Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "mashed-potatoes"

1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

PG | 138 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Roy Neary, an Indiana electric lineman, finds his quiet and ordinary daily life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest for answers as a momentous event approaches.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon

Votes: 217,236 | Gross: $132.09M

2. The Glass Castle (2017)

PG-13 | 127 min | Biography, Drama

A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who's an eccentric artist and an alcoholic father who would stir the children's imagination with hope as a distraction to their poverty.

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton | Stars: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Ella Anderson

Votes: 38,615 | Gross: $17.27M

3. While You Were Sleeping (1995)

PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority ticket booth operator is mistaken for the fiancée of a comatose patient.

Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle

Votes: 114,209 | Gross: $81.06M

4. State of Play (2009)

PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren

Votes: 160,580 | Gross: $37.02M

5. License to Drive (1988)

PG-13 | 88 min | Comedy

A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.

Director: Greg Beeman | Stars: Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane, Richard Masur

Votes: 22,671 | Gross: $22.43M

6. Doubt (I) (2008)

PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Mystery

A Catholic school principal questions a priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student.

Director: John Patrick Shanley | Stars: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis

Votes: 136,169 | Gross: $33.42M

7. UHF (1989)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

An unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local television station. The station becomes a success, with all sorts of hilarious sight gags and wacky humor.

Director: Jay Levey | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards

Votes: 31,578 | Gross: $6.16M

8. The Big Feast (1973)

NC-17 | 130 min | Comedy, Drama

A group of men go to a villa in the French countryside where they resolve to eat themselves to death.

Director: Marco Ferreri | Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi

Votes: 14,737

9. Your Sister's Sister (2011)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family's island getaway after his brother's death. Jack's drunken encounter with Iris' sister Hannah at their remote cabin kicks off a revealing stretch of days.

Director: Lynn Shelton | Stars: Mark Duplass, Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mike Birbiglia

Votes: 28,453 | Gross: $1.57M

10. Human Experiments (1979)

R | 86 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller

A demented prison doctor performs gruesome shock therapy experiments on inmates.

Director: Gregory Goodell | Stars: Linda Haynes, Geoffrey Lewis, Ellen Travolta, Lurene Tuttle

Votes: 885

11. Brian's Song (1971 TV Movie)

G | 73 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey

Votes: 8,886

12. Masculine Feminine (1966)

Not Rated | 103 min | Drama, Romance

A romance between young Parisians, shown through a series of vignettes.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Chantal Goya, Marlène Jobert, Michel Debord

Votes: 17,376 | Gross: $0.20M

13. Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Family

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first holiday ever in this epic story of friendship and destiny.

Director: John Lee | Stars: Paul Reubens, Jordan Black, Doug Cox, Linda Porter

Votes: 9,104

14. Savannah Smiles (1982)

PG | 105 min | Comedy, Family

Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.

Director: Pierre De Moro | Stars: Mark Miller, Donovan Scott, Bridgette Andersen, Chris Robinson

Votes: 2,228

15. Love the Coopers (2015)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve. Can they survive the most beautiful time of the year?

Director: Jessie Nelson | Stars: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Ed Helms

Votes: 26,792 | Gross: $26.28M

16. Head of the Family (1996)

R | 82 min | Comedy, Horror

The "head" of the family is literally that - a giant head on a tiny body, who psychically controls the rest of his even more unusual family.

Director: Charles Band | Stars: Blake Adams, Jacqueline Lovell, Bob Schott, James Jones

Votes: 2,684

17. Zombie High (1987)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Horror

A college freshman begins to notice that students at her new school are losing their individuality. She discovers that the faculty are operating on the students' brains to make them docile and productive, but she's having none of it.

Director: Ron Link | Stars: Virginia Madsen, Richard Cox, Kay E. Kuter, James Wilder

Votes: 1,452 | Gross: $0.02M

18. Ever After High: Way Too Wonderland (2015 TV Movie)

TV-G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

With the Storybook of Legends still in Wonderland, Raven attempts to teleport her friends there despite still getting the hand of her powers. Apple, Raven, Briar, Lizzie, Kitty and Maddie ... See full summary »

Directors: Mike Csunyoscka, Dan Fraga | Stars: Robbie Daymond, Jonquil Goode, Kate Higgins, Delaney Moline

Votes: 496

19. Dondi (1961)

Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Six American GIs stationed in Italy befriend an orphaned boy, but the soldiers remain unaware that the lad has stowed away with them when they return to the U.S.

Director: Albert Zugsmith | Stars: David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy

Votes: 322

20. The Princess and Half the Kingdom (2019 TV Movie)

92 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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Director: Karel Janák | Stars: Matous Ruml, Eva Podzimková, Marek Eben, Jakub Prachar

Votes: 160

21. Anywhere, USA (2008)

Not Rated | 123 min | Comedy, Drama

Told in three segments ranging from satirical to tragic, the film is a wildly original look at American manners, prejudices, and family dynamics.

Director: Chusy | Stars: Frank Avery, Jeremiah Brennan, Ralph Brierley, Dianne Chapman

Votes: 235

22. A Starchy World (2007)

13 min | Short, Comedy

"A Starchy World" follows an ensemble of quirky characters as they experience a day just like any other - a day ruled by potatoes. They talk about potatoes, think about potatoes, and - most... See full summary »

Director: Nathaniel Atcheson | Stars: Jessica Aldridge, Laurie Faso, Jackson O'Reilly Fox, Robbie E. Harrison

Votes: 13

23. Mashed Potato Face (2020)

14 min | Short, Horror

A potato-based killer intrudes upon a family in the middle of dinner.

Director: Joseph Graham | Stars: Jennifer Rogers, Holliday Mahlow, Jacqueline Cepeda, Lynn Miller Jr.

24. 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Dare to Be Stupid (1985 Music Video)

TV-G | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

The music video for Weird Al Yankovic's song "Dare To Be Stupid", with both the song and the video being a style parody of Devo.

Directors: Jay Levey, Robert K. Weiss | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Steve Jay, Mary Beth Sanger, Jon Schwartz

Votes: 93

25. This Is the Life (1935)

Approved | 63 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

After obtaining her from an orphanage a couple exploit entertainer Withers till she runs away and later becomes a professional.

Director: Marshall Neilan | Stars: Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler

Votes: 60

26. How to Catch A Turkey (2018)

9 min | Animation, Short

Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run. Can you catch this tricky bird and enjoy all the holiday fun? A turkey is running loose in a school right before a ... See full summary »

Director: Andy T. Jones | Star: Nick Podehl

27. A Lesson in Time Management (2007)

7 min | Short, Family

A girl gains confidence in her schoolwork with her mother's help and secretive assistance.

Director: Madeline Austin-Kulat | Stars: Nannette Deasy, Rachel Moss, Liz Forst

28. Rosenthol Lives On (2006)

Short, Comedy, Drama

Rosenthol is a neurotic hypochondriac whose idiosyncrasies are his own worst enemy. Late twenties and still living with his parents, he's ashamed because he's forced to seek refuge in ... See full summary »

Director: Justin Lader | Stars: Brian Feldman, Gail Golden, J. Bryan Hayes, Paul Austin Sanders

29. The Knockers (2003)

14 min | Short

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Director: Anssi Kasitonni | Stars: Vesa-Pekka Hurme, Suvi Kantola, Anssi Kasitonni

30. Potetmos (2017)

65 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A simple small-time crook, two Norwegian government agents and three Neo-Nazis run amok in their pursuit of a potato with hidden powers.

Directors: Magnus Meling, Mathias Skillestad | Stars: Magnus Meling, Mathias Skillestad, Torbjørn Mathiesen, Jakob Justad Hofseth

Votes: 7

31. L'heure du déjeuner (1961 TV Short)

12 min | Short, Family

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Director: Jean-Claude Bergeret | Star: Patricia Saint-Georges

32. Bodger & Badger (1989–1999)
Episode: Bodger Is Chef (1989)

Adventure, Family

Simon Bodger wants to become the new Chef at Troff's Nosherama. But Mr Troff looks like he is going to give the job to Marcel. So, Bodger challenges his fancy 'French' rival to a cookery contest - but Badger has a much better idea.

Director: Judy Whitfield | Stars: Joanne Campbell, Andy Cunningham, Peter Leabourne, Stephen Lewis

33. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Underdog Gets Away (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

The gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,528

34. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: A Kind Word for the President (1967)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Irritated by complaints and about how much money he's losing, Oliver raises the rates at the Hooterville Phone Company. His top priority, however, is getting the Monroe brothers to connect ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Frank Cady, Tom Lester

Votes: 89

35. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Bachelor at Large (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When Eddie Haskell moves into a place of his own after a fight with his parents, best friend Wally and a kind landlady join forces to try to get the unhappy, but stubborn, teen to go back home.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 137

36. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: Class Picture (2002)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

While taking yearbook pictures and working to come up with the perfect yearbook quote, the gang recalls how they each met for the first time.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson

Votes: 959

37. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
Episode: The Acme Home Shopping Show (Oh, For Art's Sake/ Teddy Bears Picnic/ I Was a Teenage Bunnysitter) (1991)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Plucky uses an unusual feature of his remote control to "pause" reality in "Oh For Art's Sake." Elmyra torments three bears with her singing in "Teddy Bears Picnic." Babs babysits a devilish charge in "I Was A Teenage Bunnysitter."

Directors: Rich Arons, Eddie Fitzgerald | Stars: Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Cree Summer, Joe Alaskey

Votes: 60

38. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode: Shuttlepod One (2002)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While returning to Enterprise in Shuttlepod One, Trip and Reed see apparent evidence that the ship has been destroyed. With only days of oxygen left, they must find a way to survive long enough for rescue.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,923

39. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Master Ninja II (1992)

Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Joel and the 'bots endure two equally bad episodes from the failed action series The Master (1984).

Directors: Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 531

40. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Josh Runs Into Oprah (2006)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Comedy, Family

After Drake forgets Josh's birthday, he tries to make it up to him by taking him to a live taping of "Oprah."

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 330

41. Good Eats (1999–2012)
Episode: Potato, My Sweet (2003)

TV-G | 21 min | Documentary, Comedy

Long typecast as a character actor on the culinary stage, this long suffering root vegetable's finally ready for a starring role, and it's not in Silence of the Yams. Alton Brown uncovers the deliciousness that is sweet potato.

Stars: Alton Brown, Deb Duchon, Vickie Eng, Bart Hansard

Votes: 21

42. Bodger & Badger (1989–1999)
Episode: The Badgers Are Coming (1989)

Adventure, Family

Simon Bodger is now firmly in place as the new chef at Troff's Nosherama. But when he begins to bake a cake he accidentally bakes Badger inside it.

Director: Judy Whitfield | Stars: Joanne Campbell, Andy Cunningham, Roger Walker

43. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
Episode: Robin the Bad (1994)

23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

King John hires a man who is Robin's exact double to do bad things around Worksop, thereby discrediting him and the outlaws. However he is rumbled by Marian who persuades him to work with ... See full summary »

Director: David Bell | Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis

Votes: 20

44. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
Episode: The Nice Sumatran (1994)

24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

After the castle is attacked King John decides to abdicate in favour of Guy. He goes off to the outlaws' hideout where Robin, hoping the king will leave him money, entertains him. However ... See full summary »

Director: David Bell | Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis

Votes: 17

45. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Cooking (1983)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

It's a toss-up over who's better as Lisa and Christine pit their questionable culinary skills in a cooking throw-down, relying upon unwary cast members to judge between the lesser gastronomic evils of their unsavory creations.

Director: Geoffrey Darby | Stars: Corey Fraser, Alasdair Gillis, Abby Hagyard, Vanessa Lindores

46. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Priorities (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

Christine questions Ross's priorities when he cancels the show due to a baseball game he'd like to attend, but a few choice words from the producer changes his attitude.

Director: Brian Lebold | Stars: Abby Hagyard, Mike Hora, Les Lye, Christine McGlade

47. The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode: Not So Desperate Hours (1969)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Three escaped criminals hide out at Gull Cottage at a time when Mrs. Muir has asked the captain not to interfere, so he doesn't.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly

Votes: 33

48. Bodger & Badger (1989–1999)
Episode: The Health Inspector (1989)

Adventure, Family

Mr Troff receives a tip-off that the Nosherama is due for a visit from the Health Inspector. When she arrives she is shocked at the state of the kitchen - but even more shocked to see Badger. How can the restaurant stay open?

Director: Judy Whitfield | Stars: Joanne Campbell, Andy Cunningham, Maggie Henderson, Roger Walker

49. Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)
Episode: Night of the Living Spud (1991)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action

Bushroot finds being a villain plant a lonely occupation, and so he tries to create for himself a beautiful wife. But instead of the pretty pansy he expected, he ends up with a monstrous ... See full summary »

Directors: Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove | Stars: S. Scott Bullock, Christine Cavanaugh, Jim Cummings, Dana Hill

Votes: 260

50. Space Force (2020–2022)
Episode: Lunar Habitat (2020)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy

General Naird volunteers for Dr. Mallory's Lunar Habitat Experiment. Meanwhile, Erin tries to throw a party, and Space Force gets a snazzy new look.

Director: Paul King | Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers

Votes: 2,232