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1. Mank (2020)

R | 131 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey

Votes: 82,909

2. Home Again (2017)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

Director: Hallie Meyers-Shyer | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, Pico Alexander

Votes: 35,207 | Gross: $27.02M

3. 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: 31,609 | Gross: $6.16M

4. Trumbo (2015)

R | 124 min | Biography, Drama

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.

Votes: 84,861 | Gross: $7.86M

5. A Star Is Born (1954)

Passed | 154 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

A film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral.

Director: George Cukor | Stars: Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Charles Bickford

Votes: 19,701 | Gross: $14.93M

6. A Star Is Born (1937)

Passed | 111 min | Drama, Romance

A young woman comes to Hollywood with dreams of stardom, and achieves them only with the help of an alcoholic leading man whose best days are behind him.

Directors: William A. Wellman, Jack Conway, Victor Fleming | Stars: Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson

Votes: 10,919 | Gross: $4.36M

7. California Suite (1978)

PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine

Votes: 8,141

8. Fedora (1978)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Romance

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

Votes: 5,202 | Gross: $2.20M

9. Road to Bali (1952)

Approved | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Two unemployed show-biz pals accept treasure-diving work in Bali for a local princess and they find treasure, love and trouble.

Director: Hal Walker | Stars: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Murvyn Vye

Votes: 5,262

10. The Oscar (1966)

Approved | 119 min | Drama

Snotty Hollywood actor becomes even more full of himself after he's nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Director: Russell Rouse | Stars: Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Milton Berle, Eleanor Parker

Votes: 1,466

11. The Star (1952)

Passed | 89 min | Drama, Romance

A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but still desires a comeback.

Director: Stuart Heisler | Stars: Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson

Votes: 4,155

12. Susan Slept Here (1954)

Approved | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Hollywood screenwriter takes in a runaway girl who's more woman than he can handle.

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis, Glenda Farrell

Votes: 2,171

13. Wing and a Prayer (1944)

Passed | 97 min | Action, Drama, War

In WW2, an American aircraft carrier sails around the Pacific on a decoy mission until it joins the battle of Midway against the Japanese forces.

Director: Henry Hathaway | Stars: Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford

Votes: 1,551

14. Looking for Palladin (2008)

R | 115 min | Comedy

A young Hollywood player is drawn into a remote place looking for a quick deal and instead finds a sanctuary, a community, and ultimately himself.

Director: Andrzej Krakowski | Stars: Ben Gazzara, David Moscow, Talia Shire, Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Votes: 199

15. It's a Grand Old Nag (1947)

8 min | Animation, Comedy, Short

A slick movie director tricks a hayseed horse into becoming a stunt double.

Director: Robert Clampett | Stars: Stan Freberg, Dave Barry

Votes: 56

16. Yankee Doodle Daffy (1943)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Family, Short

Daffy is an agent representing Sleepy Lagoon trying to sell him to talent scout Porky. Daffy spends a great deal of time and energy explaining and demonstrating what the kid can do, while the kid sits on a couch licking a giant sucker.

Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Ken Bennett

Votes: 1,363

17. Hollywood Daffy (1946)

TV-Y7 | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Daffy sneaks onto the Warmer Brothers lot, eventually posing as a tour guide. Daffy spoofs a number of contemporary stars, and others appear as "themselves". He also has a number of run-ins with a studio cop.

Directors: Friz Freleng, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Sara Berner, Richard Bickenbach

Votes: 531

18. What's Cookin' Doc? (1944)

TV-Y7 | 9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

When James Cagney wins the Oscar, Bugs shows a clip from "Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt" (1941) and demands a recount of the voting.

Directors: Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce

Votes: 604

19. Little Big Feat. Netta: Moustache (2021 Music Video)

4 min | Comedy, Music

A lifeguard uncovers a plot to shave the moustache queen.

Directors: Alina Pasok, Ilya Prusikin | Stars: Magda Angélica, Netta Barzilai, Little Big, Svetlana Ivanova

Votes: 24

20. Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992 Video)

109 min | Documentary

The most noteworthy events at Academy Awards ceremonies from 1971 to 1991.

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Karl Malden, F. Murray Abraham, Anne Bancroft, Kathy Bates

Votes: 412

21. Mrs. Ladybug (1940)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A hungry spider disguises himself as a maid in order to get into Mrs. Ladybug's house to eat her children. The children have different ideas, though.

Director: Rudolf Ising | Stars: Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Jeanne Dunne, Rudolf Ising

Votes: 49

22. Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)

Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography

A chronicle of the life and career of silent film star Mary Pickford.

Director: Nicholas Eliopoulos | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Votes: 223

23. Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story (2018)

13 min | Documentary, Short

The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring contributions from Woody experts and of course, Woody himself.

Director: Matthew Snead | Stars: Joe Adamson, Augusto Barranco, Eric Bauza, Jerry Beck

Votes: 10

24. Academy Award Review of Walt Disney Cartoons (1937)

Approved | 41 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A compilation of five Oscar-winning Disney shorts, released to help promote the upcoming release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).

Stars: Billy Bletcher, Dorothy Compton, Eddie Holden, Mary Moder

Votes: 116

25. Oscar menee Meksikoon (2009)

10 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Alvaro Pardo | Star: Barbara Trent

Votes: 6

26. Teddy Bär (1983)

105 min | Comedy

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Director: Rolf Lyssy | Stars: Rolf Lyssy, Renate Schroeter, Christoph Schwegler, Erna Brünell

Votes: 8

27. A Princess for Magoo (1959 TV Short)

6 min | Documentary, Short

Jim Backus (the voice of Mister Magoo) narrates a look behind the scenes at UPA Pictures during the development of the feature-length animated film "1001 Arabian Nights".

Stars: Jim Backus, Stephen Bosustow, Kathryn Grant, Jack Kinney

28. James Lipton Takes on Three (2005 Video)

25 min | Documentary, Short

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Stars: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, James Lipton, Hilary Swank

Votes: 64

29. Justice (IV) (2014)

17 min | Short, Comedy

Crime-fighter Milton Justice gets a new partner.

Director: Michael Swinehart | Stars: Akende Munalula, Stephen Sitkowski, Robert Sprayberry, Leo Zaza

30. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)

TV-PG | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also as a relative complete bio of Hearst.

Directors: Michael Epstein, Thomas Lennon | Stars: Richard Ben Cramer, William Alland, Thomas Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich

Votes: 1,458

31. The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
Episode: Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story (2001)

TV-G | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The life, laughters, and luck of one of the most famous and beloved child stars, Shirley Temple.

Director: Nadia Tass | Stars: Connie Britton, Colin Friels, Hinton Battle, Emily Hart

Votes: 494

32. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Cousin Roy in Movieland (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Jethro agrees to take on cousin Roy as a client but then he changes everything that made the banjo player likeable. Granny, Jed, and Ellie are dismayed but a hit record happens in spite of Jethro.

Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 70

33. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Jed Clampett Enterprises (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Jethro is evicted because his 50-cent allowance won't cover the rent. The other Clampetts take over the space: Granny will cut hair or pull teeth, Jed will sharpen tools and whittle things, and Elly is the pretty receptionist.

Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 74

34. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Jethro the Flesh Peddler (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Jethro's new plan is to become a big-time talent agent, and his first action is hiring beautiful Babs and Bunny. Cousin Roy, told he has musical gifts, arrives but Jethro refuses to accept him as a client which upsets the other Clampetts.

Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 69

35. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Carol Channing/Steve Lawrence (1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this edition with guests Steve Lawrence and Carol Channing include: parodies of "The African Queen" and "Sorry, Wrong Number"; a salute to silent movie comedians; and the two ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 54

36. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: How to Make a Monster (2021)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton

Votes: 12

37. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jack Cassidy and Tim Conway (1973)

TV-G | 45 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include a parody of "A Star Is Born".

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 40

38. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: John Byner and Petula Clark (1973)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: another series of TV commercial parodies (including of McDonald's "You Deserve a Break Today" campaign); guest Petula Clark sings "Without You"; and guest John Byner as ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 37

39. Ideas Men (2013– )
Episode: Solving New Shows for Netflix (2014)

4 min | Comedy

The Ideas Men are trying to think up new shows for Netflix.

Director: Riyad Barmania | Stars: Stuart Ashen, Daniel Barker

40. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: Creature from the Black Lagoon (2011)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton

Votes: 20

41. Documentary Now! (2015– )
Episode: Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid, Part 1 (2016)

TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy

Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. A candid docu-memoir of Hollywood Legend Jerry Wallach, and his forty year quest to win an Oscar.

Directors: Alexander Buono, Rhys Thomas | Stars: Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Helen Mirren, Peter Bogdanovich

Votes: 310

42. Five Came Back (2017)
Episode: The Mission Begins (2017)

TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, History

When World War II breaks out, five of Hollywood's top directors leave their homes and careers to join the army and film the war effort.

Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, John Ford

Votes: 361

43. Five Came Back (2017)
Episode: Combat Zones (2017)

TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The directors now in active service realize that their artistic vision won't always be fulfilled when bureaucracy and the realities of war intervene.

Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, John Ford

Votes: 312

44. Room 101 (1994–2018)
Episode: Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara & Nish Kumar (2018)

29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Bread at restaurants, ex-partners and downloading music are some of the things football pundit Chris Kamara and comedians Roisin Conaty and Nish Kumar try to put in Room 101.

Director: Ian Lorimer | Stars: Frank Skinner, Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara, Nish Kumar

Votes: 7