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1. Trading Places (1983)
R | 116 min | Comedy
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche
Votes: 165,707 | Gross: $90.40M
2. Face/Off (1997)
R | 138 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
To foil a terrorist plot, FBI agent Sean Archer assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, but the crook wakes up prematurely and vows revenge.
Director: John Woo | Stars: John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola
Votes: 400,715 | Gross: $112.23M
3. Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
R | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
1969. Four strangers check in at the El Royale Hotel. The hotel is deserted, staffed by a single desk clerk. Some of the new guests' reasons for being there are less than innocent and some are not who they appear to be.
Director: Drew Goddard | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm
Votes: 164,559 | Gross: $17.84M
4. Seven Psychopaths (2012)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Crime
A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.
Director: Martin McDonagh | Stars: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken
Votes: 273,824 | Gross: $15.02M
5. The Man in the Iron Mask (I) (1998)
PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The cruel King Louis XIV of France has a secret twin brother whom he keeps imprisoned. Can the twin be substituted for the real king?
Director: Randall Wallace | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu
Votes: 178,696 | Gross: $56.97M
6. 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: 129,530 | Gross: $17.62M
7. The Wedding Ringer (2015)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Director: Jeremy Garelick | Stars: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco, Affion Crockett
Votes: 80,157 | Gross: $64.46M
8. Cat Ballou (1965)
Not Rated | 97 min | Western
A young schoolteacher turns into an outlaw to avenge her murdered father.
Director: Elliot Silverstein | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Michael Callan, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 16,187 | Gross: $20.67M
9. The Flowers of War (2011)
R | 146 min | Drama, History, Romance
An American finds refuge during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanking in a church with a group of women. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
Director: Yimou Zhang | Stars: Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Xinyi Zhang, Tianyuan Huang
Votes: 55,700 | Gross: $0.01M
10. We're No Angels (1989)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Crime
Two escaped cons only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, Hoyt Axton
Votes: 24,664 | Gross: $10.56M
11. Impastor (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Buddy Dobbs (Michael Rosenbaum), a slacker on the run from a loan shark, steals a man's identity and ends up posing as a small town's new gay pastor.
Stars: Michael Rosenbaum, Sara Rue, Mircea Monroe, David Rasche
Votes: 4,089
12. Father Murphy (1981–1983)
Not Rated | 48 min | Drama, Family, Western
John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss that causes some children to be orphaned. he poses as a priest to circumvent the authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.
Stars: Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn
Votes: 342
13. The River Murders (2011)
R | 92 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
While investigating a series of murders, a homicide detective becomes the prime suspect when the FBI uncovers his close personal ties to all the victims.
Director: Rich Cowan | Stars: Ray Liotta, Gisele Fraga, Michael Rodrick, Sarah Ann Schultz
Votes: 5,158
14. The Swindle (1955)
Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A trio of con-men led by a lonesome swindler must deal with their job and family pressures.
Director: Federico Fellini | Stars: Broderick Crawford, Richard Basehart, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi
Votes: 6,892
15. I Sell the Dead (2008)
Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy, Horror
A grave robber reflects on his life of crime.
Director: Glenn McQuaid | Stars: Dominic Monaghan, Ron Perlman, Larry Fessenden, Angus Scrimm
Votes: 11,198 | Gross: $0.01M
16. Murder on Flight 502 (1975 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 97 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Left in the lounge for first-class passengers, a letter warns of murders on Flight 502 - and the warning's received a day early.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Polly Bergen, Theodore Bikel, Sonny Bono
Votes: 721
17. The Ruthless Four (1968)
M/PG | 96 min | Western
Four men embark on a mission to unearth a fortune in gold from a mine.
Director: Giorgio Capitani | Stars: Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski, George Hilton
Votes: 827
18. Batas ng .45 (1991)
121 min | Action, Drama
An honest policeman dishonorably removed from the service takes the law in his own hand--with a .45 gun in his hand. With nothing left but his honor and integrity, he's out to prove his innocence.
Director: Fernando Poe Jr. | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Timmy Cruz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao
Votes: 13
19. Heavens Above! (1963)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy
A minister is accidentally appointed to a snobbish parish.
Directors: John Boulting, Roy Boulting | Stars: Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker, Isabel Jeans, Ian Carmichael
Votes: 1,670
20. Love & Rage (1999)
R | 100 min | Drama
This film is based on true events that happened in the Valley House on Achill Island off the west coast of Ireland.
Director: Cathal Black | Stars: Greta Scacchi, Daniel Craig, Stephen Dillane, Valerie Edmond
Votes: 521
21. Art and Craft (2014)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
When one of the most prolific art forgers in US history is finally exposed, he must confront the legacy of his 30-year con.
Directors: Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman, Mark Becker | Stars: Mark A. Landis, Lester Sullivan, Irwin Lakov, Matthew Leininger
Votes: 1,791 | Gross: $0.22M
22. When in Rome (1952)
Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An American fugitive flees to Rome and tries to elude capture by masquerading as a priest.
Director: Clarence Brown | Stars: Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, Joseph Calleia, Carlo Rizzo
Votes: 333
23. Law and Disorder (1958)
76 min | Comedy, Crime
A British petty criminal lies to his son about his frequent prison terms by inventing honorable plausible explanations for his absences from home, but things get complicated when his son becomes a judge's assistant.
Director: Charles Crichton | Stars: Michael Redgrave, Robert Morley, Ronald Squire, Elizabeth Sellars
Votes: 327
24.
The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode:
Holiday in the Hills
(1983)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
After the A-Team completes a mission, they crash on the way home and have to take on hillbillies.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz
Votes: 426
25.
The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode:
The Road to Hope
(1985)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Face was already enjoying the possibilities of spending the profits from a no-sweat $300,000 job offered by a foxy millionaire when Hannibal guesses correctly that it must be a trap by ... See full summary »
Director: David Hemmings | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T
Votes: 268
26.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Becoming: Part 1
(1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent on sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 4,345
27.
I Spy (1965–1968)
Episode:
Get Thee to a Nunnery
(1967)
60 min | Action, Adventure
On holiday,Scotty and Kelly bump into one of their not-so-fond acquaintances; a British agent they've found thoroughly untrustworthy., Orders are to find out what he's up to. It has ... See full summary »
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Robert Culp, Bill Cosby, Peter Lawford, Lilia Skala
Votes: 43
28.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
Sanctuary
(1981)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David is urged to present himself as 'Father Costa' in order to protect a young boy who has taken sanctuary at the San Miguel Mission.
Director: Chuck Bowman | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Diana Muldaur
Votes: 145
29.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Asian Cut
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Trudy poses as a prostitute to help Crockett and Tubbs catch a serial killer who they suspect is Asian because of the ritualistic way in which he mutilates his female victims.
Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 298
30.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
For the Love of God
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A religious man is killing clergy. Lt Stone and Inspector Keller race to find a connection between the clergymen to each other and to the killer. When they figure out who the next victim is Mike Stone puts on the collar.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Leif Erickson, Peter Strauss
Votes: 145
31.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Nightmare
(2006)
TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
When Sam's visions start happening while he's awake, he and Dean investigate the unusual murders he foretold only to find them all to be true. And that perhaps he's not the only one with special abilities.When visiting the Millers the boys go as priests.
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Brendan Fletcher, Beth Broderick
Votes: 6,546
32.
The Texan (1958–1960)
Episode:
Mountain Man
(1960)
13+ | 30 min | Western
Three outlaws murder a group of priests planning to impersonate them to steal the allotment earmarked for the priests' territory. The outlaws hire the trusting and naive mountain man ... See full summary »
Director: Louis King | Stars: Rory Calhoun, Peter Palmer, Ben Wright, Harry Shannon
Votes: 9
33.
Threshold (2005–2006)
Episode:
The Order
(2005)
Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
While the Red Team investigates reports of people in a New England seaside village dreaming of the glass trees, Caffrey tracks down a leak and deals with a senator's inquiries.
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: Carla Gugino, Brian Van Holt, Brent Spiner, Rob Benedict
Votes: 114
34.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
In the Beginning
(2008)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Castiel sends Dean back in time to 1973 where he encounters younger versions of his parents and for the first time meets his grandfather Samuel Campbell who holds a secret that sheds a light on the Winchester Family's connection to the hunter community.
Director: Steve Boyum | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Mitch Pileggi, Misha Collins
Votes: 6,909
35.
Harley Quinn (2019– )
Episode:
The Runaway Bridesmaid
(2020)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Harley crashes Ivy's wedding to stop Gordon and his officers from interrupting the nuptials.
Directors: Tom Derosier, Juan Jose Meza-Leon, Cecilia Aranovich | Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Ron Funches, Christopher Meloni
Votes: 1,403
36.
Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Miracle Job
(2008)
TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The team helps an old friend of Nate's, now a priest, save his church from the hands of a shady developer.
Director: Arvin Brown | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 935
37.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
I'll Settle for a Prayer
(2022)
TV-PG | Drama
Blake grows closer to Amanda, much to the chagrin of Alexis. Jeff teams up with someone who leaves a lot to be desired and trusted. Sam tries to cope as Fallon seems oblivious to his pain and sets out to make things right.
Director: Brandi Bradburn | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente
Votes: 143
38.
Burn Notice (2007–2013)
Episode:
Shot in the Dark
(2009)
TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
As Michael tries to gather intelligence on the "agent to the spies" who is offering him work, he comes to the aid of a teenage boy with a violent and abusive stepfather who is trying to take custody away from his mother.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless
Votes: 608
39.
Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Beantown Bailout Job
(2009)
TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Now sober, Nathan Ford reunites Sophie, Hardison, Parker, and Eliot to help him con members of an Irish mob.
Director: Dean Devlin | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 793
40.
Dark Winds (2022– )
Episode:
Hooghandi
(2022)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Leaphorn suspects all of the crimes on the reservation are related; there is a big break in the case; Leaphorn invites Chee over for dinner; Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.
Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison
Votes: 678
41.
Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Boys' Night Out Job
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A con to take down a cunning thief who is part of a larger conspiracy is told from the point-of-view of Nate, Eliot, and Hardison.
Director: John Rogers | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 663
42.
Mob City (2013)
Episode:
A Guy Walks Into a Bar
(2013)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hecky Nash bribes LAPD officer Joe Teague to protect him in a blackmail exchange with the LA mob.
Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Jon Bernthal, Milo Ventimiglia, Neal McDonough, Alexa Davalos
Votes: 454
43.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Mother's Little Helper
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dean copes with the side effects of the Mark of Cain, as Sam investigates a series of violent murders related directly to Abaddon.
Director: Misha Collins | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Mark Sheppard, Gil McKinney
Votes: 3,608
44.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Blade Runners
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sam and Dean assist Crowley in the search for the first blade.
Director: Serge Ladouceur | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Nicole Polizzi, Mark Sheppard
Votes: 3,380
45.
Lilyhammer (2012–2014)
Episode:
Ghosts
(2013)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Frank goes back to NY to settle things with Aldo, with two unsuspected local friends.
Director: Geir Henning Hopland | Stars: Steven Van Zandt, Trond Fausa, Steinar Sagen, Robert Skjærstad
Votes: 480
46.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Ruslan Denisov (No. 67)
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The task force must rescue an undercover CIA agent who was kidnapped by separatists in Uzbekistan; Red thinks they are up against a dangerous past associate known as Ruslan Denisov.
Director: Andrew McCarthy | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold
Votes: 1,970
47.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Targets of Opportunity
(2015)
Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two LAPD officers are killed, and Major Crimes needs to find the lone witness to the crime - an El Salvadoran involved in a counterfeiting ring who was being brought in by the officers.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 262
48.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Form and Void
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Jenna winds up in a dangerous situation and calls Dean for help, leaving Sam to deal with monsters on his own.
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard
Votes: 3,650
49.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
American Nightmare
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sam and Dean investigate a case that leads them to a devout religious family living off the grid. They realize the parents are hiding a huge secret that could destroy them all. Meanwhile, Dean struggles to accept Mary's latest decision.
Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Christina Carlisi, William MacDonald
Votes: 3,015
50.
Jack Ryan (2018–2023)
Episode:
The Wolf
(2018)
TV-MA | 43 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
As Jack and Cathy grow closer, Jack's double-life is put to the test. A show of force from Suleiman adds to his ranks and brings him one step closer to his next attack.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman
Votes: 4,060