Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "keeping-up-appearances"

1. Travelers (2016–2018)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Hundreds of years from now, surviving humans discover how to send consciousness back through time, into people of the 21st century, while attempting to change the path of humanity.

Stars: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson

Votes: 64,473

2. The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011)

28 min | Short, Drama, Horror

A dark domestic-horror drama about the ties that bind--and the ties that really bind.

Director: Ari Aster | Stars: Billy Mayo, Brandon Greenhouse, Angela Bullock, Danièle Watts

Votes: 9,810

3. Tokyo Sonata (2008)

PG-13 | 120 min | Drama

An ordinary Japanese family slowly disintegrates after its patriarch loses his job at a prominent company.

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Stars: Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyôko Koizumi, Yû Koyanagi, Kai Inowaki

Votes: 11,821 | Gross: $0.28M

4. Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl and the biggest loser in high school must unite to win over their crushes.

Director: Ian Samuels | Stars: Shannon Purser, Kristine Froseth, RJ Cyler, Noah Centineo

Votes: 41,167

5. Lost Illusions (2021)

149 min | Drama, Romance

Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.

Director: Xavier Giannoli | Stars: Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Xavier Dolan

Votes: 6,366

6. Alone Together (I) (2018)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Two not-so-young socially-awkward Millennials--rich, self-conscious, unmotivated Benji and his poor, freeloading, self-centered, strictly-platonic best friend Esther--try to fit in with L.A.'s vain, status-obsessed elite.

Stars: Esther Povitsky, Benji Aflalo, Edgar Blackmon, Chris D'Elia

Votes: 2,154

7. Flocking (2015)

TV-14 | 110 min | Drama, Thriller

A 14-year old girl reports that she has been raped, but is not believed. The entire village turns against her and her family.

Director: Beata Gårdeler | Stars: Fatime Azemi, John Risto, Eva Melander, Malin Levanon

Votes: 936

8. The Ax (2005)

Not Rated | 117 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A chemist (Garcia) loses his job to outsourcing. Two years later and still jobless, he hits on a solution: to genuinely eliminate his competition.

Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: José Garcia, Karin Viard, Geordy Couturiau, Ulrich Tukur

Votes: 8,419

9. Theodora Goes Wild (1936)

Passed | 94 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance

The author of a controversially racy best-selling book tries to hide her celebrity status from her provincial small-town neighbors, who would be scandalized if they knew.

Director: Richard Boleslawski | Stars: Irene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas, Thomas Mitchell, Thurston Hall

Votes: 2,953

10. Drop Dead Weird (2017– )

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Three Australian siblings move to a bed-and-breakfast in Tubbershandy, Western Ireland, with their Zombie parents.

Stars: Sofia Nolan, Jack Riley, Adele Cosentino, Mandy Bishop

Votes: 39

11. The Velvet Touch (1948)

Approved | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A Broadway star unintentionally kills her impresario but keeps mum about it after the police investigator targets a rival actress.

Director: Jack Gage | Stars: Rosalind Russell, Leo Genn, Claire Trevor, Sydney Greenstreet

Votes: 1,284

12. Final Appeal (1993 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A lawyer must defend his sister in the court of law who's accused of murdering her seemingly perfect, but in fact very abusive husband. However, she claims she didn't do it and this makes a tough case even harder and more important.

Director: Eric Till | Stars: Brian Dennehy, JoBeth Williams, Tom Mason, Ashley Crow

Votes: 181

13. The Pole (2021)

TV-MA | 13 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

After a scandal involving Saint Nick rocks the holly jolly foundations of the North Pole, all hell breaks loose as the future of Christmas turns into a twisted power struggle for the Red Suit.

Stars: Bobby Moynihan, Jillian Bell, Nicole Byer, SungWon Cho

Votes: 142

14. In Search of Chopin (2014)

PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary

In a quest to discover new insights into Fryderyk Chopin, the man and his musical genius, Grabsky traveled the globe over four years recording performances by world-class musicians and interviewing respected historians and musicologists.

Director: Phil Grabsky | Stars: Juliet Stevenson, David Dawson, Leif Ove Andsnes, Daniel Barenboim

Votes: 118

15. Sam's Game (2001)

25 min | Comedy

Sam's Game is about four friends who get involved in each others lives and loves, while renting flats in a large London house. Sam is big-hearted and gutsy, Sam is always up for it, but ... See full summary »

Stars: Davina McCall, Ed Byrne, Tristan Gemmill, Tameka Empson

Votes: 25

16. Chega Mais (1980– )

Comedy, Romance

A woman from a broke and living off appearances' family is in love with a man who loves her back, thinking she comes from money, but the two just cannot make their relationship work.

Stars: Sonia Braga, Renata Sorrah, Tony Ramos, Osmar Prado

Votes: 25

17. Cosmopolitan (2003 TV Movie)

53 min | Drama, Romance

The story of an East Indian immigrant who turns to pop culture as he tries to reinvent his life and woo the girl next door.

Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Roshan Seth, Carol Kane, Madhur Jaffrey, Yolande Bavan

Votes: 100

18. Una gringuita en México (1951)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Director: Julián Soler | Stars: Antonio Badú, Martha Roth, Óscar Pulido, Fanny Schiller

Votes: 19

19. Urban Safari (1995)

R | 92 min | Comedy

The Johnsons' scheme of keeping up appearances to fit in with NYC's high society hits a snag when they lie about going on an African safari. Various unwanted characters show up to use their 'empty' apartment forcing them to hide from them.

Director: Reto Salimbeni | Stars: David Naughton, Linda Kash, Andrea Nemeth, Donnelly Rhodes

Votes: 71

20. Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall (2013 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew searches for a missing woman and investigates ghost sightings at an old southern plantation.

Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Keri Healey, Sharon Yamada-Heidner, Jeff Allen Pierce

Votes: 73

21. La marquesa del barrio (1951)

109 min | Comedy, Drama

A needy and alcoholic woman, but a quite talented singer, rejects her life's opportunity made by a famous crooner. Later, she discovers that, in fact, she is a wealthy marchioness and receives a visit of her daughter from Argentina.

Director: Miguel Zacarías | Stars: Libertad Lamarque, Pedro Vargas, Armando Sáenz, Bárbara Gil

Votes: 24

22. Enas trellos glentzes (1970)

88 min | Comedy

To keep up appearances, an otherwise reputable businessman who leads a double life has devised a clever scheme; however, when his partner's rich aunt pays a visit, things will take a turn for the unexpected. Will he keep his secret safe?

Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Labros Konstadaras, Jenny Roussea, Vicky Vanita, Theodoros Katsadramis

Votes: 208

23. In einer Nacht wie dieser (2002 TV Movie)

88 min | Drama, Family

Afraid that she'll fail her final high school exams, Sally decides to falsely report that her classmate Jack has raped her. Jack finds the accusation ridiculous and doesn't defend himself, but everyone else believe her.

Director: Susanne Schneider | Stars: Katrin Bühring, Martin Kiefer, Jennifer Sabel, Ulrike Krumbiegel

Votes: 90

24. Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957)

108 min

In the third film out of four adopted from a novel called Oban, which narrates the story of a trader, a man with a loan over his head decides to return to his hometown and become a farmer. ... See full summary »

Director: Yasuki Chiba | Stars: Daisuke Katô, Akira Tani, Sadako Sawamura, Hiroshi Tachikawa

Votes: 7

25. The Adventures of Sinbad (1996–1998)
Episode: Still Life (1996)

Fantasy, Action, Adventure

The crew arrives on an idyllic island ruled by friendly king Vincenzo, who also happens to be a master sculptor famous for his eerily lifelike statues of people. He quickly charms his guests, especially Maeve, but Sinbad is suspicious.

Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Zen Gesner, George Buza, Tim Progosh, Oris Erhuero

Votes: 44

26. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Brief Encounter (1990)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Sharon dates a middle-aged man named Don who's in town to help Marcus Green through a financial crisis. Together, they try to recapture the spirit of the sixties in a hotel room.

Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis

Votes: 32

27. F.C. De Kampioenen (1990–2020)
Episode: Carmen rukt op (1991)

29 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

Xavier has become sergeant and Carmen became more arrogant. She wants to buy an expensive car, she wants to befriend the colonel's wife and insists that Xavier joins the military football team. Xavier doesn't want to abandon his friends.

Director: Willy Vanduren | Stars: Danni Heylen, Carry Goossens, An Swartenbroekx, Marijn De Valck

Votes: 28

28. F.C. De Kampioenen (1990–2020)
Episode: Rode vlekjes (1993)

Comedy, Romance, Sport

Oscar, Doortje, Xavier and Boma have stains on their skin. They think they are flea bites and Carmen's dog Nero gets the blame.

Director: Eric Taelman | Stars: Danni Heylen, Carry Goossens, An Swartenbroekx, Marijn De Valck

Votes: 25

29. Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode: Daddy Dearest (2000)

22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy

The special British agent sent to help stop a French invasion turns out to be Emilia's father, who still thinks of her as just a woman.

Director: Chris Graves | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps

Votes: 67

30. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Windstruck (1999)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Josh has a spontaneous erection when Sam sits on his lap. Carmen accidentally sends everyone her e-mail about this embarrassing event. Harrison comforts hurt Brooke, while Sam and Josh bond. Lily's broke and finds a fast food job.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 84

31. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Come as You Aren't (1978)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Elaine drives a very rude customer, who accuses her of trying to cheat on the fare. Back at the garage, Elaine invites Alex to come to a party in her apartment, which she gives for the ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 254

32. Playing the Field (1998–2002)
Episode: Episode #5.5 (2002)

Drama, Romance, Sport

Jim and Francine keep up appearances by attending the annual Women's Professional League meeting. Rita gets free VIP tickets to watch Bradford City, and Martin decides to invite his "schoolfriend" along. Luke organises Matthew's stag do.

Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Rob Dixon, Tom Moore, Melanie Hill

33. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Lumberjerk (2021)

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Stan is forced to partner with Jeff in a lumberjack competition; Steve, Francine and Snot enter a contest to win a vintage pickup truck.

Director: Joseph Daniello | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 310

34. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
Episode: Sardines (2014)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A family team-building game of sardines (similar to hide and seek) in a rural country mansion leads to a dark and sinister discovery.

Director: David Kerr | Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Tim Key, Luke Pasqualino, Steve Pemberton

Votes: 2,903

35. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: Two American Families (2013)

TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary, News

From PBS and FRONTLINE: With poignant and revealing intimacy, Two American Families chronicles the struggles of the Neumanns and the Stanleys as they try to hold onto their homes, their ... See full summary »

Stars: Bill Berland, George Bush, George W. Bush, Sarah Childress

Votes: 56

36. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
Episode: The Rising Road (1933-1939) (2014)

TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History

FDR's pre-WWII presidency. The New Deal renews America. FDR's unprecedented popularity, the conservative opposition and Huey Long's populism. FDR warns isolationists of Hitler. Eleanor's platonic friendship with Lorena Hickok.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, William Leuchtenburg, George F. Will, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Votes: 154

37. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
Episode: The Storm (1920-1933) (2014)

TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History

FDR's battle with polio. Eleanor's independence and political activism. Political division within the Roosevelt clan. FDR returns to politics in a big way. The Great Depression ends the Roaring Twenties. Assassin targets FDR.

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin, George F. Will

Votes: 146

38. The Royal House of Windsor (2017)
Episode: Love and Duty (2017)

46 min | Documentary, History

As post-war Britain was hit by the worst winter on record, a lovesick Princess Elizabeth and her ailing father George VI kept up appearances by embarking upon a politically strained tour of South Africa.

Director: Paul Copeland | Stars: Gwilym Lee, Elizabeth Anson, Richard Attlee, Piers Brendon

Votes: 143

39. Speechless (2016–2019)
Episode: B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION (2017)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Maya's mother Andrea comes to Thanksgiving, sending the family into a tailspin of preparing to impress the distinguished grandmother they haven't seen in years; Jimmy deals with what ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Purple | Stars: Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Cedric Yarbrough, Mason Cook

Votes: 140