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1. Erin Brockovich (2000)

R | 131 min | Biography, Drama

An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, David Brisbin, Dawn Didawick

Votes: 221,310 | Gross: $125.60M

2. Secretary (2002)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Director: Steven Shainberg | Stars: James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren

Votes: 98,597 | Gross: $4.06M

3. Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

I.R.S. auditor Harold Crick suddenly finds his mundane Chicago life to be the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire existence, from his work to his love life to his death.

Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah

Votes: 236,469 | Gross: $40.14M

4. In Her Shoes (2005)

PG-13 | 130 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Strait-laced Rose breaks off relations with her party girl sister, Maggie, over an indiscretion involving Rose's boyfriend. The chilly atmosphere is broken with the arrival of Ella, the grandmother neither sister knew existed.

Director: Curtis Hanson | Stars: Toni Collette, Cameron Diaz, Shirley MacLaine, Anson Mount

Votes: 65,077 | Gross: $32.88M

5. Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

PG | 132 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-heartedly grasping uncle.

Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent

Votes: 13,665 | Gross: $1.59M

6. The Upside of Anger (2005)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama

When her husband unexpectedly disappears, a sharp-witted suburban wife and her daughters juggle their mom's romantic dilemmas and family dynamics.

Director: Mike Binder | Stars: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Evan Rachel Wood

Votes: 22,944 | Gross: $18.76M

7. The Monster Club (1981)

Unrated | 104 min | Comedy, Horror, Musical

A writer of horror stories is invited to a "monster club" by a mysterious old gentleman. There, three gruesome stories are told to him; between each story some musicians play their songs.

Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Vincent Price, John Carradine, Anthony Steel, Roger Sloman

Votes: 4,530

8. The More the Merrier (1943)

Passed | 104 min | Comedy

During the World War II housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two.

Director: George Stevens | Stars: Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn, Richard Gaines

Votes: 7,474

9. Artists and Models (1955)

Approved | 109 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Rick Todd uses the dreams of his roommate Eugene as the basis for a successful comic book.

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine, Dorothy Malone

Votes: 4,381 | Gross: $9.35M

10. England Is Mine (2017)

Not Rated | 94 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A portrait of Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become the lead singer of seminal alternative rock band The Smiths.

Director: Mark Gill | Stars: Jodie Comer, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jack Lowden, Peter McDonald

Votes: 3,780

11. Hunger (1966)

Not Rated | 112 min | Biography, Drama

In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of ... See full summary »

Director: Henning Carlsen | Stars: Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex

Votes: 3,371

12. East Side, West Side (1949)

Passed | 108 min | Drama, Romance

A vain businessman puts a strain on happy marriage to a rich, beautiful socialite by allowing himself to be seduced by a former girlfriend.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, James Mason, Van Heflin, Ava Gardner

Votes: 2,509

13. French Quarter (1978)

R | 101 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Chronicles the life of a young New Orleans prostitute and her co-workers.

Director: Dennis Kane | Stars: Virginia Mayo, Bruce Davison, Alisha Fontaine, Ann Michelle

Votes: 272

14. The Amazing Adventure (1936)

Approved | 61 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

A bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for year without touching his inheritance.

Director: Alfred Zeisler | Stars: Cary Grant, Mary Brian, Peter Gawthorne, Henry Kendall

Votes: 2,181

15. The Show-Off (1926)

Passed | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

A blowhard who poses as a railroad executive but is really just a $30-a-week clerk catches a young bride, then drives her family's finances to the brink of ruin.

Director: Malcolm St. Clair | Stars: Ford Sterling, Lois Wilson, Louise Brooks, Gregory Kelly

Votes: 327

16. If a Body Meets a Body (1945)

Approved | 18 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

Curly learns that he is named in the will of his rich uncle, so the boys head for the uncle's mansion to attend the reading of the will. They arrive on a dark and stormy night only to find ... See full summary »

Director: Jules White | Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Theodore Lorch

Votes: 619

17. The High Cost of Loving (1958)

Passed | 87 min | Comedy, Drama

When he's not invited to a boardroom luncheon with the company president and his executives, during the company's merger and downsizing phase, purchasing manager Jim Fry fears he is to be laid-off.

Director: José Ferrer | Stars: José Ferrer, Joanne Gilbert, Jim Backus, Gena Rowlands

Votes: 376

18. The Big Timer (1932)

Passed | 72 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

An up-and-coming boxer (Ben Lyon) runs into problems when he takes on a female fight manager (Constance Cummings). Ben Lyon is once again playing with Tom Dugan; they co-starred in "The Hot... See full summary »

Director: Edward Buzzell | Stars: Ben Lyon, Constance Cummings, Thelma Todd, Tom Dugan

Votes: 267

19. Roommates (I) (2009)

15 min | Short, Comedy

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Director: Ahmadu Garba | Stars: Cazzy Golomb, Trip Hope, Azmyth Kaminski, Randy LaHaye

20. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode: Help Wanted (1956)

TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery

To pay for his wife's operation, Mr. Crabtree takes a job working for the mysterious Mr. X, who asks him to manage a job involving a blackmailer.

Director: James Neilson | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, John Qualen, Lorne Greene, Madge Kennedy

Votes: 902

21. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Taking Liberties (2000)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mel continues to forbid Niles and Daphne to be seen in public, and unexpectedly shows up at a party at Frasier's house.

Director: Kelsey Grammer | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,023

22. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the List (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

With help from Chandler and Joey, Ross makes a list of pros and cons to decide whether to be with Julie or Rachel. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making dessert with a disgusting synthetic chocolate substitute.

Director: Mary Kay Place | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,774

23. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: A Three Job, No Income Family (1989)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Al finally convinces Peggy to contribute to the household income but feels emasculated when Peggy starts bringing home huge "commish" checks from her cosmetics sales job, earning more money... See full summary »

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 697

24. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Kelly Bounces Back (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Now an aspiring model, Kelly invents a maneuver called "The Bundy Bounce" for her first audition as spokesperson for the new Allente car. But Bud's big mouth gives the idea to another model... See full summary »

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 719

25. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode: Dinsdale! (1970)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

A sketch about the Ministry of Silly Walks. Also: a British minister---attired in a pink tulle dress---talks about housing; 30 gas-company men investigate the installation of a stove; a giant hedgehog wanders London.

Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Votes: 1,063

26. Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode: Backwards (1989)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

As Rimmer is taking Kryten for a driving lesson in Starbug they find themselves being whisked away through a time hole and end up on Earth, where time is running backwards.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Hattie Hayridge

Votes: 1,135

27. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Jack Looks for a Job (1977)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack's job search lands him a job as a nude model and an encyclopedia salesman.

Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Audra Lindley

Votes: 248

28. Katy Keene (2020)
Episode: Chapter Two: You Can't Hurry Love (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

With Katy's personal life in a holding pattern, she can't seem to escape even at work; Jorge finds himself on the outs with the Broadway community and must decide if he wants to give up performing as Ginger.

Director: Steven A. Adelson | Stars: Lucy Hale, Ashleigh Murray, Katherine LaNasa, Julia Chan

Votes: 183

29. Resident Alien (2021– )
Episode: The Green Glow (2021)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Fearing he's facing failure, Harry enlists an unlikely ally to help find his ship.

Director: Jennifer Phang | Stars: Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund

Votes: 1,786

30. Boys Over Flowers (2009)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (2009)

TV-Y | 62 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

It's Valentine's Day, and upon seeing Joon Pyo making a public fool of himself, Kang Hee Soo takes actions to remove the Jan Di "weed" from his social garden.

Stars: Ku Hye-Sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum

Votes: 84

31. DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode: The Satanist's Apprentice (2021)

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

Astra gets a chance to learn real magic, while Sara meets Bishop and learns what he intends.

Director: Caity Lotz | Stars: Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann

Votes: 982

32. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: The Ruby Yacht: Parts 1-2 (1963)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "The Ruby Yacht" Part 1 of 6, Fractured Fairy Tales "Rumpelstiltskin", Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties "The Centaur", Rocky and Bullwinkle "The Ruby Yacht" Part 2 of 6.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 19

33. Office Girls (2011– )
Episode: Episode #1.39 (2012)

43 min | Romance

With her lies discovered, Kai-Er makes a full confession. Hsin-Jen discloses her general worries over entering Jason's world.

Director: Fu-chun Hsu | Stars: Chia-Yen Ko, Roy Chiu, Meng-sheng Shen, Hsiu-Chun Lin