Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "political-commentary"

1. Iron Man 2 (2010)

PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Sci-Fi

With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle

Votes: 868,110 | Gross: $312.43M

2. The Host (2006)

R | 120 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

A monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches.

Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-Bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona

Votes: 132,642 | Gross: $2.20M

3. Dragged Across Concrete (2018)

R | 159 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Once two overzealous cops get suspended from the force, they must delve into the criminal underworld to get their proper compensation.

Director: S. Craig Zahler | Stars: Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White

Votes: 55,224

4. Fritz the Cat (1972)

X | 78 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Fritz drops out of college, starts a riot in Harlem and hits the road with an ex-girlfriend before getting mixed up with domestic terrorists.

Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire, John McCurry, Judy Engles

Votes: 14,330 | Gross: $25.00M

5. Vixen! (1968)

X | 70 min | Drama

While a naive bush pilot flies tourists to the wilderness of Northwest Canada, his nympho wife gets lonely--or does she? A Mountie, a married couple, and her biker brother drop by while hubby's away.

Director: Russ Meyer | Stars: Erica Gavin, Garth Pillsbury, Harrison Page, Jon Evans

Votes: 3,109 | Gross: $6.00M

6. Gulliver's Travels (2010)

PG | 85 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda but ends up on the island of Lilliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.

Director: Rob Letterman | Stars: Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Amanda Peet

Votes: 73,582 | Gross: $42.78M

7. The Marksman (2021)

PG-13 | 108 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A rancher on the Arizona border becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who've pursued him into the U.S.

Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Liam Neeson, Teresa Ruiz, Juan Pablo Raba

Votes: 43,212

8. Syriana (2005)

R | 128 min | Drama, Thriller

A politically charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved in and affected by it.

Director: Stephen Gaghan | Stars: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, Kayvan Novak

Votes: 134,242 | Gross: $50.82M

9. Wizards (1977)

PG | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a wizard and his faire folk comrades fight an evil wizard who's using technology in his bid for conquest.

Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval

Votes: 13,001 | Gross: $9.00M

10. Shattered Glass (2003)

PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, History

The story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was discovered he fabricated over half of his articles from the publication The New Republic magazine.

Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Votes: 37,636 | Gross: $2.22M

11. Fortress (1992)

R | 95 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

In a future, private underground prison/Fortress, the inmates are computer controlled with CCTV, dream readers and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife are inside but want to escape before birth.

Director: Stuart Gordon | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Kurtwood Smith, Clifton Collins Jr.

Votes: 30,457 | Gross: $6.74M

12. Manderlay (2005)

Not Rated | 139 min | Drama

A story of slavery, set in the southern U.S. in the 1930s.

Director: Lars von Trier | Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach De Bankolé, Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe

Votes: 25,173 | Gross: $0.08M

13. God Bless America (2011)

R | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

On a mission to rid society of its most repellent citizens, terminally ill Frank makes an unlikely accomplice in 16-year-old Roxy.

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait | Stars: Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr, Mackenzie Brooke Smith, Melinda Page Hamilton

Votes: 71,945 | Gross: $0.12M

14. Fateful Findings (2013)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A computer-scientist/novelist reunites with his childhood friend, hacks into government databases, and faces the dire and fateful consequences of the mystical actions he obtained as a child.

Director: Neil Breen | Stars: Neil Breen, Klara Landrat, Jennifer Autry, Victoria Viveiros

Votes: 6,502

15. The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (1974)

R | 77 min | Animation, Comedy

Fritz the Cat may have lost one of his lives in the comics, but in his new movie, he has eight more lives left to go! While his wife screams at him, Fritz lights up a joint and reminiscences about what could have been.

Director: Robert Taylor | Stars: Skip Hinnant, Reva Rose, Bob Holt, Robert Ridgely

Votes: 3,003 | Gross: $1.09M

16. I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967)

X | 121 min | Drama, Romance

Told in a quasi-documentary style, this companion piece to I Am Curious (Blue) (1968) deals with topics such as class society, non-violent resistance, sex, relationships, and tourism to Francoist Spain.

Director: Vilgot Sjöman | Stars: Lena Nyman, Vilgot Sjöman, Börje Ahlstedt, Peter Lindgren

Votes: 4,304 | Gross: $20.24M

17. Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)

TV-14 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The story of Cardo Dalisay as he faces terrorists, drug dealers, and other criminals in the Philippines.

Stars: Coco Martin, Jaime Fabregas, Malou Crisologo, Susan Roces

Votes: 452

18. Code Name: Dynastud (2018)

Not Rated | 94 min | Action

In the year 2024, homosexuality has been outlawed by an extreme right-wing government. Only one extraordinary man can stop this wave of terror and repression, a superhero for our troubled times.

Director: Richard Griffin | Stars: Chris Torem, Michael Varrati, Anthony Gaudette, Leslie Racine Vazquez

Votes: 304

19. 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (1967)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama

A day in the life of a Parisian housewife/prostitute, interspersed with musings on the Vietnam War and other contemporary issues.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Jean-Luc Godard, Yves Beneyton, Juliet Berto, Helena Bielicic

Votes: 8,516 | Gross: $0.10M

20. Nightmare on Elmo's Street (2015)

124 min | Comedy, Horror

A girl finds herself on Sesame Street. After meeting a red puppet named elmo she embarks on a heart-wrenching journey exploring themes of family, depression and what it means to be human.

Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Scarlett Storm, Erin Brown, Lydia Lael, Rachel Crow

Votes: 190

21. I Am Here... Now (2009)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Disappointed by its creation, the almighty being that created Man arrives on Earth in a human form and interacts with various troubled, wicked and sinful people on his journey to Vegas.

Director: Neil Breen | Stars: Neil Breen, Joy Senn, Elizabeth Sekora, George Gingerelli

Votes: 2,487

22. Return of the Evil Dead (1973)

Not Rated | 91 min | Horror

In this second startling film in the BLIND DEAD series, writer/director Amando de Ossorio returns to the horrific origin of the depraved Templar:

Director: Amando de Ossorio | Stars: Tony Kendall, Fernando Sancho, Esperanza Roy, Frank Braña

Votes: 2,951

23. The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)

PG | 102 min | Action, Drama, Crime

A black man plays 'uncle Tom' in order to gain access to CIA training, then uses that knowledge to plot a new American revolt.

Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: Lawrence Cook, Janet League, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston

Votes: 1,563 | Gross: $1.00M

24. Pass Thru (2016)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A messianic entity from the future travels to modern-day earth to wipe out 300,000,000 "bad people" and usher in a new era of peace.

Director: Neil Breen | Stars: Neil Breen, Viad, Kathy Corpus, Abraham Rodriguez

Votes: 2,061

25. Dirty Linen (2023)

TV-MA | Action, Crime, Drama

Four houseworkers of a well-known aristocratic family mysteriously vanished one by one without a trace, meanwhile four people are out to get their hellish revenge against the prominent family itself.

Stars: Zanjoe Marudo, Francine Diaz, Janine Gutierrez, John Arcilla

Votes: 180

26. Good Hair (2009)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy

Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.

Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel

Votes: 6,214 | Gross: $4.16M

27. Dante's Inferno (2007)

Not Rated | 88 min | Animation, Comedy

A darkly comedic travelogue of the underworld - set against an all-too-familiar urban backdrop of used car lots, gated communities, strip malls, and the U.S. Capitol. And populated with a contemporary cast of reprobates, including famous - and infamous - politicians, presidents, popes, pimps. And the Prince of Darkness himself.

Director: Sean Meredith | Stars: Tony Abatemarco, Scott Adsit, Matt Besser, Bill Chott

Votes: 1,533

28. Gate of Flesh (1964)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama

An injured thief on the run finds sanctuary within a brothel of united, ruthless women.

Director: Seijun Suzuki | Stars: Jô Shishido, Kôji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii

Votes: 3,376

29. Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant ... See full summary »

Director: Fatih Akin | Stars: Alexander Hacke, Ahmed Ulug, Cem Yegul, Mehmed Ulug

Votes: 6,495 | Gross: $0.07M

30. I Am Curious (Blue) (1968)

Not Rated | 107 min | Drama

Told in a quasi-documentary style, this companion piece to I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967) deals with topics such as class society, religion, sex, contraceptives, and the Swedish prison Kumla.

Director: Vilgot Sjöman | Stars: Maj Hultén, Vilgot Sjöman, Lena Nyman, Börje Ahlstedt

Votes: 1,646

31. Super Columbine Massacre RPG! (2005 Video Game)

M | Adventure, Crime

This game delves into the morning of April 20th, 1999 and asks players to relive that day through the eyes of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, those responsible for the deadliest school shooting in American history.

Stars: Bill Clinton, Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold

Votes: 88

32. The Young Turks (2005– )

TV-14 | 120 min | News, Talk-Show

A daring, funny, and brutally honest show that covers politics, entertainment, movies, sports, and pop culture.

Stars: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Rick Storm

Votes: 2,181

33. The Boob Show (2011– )

Comedy

Satirizes current trends and topics through a variety of antics in each episode.

Star: Emily Schooley

Votes: 24

34. Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016)

Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary

In the weeks before the 2016 general election, Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore performs a pro-Hillary Clinton stand-up show deep in the heart of TrumpLand.

Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump

Votes: 4,088 | Gross: $0.15M

35. The Damage Report with John Iadarola (2018– )

44 min | News, Talk-Show

Your daily breakdown of the true threats and challenges facing our country and our world, and an unflinching, no holds barred accounting of the damage the Trump administration is doing day ... See full summary »

Stars: John Iadarola, Brett Erlich, Francesca Fiorentini, Jayar Jackson

Votes: 121

36. Rob Schmitt Tonight (2020– )

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Rob Schmitt wraps up all the latest news and opinion, and sets the stage for tomorrow.

Stars: Rob Schmitt, Dick Morris, Sebastian Gorka, Mark Morgan

Votes: 238

37. Firing Line (1966–2020)

120 min | Talk-Show

A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.

Stars: William F. Buckley, Margaret Hoover, Michael Kinsley, Jeff Greenfield

Votes: 152

38. Oi kynigoi (1977)

168 min | Drama

On New Year's Eve, a group of hunters finds the frozen body of a dead WWII partisan fighter. They spend the night debating what to do with it.

Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos | Stars: Vangelis Kazan, Eva Kotamanidou, Giorgos Danis, Mary Hronopoulou

Votes: 1,042

39. The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010– )

Not Rated | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell is political television program hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell and features in-depth political commentary from prominent politicians, journalists and ... See full summary »

Stars: Lawrence O'Donnell, Joy-Ann Reid, Ari Melber, Krystal Ball

Votes: 635

40. The Factor (1996–2017)

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Fox News Channel news and talk show.

Stars: Bill O'Reilly, Laura Ingraham, Juan Williams, Lis Wiehl

Votes: 4,269

41. Carl Higbie Frontline (2023– )

60 min | News

Add a Plot

Stars: Carl Higbie, Andrew Napolitano, Blaine Holt, Patrick Dorinson

Votes: 17

42. The Sunday Showdown (2023– )

60 min | Talk-Show

An all-star ensemble panel of Sky News hosts and contributors go head to head on the big issues and news of the day.

Stars: Evelyn Rae, Caleb Bond, Paul Murray, Caroline Marcus

43. GWAR: Phallus in Wonderland (1992 Video)

Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Revolting heavy metal band and The Scumdogs of the Universe, Gwar are about to be wiped off the face of the earth by Edna Granbo, an old hag who can not stand Gwar and wants them eliminated... See full summary »

Directors: Judas Bullhorn, Distortion Wells | Stars: Gwar, Dave Brockie, Beefcake the Mighty, Balsac the Jaws of Death

Votes: 361

44. American Agenda (2019– )

180 min | News

"American Agenda" with Bob Sellers gives breaking news and analysis you need.

Stars: Bob Sellers, Heather Childers, Katrina Szish, Logan Ratick

Votes: 37

45. Uboynaya sila (2000–2005)

Action, Comedy, Crime

Cops from the homicide department are trying to take criminals off the streets, while not forgetting about the simple joys of life.

Stars: Andrey Fedortsov, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Sergey Koshonin, Aleksandr Tyutryumov

Votes: 715

46. Katips (2021)

142 min | Crime, Drama, History

A tale of the young, in their fight for their ideals, how big can one get against a force too much bigger than yourself?

Director: Vince Tañada | Stars: Afi Africa, OJ Arci, Joshua Bulot, Mon Confiado

Votes: 3,686

47. Paul Murray Live (2010– )

120 min | News, Sport, Talk-Show

Host Paul Murray and his team take an alternative look at the day's news and current affairs, with the slogan 'this is a show where we tell you what happened today and hopefully by the end of it you'll know what really happened today'.

Stars: Paul Murray, Bronwyn Bishop, Rowan Dean, Cory Bernardi

Votes: 201

48. Outsiders (III) (2016– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Editor of The Spectator Australia Rowan Dean with Sky News contributors James Morrow and Rita Panahi, host a discussion panel with no holds barred observations and analysis on the political week that was with special guests.

Stars: Rowan Dean, James Morrow, Rita Panahi, Ross Cameron

Votes: 237

49. Trump Unprecedented (2022)

60 min | Documentary, Biography

Centered around the former U.S. President Donald Trump, the three-part miniseries goes behind the scenes of the Trump family on the campaign trail just days before and after the 2020 ... See full summary »

Stars: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Melania Trump

Votes: 14

50. The Bolt Report (2011– )

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Andrew Bolt hosts a political talk show, focusing on the pressing issues of the week, with special guests and his panel of experts.

Stars: Andrew Bolt, Michael Kroger, Rowan Dean, Daisy Cousens

Votes: 275