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1. The Batman (2022)

PG-13 | 176 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.

Director: Matt Reeves | Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell

Votes: 787,820 | Gross: $369.35M

2. Your Name. (2016)

PG | 106 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.

Director: Makoto Shinkai | Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yûki

Votes: 320,783 | Gross: $5.02M

3. Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

R | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A Black war hero is hired to find a mysterious woman, and gets mixed up in a murderous political scandal in 1948 Los Angeles.

Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle

Votes: 24,263 | Gross: $16.03M

4. Gator (1976)

PG | 115 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Agents force a former con man to help them nab a corrupt politician.

Director: Burt Reynolds | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed

Votes: 4,921 | Gross: $11.00M

5. Irresistible (I) (2020)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.

Director: Jon Stewart | Stars: Steve Carell, Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper, Brent Sexton

Votes: 23,492

6. Thunder Force (2021)

PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.

Director: Ben Falcone | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Jason Bateman, Bobby Cannavale

Votes: 45,532

7. American Gothic (2016)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The members of a prominent Boston family suspect that one of their own is working with an infamous serial killer.

Stars: Juliet Rylance, Antony Starr, Justin Chatwin, Megan Ketch

Votes: 4,725

8. The Bélier Family (2014)

106 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A girl, who lives with her deaf parents, discovers that she has the gift of singing.

Director: Éric Lartigau | Stars: Karin Viard, François Damiens, Eric Elmosnino, Louane Emera

Votes: 29,854

9. Slightly Scarlet (1956)

Passed | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

An urban wheeler-dealer gets involved in organized crime, corrupt city politics and graft while falling in love with the fiancée of the newly elected mayor.

Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor

Votes: 1,291

10. Along Came a Nanny (2014 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Mystery

The latest home invasion robbery in the Poplar Point neighborhood of Dillingham, Washington is the sixth in two months, this one the first that has left a resident, in this case Jim Donahoe... See full summary »

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Cameron Mathison, Sarah Lancaster, Valin Shinyei, Jena Skodje

Votes: 1,018

11. What We Do Next (2022)

77 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

When Elsa Mercado is released from prison after serving 16 years for killing her father, an NYC Councilwoman and corporate attorney are forced to grapple with their involvement in the original crime.

Director: Stephen Belber | Stars: Michelle Veintimilla, Karen Pittman, Corey Stoll, Shannon Cogan

Votes: 106

12. Halloweed (2016)

Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller

A comedic blend of murder, mystery and marijuana. Trying to escape the infamy of a serial killer father, Trent Modine and his goof-ball stepbrother Joey, both seeking a new start, find ... See full summary »

Director: LazRael Lison | Stars: Simon Rex, Shannon Brown, Jim O'Heir, Michelle Mueller

Votes: 706

13. Ballot Box Bunny (1951)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

When Yosemite Sam campaigns on a platform including rabbit genocide, Bugs runs against him.

Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 1,529

14. Weiner (2016)

R | 96 min | Documentary

An examination of disgraced New York Congressman Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign and today's political landscape.

Directors: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg | Stars: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Jordan Zain Weiner, Barbara Morgan

Votes: 10,533 | Gross: $1.61M

15. Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York (2023)

Documentary, History

Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, New York went on to be the revitalized word capital.

Director: Matthew Taylor | Stars: Nicole Gelinas, Michael Goodwin, Larry Mone, Fred Seigel

Votes: 28

16. Candy Cane Candidate (2021 TV Movie)

88 min | Comedy, Romance

After her political campaign for city council ends in a landslide loss, Julia returns to her hometown for Christmas to drown her sorrows.

Director: Pat Kiely | Stars: Jacky Lai, Jake Epstein, Edwina Renout, Henry Kwok

Votes: 447

17. Nafi's Father (2019)

107 min | Drama

A fight between an Imam and his powerful brother over their children's marriage. At stake: how a small community slowly drifts towards extremism.

Director: Mamadou Dia | Stars: Alassane Sy, Aicha Talla, Saikou Lo, Penda Daly Sy

Votes: 116

18. Always a Bride (1940)

Not Rated | 58 min | Comedy, Romance

Alice Bond is under a lot of pressure from her parents to marry Marshall Winkler, an arrogant blowhard whose only positive quality is his money. Alice really cares for Michael Stevens, an ... See full summary »

Director: Noel M. Smith | Stars: Rosemary Lane, George Reeves, John Eldredge, Virginia Brissac

Votes: 201

19. #voteLOVE

Comedy, Romance | Pre-production

A mayoral hopeful and a struggling adoptive parent reunite after a thirty-year- old video of them as love-struck toddlers goes viral, sending an historic election down an unexpected path.

Stars: Adrienne C. Moore, Helen Hong

20. Vai Melhorar (2020)

17 min | Short, Drama

Luísa must not only decide her fate, but that of an entire city.

Director: Pedro Fiuza | Stars: Cássia Damasceno, Henrique Fontes, Rogério Ferraz, Geraldo Maia

Votes: 7

21. Urban Chaos (1999 Video Game)

M | Action, Crime, Fantasy

D'arci Stern is a tough rookie cop in crime-ridden Union City who, with the help of a cryptic stranger called Roper, must stop the Wildcats gang from taking over as well as their shadowy boss who plans to bring about the apocalypse.

Stars: Julienne Davis, Jonnie Fiori, Sharon Holm, Togo Igawa

Votes: 117

22. The Candid Candidate (1937)

6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Betty Boop campaigns for Grampy for Mayor; he wins by one vote, but finds politics is no picnic. Urban renewal is parodied.

Directors: Dave Fleischer, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 203

23. Name the Woman (1934)

Approved | 60 min | Mystery

The fate of a city hangs upon the innocence of a girl charged with murder. A young, inexperienced, but adventurous newspaper reporter is bent on clearing her name by ripping the lid off a corrupt government machine.

Director: Albert S. Rogell | Stars: Richard Cromwell, Arline Judge, Rita La Roy, Charles C. Wilson

24. The Two Barks Brothers (1931)

17 min | Short, Comedy, Family

Twin brothers are separated at birth when one is stolen by gypsies. One becomes a district attorney. The other becomes a drifter. Thirty years later, circumstances bring them together again, unbeknownst to them.

Directors: Zion Myers, Jules White

Votes: 111

25. Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
Episode: The Clock King (1992)

Unrated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a maniacally punctilious man faces financial ruin because of attorney Hamilton Hill, he transforms into the devious Clock King.

Director: Kevin Altieri | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Lloyd Bochner, Bob Hastings, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Votes: 2,195

26. Dinotopia (2002–2003)
Episode: Car Wars (2003)

43 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Frank misses cars, so he builds one that runs on methane. It's a hit and everyone wants one, but the town bans them for making noise and polluting. To make his cars legal again, Frank joins the mayoral race but becomes corrupted by power.

Director: Mario Azzopardi | Stars: Michael Brandon, Jonathan Hyde, Georgina Rylance, Shiloh Strong

Votes: 27

27. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Goodbye, Mr. Scripps (1983)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Chief Daniels' campaign for mayor hits a turning point. Members of the precinct attend the funeral of the boy who was accidentally shot by Perez. Furillo consoles Perez and his family. Hill... See full summary »

Director: Corey Allen | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 94

28. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode: Cost Dad the Election (2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Earl convinces his dad to run for mayor again and tries to help, so that he can make up for ruining his last election.

Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez

Votes: 795

29. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode: Cold Spell (1994)

Crime, Drama, Family

Judge Bone has a troubling case when a social worker takes a young girl from her mother, who practices witchcraft. Meanwhile, Maxine and Kenny seek out Ginny for advice on the occult and ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly

Votes: 51

30. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Sideshow Bob Roberts (1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

When Sideshow Bob is released from prison and is elected Mayor of Springfield, Bart and Lisa suspect foul play and are determined to expose his corruption.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,248

31. The Savage Dragon (1995–1996)
Episode: Hit-Man (1995)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

Dragon is tasked to protect John Smith, a progressive mutant politician running for Mayor of Chicago, but Overlord creates Dragon's evil robot clone and sends it to assassinate Smith.

Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Bell, Jeff Bennett, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 6

32. Days of Our Lives (1965– )
Episode: Episode #1.10949 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Philip tells understanding Nick and disappointed Melanie that Titan can't clear the invention grant in the near future. Nicole experiences the lack of usual luxury in jail, with some staff ... See full summary »

Director: Phil Sogard | Stars: Kristian Alfonso, Blake Berris, Darin Brooks, Molly Burnett

33. When Calls the Heart (2014– )
Episode: Out Like a Lamb (2022)

TV-G | Drama, History, Romance

Hope Valley elects a new mayor; Lucas and Elizabeth try to find the little moments in their relationship; Elizabeth offers to help Nathan with his horse after the hit-and-run, but it's newcomer Mei who connects with Newton.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith

Votes: 569

34. Superman & Lois (2021–2024)
Episode: 30 Days and 30 Nights (2022)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

Lois thanks Lana for sticking up for Jonathan when he is taunted for getting football season canceled; Jordan's unexpected departure on the mayoral election day leaves Sarah rattled.

Director: Ian Samoil | Stars: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alex Garfin

Votes: 1,149

35. No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (2020– )
Republicans' "Groomer" Attacks Backfire Spectacularly (2022 Podcast Episode)

50 min | Talk-Show

Republicans begin to attack anyone who doesn't agree with their politics as "pedophiles" and "groomers," only to watch it backfire in spectacular fashion. Brian interviews Senator Amy ... See full summary »

Stars: Brian Tyler Cohen, Amy Klobuchar, Elex Michaelson

36. Show Me a Hero (2015)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2015)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, History

The crisis drags on into September 1988, and Nick finds himself unable to solicit support from anyone. Meanwhile, Carmen receives unexpected news, and Doreen struggles to adjust to life in a new home.

Director: Paul Haggis | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Catherine Keener, Ilfenesh Hadera, Natalie Paul

Votes: 405

37. Show Me a Hero (2015)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2015)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, History

Spallone proves to be a much tougher opponent than Nick expected, Carmen makes plans for the future, Billie faces a crisis, and Doreen's life begins to spiral out of control.

Director: Paul Haggis | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Natalie Paul, Terry Kinney, Carla Quevedo

Votes: 386

38. Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode: Mad City: New Day Rising (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Penguin gains leverage over Gotham City. Meanwhile Jim returns Alice to GCPD for the bounty and Bruce and Alfred look for Bruce's doppleganger

Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin

Votes: 2,322

39. NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021)
Episode: A New Dawn (2018)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team investigates the murder of a petty officer who was helping a refugee family being recruited by terrorists.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Vanessa Ferlito, Rob Kerkovich

Votes: 264

40. Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode: Endangered Species (2019)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Mayor Bloch is up for re-election and has made a campaign promise to close RV parks. A furious Mal choose one of the park residents to run for office against Bloch and has to get them ready for a televised debate at the Park.

Director: Anthony Philipson | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor

Votes: 11