Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "moral-lesson"

1. On the Waterfront (1954)

Approved | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims.

Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger

Votes: 165,210 | Gross: $9.60M

2. The Secrets of Isis (1975–1976)

Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

An archaeologist gains an amulet that allows her to transform into the superheroine goddess Isis and fight evil.

Stars: JoAnna Cameron, Brian Cutler, Joanna Pang, Ronalda Douglas

Votes: 1,218

3. The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)

PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A man who stops into a foster home to drop off some donations tells the kids a story about two teenage friends who uncover a long-lost medallion that transports them back in time.

Director: Bill Muir | Stars: William Brent, John Marengo, Samantha Hanratty, James Hong

Votes: 1,900 | Gross: $0.55M

4. The Dark Horse (2014)

R | 124 min | Biography, Drama

A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.

Director: James Napier Robertson | Stars: Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, James Napier Robertson

Votes: 6,587 | Gross: $0.06M

5. Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973)

G | 99 min | Drama, Family

A skilled flyer but very rebellious young seagull is kicked out of his clan. However, instead of being sad or lonely, he decides to enjoy and explore his newfound freedom.

Director: Hall Bartlett | Stars: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd

Votes: 2,333 | Gross: $1.60M

6. Dante's Inferno (1935)

Passed | 89 min | Drama, Romance

Jim Carter moves in on the McWade's carnival concession which shows scenes from Dante's "Inferno". He makes it a going concern, marrying Betty along the way. An inspector calls the ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Lachman | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Claire Trevor, Henry B. Walthall, Alan Dinehart

Votes: 920

7. Wake Up (II) (2020)

11 min | Short, Music

A woman is forced to rediscover her humanity in an increasingly digital world.

Director: Olivia Wilde | Stars: Margaret Qualley, Judy Bennett, Cricket Brown, Charles Massey

Votes: 454

8. Standing Tall (2015)

R | 120 min | Drama

A juvenile judge and a special educator are convinced that they can save the young delinquent Malony from himself and his violent ways.

Director: Emmanuelle Bercot | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Rod Paradot, Benoît Magimel, Sara Forestier

Votes: 3,859 | Gross: $0.02M

9. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)

PG | 96 min | Drama, Family

In 1970, 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry starts mentoring three boys--Dustin, Albert, and Mark--to follow the Lord.

Director: Rich Christiano | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Robert Guillaume, Frankie Ryan Manriquez

Votes: 1,628 | Gross: $1.36M

10. Crack House (1989)

R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In this bristling, urban drama, two teenage lovers must overcome tremendous odds to make it off the mean streets of L. A., or die trying. Features football legend Jim Brown.

Director: Michael Fischa | Stars: Jim Brown, Anthony Geary, Richard Roundtree, Cher Butler

Votes: 482 | Gross: $0.86M

11. Secret Adventures (1993–1995)

Family

A teen girl Drea Thomas, has an overactive imagination, babysits Rebecca and Matt, and they learn moral lessons through animation.

Stars: Marnette Patterson, Tamara Daniels, Heidi Lucas, Frankie Ingrassia

12. Taotao ehonkan sekai doubutsu-banashi (1983–1985)

30 min | Adventure, Animation, Family

Taotao has adventures with his animal friends and listens to the stories of his mother, the mother panda.

Stars: Tôru Furuya, Tarako, Minori Matsushima, Serge Olivier

Votes: 300

13. The Mighty Pawns (1987 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 57 min | Drama, Family, Sport

Caring and tough: That's how you could describe the principal, teacher, and parent who combined their efforts to transform a struggling bunch of misfits, otherwise known as D Class, into a united team of national chess contenders.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Paul Winfield, Alfonso Ribeiro, Terence Knox, Rosalind Cash

Votes: 55

14. The Rosary (1915)

Passed | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Bruce Wilton has amassed a fortune which he lavishes on his wife Vera. But a note of menace creeps into their happy home. No one hears it at first, except Father Kelly, a priest and Bruce's... See full summary »

Director: Colin Campbell | Stars: Kathlyn Williams, Charles Clary, Wheeler Oakman, Gertrude Ryan

Votes: 20

15. Grandfather's Clock (1934)

6 min | Animation, Short

A grandfather clock comes to life and tells two children a story (presented in animated cartoon form) about clocks going to school and playing football.

Directors: Burt Gillett, James Tyer

Votes: 28

16. Zaliczenie (1968 TV Short)

28 min | Short, Drama

A student who missed his final exam because of illness arrives at his professor's house to beg to be allowed to take it.

Director: Krzysztof Zanussi | Stars: Aleksander Bardini, Daniel Olbrychski, Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska

Votes: 97

17. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: Opie and His Merry Men (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

After watching a movie about Robin Hood, Opie and his pals befriend a hobo who encourages them to steal from those who have and give to him.

Director: Richard Crenna | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier

Votes: 323

18. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: The Horse Trader (1961)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Andy's admonishment to Opie about dealing fairly with others "snafus" when he subsequently trumps up a fanciful story to sell a worthless cannon to an out-of-area antiques dealer.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Elinor Donahue, Don Knotts

Votes: 388

19. Ark II (1976)
Episode: The Wild Boy (1976)

23 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi

The crew of the ARK steps in to protect a feral boy from angry villagers. Strange pulsating crystals unearthed by Jonah have a troubling side effect.

Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Terry Lester, Jean Marie Hon, José Flores, Moochie

Votes: 25

20. Monsters (1988–1990)
Episode: My Zombie Lover (1988)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

One night each year the dead come back to life. A young zombie falls for his living female classmate but his hunger for human flesh and her prejudiced zombie-hunting dad stand in the way of their happiness in this horror comedy.

Director: David Misch | Stars: Tempestt Bledsoe, Steve Harper, Ed Wheeler, Marcella Lowery

Votes: 307

21. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Fall on Your Knees (1999)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

"Popular" does Dickens' Christmas Carol. Everyone is invited to Sam and Brooke's first joint annual Christmas party. Carmen breaks her ankle and can't try out for Glamazons. For being a Grinch, Nicole's visited by the ghosts of Christmas.

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 110

22. L'île aux enfants (1974–1976)
Episode: La magicienne (1975)

9 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Jean Manceau | Stars: Yves Brunier, Patrick Bricard, Éliane Gauthier