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1. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough
Votes: 666,557 | Gross: $42.34M
2. The Master (2012)
R | 138 min | Drama, History
A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by the Cause and its charismatic leader.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Jesse Plemons
Votes: 186,212 | Gross: $16.38M
3. Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
Approved | 117 min | Drama
An alcoholic marries a young woman and systematically addicts her to booze so that they can share his "passion" together.
Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford, Jack Klugman
Votes: 14,054
4. Dragonball Evolution (2009)
PG | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.
Director: James Wong | Stars: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum
Votes: 79,365 | Gross: $9.35M
5. The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
PG | 97 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green pigs, it's up to three unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Directors: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph
Votes: 103,852 | Gross: $107.51M
6. The Animal (2001)
PG-13 | 84 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
After receiving organ transplants from various animal donors, a man finds himself taking on the traits of those animals.
Director: Luke Greenfield | Stars: Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Edward Asner
Votes: 63,719 | Gross: $57.74M
7. Anger Management (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ex-baseball-player Charlie is an anger-management therapist who has small-group sessions at home, an OCD teen daughter, an ex-wife, and a sex-buddy/therapist.
Stars: Charlie Sheen, Shawnee Smith, Noureen DeWulf, Michael Arden
Votes: 31,871
8. Maggie (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side.
Director: Henry Hobson | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, Laura Cayouette
Votes: 46,712 | Gross: $0.19M
9. Bliss (1997)
R | 103 min | Drama, Romance
A newly married happy couple visits a sex therapist to determine why the wife can't achieve an orgasm with her husband. This causes a horrific suppressed memory to emerge and she becomes more and more distant.
Director: Lance Young | Stars: Craig Sheffer, Terence Stamp, Sheryl Lee, Casey Siemaszko
Votes: 2,882 | Gross: $0.21M
10. Equals (2015)
PG-13 | 101 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
In an emotionless utopia, two people fall in love when they regain their feelings from a mysterious disease, causing tensions between them and their society.
Director: Drake Doremus | Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Kristen Stewart, Vernetta Lopez, Scott Lawrence
Votes: 32,831 | Gross: $0.03M
11. Pushing Tin (1999)
R | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A feud develops between two air traffic controllers: one cocky and determined while the other is restrained and laidback, which inevitably affects their lives.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 30,462 | Gross: $8.41M
12. Borg vs. McEnroe (2017)
R | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe.
Director: Janus Metz | Stars: Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård, Tuva Novotny
Votes: 34,386 | Gross: $14.11M
13. The Assault (2014 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sam Gleason lives in a town where high school football is the backbone of the community. When she accuses a member of the team of committing heinous acts against her on a night she can't even remember, will anyone believe her?
Director: Jason Winn | Stars: Gary Weeks, Khandi Alexander, Erin Cole, Malik Yoba
Votes: 1,223
14. The Century of the Self (2002)
59 min | Documentary
A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz
Votes: 6,360
15. Thumbsucker (2005)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb.
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves
Votes: 21,989 | Gross: $1.33M
16. Belle's Magical World (1998 Video)
G | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Beauty and the Beast "midquel" set during Belle's original stay at the Beast's castle and composed of three short stories (four in the DVD release) that suitably teach both kids and adults to forgive, love, and be kind to one another.
Directors: Bob Kline, Cullen Blaine, Dale Case, Daniel de la Vega, Barbara Dourmaskin-Case, Rick Leon, Burt Medall, Mitch Rochon | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Robby Benson, Paige O'Hara, Jim Cummings
Votes: 3,409
17. Light in the Piazza (1962)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Romance
Upper class Americans Noel and Meg Johnson have a twenty-six year old daughter named Clara Johnson. Clara suffered a head injury as a child which resulted in her being mentally disabled. ... See full summary »
Director: Guy Green | Stars: Olivia de Havilland, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi
Votes: 1,923
18. The Boss' Wife (1986)
R | 83 min | Comedy
Joel Keefer is a stockbroker trying to climb the corporate ladder. There's only one thing stopping him - his boss' beautiful and flirtatious wife.
Director: Ziggy Steinberg | Stars: Daniel Stern, Arielle Dombasle, Fisher Stevens, Melanie Mayron
Votes: 693
19. She Wouldn't Say Yes (1945)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy, Romance
Susan Lane is a gifted psychiatrist, grounded in self-control. Before returning by train to her practice in Chicago, she spends time back East with war veterans, building their self-esteem,... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Hall | Stars: Rosalind Russell, Lee Bowman, Adele Jergens, Charles Winninger
Votes: 577
20. A Pain in the Ass (1973)
PG | 85 min | Comedy
Milan must kill Louis Randoni before he testifies in a court of law. He is disturbed by his depressed roommate François Pignon who commits suicide by hanging himself from the toilet pipe flooding Milan's room. Here he is stuck in problems.
Director: Édouard Molinaro | Stars: Lino Ventura, Jacques Brel, Caroline Cellier, Jean-Pierre Darras
Votes: 3,689
21. Match (2014)
R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
As a Juilliard professor is interviewed by a woman and her husband for her dissertation on the history of dance in 1960s New York City, it becomes increasingly clear that there are ulterior motives to the couple's visit.
Director: Stephen Belber | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Carla Gugino, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Tirelli
Votes: 2,579 | Gross: $0.03M
22. Young Plato (2021)
102 min | Documentary
School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.
Directors: Declan McGrath, Neasa Ní Chianáin | Stars: Kevin McArevey, Jan-Marie Reel
Votes: 400
23. Joined for Life (2003 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
A year in the life of conjoined twin girls
Director: Bill Hayes | Stars: Abby Hensel, Dakota Hensel, Britty Hensel, Mike Hensel
Votes: 48
24. Wonderkid (2016)
Not Rated | 31 min | Short, Drama, Sport
WONDERKID is a short film depicting the inner turmoil of a gay professional footballer.
Director: Rhys Chapman | Stars: Chris Mason, Leeshon Alexander, Ben Wigzell, Troy Glasgow
Votes: 409
25. Joined for Life: Abby and Brittany Turn 16 (2008 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
Conjoined twins are documented for how they have progressed and how they deal with day-to-day dealings and what the future might hold for them.
Director: Rachael Pihlaja | Stars: Abby Hensel, Maggie Bofill, Britty Hensel, Kevin Boozikee
Votes: 43
26. Viva! Django (1971)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Western
Django is on the trail of some renegade outlaws who killed his wife. En route, he rescues a horse thief from an impromptu hanging. He discovers the man knows who committed the murder. The men team up and head west for revenge.
Director: Edoardo Mulargia | Stars: Anthony Steffen, Stelio Candelli, Glauco Onorato, Donato Castellaneta
Votes: 584
27. Laura Branigan: Self Control (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music, Mystery
Music video for Laura Branigan's song "Self Control" finds her wandering in the night.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Laura Branigan, Russell Clark
Votes: 367
28. No Filter (2016)
100 min | Comedy
When a woman visits a Chinese doctor, she discovers her pain is due to pent-up rage, and the only cure is to fully express herself, whatever may come.
Director: Nicolás López | Stars: Paz Bascuñán, Antonio Quercia, Paulo Brunetti, Lucy Cominetti
Votes: 2,034
29. Davy Wallace (2022)
151 min | Drama
As he graduates from college in North Carolina, a troubled, young artist must confront his traumatic childhood, with support from an older, grieving high school teacher.
Director: Drew Bowen | Star: Drew Bowen
30. Parkour (2009)
92 min | Drama, Sport
Parkour is Marc Rensing's debut drama about a young man and his group of friends in an unnamed industrial town in Germany. The film is a captivating story of friendship, love, and jealousy ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Rensing | Stars: Christoph Letkowski, Nora Waldstätten, Marlon Kittel, Arved Birnbaum
Votes: 206
31. Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly (2020)
60 min | Documentary
Childcare expert Laura Amies takes on the tears and the tantrums as she teaches toddlers how to listen, have self-control, obedience and good manners.
Stars: Laura Amies, Miles Jupp
Votes: 9
32. Valkoinen kaupunki (2006)
92 min | Drama, Romance
In a dark and cold Helsinki, an unlucky taxi driver Veli-Matti struggles to maintain relationships with his children and estranged wife. Sometimes, losing everything is just a beginning.
Director: Aku Louhimies | Stars: Janne Virtanen, Susanna Mikkonen, Aada Hämes, Santeri Nuutinen
Votes: 773
33. Cured Duck (1945)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
Donald visits Daisy. When he can't open a window, he flies into a rage and practically destroys her house. She won't see him again until he takes care of that temper. He orders a mail-order... See full summary »
Director: Jack King | Stars: Frank Graham, Gloria Blondell, Ruth Clifford, Clarence Nash
Votes: 597
34. Watchkins (1987 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Anthology of vignettes about various anthropomorphic animals who sing and teach their kids valuable life lessons about such topics as self-control and perseverance.
Director: Karen Huybrechts
Votes: 11
35. The Bench (2008)
Unrated | 20 min | Short, Drama
Julie hires a contract killer and finds a professional with a conscience, who may turn the table if Julie has lied. A veteran soldier bemoans the state of the world's crybabies, all the while he suffers in his own mental instability.
Director: William Bearden | Stars: Gordon Dexheimer, Natalia Leigh Denny, Nancy Wilder
36. Ugly (I) (2009)
11 min | Short, Drama, Thriller
Elizabeth, on what she thinks to be a dream date with Charles, is forced to live through a nightmare. When she finds she wasn't his only victim, her retaliation gets Ugly.
Director: Mike Corkle | Stars: Autumn Federici, Scott Rosa
Votes: 6
37. The Swing (2006)
33 min | Short, Drama
When extreme human emotions like obsession and short temper take over you, your actions and results become unpredictable. By the time you realize what you have done, it is too late.
Director: Kumar LeRoy | Stars: Yvo Muller, Camille de Galbert, Denise Fiore, Flo Ankah
39.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
Poking the Bear
(2004)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Jim's doctor tells him the sperm count is still too low - to increase it, he should have orgasms only when trying to make a baby and avoid his loud outbursts. Difficult, when Dana and a difficult customer give him cause for outbursts.
Director: Charles T. Kanganis | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 145
40.
Extraordinary People (2003– )
Episode:
The Twins Who Share a Body
(2007)
60 min | Documentary
Unique conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel are two unique people who share a body; a documentary portrait of their daily lives as they turn 16 and obtain drivers' licenses.
Director: Rachael Pihlaja | Stars: Kevin Boozikee, Kim Carlson, Nicholas M. Fisk, Bill Foley
Votes: 27
41.
Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode:
Chapter Ten 'Truth & Consequences'
(2007)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Peter Petrelli and Adam Monroe track down another founding member of the Company and learn the location of virus 183. Maya learns how to control her powers but Alejandro' distrust of Sylar ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Kane | Stars: David Anders, Kristen Bell, Jack Coleman, Dana Davis
Votes: 1,426
42.
The Jesse Lee Peterson Show (1991– )
Paid for by Mike Bloomberg
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News
Director: Jesse Lee Peterson | Star: Jesse Lee Peterson
43.
The Prisoner (2009)
Episode:
Episode 6: Checkmate
(2009)
60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Village is expanding since there are more and more newcomers arriving. Unlike Six, these newcomers believe they are arriving from The Village as opposed to from another world. Six ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Hanlé Barnard, Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, Leila Henriques
Votes: 234
44.
SciShow (2012– )
Episode:
Why an Entire Field of Psychology Is in Trouble
(2016)
9 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
In 1998 Roy Baumeister published a definitive study showing that ego depletion (meaning will power is a limited resource) is real. But then in 2010 studies began finding the opposite and ... See full summary »
Star: Michael Aranda
45.
Joe Scott (2006– )
Episode:
The 7 Smartest Animals in the World: Answers with Joe
(2020)
26 min | Documentary, Short
There are some smart animals out there. Some are smart in ways we don't really understand. And it's a good idea to respect that. Beacuse if you're mean to them that won't just remember, ... See full summary »
Star: Joe Scott
46.
The Patient (2022)
Episode:
Company
(2022)
TV-MA | 25 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
On the threshold of crisis, Sam honors the promise Dr. Strauss made him make as a condition for continuing their work together. The trust built between patient and doctor is tested, with a life in the balance.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Andrew Leeds
Votes: 843
47.
Daily Stoic (2018– )
Episode:
The Best Way to Control Anger
(2019)
2 min | Documentary
The next time someone does something you don't like, before you lash out at them, consider, haven't you done the same thing to someone else. Of course. Probably many times. Did you punish ... See full summary »
Star: Ryan Holiday
48.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
From Bud Light to Disney, The War on Woke Corporations Must Continue
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Star: Matt Walsh
49.
Wallander (2008–2016)
Episode:
The Troubled Man
(2015)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kurt is in a race against time as he embarks on his final case - the disappearance of his daughter's father-in-law.
Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Terrence Hardiman, Kenneth Branagh, John Lightbody, Jeany Spark
Votes: 690
50.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Harvard Pretends To Support Free Speech
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Star: Matt Walsh