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1. Aladdin (1992)
G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker | Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman
Votes: 467,389 | Gross: $217.35M
2. The Apartment (1960)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Votes: 197,045 | Gross: $18.60M
3. The Doors (1991)
R | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley
Votes: 99,175 | Gross: $35.18M
4. Dreamgirls (2006)
PG-13 | 130 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover
Votes: 77,319 | Gross: $103.37M
5. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 101,332 | Gross: $31.56M
6. Down with Love (2003)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Renée Zellweger, David Hyde Pierce, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 44,384 | Gross: $20.30M
7. A Face in the Crowd (1957)
Approved | 126 min | Drama, Music
A female radio reporter turns a folk-singing drifter into a powerful media star.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau
Votes: 17,162
8. 61* (2001 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 129 min | Biography, Drama, History
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
Director: Billy Crystal | Stars: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur
Votes: 17,653
9. Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Romance
Jealous piano teacher Orville Spooner sends his beautiful wife, Zelda, away for the night while he tries to sell a song to famous nightclub singer Dino, who is stranded in town.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Dean Martin, Kim Novak, Ray Walston, Felicia Farr
Votes: 8,622 | Gross: $5.00M
10. Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
PG | 84 min | Comedy
In his attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress, a hapless talent agent is mistaken as her lover by a jealous gangster.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron
Votes: 26,962 | Gross: $10.60M
11. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 110 min | Drama, History
Story of a black woman in the South who was born into slavery in the 1850s and lives to become a part of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
Director: John Korty | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen
Votes: 2,506
12. Spinout (1966)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Band singer/race driver Mike McCoy must choose between marrying a beautiful rich girl and driving her father's car in a prestigious race.
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, Deborah Walley
Votes: 2,360
13. The Patsy (1964)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy
An incompetent bellhop is recruited to fill in for a deceased comedian.
Director: Jerry Lewis | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris
Votes: 2,567
14. The Sunshine Boys (1996 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Two aging comedians who acrimoniously dissolved their act eight years earlier must overcome their differences when they have the chance for a lucrative movie comeback.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Woody Allen, Peter Falk, Michael McKean, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 1,380
15. The Hard Way (1943)
Passed | 109 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Embittered, ambitious Helen Chernen sees an opportunity to escape her drab small-town life by becoming a 'stage mother' to her musically-talented younger sister.
Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson
Votes: 1,493
16. City for Conquest (1940)
Passed | 104 min | Drama, Sport
Danny is a content truck driver, but his girl Peggy shows potential as a dancer and hopes he too can show ambition. Danny acquiesces and pursues boxing to please her, but the two begin to spend more time working than time together.
Directors: Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco | Stars: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Arthur Kennedy, Donald Crisp
Votes: 2,710
17. Hollywood Mouth 2 (2014)
84 min | Drama
A film buff discovers strange goings-on at a movie museum and elsewhere in Hollywood.
Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Sam Bologna, Alexander Des Combes, Ronald Duthweiler, Matthew Glaser
Votes: 698
18. Top Banana (1954)
Approved | 100 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A filmed version of Phil Silvers' hit Broadway show about a television comic who tried to regain his ratings on TV.
Directors: Alfred E. Green, Albert Zugsmith | Stars: Phil Silvers, Rose Marie, Danny Scholl, Judy Lynn
Votes: 301
19. Days of Rage: the Rolling Stones' Road to Altamont (2020)
107 min | Documentary, History, Music
The decade that began with peace and love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations and a war that wouldn't end. The Rolling Stones became the voice of this new era, which came to a horrific end at the Altamont festival.
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Michael Lydon, Sam Culter, Ronnie Schneider, Anthony DeCurtis
Votes: 104
20. Dondi (1961)
Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Six American GIs stationed in Italy befriend an orphaned boy, but the soldiers remain unaware that the lad has stowed away with them when they return to the U.S.
Director: Albert Zugsmith | Stars: David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy
Votes: 322
21. The Summer of Love (2017 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, Music
The story of the cultural, social, and political changes that were brought about following the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco.
Director: Lyndy Saville | Stars: Ryan Mandrake, Johnnie Walker, Simon Crocker, Anne Nightingale
Votes: 33
22. Certifiably Jonathan (2007)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy
A famous comedian and artist wants to display his work at an art museum. Just when he thinks he's lost his touch, a series of famous comedians drop by to help him rekindle his artistic and comedic spark.
Director: James David Pasternak | Stars: Jonathan Winters, Robin Williams, Howie Mandel, Nora Dunn
Votes: 219 | Gross: $0.01M
23. A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd (1978)
G | 16 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A featurette sponsored by Pepsi-Cola that was originally intended to be released in Summer 1978 as a promotion for the Southern Rock outfit's planned musical roots LP. The plane crash in ... See full summary »
Director: Alan J. Shalleck | Stars: JoJo Billingsley, Allen Collins, Cassie Gaines, Steve Gaines
24. Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Music
Bob Newhart hosts a retrospective of The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), featuring many brief glimpses of the nearly endless parade of musical and comedic talents that graced the stage over the more than 22 years of the show's run, including many anecdotes.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Bob Newhart, The Amin Brothers, The Animals, Paul Anka
Votes: 46
26. Hell Cab (1993 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Fantasy
The player must beat a challenge in each of the three eras, namely Ancient Rome, WWI and Jurassic, to win their soul back from a demonic New York cab driver. You must also keep your "morality meter" high or you'll end up in hell.
Director: Pepe Moreno | Stars: Vincent Carrella, Keith Davis, Denny Hardwick, Suzi Kiefer
Votes: 14
27.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Talk Show
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Sandra gets a job as a weather girl at a cable-TV station following her appearance on a talk show.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 27
28.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie in the Lock-Up
(1971)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie manages to get himself arrested when he goes to rescue Mike from an out-of-control protest.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 303
29.
America 2-Night (1978)
Episode:
Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding
(1978)
Comedy
Wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits interviewed;
Director: Marvin Kupfer | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bill Kirchenbauer
30.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
Samantha, the Sculptress
(1969)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When Samantha decides to take up sculpting, Endora zaps up two talking busts of Darrin and Larry Tate.
Director: Richard Michaels | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy
Votes: 288
31.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Lucille Ball and George Carlin
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: a stand-up routine from guest George Carlin criticizing the Emmy Awards' bias in favor of big-budget shows; a spoof of "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice"; two airline ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 63
32.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Rita Hayworth, Jim Bailey, Glen Campbell
(1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: guest Rita Hayworth, as herself, being pestered by two celebrity seekers (Carol, Vicki); guest Jim Bailey impersonates the likes of Phyllis Diller, Barbra Streisand and ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 96
33.
Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode:
Ruby Reborn
(2004)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Big-city girl Lacey Burrows moves from the bustling metropolis of Toronto, Ontario to the small farming community of Dog River, Saskatchewan when she inherits her late aunt's coffee shop, ... See full summary »
Director: David Storey | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson
Votes: 285
34.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Emily Says Hello
(2004)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Jackson has his hands full between Sookie's food cravings and his town selectman duties. Lorelai invites Christopher to lunch, but Rory tells him off and asks Lorelai what Luke thinks of ... See full summary »
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson
Votes: 714
35.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
Home Is Where You Run Away From
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A mysterious young boy shows up at the Douglas farm and claims to be from another world.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester
Votes: 101
36.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
Sprained Ankle, Country Style
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While fixing the TV antenna, Oliver falls through the roof and sprains his ankle. Hooterville residents parade through his bedroom to give their regards. They all bring him food, but eat it... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Alvy Moore, Tom Lester
Votes: 117
37.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
The Graduate
(1986)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
In an homage to The Graduate (1967), Mrs. Robertson tries to seduce Garry, who's in love with her daughter.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Geoffrey Blake, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes
Votes: 51
38.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
Safe
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
While practicing an escape act for his Halloween party, Harry accidentally locks himself inside a safe and nearly suffocates to death; Dan thinks it's a joke when a man in a devil costume ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Steele | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 132
39.
Popular (1999–2001)
Episode:
The Sweetest Taboo
(2000)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
New student George joins the football team and Josh is afraid he's gunning for his spot. Principle Krupps wants Sam to run a story on George but George declines. Sam goes on the hunt thinking he only got on the team because of nepotism.
Director: Craig Zisk | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham
Votes: 68
40.
Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
Episode:
Thank You Very Much
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Germany 1960 - Sydney and Nigel go to Germany to find a lost Elvis Presley guitar.
Director: Don McCutcheon | Stars: Tia Carrere, Christien Anholt, Lindy Booth, William Colgate
Votes: 132
41.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
Shut It Down: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Elaine keeps her promise to a date with Louie,so that the drivers demands can be met and end the strike. Despite Louie actually being a gentleman, she's still suspicious of his intent.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 160
42.
Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode:
The Love Barge
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Jack gets a job on a one week cruise and has to decide whether to take Janet or Chrissy.
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Ann Wedgeworth
Votes: 168
43.
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
Episode:
Fields of Honey
(1990)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Babs bemoans her lack of a female mentor, a mysterious voice leads her to rediscover the forgotten Warner Bros. star, Honey.
Director: Ken Boyer | Stars: Tress MacNeille, Charlie Adler, Cree Summer, Joe Alaskey
Votes: 99
44.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Idiot's Lantern
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
As the coronation of Elizabeth II nears, the streets of London live in fear. Faceless people are stolen from their homes in the night and something evil is lurking in the television.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: David Tennant, Billie Piper, Maureen Lipman, Ron Cook
Votes: 7,661
45.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie and the Kiss
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie hits the roof when Gloria brings home a sculpture of Rodin's "The Kiss," insisting it is pornography.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 209
46.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode:
The Crawling Hand
(1989)
TV-14 | 89 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Joel and the Bots have a tough time agreeing on how to spend their free time between segments of the teen sci-fi thriller "The Crawling Hand."
Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Jim Mallon
Votes: 581
47.
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode:
Amateur Night
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Captain Gregg wants Carolyn to help get the town to give an amateur night benefit for homeless seamen after their previous home burns down.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 29
48.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
(2019)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 19
49.
Sneak Previews (1975–1996)
Episode:
This Is Elvis, Bustin' Loose, Atlantic City, The Four Seasons
(1981)
Talk-Show
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert review four new movies, including The Four Seasons (1981) and This Is Elvis (1981).
Director: Chuck Waggoner | Stars: Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert
50.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
John Byner and Petula Clark
(1973)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: another series of TV commercial parodies (including of McDonald's "You Deserve a Break Today" campaign); guest Petula Clark sings "Without You"; and guest John Byner as ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 37