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1. Bridge of Spies (2015)
PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, History, Thriller
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan
Votes: 328,266 | Gross: $72.31M
2. The Post (2017)
PG-13 | 116 min | Biography, Drama, History
A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk
Votes: 162,706 | Gross: $81.90M
3. Miss Sloane (2016)
R | 132 min | Drama
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.
Director: John Madden | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg
Votes: 82,742 | Gross: $3.50M
4. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 101,402 | Gross: $31.56M
5. Woman in Gold (2015)
PG-13 | 109 min | Biography, Drama, History
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes
Votes: 63,304 | Gross: $33.31M
6. The Pelican Brief (1993)
PG-13 | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.
Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard
Votes: 96,227 | Gross: $100.77M
7. Dave (1993)
PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Romance
An uncanny Presidential lookalike named Dave is recruited by the Secret Service to become a momentary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn
Votes: 56,947 | Gross: $63.27M
8. Ali (2001)
R | 157 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles
Votes: 105,688 | Gross: $58.20M
9. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
R | 130 min | Biography, Drama
The story of controversial pornography publisher Larry Flynt, and how he became a defender of free speech.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Brett Harrelson
Votes: 100,878 | Gross: $20.19M
10. 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: 84,858 | Gross: $7.86M
11. Loving (2016)
PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision.
Director: Jeff Nichols | Stars: Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton, Dean Mumford
Votes: 36,420 | Gross: $7.70M
12. Frost/Nixon (2008)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Votes: 112,554 | Gross: $18.59M
13. LBJ (2016)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lyndon B. Johnson aligns himself with John F. Kennedy, rises to the Presidency, and deals with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Votes: 7,728 | Gross: $2.47M
14. Luce (I) (2019)
R | 109 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.
Director: Julius Onah | Stars: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tim Roth
Votes: 15,145 | Gross: $1.78M
15. Nothing But the Truth (I) (2008)
R | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Washington, D.C., a reporter faces a possible jail sentence for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source.
Director: Rod Lurie | Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga, Angela Bassett
Votes: 39,899 | Gross: $0.00M
16. Come See the Paradise (1990)
R | 138 min | Drama, Romance, War
The passionate romance between an Irish-American man and a Japanese-American woman is threatened when the Pearl Harbor attacks happen and the woman is forced into a prison camp because of her ethnicity.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Shizuko Hoshi
Votes: 3,075 | Gross: $0.85M
17. Roe v. Wade (2019)
PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, History
Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy that led to the most famous and controversial court case in history.
Directors: Cathy Allyn, Nick Loeb | Stars: Jon Voight, Nick Loeb, Stacey Dash, Jamie Kennedy
Votes: 1,593
18. RBG (2018)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.
Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann Kittner, Harryette Helsel, Nina Totenberg
Votes: 15,087 | Gross: $14.02M
19. Howl (2010)
R | 84 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
As Allen Ginsberg talks about his life and art, his most famous poem is illustrated in animation while the obscenity trial of the work is dramatized.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott, Aaron Tveit
Votes: 13,417 | Gross: $0.62M
20. Taxi to the Dark Side (2007)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg, Christopher Beiring
Votes: 16,822 | Gross: $0.27M
21. Lackawanna Blues (2005 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Music
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Director: George C. Wolfe | Stars: S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo
Votes: 2,552
22. Gideon's Trumpet (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 104 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Clarence Earl Gideon and his fight for the right to have publicly funded legal counsel for the needy.
Director: Robert L. Collins | Stars: Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray
Votes: 1,189
23. The Last Blockbuster (2020)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
This nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Bend, Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.
Director: Taylor Morden | Stars: Lauren Lapkus, Tom Casey, Kevin Smith, Sandi Harding
Votes: 6,154
24. Battle of Little Bighorn (2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
The U.S. expands westward after the Civil War displacing the last of the free-roaming Native Americans onto Reservations. This show focuses special attention on General George A. Custer and... See full summary »
Director: Molly Hermann | Stars: Steve Alexander, Kirk Chapman, Ron Glasgow, Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas
Votes: 111
25. First Monday in October (1981)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling
Votes: 1,661
26. Dirty Pictures (2000 TV Movie)
R | 104 min | Drama
A Cincinnati museum director goes on trial in 1990 for exhibiting sadomasochistic photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe.
Director: Frank Pierson | Stars: James Woods, Ann Marin, Craig T. Nelson, Diana Scarwid
Votes: 873
27. Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Biography, Drama
Ali's biggest match, his fight with the US government. A film about the politics and hubris surrounding the Vietnam War and the revenge exacted on America's greatest sportsman of the 20th century because he refused to fight in that war.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, Ed Begley Jr., Peter Gerety
Votes: 2,592
28. Trumbo (2007)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Askin | Stars: Dalton Trumbo, Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,250 | Gross: $7.85M
29. Reversing Roe (2018)
TV-14 | 99 min | Documentary
A deep historical look at one of the most controversial issues of our time, highlighting the abortion debate from various points along the ideological spectrum in a winding story of abortion in America.
Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Donna Howard, John Seago, Brigitte Amiri, Troy Newman
Votes: 1,820
30. The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022)
TV-PG | 96 min | Documentary
The unexpected story of Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott, revealing the intent behind her activism, her radical politics and her courage.
Directors: Johanna Hamilton, Yoruba Richen | Stars: Mary Frances Berry, Keisha N. Blain, Herb Boyd, Tiffany Cross
Votes: 136
31. The Judas Project (1990)
PG-13 | 97 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
How would you react if Christ had re-appeared on earth today? Would man kind repeat their mistakes or accept? This movie is about a modernized 2nd coming of Christ. Instead of facing Romans... See full summary »
Director: James H. Barden | Stars: John O'Banion, Ramy Zada, Richard Herd, Gerald Gordon
Votes: 273 | Gross: $2.93M
32. Slay the Dragon (2019)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary
It influences elections and sways outcomes-gerrymandering has become a hot-button political topic and symbol for everything broken about the American electoral process. But there are those on the front lines fighting to change the system.
Directors: Chris Durrance, Barak Goodman | Stars: Stephen Wolf, Rick Pluta, Charles Williams II, Curt Guyette
Votes: 478
33. The Divided Heart (1954)
Approved | 89 min | Drama
A story of litigation between a birth mother and an adopted family due to a child lost during a war.
Director: Charles Crichton | Stars: Cornell Borchers, Yvonne Mitchell, Armin Dahlen, Alexander Knox
Votes: 296
34. 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010)
R | 80 min | Documentary
A scorching indictment of the Mormon Church's historic involvement in the promotion & passage of California's Proposition 8 and the Mormon religion's secretive, decades-long campaign against LGBT human rights.
Directors: Reed Cowan, Steven Greenstreet | Stars: Spencer Jones, Tyler Barrick, Dustin Lance Black, Linda Williams Stay
Votes: 1,273 | Gross: $0.10M
35. Tying the Knot (2004)
Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, History, Romance
A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws despite varying levels of planning. ... See full summary »
Director: Jim de Sève | Stars: Bob Barr, Mary Bonauto, Brian Brown, Martin Bubbly
Votes: 312 | Gross: $0.04M
36. Proposition 8 Trial Re-Enactment (2010)
Documentary
On January 13, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the planned YouTube broadcast of the Perry v. Schwarzennegger (Proposition 8) Trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Abele, Jonathan P. Acosta, John Ainsworth, Sachie Alessio
Votes: 19
37. First Lady (1937)
Approved | 83 min | Comedy
As presidential election time approaches in Washington it is the women behind the scenes who seem to be making the decisions.
Director: Stanley Logan | Stars: Kay Francis, Preston Foster, Anita Louise, Walter Connolly
Votes: 516
38. The Lord Is Not on Trial Here Today (2010)
56 min | Documentary
The Peabody Award-winning story of how separation of church and state began in American public schools, and the courageous woman who made it happen.
Director: Jay Rosenstein | Stars: Ed Dessen, Bruce Dierenfield, Walter Feinberg, Dan McCollum
Votes: 30
39. Censorship Is Unpopular and Useless (2017 Video)
15 min | Short, Talk-Show
Censorship by tech companies is still censorship, argues Styx.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
40. Trump's First State of the Union: Jobs, Immigration, Tax Reform, 'Americans Are Dreamers Too' (2018 Video)
17 min | Short, News
Styx gives his views on Donald Trump's first State of the Union address.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
41. Leftist Fascism (2017 Video)
38 min | Short
Dinesh D'Souza argues that fascism is a phenomenon of the left, not the right.
Stars: Dinesh D'Souza, Stefan Molyneux
Votes: 43
42. Punished Kavanaugh Reveals the Dark Heart of the Left (2018 Video)
34 min | Short, News
Star: Carl Benjamin
43. California Plans to Try and Unconstitutionally Prosecute Anti-Islamic Troll (2018 Video)
11 min | Short, News
California violates the First Amendment again.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
44. William Howard Taft: Public Servant (2014 Video)
16 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
The career, life, and times of William Howard Taft, the only person to serve as both President of the United States and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
45. Kavanaugh Accuser Confessed to Making False Accusation (2018 Video)
10 min | Short, News
Star: Tim Pool
46.
Vee (2009– )
Episode:
Sergeant at Arms Will Restore Order in the Gallery
(2018)
12 min | News
Star: Vee
47. Trump Wins Enormously on Travel Ban as Supreme Court Allows President to Defend Sovereignty (2017 Video)
13 min | Short, News
Trump's travel ban is a good idea, says Styx, especially after our foreign policy disasters under Obama.
Star: Styxhexenhammer666
48. Put 'Em Up: The Ultimate Girl Group (2017 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Comedy, Music
FAUX REEL STUDIOS presents: "Put 'Em Up"-Official Music Video. The Ultimate Pop Stars!!!. Join Elizabeth Warren, Rachel Maddow, and the Notorious RBG as they belt out a brassy battle cry to take back our political climate.
Directors: Katie Claire, Elizabeth Eckert-Ross, Jamie Thiessen | Stars: Hannah Balagot, Amanda Beagle, Esther Bermann, Carlos Bolanos-Stone
49.
Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode:
May It Please the Court
(1994)
Crime, Drama, Family
Carter has submitted a blood test and is thrilled when the result reveals pregnancy. Wambaugh finally gets his life's greatest moment at the Supreme Court in Washington.
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly
Votes: 52
50.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
The Short List
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama
When a Supreme Court justice retires, President Bartlet has a golden opportunity to impact the court's composition by nominating a favorite judge but when further study reveals the ... See full summary »
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,272