzi, Erinn Ruth, Sophie Willing

28. Fatally Flawed: The Pursuit of Justice in a Suspicious Election (2009)

118 min | Documentary

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Director: J.T. Waldron

29. The Ultimate Guide: Planes (2000 TV Movie)

40 min | Documentary

This program explains the most important innovations in the history of powered flight leading to the enormous airliners and high performance jet fighters in service today.

Director: Nigel Ashcroft | Star: Will Lyman

30. Keelos (2014)

5 min | Short, Action

Ever since the great recession, drugs became the number one business in the country. Drug Cartels and crime syndicates have been monopolizing the streets by conducting public transactions ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick Barbeau | Stars: David Loiseau, Eddy King, Imposs, Alex Stines

31. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Golden Parachute (2002)

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

Insurance agent Scott Eric Sommer's private plane crashes in the Everglades after his pilot was shot. Only Sommer himself is found alive. His accountant seems to have struggled and jumped out. The firm was under SEC investigation.

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

Votes: 762

32. Iron Man (1994–1996)
Episode: Origin of the Mandarin (1994)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After the Mandarin attacks one of Star Enterprises oil drills, Spider-Woman discovered a mysterious black box which seem to reveal the Mandarin's life story.

Stars: Robert Hays, James Avery, Ed Gilbert, Jim Cummings

Votes: 121

33. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
Episode: Flying Blind (2003)

TV-14 | Documentary, Crime, History

AeroPeru flight 603 crashed on a routine flight from Lima to Santiago in 1996, due to a severe failure with the flight instruments.

Director: Gary Lang | Stars: David Bamber, Stephen Bogaert, Victor A. Young, Nicholas Kilbertus

Votes: 179

34. Weird Science (1994–1998)
Episode: Magic Comet Ride (1998)

Approved | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A ride on a comet might help Lisa learn more about herself and her powers.

Director: David Grossman | Stars: Michael Manasseri, John Asher, Lee Tergesen, Vanessa Angel

Votes: 22

35. Project Runway (2004– )
Episode: Wall to Wall Fashion (2006)

TV-PG | Reality-TV

For this challenge, the designers have to make due with whatever material they can find in their apartments. They utilize curtains, bedsheets, rubber bath mats and duvets to acheive their ... See full synopsis »

Stars: Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Bradley Baumkirchner

Votes: 47

36. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Pandora's Box (2007)

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

Charlie splits his genius between solving a plane crash and the burglary at his home.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 253

37. Pandora (2019–2020)
Episode: Most Likely to Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Thomas's telepathic father arrives on campus and tries to enlist his estranged son in a dangerous heist in which nothing is as simple as it appears.

Director: Brett Simmons | Stars: Priscilla Quintana, Oliver Dench, Raechelle Banno, Ben Radcliffe

Votes: 169

38. Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)
Episode: Scavengers (2020)

TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira.

Director: Douglas Aarniokoski | Stars: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman

Votes: 3,326

39. Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)
Episode: Unification III (2020)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically ... See full summary »

Director: Jon Dudkowski | Stars: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman

Votes: 3,786

40. New Amsterdam (2018–2023)
Episode: The New Normal (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

New Amsterdam is still reeling from the pandemic as a plane crash lands in the East River. When investigators come to interrogate the flight crew, Iggy fights against the clock to help the ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Horton | Stars: Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman, Jocko Sims

Votes: 895

41. Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode: The Mile High Job (2009)

TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

The team traces incriminating evidence about a corporation's misdeeds to two witnesses on a plane to the Cayman Islands, not knowing what the corporation has planned for the flight.

Director: Rob Minkoff | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf

Votes: 886

42. Manifest (2018–2023)
Episode: All-Call (2022)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Hidden voices on the black box draw Saanvi in. Cal sneaks to see an apprehended Henry. During a podcast appearance, Ben seeks help.

Director: Dean White | Stars: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise

Votes: 833

43. Manifest (2018–2023)
Episode: High Flight (2022)

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

Cal tries to understand his scar. A Calling leads Michaela to 828 co-pilot Amuta, who sheds light on what he saw. Ben makes an emotional connection.

Director: Marisol Adler | Stars: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise

Votes: 800

44. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: The Time of Angels (2010)

TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The Doctor and Amy emerge from the TARDIS to find the wreck of the Byzantium spaceship. Down below the Weeping Angels are stirring, but the Doctor has someone else to contend with; none other than the mysterious Professor River Song.

Director: Adam Smith | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Simon Dutton

Votes: 8,104

45. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
Episode: Alarming Silence (2010)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Exploring the crash of Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, immediately after takeoff at Detroit Metro Airport on August 16, 1987.

Director: Ian Robertson | Stars: Jonathan Aris, Michael Kremko, Bill Lake, Brendan Murray

Votes: 128

46. Dangerous Missions (1999–2002)
Episode: Wild Weasels (1999)

Documentary, War

A look at the fighter pilots in Vietnam whose split-second timing meant life or death---to themselves and the soldiers on the ground. Included: interviews with pilots;

Director: Martin Kent

47. Quizzes4U (2021– )
Episode: Can You Answer 20 True or False Trivia Questions? (2022)

4 min | Documentary

Remeber looking forward to those true-false quizzes in school that you thought would be easy because there are only two choices only to find our they're still hard. We'll here are 20 ... See full summary »

48. Inventions That Shook the World (2011– )
Episode: 1950s

TV-G | 43 min | History

The 1950s heralds the end of vacuum tubes and the rise of mobile technologies when two Japanese inventors shrink cabinet-size radios down to something small enough to fit in your pocket. An... See full summary »

Stars: Warwick Jacobs, Thomas Kovacs, John Nathan, James E. Oberg

49. Modern Marvels (1993– )
Episode: Super Strong Countdown (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, History

America has always prided itself on its technological strength--and this countdown embarks on an odyssey featuring the strongest of the strong. Whether they lift, pull, hold or haul, every ... See full summary »

Stars: Tom Aiken, Vincent Albert, John Barrett, Perry Becker

Votes: 10

50. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Boston Brakes (2014)

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

An investigative journalist appears to have been killed in a car accident, but CSI soon discovers that he is still alive and trying to uncover the truth behind a top-secret military project.

Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox

Votes: 386