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1. Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
PG | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
To win a bet, an eccentric British inventor embarks, with his Chinese valet and an aspiring French artist, on a trip full of adventures and dangers around the world in exactly 80 days.
Director: Frank Coraci | Stars: Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Jim Broadbent, Kathy Bates
Votes: 94,883 | Gross: $24.01M
2. Brainstorm (1983)
PG | 106 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Researchers develop a system where they can jump into people's minds. But when people involved bring their personal problems into the equation, it becomes dangerous - perhaps deadly.
Director: Douglas Trumbull | Stars: Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, Cliff Robertson
Votes: 13,154 | Gross: $8.90M
3. Victory Through Air Power (1943)
Approved | 70 min | Documentary, Animation, History
An animated documentary promoting of the soundness of strategic aerial bombing in World War II.
Directors: James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, H.C. Potter | Stars: Alexander de Seversky, Art Baker, Billy Mitchell
Votes: 1,183 | Gross: $0.80M
4. Hockey Homicide (1945)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two hockey teams of Goofies play a game that quickly degenerates into a riot.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Doodles Weaver, Pinto Colvig
Votes: 714
5. Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom (2013–2015)
Documentary, Comedy, Family
Dick and Dom learn about the geniuses whose ideas, creations and discoveries have shaped our world.
Stars: Dominic Wood, Richard McCourt, Fran Scott, Brian Henson
Votes: 21
6. Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time (2010 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
This new party game will permit you and your "rabbids", to travel in time with a time washing machine. You'll have the possibility to change history and bring a mess every time, everywhere.
Director: Cédric Royer | Stars: Patrice Baudrier, Spencer Kayden, Thierry Kazazian, Pui Fan Lee
Votes: 51
7. Icarus Montgolfier Wright (1962)
16 min | Animation, Short
The film is set in the near future, on August 22, 1970. A man sleeps in the New Mexico desert. He the pilot of the upcoming first flight to the Moon, and the rocket which will transport him... See full summary »
Director: Osmond Evans | Stars: James Whitmore, Ross Martin
Votes: 116
8. Silver Ghost
Drama | Announced
Set at the turn of the century, it delineates the fascinating story of Rolls and Royce and the highly charged love affairs of the Beaulieu family.
9. Getaway IV: Outer Banks Documentary (2020)
61 min | Documentary
The guys are back for the fourth time. This time seeking a coastal adventure, the boys hit the road for the Outer Banks. Fighting against all odds Randall and Robert must plan the trip to see the wonders of the Outer Banks.
Directors: Robert Christley, Randall Haltom | Stars: Robert Christley, Randall Haltom
10. The Littlest Expert on Great Inventions (1952)
Approved | 10 min | Short
A hodge-podge of archive footage, with a commentary-narration by a Little Mr. I. Q.-type kid, looking at inventions from the past. This one takes a look at the Wright Brothers and their ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Herman | Star: Ward Wilson
11. Fire, Rain, Wind, Snow, and Fire: The Story of a Prairie (2016)
26 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary provides viewers with knowledge about the unique ecosystems of Ohio prairies and the importance of these preserved and restored natural environments. Accordingly, its focus... See full summary »
Director: Suki Kwon
12. Artificial Horizon (2007)
Short
A boy makes his own model of the Wright Glider.
Director: Violet Macdonald | Stars: Harvey Macdonald, Celina Macdonald
13. Return to Kitty Hawk: 100 Years of Flight (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Chris Lofft
14. Wright Brothers: First in Flight (2003)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Chris Lofft | Stars: Robert Ash, Leonard Bruno, Darrell Collins, Walter Cronkite
15. Fly (II) (2008)
5 min | Short, Drama
The Wright brothers passion to discover flight comes to fruition - despite Wilbur's fear.
Director: Stephen Krain | Stars: Adam Christy, Mickey Licciardi, Greta Belanus
16.
Superboy (1988–1992)
Episode:
Microboy
(1990)
TV-PG | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Hoping to impress Lana, a fellow student invents an energy capsule that makes him a superhero, but he is unable to control his new found powers.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Gerard Christopher, Stacy Haiduk, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Frank Military
Votes: 41
17.
This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
(1988)
25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, and Linus's cousin Dolly witness the Wright Brothers' first flight. Snoopy and Woodstock demonstrates the principles of flight.
Director: Sam Jaimes | Stars: Erin Chase, Brandon Stewart, Brandon Horne, Jason Mendelson
Votes: 47
18.
NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
Episode:
The Wright Brothers
(1971)
Biography, Drama, History
The story of the Wright Brothers' personal lives, and their labors in designing, building and testing airplanes.
Director: Arthur Barron | Stars: Katherine Frye, David Hurst, James Keach, Stacy Keach
19.
Hard Quiz (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #4.9
(2019)
28 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The show's scathing host, Tom Gleeson, quizzes Paul (the Wright brothers expert), Jane (stage musical The Book of Mormon expert), Jamie (Aerosmith expert) and John (the Volkswagen Beetle expert). Who will win Tom's coveted Big Brass Mug?
Directors: Catherine Vanderwolf, Kelly Doherty | Stars: Tom Gleeson, Jamie, Jane, John
20.
A Science Odyssey (1998– )
Episode:
Bigger, Better, Faster
(1998)
History
From a turn-of-the-century home to electricity and home appliances. The development of the automobiles and airplanes, radio and the other inventions of the 20th century through the Apollo ... See full summary »
Director: Carl Charlson | Stars: Charles Osgood, Bill Anders, Tim Berners-Lee, Frank Borman
21.
Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad (2019– )
Episode:
Ohio
(2020)
23 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Brad and Barney arrive in Ohio and head straight for Dayton - the home of aviation. After recreating history in the Wright B Flyer, the duo attend a local rodeo later that evening.
Director: Phil Ashton | Stars: Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 8
22.
New Looney Tunes (2015–2020)
Episode:
Sir Littlechin and the Giant/The Wrong Brothers
(2019)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Short, Adventure
Bugs and Squeaks must protect the Giant from a conceited monster hunter, Sir Littlechin. / The dimwitted Wright Brothers witness and comment on Daffy and his unwilling assistant Porky Pig's attempts to be the first people to fly a plane.
Director: Ian Wasseluk | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Bob Bergen, Jeff Bergman, Matthew Craig
Votes: 8
24.
Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode:
Murdoch Air
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a flying machine crashes, killing a man on the ground, Murdoch's investigation uncovers high-level conspiracy and sabotage in the race to achieve the first human-controlled flight.
Director: Don McCutcheon | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Thomas Craig, Helene Joy, Jonny Harris
Votes: 366
25.
Epic Rap Battles of History (2010– )
Episode:
Mario Bros. vs. the Wright Brothers
(2012)
TV-14 | 2 min | Short, Comedy, History
The Mario brothers from the Super Mario video game series take on the inventors of the airplane, the Wright Brothers.
Director: Dave McCary | Stars: Lloyd Ahlquist, Ceciley Jenkins, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal
Votes: 145
26.
The Daily Show (1996– )
Episode:
David McCullough
(2015)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Historian David McCullough stops by to discuss his latest book, "The Wright Brothers."
Director: Chuck O'Neil | Stars: Jon Stewart, David McCullough
Votes: 32
27.
Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom (2013–2015)
Episode:
The Wright Brothers
(2014)
Documentary, Comedy, Family
Dick and Dom reveal the genius of the Wright Brothers, the men behind the first ever powered and controlled flight.
Director: Mark Reynaud | Stars: Richard McCourt, Fran Scott, Dominic Wood