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51. La ferme des sept péchés (1949)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1825, Paul-Louis Courier, a Republican writer known for publishing pamphlets against the French monarchy, was killed in the farm where he had retired. Was it a political assassination or... See full summary »
Director: Jean Devaivre | Stars: Jacques Dumesnil, Claude Génia, Aimé Clariond, Pierre Renoir
Votes: 92
52. Mass Murder (2002 Video)
86 min | Crime, Drama
"Recommended." - Library Journal." ... an intense one-on-one encounter with a series of five serial murderers. The video provided an in-your-face quality I would have missed from the back ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Meyers | Stars: Eric Mayer, Alicia Barta, Paul Floding, Kelly Hill
Votes: 19
53. Jean-Philippe Rameau: L'incompris magnifique (2014 TV Movie)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Olivier Simonnet | Stars: Ivan Alexandre, Sylvie Bouissou, Louis Castelain, Eliane Lochot
54. Patricia, Return of the Dream (2017)
108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Juan Carlos returns to the Dominican Republic to reunite with his longtime fiancee, only to find her already married and pregnant. Sunk into despair and with nothing to do, he meets Patricia, who will change his life.
Director: René Fortunato | Stars: Amauris Pérez, Stephany Liriano, Reyna Acosta Medina, Fifi Almonte
Votes: 15
55. The History of the English Language: Second Edition (2008 Video)
Documentary
Professor Seth Lerer lectures on the history of the English language, from its earliest roots to its modern forms, and includes lively commentary on American English.
Star: Seth Lerer
Votes: 7
56. Petit manuel d'histoire de France (1979 TV Movie)
129 min | Documentary
Director: Raúl Ruiz
Votes: 11
57. Ceny ceské filmové kritiky 2016 (2017 TV Special)
74 min
Director: Marek Straka | Stars: Radek Bajgar, Jirí Bartoska, Matej Cibulka, Petr Ctvrtnícek
58. La prise de la Bastille heure par heure (2022 TV Special)
44 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Paris, July 14, 1789. The kingdom has been in crisis for several months, and the city is buzzing with unrest. Citizens are angry and have had enough of inequality, unemployment and hunger. ... See full summary »
Director: Juliette Desbois | Stars: Mirabelle Kirkland, William Doyle, Guillaume Mazeau, Jean-Christian Petitfils
Votes: 16
59. Milenci pani Suzanne (1985 TV Movie)
62 min | Comedy
Suzanne lives in an apartment in Paris rented for her by Boubouroche, a married but wealthy man, on whom she depends for support and financial support. But this does not prevent her from ... See full summary »
Director: Jirí Krejcík | Stars: Sona Valentová, Petr Nározný, Oldrich Kaiser, Miroslav Vladyka
Votes: 8
60. A Dança do Pensamento (2008)
54 min | Documentary
The cosmos, human beings and the city. The quest for a conversation with the universe from the myths of creation, to philosophy, to the actual narratives.
Director: Marta Biavaschi | Stars: Charles Melman, Henri-Pierre Jeudy, Jean-Pierre Lebrun, Marcelo Gleiser
Votes: 17
61. Quitte pour la peur (1961 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy
Director: Jean-Marie Coldefy | Stars: Louis Arbessier, Marianne Lecène, Pierre Michaël, Max Montavon
62. Torab al-ghoraba (1998)
147 min | Biography, Drama, History
A biography of Syrian philosopher Abdul Rahman Al-Kawakbi (1852-1902) who advocated enlightened Islam in the face of fundamentalism.
Director: Samir Zikra | Stars: Bassam Kousa, Najwa Kandakji, Fayez Abou Dan, Iman Al-Ghouri
Votes: 35
64.
Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode:
Pilot
(1975)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The two detectives, investigating a double homicide, discover that the man and woman who died in a car identical to Starsky's were mistakenly murdered - it was the detectives themselves who were the intended targets.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Michael Lerner, Morgan Sterne
Votes: 829
65.
Sharpe (1993–2008)
Episode:
Sharpe's Enemy
(1994)
TV-14 | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An army of British, French, Spanish and Portuguese deserters, lead by Sharpe's arch-nemesis Obadiah Hakeswill, has kidnapped two English women and held them for ransom. Hakeswill demands that Sharpe deliver the ransom money himself.
Director: Tom Clegg | Stars: Sean Bean, Pete Postlethwaite, Daragh O'Malley, Hugh Fraser
Votes: 2,838
66.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Les Misérables in Concert
(1995)
TV-G | 160 min | Music, Musical
The story of the fall and redemption of Jean Valjean, arrested for stealing some bread for his starving family. In prison he's constantly bothered by the hard-nosed lawman Javert. Valjean ... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Kafno, Gavin Taylor | Stars: Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast, Ruthie Henshall, Jenny Galloway
Votes: 2,445
67.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
Dana Gets Fired
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Jim talks to Dana's boss about his treatment of employees. Dana ends up getting fired.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 169
68.
Empty Nest (1988–1995)
Episode:
Overdue for a Job
(1989)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Carol finds a job at the Library, where she gets more then she bargains for. Charley joins a big buddy program. Meanwhile Barbara gets Dreyfuss to learn how to play Frisbee.
Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Richard Mulligan, Kristy McNichol, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure
Votes: 99
69.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
I Hate Frasier Crane
(1993)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier gets drawn into a war of words with columnist Derek Mann, leading to Mann challenging Frasier to a fight.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,330
70.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Part 1
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Phil decides to join the political field. Vivian suffers the result of his decision since he is never available. Ashley gets a chance at modeling.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 551
71.
I'll Fly Away (1991–1993)
Episode:
Parallel Lives
(1991)
Drama
Slocum wrestles with his conscience as Zollicofer applies pressure over the brick-throwing incident, while Lilly balks when Lewis takes his eyes off the ball at home.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor, Jeremy London, Ashlee Levitch
72.
I'll Fly Away (1991–1993)
Episode:
The Hat
(1991)
Drama
John Morgan's lost cowboy hat is found by Adlaine, while Forrest deals with verbal assault in a beating case arising from the demonstration.
Director: John David Coles | Stars: Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor, Jeremy London, Ashlee Levitch
Votes: 10
73.
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode:
Body and Soul
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A woman's vision of her own brutal murder leads the team to an unmarked shallow grave on her boyfriend's mother's farm. Anton suspects that the boyfriend's missing father has been reincarnated as the woman.
Director: John Bell | Stars: Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Joanne Vannicola, Colin Fox
Votes: 11
74.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode #2.33
(1973)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Roger Ordish | Stars: Michael Parkinson, George Best, John Betjeman, Maggie Smith
75.
Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Episode:
Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
(1979)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Captain Rex Parkin of the Pay Corps (retired) is charged with an offence under the Race Relations Act, and finds to his horror that Rumpole has taken under his wing a pupil barrister from the Punjab.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Leo McKern, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Peter Bowles, Patricia Hodge
Votes: 102
76.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
Charm and Harm
(2006)
TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Team members track a known "chameleon" serial killer across the southeastern U.S. trying to stop him before he kills again.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore
Votes: 2,242
77.
The Alienist (2018–2020)
Episode:
Angel of Darkness: Labyrinth
(2020)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sara persuades a young nurse to disclose what happens behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Kreizler is convinced that hypnosis might unlock the traumatic memories of Señora Linares, and Moore ... See full summary »
Director: Clare Kilner | Stars: Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Robert Wisdom, Douglas Smith
Votes: 1,144
78.
Your Welcome (2017– )
Dave Smith - In the House 5
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Michael Malice, Dave Smith
79.
Geheimnisvolle Orte (2004– )
Episode:
Schloss Versailles - Im Spiegelsaal der Geschichte
(2021)
Documentary
Director: Grit Lederer | Stars: Claire Bonnotte, Georges Clemenceau, Sabine Hahn, Ingrid
80.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
Affairs of State and Affairs of the Heart
(2021)
TV-PG | Drama
Blake considers dropping out of the senatorial race. Alexis confronts Dominique about her secret and proposes a deal. Fallon and Liam's getaway doesn't end up as they thought. Jeff continues behaving erratically.
Director: Geoffrey Wing Shotz | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente
Votes: 332
81.
My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
Episode:
A Friend of the Earth
(1969)
Comedy
Cartoonist John Monroe is bugged by his chief rival Zeph Leggin, a local homespun humorist who charms everyone including Ellen and Lydia. John imagines a Chautauqua-style Battle of the Wits to determine who is the best.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Larry Storch
Votes: 13
82.
Blow up: Le web magazine cinéma d'Arte (2010– )
Episode:
Vous avez vu tous les films avec Napoléon ?
(2021)
10 min | Documentary
An enumeration of a long list of movies and TV shows in which a Napoleon character is featured and/or takes pride of place.
Director: Philippe Truffault
83.
Portrait souvenir (1960–1969)
Episode:
Voltaire
(1961)
41 min | Documentary
Director: Gérard Herzog | Stars: Michel Bouquet, Bernard Lajarrige, André Maurois, Robert Murzeau
84.
TopTenz (2010– )
Episode:
History's Most Forgotten Scientific Geniuses
(2021)
11 min | Documentary
Who developed the scientific method? Who discovered nuclear fission? Who invented the number of zero? Algebra? The ten digit number system? Many little known scientists and mathematicians ... See full summary »
Star: Simon Whistler
85.
France-Allemagne, une histoire commune (2015)
Episode:
Au temps des princes
(2015)
26 min | Documentary
In einer spannenden Dokureihe blickt ARTE auf die gemeinsame deutsch-französische Geschichte und Gegenwart - aus der Vogelperspektive. In dieser Folge: Vom 16. Jahrhundert bis zur ... See full summary »
Directors: Vassili Silovic, Roland Théron | Stars: Jacques Moulin, Thomas Biskup, Pascal Roman, Martin Mulsow
86.
Maria Theresa (2017–2021)
Episode:
Teil Fünf
(2021)
113 min | Biography, Drama, History
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Ursula Strauss, Vojtech Kotek, Aaron Friesz, Tatiana Pauhofová
Votes: 24
87.
Brief History of Disbelief (2004– )
Episode:
Noughts and Crosses
(2004)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Richard Denton | Stars: Bernard Hill, Jonathan Miller, Simon Schaffer
Votes: 11
88.
TRIGGERnometry (2018– )
An Honest Conversation with Ben Shapiro
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
Star: Ben Shapiro
89.
Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode:
Charlie & the Secret Gigolo
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A judge orders Sean to Charlie's therapy group after he gets in trouble with the law, and Ed convinces Patrick to buy a television.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla
Votes: 201
90.
The Conners (2018–2025)
Episode:
When Sisters Collide and the Return of the Grifters
(2024)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Darlene crashes Mark's college trivia night to prove how smart she is; Neville finds out the money he loaned Dan was used for something other than its intended purpose.
Director: Jody Margolin Hahn | Stars: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson
Votes: 115
91.
Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode:
Episode #1.143
(2013)
88 min | News, Talk-Show
Star: Michael Hoggard
92.
Red River Bible & Prophecy Conference (2008– )
Episode:
Why Should I Listen to Bible Prophecy?
(2014)
Star: Billy Crone
93.
Les Français écrivent aux Shadoks (1969– )
Episode:
Bataille d'Hernani 69
(1969)
3 min | Documentary, Short, Talk-Show
Director: Gérard Pirès | Stars: Jean Yanne, Daniel Prévost
94.
Les Français écrivent aux Shadoks (1969– )
Episode:
Cocorico
(1969)
3 min | Documentary, Short, Talk-Show
Director: Gérard Patris | Star: Jean Yanne
95.
Wisdom (1957–1965)
Episode:
A Conversation with W. Somerset Maugham
(1960)
29 min
Acclaimed author W. Somerset Maugham engages in a wide-ranging conversation with his friend, drama critic Alan Pryce-Jones. Topics include Maugham's works and his thoughts on writers old and new. Filmed shortly before Maugham's 1965 death.
Director: John Durst | Stars: W. Somerset Maugham, Alan Pryce-Jones
96.
Benjamin Franklin (2002)
Episode:
The Chess Master
(2002)
Documentary, Biography, History
Franklin travels to France to obtain support for the Revolution. After months of beguiling Louis XVI and French society he gains French support.
Directors: Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer | Stars: Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, Colm Feore, Keith Arbour
97.
Questionnaire (1973–1981)
Episode:
Qui a peur du "Canard Enchaîné"?
(1980)
58 min | Talk-Show
Director: Arlette François | Stars: Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber, Roger Fressoz
98.
Apostrophes (1975–1990)
Episode:
Pour qui et pourquoi faites-vous de l'histoire?
(1976)
69 min | Talk-Show
Director: Roger Kahane | Stars: Bernard Pivot, Jean Chesneaux, Claude Manceron, Pierre Nora
99.
Deutschland 86 (2018)
Episode:
Green Book
(2018)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Brigitte tries to convince Martin to work as a double agent.
Director: Florian Cossen | Stars: Jonas Nay, Maria Schrader, Florence Kasumba, Sylvester Groth
Votes: 255
100.
Making Sense with Sam Harris (2013– )
#112 -- The Intellectual Dark Web
(2018 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Sam Harris talks to the Harvard mathematician and economist Eric Weinstein and the political commentator Ben Shapiro on stage in front of an audience.
Stars: Sam Harris, Ben Shapiro, Eric Weinstein