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1. Café Society (2016)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the 1930s, a Bronx native moves to Hollywood and falls in love with a young woman who is seeing a married man.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Blake Lively
Votes: 81,242 | Gross: $11.10M
2. 24 Hour Party People (2002)
R | 117 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.
Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Lennie James, John Thomson, Paul Popplewell
Votes: 39,653 | Gross: $1.13M
3. Desperation (2006 TV Movie)
R | 131 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.
Director: Mick Garris | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish, Charles Durning
Votes: 11,755
4. Alice in the Cities (1974)
Not Rated | 113 min | Drama
A German journalist is saddled with a nine-year-old girl after encountering her mother at a New York airport.
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Yella Rottländer, Rüdiger Vogler, Lisa Kreuzer, Edda Köchl
Votes: 13,198
5. Two Evil Eyes (1990)
R | 120 min | Horror
A duo of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations about a greedy wife's attempt to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and a sleazy reporter's adoption of a strange black cat.
Directors: Dario Argento, George A. Romero | Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Ramy Zada, Bingo O'Malley
Votes: 8,128 | Gross: $0.35M
6. Straight-Jacket (2004)
TV-MA | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
In 1950's Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary in order to conceal his homosexuality. Sally has no idea her marriage is a sham, though, and turns Guy's life upside-down. Then he falls in love.
Director: Richard Day | Stars: Matt Letscher, Carrie Preston, Adam Greer, Veronica Cartwright
Votes: 943 | Gross: $0.05M
7. Girlfriends (1978)
PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
A photographer and her girlfriend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.
Director: Claudia Weill | Stars: Melanie Mayron, Eli Wallach, Adam Cohen, Anita Skinner
Votes: 3,078
8. Best Worst Movie (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Director: Michael Paul Stephenson | Stars: George Hardy, Pita Ray, Micki Knox, Tommy Bice
Votes: 8,522 | Gross: $0.10M
9. Bye Bye Braverman (1968)
Approved | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Four Jewish intellectuals carpool to the funeral of their old friend Leslie Braverman, who died suddenly at age 41.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: George Segal, Jack Warden, Joseph Wiseman, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 855
10. Reel Injun (2009)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Western
The history of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
Directors: Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes | Stars: Adam Beach, Chris Eyre, Russell Means, John Trudell
Votes: 1,644
11. Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary
Filmmakers discuss how Francois Truffaut's 1966 book "Cinema According to Hitchcock" influenced their work.
Director: Kent Jones | Stars: Wes Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, David Fincher, Bob Balaban
Votes: 7,173 | Gross: $0.30M
12. Film: The Living Record of Our Memory (2021)
120 min | Documentary
This documentary explores film through the voices of significant professionals who have contributed to make sure moving images survive and remain accessible.
Director: Inés Toharia Terán | Stars: Ann Adachi-Tasch, Laure Adler, Benjamin Chowkwan Ado, Janice Allen
Votes: 253
13. Casting By (2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography
The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.
Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Deborah Aquila, Risa Bramon Garcia, Ellen Chenoweth, Marion Dougherty
Votes: 1,637 | Gross: $0.01M
14. Directed by John Ford (1971)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and films of director John Ford.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: John Ford, Peter Bogdanovich, Orson Welles, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 1,329
15. Chris & Don: A Love Story (2007)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Romance
The love story between British writer, Christopher Isherwood (whose book 'The Berlin Stories' inspired the musical and film Cabaret) and Don Bachardy, American portrait artist.
Directors: Tina Mascara, Guido Santi | Stars: W.H. Auden, Don Bachardy, Ted Bachardy, James Berg
Votes: 989 | Gross: $0.21M
16. Children of the Stork (1999)
80 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
The unemployed young man Otto is living with his mother. Together with his girlfriend Louna, who is a hairdresser, they reflect on the lack of meaning in their lives, their society and the system.
Director: Tony Gatlif | Stars: Romain Duris, Rona Hartner, Ouassini Embarek, Christine Pignet
Votes: 469
17. John Ford: The Man Who Invented America (2019 TV Movie)
54 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary follows the life of the renowned American director, author of more than 150 works and winner of more Oscar awards than any other, and shed light on the significance of his most outstanding films.
Director: Jean-Christophe Klotz | Stars: Paul Bandey, John Ford, Joseph McBride, Cécile Gornet
Votes: 278
18. Truce (2005)
106 min | Drama, Western
Modern western detailing the drama of a man struggling to hold on to his ranch and struggling to raise a granddaughter he never knew.
Director: Matthew Marconi | Stars: Buck Taylor, Samantha Droke, Michaela Lange, Bow
Votes: 148
19. John Ford Goes to War (2002)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Ward Bond, Michael Curtiz, Jane Darwell
Votes: 153
20. The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan's Journey (2016)
80 min | Documentary
A documentary about the controversial Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Director: Bradley Weatherholt | Stars: Doug Adams, Michael Barryte, James Berardinelli, Tim Blank
Votes: 113
21. Hollywood: The Golden Years (1961 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
Host Gene Kelly takes a nostalgic look at silent films from their earliest beginnings to the introduction of sound with "The Jazz Singer."
Director: David L. Wolper | Stars: Gene Kelly, D.W. Griffith, Renée Adorée, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
Votes: 58
22. John Wayne and Chisum (1970)
9 min | Documentary, Short, Western
Directors: Elliot Geisinger, Ronald Saland | Stars: William H. Clothier, Andrew V. McLaglen, Pamela McMyler, John Pickard
Votes: 35
23. RiffTrax: Oblivion (2017)
Cowboys and aliens duking it out in the Wild West could have made a great movie. This RiffTrax selection confirms Oblivion is not that movie
Stars: Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson
Votes: 33
24. René Goscinny, notre oncle d'Armorique (2017 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
René Goscinny is the father of Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogood and Petit Nicolas. A genius comedian with memorable gags, Goscinny has left his mark on several generations of comic book lovers... See full summary »
Director: Guillaume Podrovnik | Stars: Olivier Charasson, José-Louis Bocquet, Frédéric Bonnaud, Pierre Christin
Votes: 26
25. Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary
This documentary traces the history of the B-Western from it's silent movie origins to its demise in the early 1950s. The film contains a large number of scenes from early silents and ... See full summary »
Director: Robert J. Emery | Stars: Dave Mann, Wally Albright, Rex Allen, Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
Votes: 23
26.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry Fonda
(1978)
120 min | Documentary
Henry Fonda is honored for his career in theater, television and film by friends, family, and co-workers.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Henry Fonda, Jane Alexander, Lucille Ball, Richard Burton
Votes: 274
27.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
(1988)
60 min | Documentary
Jack Lemmon is honored by the AFI with a Life Achievement Award hosted by Julie Andrews featuring clips from his films and reminiscences from co-workers.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, James Cagney
Votes: 209
28.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode:
Ancient Voices
(1988)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A rich Hollywood lawyer is jealous when his wife tries to contact her dead ex-husband, so he kills her and frames the medium. Young eccentric rookie cop assigned to the case begins his investigation. Old western star Clete helps him.
Director: Bill Corcoran | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Myron Natwick, Richard Anderson, Doug McClure
Votes: 81
29.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
North Star
(2003)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Enterprise investigates a previously unknown colony of humans who are living in the fashion of the American Old West. They are oppressing an alien race called the Skagarans.
Director: David Straiton | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,748
30.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Billy the Kid versus Dracula
(2019)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf
Votes: 11
31.
Guilt (2019–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2021)
TV-14 | 52 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In an Edinburgh cellar, two gunshots ring out. Across town, Max McCall is released from prison. These two events gradually converge as Max tries to rebuild his life, while new arrival Erin is trying to save hers.
Director: Patrick Harkins | Stars: Sara Vickers, Robin Laing, Paul Tinto, Mark Bonnar
Votes: 237
32.
Hollywood Hist-o-Rama (1961– )
Episode:
John Wayne
(1961)
4 min | Documentary, Biography
The film uses an off-screen narrator and still photographs to breeze through John Wayne's film career. First, he's an extra after playing guard for USC's football team; Raoul Walsh gives ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph R. Juliano | Star: John Wayne
Votes: 16
33.
Parole de cinéaste (2013–2017)
Episode:
Jean-Charles Tacchella: une vie de cinéma
(2014)
331 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Guy Seligmann | Stars: Jean-Charles Tacchella, Michel Pascal, Christiane Graziani
34.
Hollywood (1980)
Episode:
Out West
(1980)
Documentary, Biography, History
The development of the uniquely American film genre, the Western, is shown from its inception with archival footage and interviews with surviving artists.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Karl Brown, Yakima Canutt, Olive Carey
Votes: 60
35.
Looper (2016– )
Episode:
There Are Only 11 Near-Perfect Westerns According to Metacritic
(2021)
12 min | Talk-Show
36.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
The O.S.S.
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
The story of the formation of the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor to the CIA. From the recruitment and training of secret agents to undercover missions, OSS agents played an ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Evan Thomas, Thomas F. Troy, Elizabeth McIntosh
37.
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (2012– )
Episode:
Arizona: The Gila Monster
(2014)
TV-PG | 41 min | Documentary
Dominic is in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, the most bio desert in all of North America - it's also one of the hottest. He's come here to explore more than a hundred thousand square miles of ... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Bell, Dale de Nardo, Peter Lindsay, Dominic Monaghan
Votes: 21
38.
Castle (2009–2016)
Episode:
Once Upon a Time in the West
(2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When Castle and Beckett learn that a murder victim may have been poisoned at an Old West-style resort, they visit the resort posing as newlyweds to uncover the truth.
Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 1,123
39.
Total Remake (2015– )
Episode:
KING KONG (1933-1969)
(2015)
16 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Kevin Villet-Bouvier, Kor Wentemn | Stars: Simon Benattar-Bourgeay, Lucas Margolliet, Clémentine Marmonier
40.
Five Came Back (2017)
Episode:
The Mission Begins
(2017)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, History
When World War II breaks out, five of Hollywood's top directors leave their homes and careers to join the army and film the war effort.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, John Ford
Votes: 360
41.
Five Came Back (2017)
Episode:
Combat Zones
(2017)
TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The directors now in active service realize that their artistic vision won't always be fulfilled when bureaucracy and the realities of war intervene.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, John Ford
Votes: 311
42.
Five Came Back (2017)
Episode:
The Price of Victory
(2017)
TV-14 | 69 min | Documentary, Biography, History
With the war over, the five directors return to Hollywood to resume their careers, but they will be forever haunted and changed by their experiences.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Votes: 308
43.
The Last Tycoon (2016–2017)
Episode:
More Stars Than There Are in Heaven
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama
With Pat Brady's back against the wall, he proves his worth as a studio head in pursuing film star Margo Taft. Monroe must manage two demanding bosses as Louis B. Mayer takes a driving role... See full summary »
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, Lily Collins, Dominique McElligott
Votes: 195
44.
The Michael Knowles Show (2017– )
Fake News Is Fake News
(2017 Podcast Episode)
36 min | Talk-Show
Michael Knowles welcomes fellow Daily Wire-r Andrew Klavan, aka Andy Millennial, to discuss Hollywood and the podcast the two have collaborated on.
Stars: Michael J. Knowles, Andrew Klavan
45.
Norm Macdonald Has a Show (2018)
Episode:
Michael Keaton
(2018)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Norm and Michael talk about their love of comedy, country and western music, film noir, western films, and Michael's movies.
Director: Gene Bernard | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Adam Eget, Michael Keaton
Votes: 200
46.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Memorabilia
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When Sherloque wants to use a memory machine on Barry and Nora to help gain access to Grace's memories, Nora panics, fearing her parents will find out the secrets she's been keeping from ... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Johnson | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 2,282