Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "unexpected-guest"

1. Glass Onion (2022)

PG-13 | 139 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista

Votes: 441,639

2. Evil Dead Rise (2023)

R | 96 min | Horror

A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

Director: Lee Cronin | Stars: Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, Anna-Maree Thomas, Lily Sullivan

Votes: 136,902

3. Mother! (2017)

R | 121 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer

Votes: 249,782 | Gross: $17.80M

4. The French Dispatch (2021)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch Magazine".

Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux

Votes: 150,707

5. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery

After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world.

Director: Kerry Conran | Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi

Votes: 87,490 | Gross: $37.76M

6. The Apology (II) (2022)

92 min | Crime, Drama

Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.

Director: Alison Locke | Stars: Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, Mary Leeholland

Votes: 2,579

7. Images (1972)

R | 104 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Whilst writing a children's book, a woman interrupted by images unsure if they may, or may not be real

Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Susannah York, Rene Auberjonois, Marcel Bozzuffi, Hugh Millais

Votes: 7,759

8. Cul-de-sac (1966)

Not Rated | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

In search of help, two wounded gangsters on the run find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.

Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander, Jack MacGowran

Votes: 13,973

9. Burnt by the Sun (1994)

R | 135 min | Drama, War

In the USSR in 1936, shadows of Stalin's repressions fall on a famous, revolutionary hero. The accusations of him being a foreign spy are nonsense, and everyone knows that. However, a slow process of his downfall has already started.

Director: Nikita Mikhalkov | Stars: Nikita Mikhalkov, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Oleg Menshikov, Nadezhda Mikhalkova

Votes: 16,350 | Gross: $2.62M

10. Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)

TV-14 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

On her first holiday without her father, Zoey wants to create a magical Christmas for her family just like the ones Mitch used to do.

Director: Richard Shepard | Stars: Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart

Votes: 2,472

11. Unhinged (II) (2017)

R | 93 min | Horror

Four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins.

Director: Dan Allen | Stars: Kate Lister, Lucy-Jane Quinlan, Becca Hirani, Lorena Andrea

Votes: 1,288

12. The Great Lie (1941)

Approved | 108 min | Drama

After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.

Director: Edmund Goulding | Stars: Bette Davis, George Brent, Mary Astor, Lucile Watson

Votes: 4,347

13. Unhinged (1982)

Unrated | 79 min | Horror

Three young women who crash their car during a rainstorm are taken in by a bizarre family at their large, rural estate.

Director: Don Gronquist | Stars: Laurel Munson, Janet Penner, Sara Ansley, Virginia Settle

Votes: 1,979

14. Another Man's Poison (1951)

TV-G | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A mystery writer becomes involved in a tangled web of murderous deception not unlike the plots of her novels.

Director: Irving Rapper | Stars: Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Emlyn Williams, Anthony Steel

Votes: 3,371

15. Shame (1988)

R | 94 min | Crime, Drama

A barrister visiting a town in Western Australian town battles police corruption and the silence of the locals to help a teenage girl seek justice against a gang of young rapists.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Deborra-Lee Furness, Tony Barry, Simone Buchanan, Gillian Jones

Votes: 732 | Gross: $0.30M

16. Good Sam (1948)

Passed | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.

Director: Leo McCarey | Stars: Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins, Edmund Lowe

Votes: 1,071

17. Suspense (1946)

Passed | 101 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Romance

Frank Leonard, the proprietor of an ice-skating revue promotes Joe Morgan, a peanut vendor at the show, to a management position based on suggestions he made to improve the act of the ... See full summary »

Director: Frank Tuttle | Stars: Belita, Barry Sullivan, Bonita Granville, Albert Dekker

Votes: 890

18. Dhund (1973)

130 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A traveler decides to assist a woman involved in a murder.

Director: B.R. Chopra | Stars: Navin Nischol, Zeenat Aman, Sanjay Khan, Danny Denzongpa

Votes: 640

19. A Christmas Carol (1910)

Not Rated | 11 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy

Based on the story by Charles Dickens: Ebenezer Scrooge is well known for his harsh, miserly ways, until he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and then by three other spirits.

Directors: J. Searle Dawley, Charles Kent, Ashley Miller | Stars: Marc McDermott, Charles Ogle, William Bechtel, Viola Dana

Votes: 828

20. Reflections (1984)

100 min | Romance, Drama

A stoic historian rents a lodge for the summer in the idyllic Irish countryside to finish his biography of Sir Isaac Newton, but his attention refocuses on his landlords, the dysfunctional lower-upper class Lawless family.

Director: Kevin Billington | Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Donal McCann, Fionnula Flanagan, Harriet Walter

Votes: 46

21. Sisters (XV) (2015)

Short, Drama

ONE EVENING TERESA TURNS UP UNEXPECTEDLY ON HER OLDER SISTER VIVIAN'S DOORSTEP AND DRAMA ENSUES. WE LEARN THAT NEITHER SISTER IS AS BLACK AND WHITE AS SHE SEEMS.

Director: Courtni Saizon | Stars: Sophie Anna Everhard, Tavi Juarez

22. Disappearing Enemies (1931)

21 min | Short, Comedy

A pair of newlyweds discover his Uncle/her Aunt were once engaged to be married and are now enemies. Both are coming over to visit and spend the night.

Director: Wallace Fox | Stars: Dot Farley, Edward McWade, Rex Bell, Marion Shockley

Votes: 14

23. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Stacey Petrie: Part I (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Fresh out of the Army, Stacey Petrie arrives to open his nightclub and marry his fiancée - whom he's never met. A practice date with Sally seems in order to help combat his shyness.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 239

24. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Viva Petrie (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Petries wonder if they're being duped when former maid Maria sends her matador boyfriend to work for them. His personality doesn't seem that of the bullfighter he claims to be.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 242

25. The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode: Make Me a Match (1969)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Carolyn's distraught friend Aggie comes to visit after breaking up with her fiancé. Carolyn and the Captain set her up with Claymore.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly

Votes: 35

26. All American (2018– )
Episode: After Hours (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Billy forces Spencer and Frausto to get one the same page but night takes an odd turn. Olivia is excited for her girls night with Layla, but Layla brings an unexpected guest.

Director: Kelli Williams | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan

Votes: 163

27. Killing Eve (2018–2022)
Episode: A Rainbow in Beige Boots (2022)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Rejected by Eve, Villanelle seeks help elsewhere. Eve uncovers a name of The Twelve's top tier whilst Carolyn discovers promising intel of her own.

Director: Anu Menon | Stars: Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Robert Gilbert, Anjana Vasan

Votes: 1,680

28. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Ruth Buzzi/Richard Crenna (1973)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this show with guests Ruth Buzzi and Richard Crenna include: a "Salute to Movie Bad Girls" with spoofs of such films as "Mrs. Robinson", "All About Eve" and "Born to Be Bad"; and "Adam and Eve 12".

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 38

29. Sona Chandi (1982)
Episode: Episode #1.14

Comedy, Drama

As Sona and Chandi try to make sense of astrology, numerology and palmistry at their new job, they find themselves bringing an unexpected guest for Mama Yaqoob.

Director: Rashid Dar | Stars: Sheba Hasan, Hamid Rana, Ayub Khan, Tashfeen

30. Jin (2009– )
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2011)

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

The doctor is invited to present his cure for a disease to none other than the princess of the realm. He hesitates, but is persuaded noting the need for money and also Nokoze's lack of a ... See full summary »

Stars: Wayne LeGette, Miki Nakatani

31. Tôkyô zenryoku shôjo (2012– )
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2012)

54 min | Comedy

The father and daughter pair are reunited and living under the same roof again thanks to Sakurai and his white lie. His boss is unimpressed still after getting punched however. The ... See full summary »

Director: Mitsuru Kubota | Stars: Emi Takei, Atsuro Watabe, Shôhei Miura, Takashi Tsukamoto

32. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...set my mom up (2023)

TV-14 | 33 min | Comedy, Drama

Unsure about her own love life, Devi focuses on Nalini's - but it will mean befriending an enemy. Pati's birthday ends on a high note no one sees coming.

Director: Adam Countee | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet

Votes: 499

33. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: The Cabin (2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

When Johnny and Moira use the mayor's cabin for the night, Alexis and David throw a party.

Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 2,057

34. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012–2015)
Episode: Death Defying Feats (2015)

TV-PG | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History

When a guillotine act at a magic show kills a magician's assistant, Miss Fisher is called in to solve the case. Meanwhile, her ne'er-do-well father arrives from England and interferes with the relationship between her and Jack Robinson.

Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Ashleigh Cummings

Votes: 398

35. Taken (2017–2018)
Episode: Hail Mary (2017)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

The ODNI is asked to facilitate the defection of a Russian FSB agent, but the agent's pregnant girlfriend throws a curve in the team's plans. Meanwhile, Christina goes off the books to ... See full summary »

Director: Lexi Alexander | Stars: Clive Standen, Gaius Charles, Brooklyn Sudano, Monique Gabriela Curnen

Votes: 349

36. Carters Get Rich (2017)
Episode: Bad Press (2017)

Comedy

After the Carter's cause a scene at a local restaurant, Oliver attempts to repair their reputation by arranging an interview with a national newspaper in which they can show that fame and fortune haven't gone to their heads.

Director: Chris Cottam | Stars: Kerry Godliman, Rhashan Stone, Rio Chambers, John Finnemore

Votes: 11

37. Lee and Dean (2017–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2018)

30 min | Comedy

Lee broods over the fact that Dean is now dating Mrs Bryce-D'Souza, thus breaking the unwritten rule. The flat is getting increasingly cramped, forcing Dean to make a rash decision that could split Lee and Nikki apart.

Director: Mark O'Sullivan | Stars: Jason Barnett, Perry Benson, Miles Chapman, Emily Fairman

Votes: 14

38. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.13 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Armando and Jimena go clubbing. Roberto collects Alejandra's bag. Laura brings Don Roberto to her flat. Nayeli asks Johnny for help. Moncho breaks up with Yolanda.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre

39. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.36 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Pedro is horrified by Don Roberto's confession. The girlfriends get into an ugly fight because of Laura and Don Roberto's relationship. Roxana and Angela celebrate.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre

40. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.75 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Roberto confides in Nayeli. Jimena opens up. Julieta is jealous of Margarita. Oscar mocks Laura and Don Roberto's relationship. Andrea is honest. Moncho offers his support to Manuel.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre

41. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.110 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Jimena has an epiphany. Rebeca pesters Ulises. Sebastian takes Roxana on a picnic. Roberto insults Carlos. Nayeli meets with Emilio.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre

42. Empire (2015–2020)
Episode: Treasons, Stratagems, and Spoils (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music

In an effort to bridge the gap between Lyon Family Management and Empire, Lucious must play nice with Jeff Kingsley, so that the two companies can get girl group TBD back on the map. ... See full summary »

Director: Tamra Davis | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers

Votes: 155