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1. Split (IX) (2016)
PG-13 | 117 min | Horror, Thriller
Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Haley Lu Richardson, Jessica Sula
Votes: 551,056 | Gross: $138.29M
2. Saw (2004)
R | 103 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.
Director: James Wan | Stars: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung
Votes: 466,093 | Gross: $56.00M
3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Three years into the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot to rule the galaxy.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson
Votes: 844,324 | Gross: $380.26M
4. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
PG | 142 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Lee
Votes: 757,984 | Gross: $310.68M
5. Hannibal (2001)
R | 131 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Living in exile, Dr. Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced F.B.I. Agent Clarice Starling, and finds himself a target for revenge from a powerful victim.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta
Votes: 292,848 | Gross: $165.09M
6. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
PG | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 457,789 | Gross: $189.42M
7. The Fate of the Furious (2017)
PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
When a mysterious woman seduces Dominic Toretto into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez
Votes: 253,555 | Gross: $226.01M
8. Phone Booth (2002)
R | 81 min | Crime, Thriller
Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Votes: 285,462 | Gross: $46.57M
9. War (2007)
R | 103 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
An FBI Agent seeks vengeance on a mysterious assassin known as "Rogue" who murdered his partner.
Director: Philip G. Atwell | Stars: Jet Li, Jason Statham, Nadine Velazquez, John Lone
Votes: 96,740 | Gross: $22.49M
10. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Adrianne Palicki, Lee Byung-hun
Votes: 187,227 | Gross: $122.52M
11. Devil (2010)
PG-13 | 80 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them.
Director: John Erick Dowdle | Stars: Chris Messina, Caroline Dhavernas, Bokeem Woodbine, Logan Marshall-Green
Votes: 156,791 | Gross: $33.58M
12. Machete Kills (2013)
R | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.
Director: Robert Rodriguez | Stars: Danny Trejo, Alexa PenaVega, Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba
Votes: 82,352 | Gross: $8.01M
13. Saw II (2005)
R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery
A detective and his team must rescue 8 people trapped in a factory by the twisted serial killer known as Jigsaw.
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Beverley Mitchell, Franky G, Emmanuelle Vaugier
Votes: 276,115 | Gross: $87.04M
14. You Only Live Twice (1967)
PG | 117 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
James Bond and the Japanese Secret Service must find and stop the true culprit of a series of space hijackings, before war is provoked between Russia and the United States.
Director: Lewis Gilbert | Stars: Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsurô Tanba
Votes: 117,422 | Gross: $43.08M
15. Summer of 84 (2018)
Not Rated | 105 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.
Directors: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell | Stars: Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery, Cory Gruter-Andrew
Votes: 45,863 | Gross: $0.09M
16. Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)
PG | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Ten-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather's house from being demolished, goes looking for some much-fabled hidden treasure in the land of the Minimoys, tiny people living in harmony with nature.
Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Mia Farrow, Madonna, Ron Crawford
Votes: 40,793 | Gross: $15.13M
17. Chaos (II) (2005)
R | 106 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two cops, a rookie and a grizzled vet, pursue an accomplished bank robber.
Director: Tony Giglio | Stars: Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, Wesley Snipes, Henry Czerny
Votes: 57,841
18. Trust (I) (2010)
R | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A teenage girl is targeted by an online sexual predator.
Director: David Schwimmer | Stars: Clive Owen, Catherine Keener, Liana Liberato, Jason Clarke
Votes: 43,991 | Gross: $0.12M
19. Getaway (I) (2013)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Thriller
To save his kidnapped wife, Brent Magna must drive at the orders of a mysterious man.
Director: Courtney Solomon | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez, Jon Voight, Paul Freeman
Votes: 25,243 | Gross: $10.49M
20. Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014 Video)
PG-13 | 76 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Batman works desperately to find a bomb planted by the Joker while Amanda Waller hires her newly formed Suicide Squad to break into Arkham Asylum to recover vital information stolen by the Riddler.
Directors: Jay Oliva, Ethan Spaulding | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Neal McDonough, Hynden Walch, Matthew Gray Gubler
Votes: 37,718
21. Inspector Gadget 2 (2003 Video)
G | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Inspector Gadget returns in this sequel to the 1999 hit. A glitched Gadget once again must fight his arch nemesis, Claw, with the aid of a female Gadget: G2.
Director: Alex Zamm | Stars: French Stewart, Elaine Hendrix, Tony Martin, Caitlin Wachs
Votes: 7,049
22. Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ten years after a terrible attack that wipes out part of the population, two brothers must rebel against a federation controlled by a psychotic soldier who once was part of the rebellion called "The Ghosts".
Directors: Jake Rowell, Sylvain Doreau | Stars: Brandon Routh, Brian Bloom, Jeffrey Pierce, Kevin Gage
Votes: 9,624
23. Bumperkleef (2019)
86 min | Action, Horror, Thriller
A cocksure, road-raging family man finds himself pursued and terrorized by the vengeful van driver he chooses to tailgate.
Director: Lodewijk Crijns | Stars: Jeroen Spitzenberger, Anniek Pheifer, Roosmarijn van der Hoek, Liz Vergeer
Votes: 4,343
24. Ever After High: Way Too Wonderland (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
With the Storybook of Legends still in Wonderland, Raven attempts to teleport her friends there despite still getting the hand of her powers. Apple, Raven, Briar, Lizzie, Kitty and Maddie ... See full summary »
Directors: Mike Csunyoscka, Dan Fraga | Stars: Robbie Daymond, Jonquil Goode, Kate Higgins, Delaney Moline
Votes: 484
25. Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)
Not Rated | 89 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Five warriors challenge Ogami to duels. Each holds a part of information needed to complete the assassination of a mad clan leader.
Director: Kenji Misumi | Stars: Tomisaburô Wakayama, Michiyo Yasuda, Akihiro Tomikawa, Shingo Yamashiro
Votes: 4,608
26. Sith Wars: Episode I - The Return of the Sith (2021)
94 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Emperor Palpatine reigns the galaxy, along with his pupil Darth Vader. he is obsessed with destroying what remains of the Jedi, and gathers several Sith warriors to take revenge.
Director: Rui Constantino | Stars: Roy Almeida, Rui Miguel Almeida, Isaac Andrew, Caleb Angel
Votes: 333
27. The Day of the Wolves (1971)
G | 95 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Gang tries to take over small town to rob its banks.
Director: Ferde Grofé Jr. | Stars: Richard Egan, Martha Hyer, Rick Jason, Jan Murray
Votes: 360
28. The Treasure of Eagle Mountain (1995)
Drama, Family, Western
US Marshals Wichita Slim and Bill Gunner team up to help their friend Alonzo Keeler teach his son a valuable lesson. Follow the Marshals as they help to keep the boy safe from outlaws as ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Doerner | Stars: Richard Bennet, Ken Blount, Jimmy Blunt, Greg Boyd
Votes: 16
29. Echelon 8 (2009)
Not Rated | 118 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A new government agency with the right to domestic charter is reformed to prevent another terrorist attack in the United States.
Director: Joe Valenti | Stars: David Wenzel, Rick Lohman, Russell Friedenberg, Allan Walker
Votes: 136
30. Toby Keith: Bullets in the Gun (2010 Music Video)
4 min | Action, Crime, Music
The music video of Toby Keith's hit song "Bullets in the Gun".
Director: Michael Salomon | Stars: Chad Bannon, Toby Keith, Francisco Ovalle, Danielle Vasinova
Votes: 10
31.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Anonymous
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a man is found dead in his bathtub with a tape recorder telling that he has committed suicide, the CSI team recalls the case of Royce Harmon that was not well resolved. Grisson, ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 1,057
32.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Face Lift
(2001)
TV-PG | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A thief is found dead from blunt force trauma to his head in a pottery store where he was evidently trying to crack a safe. The team dusts the store and finds the fingerprint of a girl who ... See full summary »
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 929
33.
Duck Dodgers (2003–2005)
Episode:
Shiver Me Dodgers
(2003)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Short, Action
Space pirates use a "disappearo" device to render their ship invisible. After they wreak havoc on luxury cruise liner, Duck Dodgers and Cadet disguise themselves as pirates to claim the "... See full summary »
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Richard McGonagle, John DiMaggio
Votes: 69
34.
Family Matters (1989–1998)
Episode:
Boxcar Blues
(1990)
Not Rated | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
During a police ride-along, Carl and Steve get stuck on a freight train.
Director: Mark Linn-Baker | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary
Votes: 146
35.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
Hung Out to Dry
(2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A series of cryptic messages embedded within t-shirt designs may help Mac figure out who a serial killer's next targets may be. And one of the targets may be a CSI.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 412
36.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
Down the Rabbit Hole
(2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A murder victim bears a striking resemblance to a well-known avatar in the online role-playing game "Second Life." Mac is forced to enter the game himself to solve the mystery surrounding her death.
Director: Christine Moore | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 378
37.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Who and What
(2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young boy and his babysitter are murdered. The case is similar to an open child abduction case, so FBI agent Jack Malone comes in to investigate. Part one of a crossover with "Without a Trace."
Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 753
38.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - The M.A.S.S. Device (1983)
Episode:
Duel in the Devil's Cauldron
(1983)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
As Stalker tries to trick Cobra into thinking GI Joe has surrendered, the rest of the team heads to South America seeking the third Mass Device-powering element, which is only found in a meteorite at the center of a volcano.
Director: Dan Thompson | Stars: Libby Aubrey, Michael Bell, Jackson Beck, Arthur Burghardt
Votes: 80
39.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
Cuckoo's Nest
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a body falls from the 59th Street Bridge, the CSI team finds a compass near the body pointing east, and realizes it's the third victim of the Compass Killer. Meanwhile, detective Flack, still dealing with Angell's death, goes AWOL.
Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 276
40.
Castle (2009–2016)
Episode:
3XK
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Roe | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Votes: 1,502
41.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Targets of Obsession
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr. Langston confronts Nate Haskell one more time during his murder trial. Meanwhile, Nick faces an old teenage nemesis, Jason McCann, who is seeking revenge for his brother's death.
Director: Alec Smight | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Jorja Fox
Votes: 820
42.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Sqweegel
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A well-known Las Vegas philanthropist is brutally slashed in her bed, and the team soon discovers that it is dealing with a killer who knows the secrets of some of the city's most prominent citizens.
Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Jorja Fox
Votes: 859
43.
Above Suspicion (2009–2012)
Episode:
Deadly Intent: Part 3
(2011)
47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Julia's husband Anthony Collingwood is an alternate identity for international drug dealer Alexander Fitzpatrick, who only seems to care about his son.
Director: Gillies MacKinnon | Stars: Kelly Reilly, Ciarán Hinds, Shaun Dingwall, Celyn Jones
Votes: 106