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1. Drive (I) (2011)

R | 100 min | Action, Drama

A mysterious Hollywood action film stuntman gets in trouble with gangsters when he tries to help his neighbor's husband rob a pawn shop while serving as his getaway driver.

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

Votes: 705,200 | Gross: $35.06M

2. Police Academy (1984)

R | 96 min | Comedy

The mayor declares that anyone can enroll in the police academy irrespective of their physical condition or education level, and many misfits descend on the academy, including a young troublemaker who's forced to apply or go to jail.

Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith

Votes: 137,558 | Gross: $81.20M

3. Clerks (1994)

R | 92 min | Comedy

A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.

Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonauer

Votes: 232,465 | Gross: $3.15M

4. Henry's Crime (2010)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, an ex-con targets the same bank he was sent away for robbing.

Director: Malcolm Venville | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, James Caan, Judy Greer

Votes: 21,376 | Gross: $0.10M

5. 'Round Midnight (1986)

R | 133 min | Drama, Music

A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.

Director: Bertrand Tavernier | Stars: Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Votes: 5,870 | Gross: $3.27M

6. Alaska (I) (2015)

125 min | Drama, Romance

Fausto and Nadine meet for the first time in a hotel in Paris. They both are fragile, alone and obsessed with an unreachable desire of happiness. Fausto is an Italian man who moved to ... See full summary »

Director: Claudio Cupellini | Stars: Elio Germano, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Valerio Binasco, Elena Radonicich

Votes: 2,287

7. A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010)

Not Rated | 113 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Ulrik's released from prison after 12 years for murder. Will he go straight? He gets a room and a job as mechanic. He hooks up with his old gang. His son introduces him as uncle to his pregnant fiancée.

Director: Hans Petter Moland | Stars: Stellan Skarsgård, Bjørn Floberg, Jorunn Kjellsby, Gard B. Eidsvold

Votes: 7,327 | Gross: $0.04M

8. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger - London, New York, Johannesburg (2008 TV Special)

TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary, Comedy

Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour visits London, New York and Johannesburg. Various parts of this tour are edited together to create his fifth HBO stand-up special.

Director: Marty Callner | Star: Chris Rock

Votes: 4,527

9. The Roomies (2010)

114 min | Comedy, Drama

An under-employed and over-indulgent misfit aims to turn his life around through sobriety and religion while moving into the least supportive environment for either: an apartment with his ... See full summary »

Director: Jared Yanez | Stars: Quinn Allan, Tracy Conklin, Carly Carcione, Torrey Cornwell

Votes: 11

10. 8 fois debout (2009)

103 min | Drama

Elsa makes a living from little jobs, struggling to gain custody of her son. Mathieu.

Director: Xabi Molia | Stars: Julie Gayet, Denis Podalydès, Mathieu Busson, Kevyn Frachon

Votes: 348

11. Ghost Workers (2019)

45 min | Documentary

Artificial intelligence is developing and the digital economy is expanding. To enable this millions of people are doing underpaid work that insults human intelligence.

Director: Sandrine Rigaud | Stars: Thierry Baubet, Janine Berg, Lukas Biewald, Dawn Carbone

Votes: 49

12. Convenience (II) (2017)

Comedy, Crime

A young war vet and his gambling-addicted roommate find themselves on a local gangster's bad side when they go looking for a quick score.

Director: David James | Stars: Gregory Patrick Agnew, Kevin Borngrebe, Michael Compton, David Eves

13. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

New recruit Marco has the worst first day ever, while Emma's marriage plans are threatened by the return of an ex, John, and Jason finds romance with a woman who is carrying some unusual luggage.

Stars: Sarah Manners, James Redmond, Emma Owen, Naomi Ryan

Votes: 21

14. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Will meets a guy en route to Corfu who he thinks is gay, but turns out to be on his stag night.

Stars: Emma Owen, Adam Sinclair, Daren Jacobs, Matthew Leitch

Votes: 8

15. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.11 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

After a botched Botox injection, Will is in no mood to party, but it's his birthday and the gang go out to celebrate.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Emma Owen, Charles Daish, Peter Collins

Votes: 9

16. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (2003)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Comedy

Emma's marriage crumbles, which drives her to attempt at taking her own life, and travelling royalty is the catalyst for an explosive showdown at the Fresh!

Stars: Martin Cole, Naomi Ryan, Emma Owen, James Redmond

Votes: 8

17. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.13 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Marco's final day with Fresh! arrives, so Jason and Will resolve to send him off with a bang. Will wrestles with love.

Stars: Adam Sinclair, James Redmond, Naomi Ryan, Tom Wisdom

Votes: 9

18. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

K.C. has a romantic encounter with millionaire Michael Webb in Palma which turns sour while Will helps Marco out of trouble at the Fresh Centre, but the favour turns beneficial to both him and his boss.

Stars: Sarah Manners, Naomi Ryan, Martin Cole, Michael Praed

Votes: 16

19. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Emma is left in charge of an aircraft, with devastating consequences while Janis finds Jason and Marco in a compromising position.

Stars: Martin Cole, Emma Owen, Sarah Matravers, Matthew Chambers

Votes: 13

20. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Jason faces the possibility of him being a father, while a financially struggling Lehann goes to great lengths for some extra allowances.

Stars: Sarah Manners, Naomi Ryan, Rita Simons, James Redmond

Votes: 10

21. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2003)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Comedy

Emma and Lehann party hard in Alicante with music star D-Tox while, in Malaga, Marco faces an accusation of underage sex with one of his passengers.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Tom Wisdom, Jade Williams, James Redmond

Votes: 14

22. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2003)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Comedy

Janis, Lehann, Marco & Jason are involved in an emergency landing which has lasting consequences for all of them.

Stars: Tim Crouch, Emma Harding, Tom Wisdom, James Redmond

Votes: 10

23. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Emma finds out who Lehann's 'mystery man' is, Janis becomes a laughing stock courtesy of K.C. & Will; and Jason faces his fear of flying.

Stars: James Redmond, Naomi Ryan, Charles Daish, Matthew Chambers

Votes: 8

24. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Emma discovers she is pregnant, but who is the father? Will becomes centre stage of a T.V. documentary about Fresh! and K.C gets a stalker.

Stars: Martin Cole, Emma Owen, Justin Shevlin, Sarah Manners

Votes: 9

25. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (2003)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

KC falls into bed with a businessman who turns out to be Marco's father, who has a mild heart attack during sex.

Stars: Peter Polycarpou, Sarah Manners, Adam Sinclair, Tom Wisdom

Votes: 8

26. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Marco catches Janis and Nigel having sex on a plane and is horrified to learn that CCTV cameras have been installed on selected 737s; meanwhile Jack's sister Poppy is saved from drowning.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Adam Sinclair, John Pickard, Tom Wisdom

Votes: 8

27. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.10 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Susie moves into the crew flat disguising herself as a flight attendant from Goldstar but she's actually a cleaner for Fresh!, this ends in tragedy. Also Dan, Lehann and Rachel find ... See full summary »

Stars: Katy Edwards, Adam Sinclair, Tom Wisdom, Stacey Cadman

Votes: 10

28. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.11 (2004)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Comedy

Captain Croker is ensnared by the amorous attentions of two women on his flight, and Lehann has to identify what's causing a nasty smell, which won't go away.

Stars: Stacey Cadman, Tom Wisdom, Adam Sinclair, Emma-Jane Portch

Votes: 8

29. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.12 (2004)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Comedy

The crew encounter a therapist who specialises in preparing anxious passengers for flying, and the stewardesses have to cope with a highly strung woman who has a crush on Captain Croker.

Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Stacey Cadman, Katy Edwards, Adam Sinclair, Naomi Ryan

Votes: 9

30. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.14 (2004)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Lorna talks Poppy into going out to celebrate her 18th birthday, but things take a sudden turn for the worse.

Stars: Stacey Cadman, Adam Sinclair, Katy Edwards, Scott Adkins

Votes: 7

31. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.15 (2004)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Lorna talks Poppy into going out to celebrate her 18th birthday, but things take a sudden turn for the worse.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Scott Adkins, Naomi Ryan, Katy Edwards

Votes: 6

32. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.16 (2004)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Rachel amuses herself by letting both Dan and Mike think they are the father of her baby.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Adam Sinclair, Christopher Villiers, Stacey Cadman

Votes: 11

33. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.17 (2004)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Lehann, Lorna and Rachel make a packet from selling alcohol to soldiers during their flight to Kosovo.

Director: David Penn | Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Adam Sinclair, John Pickard, Christopher Villiers

Votes: 6

34. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.18 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Lehann, Lorna and Rachel make a packet from selling alcohol to soldiers during their flight to Kosovo.

Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Adam Sinclair, Jo-Anne Knowles, Lorelei King, Katy Edwards

Votes: 9

35. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Poppy signs up to join the team so she can pursue Marco, but finds he is still hung up over Janis, who in turn is moving in with Captain Croker

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Adam Sinclair, John Pickard, Tom Wisdom

Votes: 8

36. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.21 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Janis and Ed face a traumatic situation at work, but when Janis opens up to Dan, things go from bad to worse.

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Scott Adkins, Christopher Villiers, Luke Roberts

Votes: 9

37. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.22 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Will's being punished and gets stuck on the flight with the mail. But things look up when he spots sacks full of money on board.

Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Adam Sinclair, Lorelei King, Georgia Zaris, Silvio Simac

Votes: 9

38. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.23 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

When Croker and Lorna head to Brighton for a romantic weekend, one thing they didn't reckon on was Gay Pride, and with it, some uninvited guests.

Stars: Dawn Stevens, Jo-Anne Knowles, Christopher Villiers, Katy Edwards

Votes: 7

39. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.25 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

While flight delays cause a passenger revolt, Captain Peterson deals with the repercussions of his arrest by making a life-changing decision.

Stars: Siren Turkeshi, Scott Adkins, Stacey Cadman, Lucy Vandi

Votes: 9

40. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Lehann realises she still has feelings for Marvin, but wonders if the magician can be trusted, and Jack is willing to do anything in his quest to buy girlfriend Lucy an impressive engagement ring.

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: John Pickard, Emma Willis, Stacey Cadman, Sarah Farooqui

Votes: 8

41. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

A serious situation arises when Lehann is accused of drug smuggling and Poppy's calls for a safety check on a cracked plane door are ignored.

Stars: Naomi Ryan, Emma Willis, John Pickard, Sarah Farooqui

Votes: 8

42. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Lehann goes to court on smuggling charges. Carole charters a plane and is enjoying Will's company much to Janice's annoyance. Charlotte brings Jack back to the UK to help Lehann.

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Charles Daish, Adam Sinclair, Tom Wisdom, Beverley Callard

Votes: 8

43. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Will decides to see if he can charm his way back into the boss's good books, while Jack is confronted by a terrified passenger who is desperate to get on a plane.

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Adam Sinclair, Naomi Ryan, Tom Wisdom, Jo-Anne Knowles

Votes: 8

44. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.7 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

A flight destined for Malaga is thrown into chaos when a young Asian is overheard ringing his family to say goodbye and asking for forgiveness - provoking other passengers to take matters into their own hands.

Stars: Naomi Ryan, Sarah Farooqui, Tom Wisdom, Charles Daish

Votes: 8

45. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.8 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

As Fresh amalgamate with larger airline Goldstar, the crew are concerned by the rumours of mass redundancies.

Stars: Adam Sinclair, Christopher Villiers, Lauren Pope, Naomi Ryan

Votes: 8

46. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.9 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

Tension mounts between Captains Croker and Peterson as they both try to assume command of the plane.

Stars: Christopher Villiers, Jo-Anne Knowles, Katy Edwards, John Pickard

Votes: 8

47. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.13 (2004)

TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

While Captains Croker and Peterson are tested to see if they are worthy of retaining their stripes, Janis and Rachel try to sabotage their efforts.

Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Christopher Villiers, Luke Roberts, Georgia Zaris, Lorelei King

Votes: 7

48. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.19 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

Will's new management role makes it hard for him to fit in with his old crew while on a flight to Paris.

Director: Joss Agnew | Stars: Adam Sinclair, Lorelei King, Dawn Stevens, Stacey Cadman

Votes: 7

49. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.20 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

More in-flight antics. When she's re-routed to Bahrain, Rachel impresses an important passenger. But who will win the Employee of the Year award?

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Katy Edwards, Naomi Ryan, Christopher Villiers, Emma-Jane Portch

Votes: 6

50. Mile High (2003–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.24 (2005)

TV-MA | Drama, Comedy

When safety inspectors turn up unannounced on Janis's flight, Lehann and Will set about sabotaging it. But Janis takes unexpectedly drastic action.

Stars: Jo-Anne Knowles, Charlotte Weston, Adam Sinclair, Naomi Ryan

Votes: 9