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51. Bye Bye Braverman (1968)
Approved | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Four Jewish intellectuals carpool to the funeral of their old friend Leslie Braverman, who died suddenly at age 41.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: George Segal, Jack Warden, Joseph Wiseman, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 859
52. Mrs. Hyde (2017)
Unrated | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Mrs. Géquil is a teacher despised by her colleagues and students. On a stormy night, she is struck by lightning and faints. When she wakes up, she feels different. Will she be able to keep the powerful and dangerous Mrs. Hyde contained?
Director: Serge Bozon | Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Romain Duris, José Garcia, Adda Senani
Votes: 1,660 | Gross: $0.02M
53. The Reader (1988)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
A multi-faceted film based on Raymond Jean's novel "La Lectrice". Constance (Miou-Miou) reads the novel aloud in bed to her lover. Inspired by the story of Marie, a woman who advertises her... See full summary »
Director: Michel Deville | Stars: Miou-Miou, Christian Ruché, Sylvie Laporte, Michel Raskine
Votes: 1,812 | Gross: $0.70M
54. Happy New Year (1973)
PG | 115 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released from prison apparently under a New Year amnesty, a criminal tries to pick up the threads of a life changed not only by his daring plan to rob a jewelry store in out-of-season ... See full summary »
Director: Claude Lelouch | Stars: Lino Ventura, Françoise Fabian, Charles Gérard, André Falcon
Votes: 1,998 | Gross: $0.16M
55. House of Fools (2002)
R | 104 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In the midst of the Chechen War, a remote psychiatric institution is left without staff leaving the patients to fend for themselves. Based on a true story.
Director: Andrey Konchalovskiy | Stars: Yuliya Vysotskaya, Sultan Islamov, Bryan Adams, Evgeniy Mironov
Votes: 2,906 | Gross: $0.06M
56. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986 TV Short)
G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Charlie Brown is obliged to attend Peppermint Patty's New Year's Eve party, even though he has to finish the novel "War and Peace".
Directors: Sam Jaimes, Bill Melendez | Stars: Chad Allen, Kristie Baker, Melissa Guzzi, Aron Mandelbaum
Votes: 1,988
57. Francofonia (2015)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, History
A history of the Louvre during the Nazi occupation and a meditation on the meaning and timelessness of art.
Director: Aleksandr Sokurov | Stars: Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Benjamin Utzerath, Vincent Nemeth, Johanna Korthals Altes
Votes: 3,008 | Gross: $0.30M
58. It's Christmas, Carol! (2012 TV Movie)
TV-G | 87 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
On Christmas Eve in Chicago, heartless publishing-exec tyrant Carol is haunted by her dead ex-boss--who is the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future.
Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Carrie Fisher, Olivia Cheng, Tygh Runyan
Votes: 1,073
59. The Directive (2019)
113 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
One year after a catastrophic pandemic wipes out most of humanity, a lone survivor embarks on a journey to find Safe Zone 57 with the help of a broken robot.
Director: Alexander Raye Pimentel | Stars: Kyle Abraham, Paul Askedall, Scott Thompson, Hashim Gari
Votes: 1,317
60. Bad Behaviour (1993)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The McAllister family home is the setting for Gerry and Ellie's grapples with work, children, and how to get the bathroom fixed. Both have reached the stage where reason cannot be heard ... See full summary »
Director: Les Blair | Stars: Stephen Rea, Sinéad Cusack, Philip Jackson, Clare Higgins
Votes: 229 | Gross: $0.26M
61. Boxing Day (2012)
94 min | Drama
Basil, a businessman and Chauffeur, Nick, drive into the heart of the rocky mountains in the midst of perilous weather. When the journey becomes potentially fatal, Basil must decide whether he's prepared to sacrifice his life for another.
Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Edie Dakota, Lisa Enos, Jo Farkas, Danny Huston
Votes: 202
62. Zastihla me noc (1986)
135 min | Biography, Drama, War
A Holocaust drama made by a director who was himself, as a Jew, a prisoner in the German concentration camp of Ravensbrueck during the Second World War.
Director: Juraj Herz | Stars: Jana Riháková, Jana Brejchová, Rudolf Hrusínský, Katerina Urbancová
Votes: 75
63. The Crimean War (1997)
150 min | Documentary, History, War
The devastating details of a long ago war are eloquently presented in this documentary. "The Crimean War" is a well-researched look into the conflict that shook Europe during the years 1853... See full summary »
Stars: Billie Whitelaw, Dominic Lieven, Andrew Lambert, Alain Gouttman
Votes: 72
64. Upside (2010)
90 min | Drama
A concussion causes a high school lacrosse player to see everything upside-down.
Director: Kenneth Horstmann | Stars: Randall Bentley, Leah Sims, Taylor St. Clair, Jeremy Harrison
Votes: 192
65. Tevya (1939)
Approved | 93 min | Drama
The original, non-musical film version of the book which inspired "Fiddler on the Roof".
Director: Maurice Schwartz | Stars: Maurice Schwartz, Miriam Riselle, Rebecca Weintraub, Paula Lubelski
Votes: 396
66. Ladder of Philosophy
Documentary, History | Announced
Four philosophers - an atheist, an agnostic, a Christian, and a Hindu - settle down to discuss life, reason, faith, and whatever else comes to mind.
Director: Martin Horlacher | Star: Martin Horlacher
67. The Kids Play Russian (1993)
60 min | Drama
A famous French filmmaker is hired by a major Hollywood producer to make a documentary on the state of post-Cold War Russia. The filmmaker, though, subverts the project by stubbornly ... See full summary »
Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: László Szabó, Jean-Luc Godard, Bernard Eisenschitz, André S. Labarthe
Votes: 173
68. Levé krídlo (1984)
81 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Director: Jirí Hanibal | Stars: Filip Renc, Lucie Zednícková, Pavel Kríz, Zbynek Honzík
Votes: 20
69. Muz, zena, Zorzík a klíc (1965 TV Movie)
Comedy
Comedy skit variations on the topic of married life. The first situation represents a domestic quarrel of a married couple, where a friend Zorzík is visiting. The spouses call each other by... See full summary »
Director: Antonín Moskalyk | Stars: Jirina Bohdalová, Jirí Sovák, Vladimír Mensík, Jan Libícek
70. Sance (1971)
88 min | Drama
Director: Rangel Vulchanov | Stars: Jirina Trebická, Josef Abrhám, Jirí Krampol, Gustav Nezval
71. Deti ponedelnika (1998)
93 min | Comedy
Dima Medyakin did not pay off the creditors on time, who decided to kill him in revenge. They blew up his car, and only thanks to a happy accident, Dima survived. His wife, tired of living ... See full summary »
Director: Alla Surikova | Stars: Igor Sklyar, Irina Rozanova, Tatyana Dogileva, Sergey Nikonenko
Votes: 126
72. Five Million Witnesses (1965)
93 min | Crime, Mystery
During the TV premiere of the detective story by Petr Tarantík (Miroslav Machácek) called Case for Three Murderers, a popular actor dies in the midst of live broadcasting, in front of the ... See full summary »
Director: Eva Sadková | Stars: Radovan Lukavský, Jan Tríska, Miroslav Machácek, Rudolf Hrusínský
Votes: 28
73. Co je platno kárat, co je platno kázat (1978 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama
The journalist Smíd meets his old lover, the cheerful but simple girl Fanynka, with his friend, a young lawyer. He decides to take care of the girl in all honesty, buys her presents and ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Matejovský | Stars: Milena Steinmasslová, Jaroslav Drbohlav, Oldrich Vízner, Miriam Hynková
74.
8 Out of 10 Cats (2005– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Dave Spikey, John Pohlhammer
Votes: 26
75.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
(2005)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Who can finally get Rory thinking she made a BIG mistake dropping out of Yale? If you guess Jess, you're right. Her old flame returns with exciting news about his life... and some blunt advice about hers.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson
Votes: 888
76.
The IT Crowd (2006–2013)
Episode:
Yesterday's Jam
(2006)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Jen starts at Reynholm industries as the IT Manager. But it turns out she doesn't know anything about computers.
Director: Graham Linehan | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Christopher Morris
Votes: 3,104
77.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Genius
(2003)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A promising young writer confesses to the murder and robbery of a cabbie and demands that he receive the death penalty.
Director: Jace Alexander | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 298
78.
Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
Episode:
Author, Author
(2001)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Doctor writes and publishes an incendiary holonovel that defames the crew, Paris' tampering offends the author, and The Doctor's rights fall into question.
Director: David Livingston | Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill
Votes: 1,875
79.
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
Episode:
The Key of the Door
(1972)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama
On the eve of her 21st birthday, Elizabeth is utterly defiant and, consequently, on the brink of a complete breach with her parents.
Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Jean Marsh, Nicola Pagett, Angela Baddeley, Gordon Jackson
Votes: 123
80.
What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
Episode:
The Incomplete Shakespeare
(1977)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy
Raj tries his hand at writing for a new television series called "Central Avenue," which features three teenagers living in Watts.
Director: Dick Harwood | Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Danielle Spencer
Votes: 50
81.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Go, Bulldogs!
(2006)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
Christopher talks Lorelai into visiting Rory at Yale during Parents' Weekend, and Lorelai is surprised to find that Richard and Emily are also there. Trying to prove how cool he is, ... See full summary »
Director: Wil Shriner | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy
Votes: 685
82.
You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode:
Pessimism/Optimism
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Alasdair, with himself as host, thinks this show on optimism and pessimism will be great, but Christine, having read the script, thinks otherwise.
Director: Brenda Mason | Stars: Alasdair Gillis, Abby Hagyard, Vanessa Lindores, Les Lye
83.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Murder Book
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Green and Cassady investigate the death of a publishing agent who approved a book written by an ex-athlete that describes how he would have murdered his wife if he was in fact the real killer.
Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jesse L. Martin, Milena Govich, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 251
84.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Louis T. Steinhil (No. 27): Conclusion
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Liz, Dembe and the Task Force continue to search for Red, who attempts to escape his abductors with help from a surprise ally, but discovers he is not Katarina Rostova's only target in her hunt for information.
Director: Cort Hessler | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,406
85.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)
(1990)
TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War
By 1864, Union forces had the upper hand, though the end of war was not yet in sight. President Lincoln named U.S. Grant the overall commander of the Union army, 533,000 strong and the ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, Sam Waterston
Votes: 351
86.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
The Gamblers
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dean and Sam press their luck in a winner-takes-all game of pool. Meanwhile, Castiel hunts down a would-be murderer, but not for reasons one might think.
Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Alexander Calvert, Misha Collins
Votes: 3,654
87.
Prostor X (2018– )
Episode:
Theodora Remundová
(2019)
28 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Theodora Remundová, Cestmír Strakatý
88.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Dr. Lewis Powell (No. 130)
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Red alerts the FBI to the suspicious death of a scientist specializing in artificial intelligence research. Meanwhile, Francesca Campbell further entangles herself in Red's criminal activities.
Director: Christine Gee | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,248
89.
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020–2021)
Episode:
Zoey's Extraordinary Neighbor
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Zoey is forced to address her own faith and why she was given these powers as she attempts to help Mo feel comfortable expressing his true self. David creates a "big moment" for Mitch.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart
Votes: 761
90.
The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (2018– )
Episode:
Bloodsucking Freaks
(2020)
TV-MA | 157 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Joe Bob presents 'Bloodsucking Freaks,' an infamously sleazy exploitation horror about Sardu and his assistant Ralphus, who, under the guise of 'magic', torture and murder nude women in front of an audience. Special guest: Chris Jericho.
Director: Austin Jennings | Stars: John Bloom, Diana Prince, John Patrick Brennan, Chris Jericho
Votes: 65
91.
The Propaganda Report (2016– )
DNB: Defunding the Police, Where Will the Money Go?, the Decivilization of Society & Simon Says...
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News
Stars: Monica Perez, Brad Binkley
92.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Simisola: Part Two
(1996)
TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wexford finds suspect who burgled the house of the murdered unemployment worker and believes he has discovered the body of Dr. Akande's missing daughter.
Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Jane Lapotaire, Louie Ramsay
Votes: 56
93.
Radio Dolin (2021– )
Episode:
Stream with Anton Dolin
(2021)
98 min | Talk-Show
The first online stream dedicated to the results of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Anton Dolin, together with co-host Natalia Shorokh, discuss movies and answer questions from viewers.
Star: Anton Dolin
94.
À la vitrine du libraire (1963–1968)
Episode:
George Steiner à propos de "Tolstoï ou Dostoïevski"
(1963)
7 min | Talk-Show
Director: Jean Royer | Stars: George Steiner, Georges Bortoli
95.
Inspector Lewis (2006–2015)
Episode:
Your Sudden Death Question
(2010)
TV-PG | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A group of people gather at an Oxford college to compete in a quiz contest for a large prize. One of them, an annoying, know-it-all womaniser is murdered. Due to his personality quite a few people would loathe him, but murder him?
Director: Dan Reed | Stars: Adam James, Susannah Doyle, Ruth Gemmell, Sally Bretton
Votes: 674
96.
2veritasium (2012–2019)
Episode:
The Hedgehog and the Fox
(2016)
11 min | Documentary
Using his experience with Facebook as an example Derek explains Archilochus' fox and hedgehog philosophy. Derek relates the hedgehog, which has one primary method of defense, to a person ... See full summary »
Star: Derek Muller
97.
Prozhektorperiskhilton (2008–2017)
Episode:
Episode #4.2
(2010)
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Four hosts joking about the weekly news for September 13-18, 2010.
Stars: Garik Martirosyan, Sergey Svetlakov, Alexander Tsekalo, Ivan Urgant
Votes: 9
98.
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
Episode:
Boy Meets End
(2024)
TV-MA | 77 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Eli finds an unlikely source for a story to submit to The Courier-Mail. New evidence leads Caitlyn to uncover the truth about the criminal underworld.
Director: Kim Mordaunt | Stars: Simon Baker, Sophie Wilde, Bryan Brown, Travis Fimmel
Votes: 453
99.
Blue Bloods (2010–2024)
Episode:
Cellar Boy
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An elderly couple known to the Reagans is murdered in their house in the neighborhood, Jamie's service weapon gets stolen from his locker and Frank fights the mayor about the police budget.
Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou
Votes: 529
100.
Hiccups (2010–2011)
Episode:
Novel Idea
(2011)
Comedy
Director: Carl Bessai | Stars: Nancy Robertson, Laura Soltis, David Ingram, Emily Perkins
Votes: 36