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1. Rocketman (I) (2019)
R | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.
Director: Dexter Fletcher | Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard
Votes: 195,245 | Gross: $96.37M
2. American Graffiti (1973)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith
Votes: 98,396 | Gross: $115.00M
3. Us (II) (2019)
R | 116 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Adelaide Wilson and her family are attacked by mysterious figures dressed in red. Upon closer inspection, the Wilsons realize that the intruders are exact lookalikes of them.
Director: Jordan Peele | Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker
Votes: 341,994 | Gross: $175.08M
4. Rush Hour (1998)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.
Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson
Votes: 295,233 | Gross: $141.15M
5. Yesterday (III) (2019)
PG-13 | 116 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell
Votes: 168,029 | Gross: $73.29M
6. The Doors (1991)
R | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley
Votes: 99,242 | Gross: $35.18M
7. Top Secret! (1984)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
An American rock and roll singer is invited to a cultural festival in East Germany in order to distract from a plot to destroy NATO submarines, but he accidentally becomes involved in a resistance plot to rescue an imprisoned scientist.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Val Kilmer, Omar Sharif, Jeremy Kemp, Warren Clarke
Votes: 73,192 | Gross: $20.50M
8. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
R | 106 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.
Director: Gary Dauberman | Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman
Votes: 87,325 | Gross: $74.15M
9. Big Eyes (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 106 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A drama about the awakening of painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Krysten Ritter
Votes: 99,204 | Gross: $14.48M
10. Vegas Vacation (1997)
PG | 93 min | Comedy
In the fourth outing for the vacation franchise, the Griswolds have to survive Vegas fever when they go to Las Vegas for a fun family vacation.
Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry
Votes: 53,176 | Gross: $36.43M
11. The Beach Boys (2024)
PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, Music | Completed
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and created the harmonious sound that personified the California Dream.
Directors: Frank Marshall, Thom Zimny | Stars: Janelle Monáe, The Beach Boys, Lindsey Buckingham, Ryan Tedder
12. Ishtar (1987)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the C.I.A., the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.
Director: Elaine May | Stars: Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin
Votes: 12,058 | Gross: $14.38M
13. Flipper (1996)
PG | 95 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A teenage boy sent to spend the summer with his eccentric uncle on the Florida coast befriends a remarkable dolphin and takes on local bad guys who are polluting the water.
Director: Alan Shapiro | Stars: Paul Hogan, Elijah Wood, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon
Votes: 11,676 | Gross: $20.05M
14. The High Note (2020)
PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers.
Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman
Votes: 13,455
15. Accidental Love (2015)
PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, D.C., where sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes with what you stand for?
Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jessica Biel, Ray Brown, Jenny Gulley, Beverly D'Angelo
Votes: 9,136
16. Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
R | 103 min | Comedy
A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.
Director: Paul Mazursky | Stars: Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Little Richard
Votes: 20,236 | Gross: $62.13M
17. The Wrecking Crew! (2008)
PG | 101 min | Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dick Clark, Cher, Herb Alpert
Votes: 3,687 | Gross: $0.80M
18. Charlie Says (2018)
R | 110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The tragic tale of an all-American girl who was transformed into a cold-blooded killer in the summer of 1969.
Director: Mary Harron | Stars: Hannah Murray, Matt Smith, Sosie Bacon, Marianne Rendón
Votes: 5,415 | Gross: $0.04M
19. Elvis & Nixon (2016)
R | 86 min | Comedy, History
The untold true story behind the meeting between Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n Roll, and President Richard Nixon, resulting in this revealing, yet humorous moment immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives.
Director: Liza Johnson | Stars: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville
Votes: 15,038 | Gross: $1.03M
20. The Sparks Brothers (2021)
R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks.
Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck, Jane Wiedlin
Votes: 6,067
21. White Noise 2: The Light (2007)
PG-13 | 99 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Following the loss of his family, a man attempts suicide only to discover upon waking that he can identify people who are about to die
Director: Patrick Lussier | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Katee Sackhoff, Craig Fairbrass, Adrian Holmes
Votes: 13,736
22. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary that looks at the career of musician Brian Wilson.
Director: Brent Wilson | Stars: Brian Wilson, Jakob Dylan, Jim James, Don Was
Votes: 1,078
23. The Big Bang (1987)
76 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sex farce about Fred, an inept post WWIII superhero garbageman, who must prevent WW4 by disarming the continents of Virginia, where mutated feminists live, and USSSR, where mutated buttless men live. Beautiful Liberty is his only ally.
Director: Picha | Stars: Luis Rego, Georges Aminel, Perrette Pradier, Régine Teyssot
Votes: 347
24. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.
Director: George Hickenlooper | Stars: Rodney Bingenheimer, David Bowie, Joey Ramone, Exene Cervenka
Votes: 1,647 | Gross: $0.26M
25. Hollywood Mouth 3 (2018)
109 min | Drama
A film buff learns something new about her family and encounters noir-like situations in Hollywood.
Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Heidi Appe, Anastasia Art, Barbara Bologna, Angelica Coralvine
26. Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Profile of singer-guitarist Glen Campbell, a story of success, disgrace and redemption.
Director: Steve Freer | Stars: The Campbell Clan, Gerard Campbell, Glen Campbell, Steve Campbell
Votes: 22
27. The National Tree (2009 TV Movie)
TV-G | 88 min | Drama
A teenager has his Sitka Spruce tree chosen to be planted outside the White House as the new national Christmas Tree.
Director: Graeme Campbell | Stars: Andrew McCarthy, Evan Williams, Kari Matchett, Paula Brancati
Votes: 642
28. All Things Must Pass (2015)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, History, Music
'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.
Director: Colin Hanks | Stars: Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Heidi Cotler, Paul Brown
Votes: 3,563 | Gross: $0.17M
29. Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music including the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descen...
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Simon Wells, Jeff Guinn, Anthony DeCurtis, Peter Richardson
Votes: 308
30. Bucky and the Squirrels (2015)
PG | 82 min | Comedy
In 1968, a one-hit wonder US rock band vanished in a plane crash s in the Alps. 50 years later, the aircraft has just been discovered with the Squirrels still inside - frozen alive. Can the band make a comeback after half a century?
Director: Allan Katz | Stars: Josh Duvendeck, Kyle S. More, Matt Cook, Matt Shively
Votes: 82
31. Our Dream Christmas (2017)
Not Rated | 98 min | Drama
It's Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, and hardworking Gabby, her husband and their two kids, Amber and TJ, are fresh from Mississippi to spend Christmas with her mother and brother. With her ... See full summary »
Directors: Honesty J. Edwards, Dan Garcia | Stars: Jazsmin Lewis, Keith D. Robinson, Peter Parros, Olivia Brown
Votes: 56
32. Noah (2013)
18 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Noah's relationship takes a rapid turn for the worse.
Directors: Patrick Cederberg, Walter Woodman | Stars: Sam Kantor, Caitlin McConkey-Pirie, Nina Iordanova, Nahan Fahey
Votes: 864
33. Lie (2009)
10 min | Short, Biography, Drama
In 1968 Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys met a dynamic and passionate singer/songwriter and introduced him to Hollywood. The two set out to record that artist's first professional album. The... See full summary »
Director: Vaughn Juares | Stars: Joseph Andrew Schneider, Ryan Kiser, Jahnnalee Randall, H.T. Altman
Votes: 100
34. Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of 'Smile' (2004 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 109 min | Documentary
Interviews with Beach Boy Brian Wilson and his contemporaries outline the history of Wilson's album "Smile," a project some 37 years in the making.
Director: David Leaf | Stars: David Anderle, Hal Blaine, Jeff Bridges, Elvis Costello
Votes: 345
35. California Fleein' (Beach Boys Parody) (II) (2023 Video)
What do 4 handsome guys gotta do to flee California? In this parody of The Beach Boys' "California Dreamin'" - itself a totally tubular cover of The Mamas and the Papas - the Bee Boys sing ... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Coats, Jarret LeMaster, Kyle Mann, Brandon Toy
37. I Wish We All Could Leave California (Beach Boys Parody) (2022 Music Video)
Music
The California Dream ain't what it used to be. In this parody of The Beach Boys' "California Girls", the Babylon Bee Boys express their yearning to leave the Golden State some day.
Stars: Dan Coats, Bettina La Savio, Matt Larson, Jarret LeMaster
38.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Happy New Year
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Edina finds her New Year's Eve plans ruined by the sudden arrival of Patsy's acid-tongued sister, Jackie.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 367
39.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
Hello Nice Warners/La Behemoth/Little Old Slappy from Pasadena
(1993)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Hello Nice Warners" tells the story of what happens when the Warners siblings are cast in a new film by the comedy genius, Mr. Director. Later, when their maid quits, the Hip Hippos try to ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Gerard, Alfred Gimeno, Gary Hartle, David Marshall | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Votes: 193
40.
Becker (1998–2004)
Episode:
Drive, They Said
(1999)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Becker reluctantly agrees to chauffeur Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens. Becker returns to his office waiting room to find Hilton Lucas, Doug Heffernan and Ray Barone waiting.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith
Votes: 142
41.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Dog Eat Dog
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A man is found in a dumpster with a very full stomach. A divorcing couple are found dead together on the floor of their house, where their dog becomes the first suspect.
Director: Duane Clark | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 744
42.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
Culture
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The "Every Other Wednesday Afternoon Discussion Club" decides to bring culture to the valley by starting the Hooterville Symphony Orchestra. Oliver calls the women "nuts" for considering ... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester
Votes: 111
43.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
No Tell Motel
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Feeling Joanie and Chachi date too much, Howard offers to install a phone in her room but she can't see Chachi for 2 weeks first. She and Chachi try to find a way to get around this that may spell trouble.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Erin Moran
Votes: 93
44.
Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode:
Lily's Pearls
(1991)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When brash upstart financier Joe Gruber offers to buy land from Lady Jane's husband to create a wildlife sanctuary, both Jane and Lovejoy are suspicious of his motives and discover that he ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury
Votes: 69
45.
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode:
The Winding Cloth
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
On the Welsh coast, Lindsay's archaeologist mentor and old flame discovers a burial site with a coffin that contains the winding-cloth (death shroud) of a sadistic medieval overlord. An evil cult kidnaps him.
Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox
Votes: 14
46.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
The Count
(1983)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiscus and Ehrlich have a falling out. Cavanero and Samuels go out of their way to prevent a famous porn star from being served a summons at the hospital. Armstrong feels that a ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Ed Flanders, David Birney, G.W. Bailey, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 66
47.
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2011)
Episode:
Fockin Mokky Bokka
(2003)
Comedy
Donna and Gaz find their peace disturbed by noisy neighbours who repeatedly play Dana records. Jonny agrees to get a job at a D.I.Y. store but is forced to quit after his female superiors ... See full summary »
Directors: Caroline Jeffries, Gareth Carrivick | Stars: Natalie Casey, Will Mellor, Ralf Little, Sheridan Smith
Votes: 34
48.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Keep Yourself Alive
(2006)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Showing her engagement ring to Fez in the car, Fez drops it out the window, so Red drops the kids to look for it in the woods. Bob blurts out that Red gave her a $65, not $1,000 ring, so ... See full summary »
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama
Votes: 663
49.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
Charles Manson: The Devil's Work Part 1
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Charles Manson was born a bad kid, became a teenage thief and a violent predator, and by the end, spent far more than half his life behind bars. He had the ability to charm and the power of... See full summary »
Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Sara Sidner, Lis Wiehl, Stephen Kay
Votes: 42
50.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
Charles Manson: The Devil's Work Part 2
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Charles Manson was born a bad kid, became a teenage thief and a violent predator, and by the end, spent far more than half his life behind bars. He had the ability to charm and the power of... See full summary »
Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Steven V. Roberts, Rick Alan Ross, Sara Sidner
Votes: 38