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1. The Flash (I) (2023)
PG-13 | 144 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.
Director: Andy Muschietti | Stars: Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon
Votes: 210,594
2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.
Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien Polack | Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black
Votes: 236,973 | Gross: $574.93M
3. Scarface (1983)
R | 170 min | Crime, Drama
In 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Votes: 916,862 | Gross: $45.60M
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
PG | 99 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.
Directors: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears | Stars: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon
Votes: 63,920
5. The Lost City (2022)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.
Directors: Aaron Nee, Adam Nee | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Votes: 158,841 | Gross: $105.34M
6. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,212
7. Blue Beetle (2023)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the recent college graduate with a suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.
Director: Angel Manuel Soto | Stars: Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Becky G, Damián Alcázar
Votes: 94,854
8. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!" is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
Director: David F. Sandberg | Stars: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler
Votes: 124,847
9. Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
R | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Music
A confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David
Votes: 85,403 | Gross: $22.24M
10. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Music
On January 25th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Lionel Richie, Harriet Sternberg, Wendy Rees, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 11,210
11. Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983 Music Video)
PG | 13 min | Horror, Music
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies - only a "Thriller" can save them now.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Forrest J. Ackerman, Reed Armstrong
Votes: 18,560
12. The Passengers of the Night (2022)
111 min | Drama
Left by her husband, Elisabeth finds herself alone, responsible for the day-to-day care of her two children. She picks up a job on a night-time radio show, where she meets Talulah, a youngster she decides to take under her wing.
Director: Mikhaël Hers | Stars: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Quito Rayon Richter, Noée Abita, Megan Northam
Votes: 3,019
13. USA for Africa: We Are the World (1985 Music Video)
7 min | Music
The music video showed the recording of "We Are the World".
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: USA for Africa, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon
Votes: 757
14. Creation Stories (2021)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records label head Alan McGee; and of how one written-off young Glaswegian upstart rose to irrevocably change the face of British culture.
Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Ewen Bremner, Leo Flanagan, Richard Jobson, Rori Hawthorn
Votes: 1,544
15. Madonna: Like a Prayer (1989 Music Video)
6 min | Drama, Music
Music video for Madonna's song Like a Prayer.
Director: Mary Lambert | Stars: Madonna, Tony Ward, Leon
Votes: 1,291
16. The Cars: You Might Think (1984 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Music video for The Cars song, "You Might Think", notable for for its use of early computer graphics.
Directors: Charlex, Charlie Levi, Jeff Stein, Alex Weil | Stars: Claudia Barrett, George Barrows, The Cars, Susan Gallagher
Votes: 145
17. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
18. Dio: Dreamers Never Die (2022)
127 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The first career spanning documentary on the heavy metal vocalist to be authorized by the artist's estate includes scenes with peers, family and friends; never before seen footage; personal photos.
Directors: Don Argott, Demian Fenton | Stars: Ronnie James Dio, Wendy Dio, Mick Wall, Dave Feinstein
Votes: 1,449
19. a-ha: Take on Me (1985 Music Video)
4 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Official music video for "Take on Me" by A-Ha.
Director: Steve Barron | Stars: a-ha, Bunty Bailey, Alfie Curtis, Magne Furuholmen
Votes: 2,242
20. Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Music video for 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Jr.
Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Ray Parker Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Ollie E. Brown, John Candy
Votes: 1,164
21. Madonna: Material Girl (1985 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Madonna pays homage to Marilyn Monroe in the music video for the second single from her icon album 'Like A Virgin'.
Director: Mary Lambert | Stars: Madonna, Deke Anderson, Karis K. Christensen, Victor Ho
Votes: 1,049
22. Sabrina: Boys (Summertime Love) (1987 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Music video for "Boys (Summertime Love)" by Sabrina Salerno.
Director: Tino Colla | Star: Sabrina Salerno
Votes: 57
23. Sweetheart (I) (2021)
103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.
Director: Marley Morrison | Stars: Nell Barlow, Jo Hartley, Ella-Rae Smith, Sophia Di Martino
Votes: 910
24. U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)
PG-13 | 99 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary of the Irish rock group U2 on their Fall 1987 tour of North America.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 6,179 | Gross: $8.60M
25. ZZ Top: Legs (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Music
ZZ Top performs in the music video "Legs" from the album "Eliminator" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. A employee of a shoe store is harassed as she goes to see her boyfriend who is a ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Newman | Stars: ZZ Top, Danièle Arnaud, Frank Beard, Wendy Frazier
Votes: 287
26. Rick Astley: Never Gonna Give You Up (1987 Music Video)
TV-G | 4 min | Short, Music, Musical
Music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley.
Director: Simon West | Stars: Rick Astley, Kristin Seifert-DeCarlo, Clive Clarke
Votes: 986
27. Twisted Sister: We're Not Gonna Take It (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Comedy, Music
A music video for the song 'We're Not Gonna Take It' by Twisted Sister.
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda
Votes: 719
28. Paris Pigalle (2018)
118 min | Comedy
Two cops infiltrate the porn scene in the early 80's .
Director: Cédric Anger | Stars: Guillaume Canet, Gilles Lellouche, Michel Fau, Camille Razat
Votes: 740
29. Bobby McFerrin: Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988 Music Video)
G | 5 min | Music
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" is a popular worldwide hit song by musician Bobby McFerrin. The "instruments" in the a cappella song are entirely overdubbed voice parts and other sounds made by ... See full summary »
Director: Drew Takahashi | Stars: Bobby McFerrin, Bill Irwin, Robin Williams
Votes: 668
30. George Michael: Careless Whisper (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Music
The video for the UK and US number-one single which launched the solo career of Wham! star George Michael and became one of the biggest songs of 1984.
Directors: Duncan Gibbins, Andrew Morahan | Stars: George Michael, Lisa Stahl, Madeline Andrews-Hodge
Votes: 489
31. ZZ Top: Sharp Dressed Man (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
ZZ Top performs in the music video "Sharp Dressed Man" from the album "Eliminator" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens on the ZZ Top Eliminator car as it drives through ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Newman | Stars: Danièle Arnaud, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Galyn Görg
Votes: 287
32. Cyndi Lauper: Time After Time (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Music video for the 1984 song "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. In it, Cyndi Lauper plays a young woman who is forced to leave her boyfriend when she becomes homesick and worried about her sick mother.
Director: Edd Griles | Stars: Charles Boyer, Marlene Dietrich, Francis Larkin, Butch Lauper
Votes: 805
33. John Carpenter: Christine (2017 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Horror, Music
A girl hitching a ride as her car is broken stumbles upon a familiar Plymouth Fury.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: John Carpenter, Rita Volk
Votes: 577
34. Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
A music video for Eurythmics's song 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'.
Directors: Chris Ashbrook, Jon Roseman, David A. Stewart | Stars: Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart, Robert Crash
Votes: 1,059
35. Bananarama: Venus (1986 Music Video)
4 min | Music
A music video by the female pop music band Bananarama.
Director: Peter Care | Stars: Bananarama, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Andreas Wisniewski
Votes: 79
36. Kate Bush: Cloudbusting (1985 Music Video)
7 min | Short, Biography, Drama
Music video for Kate Bush's song Cloudbusting about Wilhelm Reich. In 1950s Oregon, Reich and his son Peter (played by Bush) are trying to make his rainmaking machine work before the government agents arrive to arrest him.
Director: Julian Doyle | Stars: Kate Bush, Donald Sutherland
Votes: 281
37. Janet Jackson: Love Will Never Do (Without You) (1990 Music Video)
6 min | Music
Janet Jackson performs in the music video "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" from the album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" recorded for A&M Records. Wearing a black top and blue jeans... See full summary »
Director: Herb Ritts | Stars: Janet Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, Antonio Sabato Jr.
Votes: 137
38. Duran Duran: Hungry Like the Wolf (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Duran Duran's clip for their massive classic "Hungry Like the Wolf" presents the band traveling to Sri Lanka in some curious and strange adventures, with Simon Le Bon meeting an exotic girl... See full summary »
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Sheila Ming, Nick Rhodes
Votes: 688
39. Urgh! A Music War (1981)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Live performances from dozens of leading early-1980s musical acts - rock, punk, ska, reggae - it's all here.
Director: Derek Burbidge | Stars: Wall of Voodoo, Stan Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Chas T. Gray
Votes: 865
40. David Lee Roth: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody (1984 Music Video)
6 min | Short, Comedy, Music
The music video for the cover medley "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" by an American singer David Lee Roth from the 1985 EP "Crazy from the Heat".
Directors: Pete Angelus, David Lee Roth | Stars: Becky LeBeau, David Lee Roth, Pete Angelus, Vance Colvig Jr.
Votes: 110
41. Elton John: Nikita (1985 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music, Romance
Music video for "Nikita," featuring a Cold-War setting.
Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Elton John, Anya Major, Andreas Wisniewski
Votes: 160
42. Rockwell: Somebody's Watching Me (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Horror, Music
Official music video for "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell in which Rockwell sings about his average life that is being menaced by an unseen stalker.
Director: Francis Delia | Stars: Jon Leonoudakis, Rockwell, Mark Van Cleve
Votes: 346
43. ZZ Top: Gimme All Your Lovin' (1983 Music Video)
G | 5 min | Music
Directed by Tim Newman, the video features ZZ Top playing at a gas station, along with actor/model Peter Tramm playing a young gas station mechanic, and introduces classic ZZ elements such ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Newman | Stars: ZZ Top, Dusty Hill, Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard
Votes: 302
44. Talking Heads: Wild Wild Life (1986 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Talking Heads perform in the music video "Wild Wild Life" from the album "True Stories" recorded for Sire Records. On a club stage in front of a band and a wall of televisions, a variety of... See full summary »
Director: David Byrne | Stars: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, John Goodman, Jerry Harrison
Votes: 236
45. Glenn Medeiros: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You (1987 Music Video)
G | 4 min | Music
The music video features Medeiros strolling around a beach with a girl in a pink dress.
Directors: Stirlin Harris, Geoff Tyzik | Star: Glenn Medeiros
Votes: 22
46. Fine Young Cannibals: She Drives Me Crazy (1989 Music Video)
4 min | Music
This version includes extensive choreography and performers in unusual costumes, including two identical dancers with completely different coloured-outfits, as well as a person with a television on their head.
Director: Philippe Decouflé | Stars: Andy Cox, Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, David Steele
Votes: 69
47. Starship: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Clips from the movie Mannequin (1987) are mixed with clips of the band members copying scenes from the movie and clips of the band playing the song.
Director: Michael Gottlieb | Stars: Donny Baldwin, Craig Chaquico, Pete Sears, Grace Slick
Votes: 89
48. Pink Floyd: The Final Cut (1983 Video)
19 min | Short, Music
Longer than a music video, shorter than a feature film, this is essentially a short film version of Pink Floyd's album "The Final Cut". As such, the visual material is much the same as a ... See full summary »
Director: Willie Christie | Stars: Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, Alex McAvoy, Roger Waters
Votes: 831
49. Starship: We Built This City (1985 Music Video)
G | 5 min | Music
Starship performs in the music video "We Built This City" from the album "Knee Deep in the Hoopla" recorded for Grunt Records. Mickey Thomas opens the video sing before a darkened landscape... See full summary »
Director: Francis Delia | Stars: Jefferson Starship, Donny Baldwin, Craig Chaquico, Pete Sears
Votes: 93
50. Who You Gonna Call? (2020)
87 min | Documentary, Biography
Ray Parker Jr escapes the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become a world-famous guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is the genius behind the theme song for Ghostbusters.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, David Foster, Richie Sambora
Votes: 84