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51. The Legend of Lucy Keyes (2006)

R | 93 min | Drama, Thriller

An urban family leaves city life behind for the confines of rural New England. Little do they know that their new home once belonged to the Keyes family, a clan who experienced the tragic loss of their daughter some 250 years ago.

Director: John Stimpson | Stars: Julie Delpy, Justin Theroux, Brooke Adams, Mark Boone Junior

Votes: 1,624

52. Ride, Vaquero! (1953)

Passed | 90 min | Western

Two outlaws, Rio and Esqueda, raised together as stepbrothers, have a showdown over the issue of whether to evict new settlers from their territory.

Director: John Farrow | Stars: Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Anthony Quinn

Votes: 1,087

53. Trees (2000 Video)

147 min | Comedy, Horror

All's quiet in the small Vermont town of Hazelville as Memorial Day approaches until a string of mysterious deaths begin plaguing forest ranger Mark Cody. As hikers and campers turn up dead... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pleckaitis | Stars: Kevin McCauley, Philip M. Gardiner, Peter Randazzo, Mary Ann Nilan

Votes: 162

54. Sweet Talker (1991)

PG | 86 min | Comedy

A sweet-talking con man starts to turn his life around when he falls in love in this family oriented comedy.

Director: Michael Jenkins | Stars: Bryan Brown, Karen Allen, Justin Rosniak, Chris Haywood

Votes: 329 | Gross: $0.38M

55. Salem Falls (2011 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama

A man with a troubled past tries to settle down in a small town, finds love and then ends up being the target of a witch hunt.

Director: Bradley Walsh | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Sarah Carter, AJ Michalka, Rick Roberts

Votes: 747

56. Young People (1940)

Approved | 79 min | Drama, Musical

A show business family leaves the Great White Way and heads to a farm in New England. What results are the difficulties they have before they are accepted by the community.

Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Shirley Temple, Jack Oakie, Charlotte Greenwood, Arleen Whelan

Votes: 468

57. Man from Del Rio (1956)

Approved | 82 min | Romance, Western

A fast Mexican-American gunman kills a few notorious gunfighters and is hired to replace Mesa's dead sheriff but a crooked saloon-keeper wants him on his payroll or out-of-the-way.

Director: Harry Horner | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Katy Jurado, Peter Whitney, Douglas Fowley

Votes: 902

58. Cimarron City (1958–1960)

Approved | 60 min | Western

Cimmaron City is booming due to oil and gold and hopes to become capital of the future state of Oklahoma. Matthew Rockford is the son of the city's founder; he's now mayor and a major cattle rancher. Sheriff Temple must keep law and order.

Stars: George Montgomery, John Smith, Audrey Totter, Dan Blocker

Votes: 184

59. Kadoyng (1973)

60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

An alien spaceship lands on earth, and its inhabitants decide to help a poor family.

Director: Ian Shand | Stars: Teresa Codling, Adrian Hall, David Williams, Stephen Bone

Votes: 64

60. The Christmas Gift (1986 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 120 min | Drama

A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.

Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Edward Winter, Gennie James

Votes: 791

61. Eye of the Dolphin (2006)

PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A young girl discovers she can communicate with dolphins.

Director: Michael D. Sellers | Stars: Carly Schroeder, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris, Christine Adams

Votes: 1,015 | Gross: $0.07M

62. Holidaze (2013 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 86 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A corporate workaholic wakes up in an alternate universe, married to her childhood sweetheart.

Director: Jerry Ciccoritti | Stars: Jennie Garth, Cameron Mathison, Kristin Booth, Maria del Mar

Votes: 1,780

63. Alaska Lifeboat (1956)

Approved | 21 min | Short, Drama

This "Theatre of Life" series short focuses on a medical services ship, the M/S Hygiene, that stops in the native village of Haines, Alaska. The residents are depicted as superstitious of ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Morgan | Star: Ralph Sarlan

Votes: 104

64. Trail Street (1947)

Approved | 84 min | Western

Bat Masterson's old friend Billy Burns convinces him to become marshal of Liberal, Kansas and help the residents fight drought and a destructive range war.

Director: Ray Enright | Stars: Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Votes: 833

65. Big Meat Eater (1982)

Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy, Horror, Musical

Strange events occur in a small town after a mild mannered butcher hires an unusual apprentice.

Director: Chris Windsor | Stars: Clarence 'Big' Miller, George Dawson, Andrew Gillies, Stephen Dimopoulos

Votes: 400

66. Air Raid Wardens (1943)

Passed | 67 min | Comedy

Two bumblers, failures as businessmen and air raid wardens, stumble across a nest of Nazi saboteurs bent on blowing up the local magnesium plant.

Director: Edward Sedgwick | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, Jacqueline White

Votes: 1,226

67. Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)

Passed | 72 min | Comedy

In 1940, Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham (Charles Coburn), a retired Army officer, returns to his home town of Fredericksville, Georgia, and is disturbed at the lack of civic pride. He ... See full summary »

Director: Irving Pichel | Stars: Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn

Votes: 448

68. 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

69. Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940)

Passed | 79 min | Drama

Dr. James Kildare has just completed his internship at Blair General Hospital and is assigned to work with his mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie. But fearing for the health of his father, Dr. ... See full summary »

Director: Harold S. Bucquet | Stars: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Samuel S. Hinds

Votes: 453

70. The President's Mystery (1936)

Approved | 80 min | Drama

A millionaire with a crumbling personal life comes up with an idea on how he can disappear, start a new life without anyone knowing who he is and be able to take all his money with him.

Director: Phil Rosen | Stars: Henry Wilcoxon, Betty Furness, Sidney Blackmer, Evelyn Brent

Votes: 211

71. The Killing Ground (1979)

48 min | Documentary

The Killing Ground examines toxic waste, its effects on public health, and failures by government agencies and chemical companies to keep it contained.

Directors: Tom Priestley, Steve Singer | Star: Brit Hume

Votes: 43

72. Noose for a Gunman (1960)

Approved | 69 min | Western

Case Britton, gunslinger and wanted man, comes to town to meet his bride-to-be, stop a stagecoach robbery, and get even with the man who killed his brother.

Director: Edward L. Cahn | Stars: Jim Davis, Lyn Thomas, Ted de Corsia, Barton MacLane

Votes: 318

73. Behind the Mike (1937)

Approved | 68 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

Complications ensue after a radio producer insults a sponsor.

Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: William Gargan, Judith Barrett, Don Wilson, Sterling Holloway

74. Ein Dorf rockt ab (2017 TV Movie)

89 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

When a farmer tries to save her farm by organizing a metal festival on her land, she faces opposition from her village.

Director: Holger Haase | Stars: Christina Große, Roman Knizka, Hannes Jaenicke, Amelie Herres

Votes: 69

75. Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island (2003 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew travels to the Pacific Northwest and investigates after a whale-watching tour boat is vandalized.

Director: Max Holechek | Stars: Lani Minella, Alisa Murray, Jena Cane, Wayne Rawley

Votes: 97

76. Main Street Today (1944)

Approved | 20 min | Short

This patriotic MGM short film, set in World War II, has a factory owner who produces the breech block for a key piece of army artillery. The military wants to increase production by 50%, ... See full summary »

Director: Edward L. Cahn | Stars: Ray Collins, John Nesbitt, Henry O'Neill, Addison Richards

Votes: 156

77. The Parks: A Community Centre (1981)

15 min | Documentary, Short, Sport

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Director: Mario Andreacchio

78. The Lambertville Story (1949)

Approved | 10 min | Short, Music

Paul Whiteman, the orchestra leader, is a resident of the town of Libertyville, New Jersey, a quiet community where the farmers, including Mr. Whiteman, raise Black Angus cattle. His story ... See full summary »

Director: Justin Herman | Stars: Paul Whiteman, Margo Whiteman

79. Whyalla, South Australia - Modern Town Rises from Desert (1946)

11 min | Documentary, Short, History

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Star: Charles P. Ryan

80. Le Bosquel, un village renaît (1947)

21 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Paul de Roubaix | Stars: Richard Francoeur, Paul Dufournet

81. Kings of Bushwick (2011)

24 min | Short, Crime, Drama

Five Marines come home to a hero's welcome. They form a foundation to help the community and their fallen comrades... but Special Agent Medina is not convinced.

Director: Angelo Lopez | Stars: Moisés Acevedo, D.K. Bowser, Denia Brache, Brittany Cascone

Votes: 10

82. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode: Northwest Passage (1989)

Unrated | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic.

Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Votes: 16,978

83. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Mummy Daddy (1985)

Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A dedicated actor in a realistic mummy costume that he can't take off is shooting a movie in a swamp. When he hears his wife is in labor, he runs towards the town but the local rednecks think he's the real deal and form a posse.

Director: William Dear | Stars: Tom Harrison, Bronson Pinchot, Brion James, Tracey Walter

Votes: 881

84. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: Mrs. Romney and the Outlaws (1965)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

Carolyn Romney becomes fed up watching the Kimball-Starr gang run roughshod over the town of Durango. She decides to do something about it using the Durango Record.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Rosemary DeCamp, Willard Sage, Robert Random, Patrick O'Moore

Votes: 26

85. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Chicken or Beef? (2003)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai needs to get permits approved before they can move forward with the inn and learns that business also involves back room deals. Rory runs into Dean who invites her to his wedding.

Director: Chris Long | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 785

86. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Emily Says Hello (2004)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Jackson has his hands full between Sookie's food cravings and his town selectman duties. Lorelai invites Christopher to lunch, but Rory tells him off and asks Lorelai what Luke thinks of ... See full summary »

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 720

87. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Just Like Gwen and Gavin (2006)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Getting an education: Taylor Doose learns the Winter Carnival can be successful without him. Paris learns the Yale Daily News staff loathes and fears her, and Lorelai learns Luke has a daughter.

Director: Stephen Clancy | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 702

88. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Love, Daisies and Troubadours (2001)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Max's relationship gets more serious. Luke's girlfriend Rachel returns. Meanwhile, Rory tries to win Dean back.

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena

Votes: 1,145

89. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too (2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Jackson decides to run for town selectman; Lorelai and Sookie help him campaign. Rory and Dean struggle to work things out.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 721

90. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Written in the Stars (2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Luke and Lorelai date officially for the first time. Paris mourns her late boyfriend. Rory meets a new guy.

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 866

91. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Flight to Nowhere (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The farmers of Hooterville sign up for a government-sponsored agriculture exchange program to Europe. When they realize the $300 cost for tickets is per person, not per plane-load, they ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester

Votes: 97

92. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Hail to the Fire Chief (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Fire Chief Joe Carson appoints Oliver as his assistant, assuming he'll pay for his trip to a Miami convention. Instead, Oliver's complaints about how the Hooterville Fire Department is ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Frank Cady

Votes: 91

93. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Parity Begins at Home (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Oliver wants to plant and sell all 160 acres of wheat but the local government committee tells him that he's not allowed.

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Howard Wendell

Votes: 130

94. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: The Youth Center (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Alarmed by the dropping population of Hooterville, Oliver calls a town meeting to find ways to keep the young people from moving away. Lisa urges him not to become involved because his "goo... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester

Votes: 75

95. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: Water, Water Everywhere (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Short on water, Mr. Haney contracts Willie the Well-Witcher to find a new spot to dig a well. But once Mr. Haney gets water, the Douglases lose theirs. After Willie witches a new well for ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Frank Cady

Votes: 101

96. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: The Antowuk Horror (1978)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

As the people of Antowuk resort community take advantage of a Hulk sighting, David 'Barton's' hotheaded boss goes as far as to dress up as a creature.

Director: Sigmund Neufeld Jr. | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, William Lucking

Votes: 231

97. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Indian Giver (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A Native Indian lays claim to Cabot Cove, throwing the town into chaos. When a local with valuable property is found murdered, all signs point to the town's supposed new land owner.

Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Theodore Bikel, Heidi Bohay, Tom Bosley

Votes: 402

98. Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode: Horns (1995)

TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama

Dr. Capra fights Maurice over an additive in his Cicely water which is making women lustful & aggressive and causing men to act like women. Joel, officially freed from his AK contract fights Shelly for his tapes that she has usurped.

Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum

Votes: 158

99. The Restless Gun (1957–1959)
Episode: The New Sheriff (1957)

TV-PG | 30 min | Western

Stopping in the town of Harmony to visit his old friend Doc Cross, Bonner learns that the ruthless Cotten brothers and an infamous gunfighter plan to take control of the town and intimidate... See full summary »

Director: Edward Ludwig | Stars: John Payne, Lloyd Corrigan, Stacy Harris, William Fawcett

Votes: 29

100. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode: Dead Cold Cash (1960)

TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western

According to the stipulations in a bizarre will, the citizens of North Fork will divide $100,000 if Lucas McCain dies within seven days of Sarah Caruthers. The vicious old woman has hated ... See full summary »

Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joan Taylor

Votes: 112