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1. The Judge (2014)
R | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth; along the way he reconnects with his estranged family.
Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 204,368 | Gross: $47.12M
2. Heartland (II) (2007– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Family
A multi-generational saga set in Alberta, Canada and centered on a family getting through life together in both happy and trying times.
Stars: Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston, Michelle Morgan, Chris Potter
Votes: 19,904
3. Becker (1998–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, stopping at his favorite diner, and other various situations, all the while hating life and everything around him.
Stars: Ted Danson, Hattie Winston, Terry Farrell, Shawnee Smith
Votes: 14,214
4. Thunder Force (2021)
PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.
Director: Ben Falcone | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Jason Bateman, Bobby Cannavale
Votes: 45,587
5. The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Passed | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A major heist goes off as planned, but then double crosses, bad luck and solid police work cause everything to unravel.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore
Votes: 30,045
6. The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
A United States Navy destroyer escort participates in a Navy "invisibility" experiment that inadvertently sends two sailors forty years into the future.
Director: Stewart Raffill | Stars: Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco
Votes: 16,771 | Gross: $8.10M
7. The Short History of the Long Road (2019)
90 min | Adventure, Drama
A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.
Director: Ani Simon-Kennedy | Stars: Sabrina Carpenter, Steven Ogg, Christina Nuki, Dani Payne
Votes: 1,410
8. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 24 min | Drama
An anthology of human relationship stories connected by the only open in the wee hours diner the characters frequent. Resolutions are often facilitated by the owner/chef.
Stars: Kaoru Kobayashi, Mansaku Fuwa, Asako Kobayashi, Joe Odagiri
Votes: 4,933
9. All I Want for Christmas (1991)
G | 92 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A brother and sister attempt to bring their divorced parents back together for Christmas.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Ethan Embry, Kevin Nealon
Votes: 5,599 | Gross: $14.81M
10. The Perfect Catch (2017 TV Movie)
TV-G | 83 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Jessica, a single parent, owner of a struggling diner, finds the inspiration she needed when her high school boyfriend, Chase, a professional baseball player returns to town.
Director: Steven R. Monroe | Stars: Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, Chance Hurstfield, Vincent Dangerfield
Votes: 2,302
11. Love Under the Olive Tree (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 82 min | Drama, Romance
Cabella Oil and Brandini's have been competing oil ranches for decades. However, their grand children discover they may have more in common than they realized - and sparks begin to fly.
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Tori Anderson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Gardiner Millar, Hrothgar Mathews
Votes: 1,168
12. Nickel Mountain (1984)
88 min | Drama
Henry Soames owns a rural diner, and has befriended Willard Freud and Callie Wells. One day Willard and Callie get the news that Callie is pregnant, and Willard splits. Henry takes in ... See full summary »
Director: Drew Denbaum | Stars: Michael Cole, Heather Langenkamp, Patrick Cassidy, Brian Kerwin
Votes: 142
13. A Very Merry Toy Store (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Two rival toy shop owners reluctantly join forces when an unscrupulous toy magnate opens a box store in their town.
Director: Paula Hart | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Dan Amboyer, Kurt Cole
Votes: 1,130
14. Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle (2017 TV Movie)
TV-G | 83 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Maggie, a single mom has to balance between her career and her son, Jordan. Jordan finds a tutor named Casey to help him at school, and Casey becomes like a father figure. Will the three of them find happiness and love once again?
Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Jill Wagner, Luke Macfarlane, Lauren Guci, Laura Soltis
Votes: 2,271
15. Deterrence (1999)
R | 104 min | Drama, Thriller
The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm
Director: Rod Lurie | Stars: Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Clotilde Courau
Votes: 2,840 | Gross: $0.14M
16. Love on the Road (2021 TV Movie)
TV-G | 89 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Restaurant makeover show host Abby gets a new assignment to turn a small-town diner into a place on the culinary map. As Abby and diner owner Tom spend time together, Abby discovers a thing she just might call love.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Erin Cahill, Jesse Hutch, Francesca Bianchi, Tanja Dixon-Warren
Votes: 594
17. A Heavenly Christmas (2016 TV Movie)
TV-G | 93 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Upon her untimely death, a workaholic who never put much value into the joys of Christmas finds herself recruited to be a Christmas Angel -- and is assigned a hard luck case that she accidentally falls in love with.
Director: Paul Shapiro | Stars: Kristin Davis, Eric McCormack, Shirley MacLaine, Jaeda Lily Miller
Votes: 2,099
18. Christmas Angel (2009)
PG | 87 min | Drama, Romance
Ashley feels alone at Christmas as she searches for a job. Her neighbor Nick offers her a job as his assistant in the best work: helping others. There's one catch she can't tell anyone that her new boss is a sort of Secret Santa.
Director: Brian Brough | Stars: K.C. Clyde, Kari Hawker-Diaz, Bruce Davison, Elisa Brough
Votes: 1,805
19. Dust Be My Destiny (1939)
Passed | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, resulting... See full summary »
Director: Lewis Seiler | Stars: John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh
Votes: 963
20. Heroes for Sale (1933)
Passed | 76 min | Drama, Romance, War
A veteran fights drug addiction to make his way in the business world.
Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Loretta Young, Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Gordon Westcott
Votes: 2,516
21. After Office Hours (1935)
Approved | 72 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Hard-hitting news editor Jim Branch falls for high-society type Sharon Norwood but can't get to first base as he continually makes use of her knowledge of the rich and famous to try to ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Z. Leonard | Stars: Constance Bennett, Clark Gable, Stuart Erwin, Billie Burke
Votes: 1,046
22.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Mr. Magic
(1985)
PG | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Old-timer Lou Bundles, once a world-famous magician, is now fumbling every trick, and desperately purchases an amazing old deck of cards at a small magic shop in hopes of going out in a spectacular display of legerdemain.
Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Sid Caesar, Leo Rossi, Larry Gelman, Julius Harris
Votes: 389
23.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
The Wedding Ring
(1986)
PG | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
When Herbert slips a mysterious ring onto the finger of his beloved wife as an anniversary gift, the weary waitress turns into a seductress. But delight turns to fright when Herbert spots deadly side effects.
Director: Danny DeVito | Stars: Rhea Perlman, Danny DeVito, Louis Giambalvo, Bernadette Birkett
Votes: 279
24.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Felonious Monk
(2002)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Grissom studies Ananda's Vegas Buddhist monastery where four Thai monks were fatally shot in the forehead. Forensics also show the presence of hostile restaurant owner Peter Hutchins Sr. ... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 873
25.
Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
Episode:
The Way Home
(1989)
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jesse befriends and tries to help a runaway juvenile delinquent reunite with her worried upper class folks. However, two crooked cops stand in his way.
Director: Timothy Bond | Stars: Martin Kove, Darcy Marta, Karen Landry, James Handy
Votes: 14
26.
Night Gallery (1969–1973)
Episode:
Midnight Never Ends/Brenda
(1971)
TV-PG | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Hitch-hiking Marine Vince Riley feels he has met the woman who picks him up before. / During a stay at her family's summer home, friendless Brenda Alden traps a strange creature in a quarry and befriends it.
Directors: Allen Reisner, Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Glenn Corbett, Robert F. Lyons, Laurie Prange, Susan Strasberg
Votes: 366
27.
Night Gallery (1969–1973)
Episode:
Green Fingers/The Funeral/The Tune in Dan's Cafe
(1972)
TV-PG | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Nasty land developer Mike Saunders is ready to destroy a widow with a green thumb to get her land. / Morton Silkline arranges a late funeral for an unusual client, Ludwig Asper. / A jukebox in a diner repeatedly plays the same sad song.
Directors: John Badham, John Meredyth Lucas, David Rawlins | Stars: Joe Flynn, Cameron Mitchell, Pernell Roberts, Werner Klemperer
Votes: 370
28.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
Deadline
(1991)
Not Rated | 27 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
An alcoholic reporter is inspired by a beautiful woman to find a good murder case no matter what.
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Richard Jordan, Jon Polito, Richard Herd, John Capodice
Votes: 824
29.
The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode:
Little Boy Lost/Wish Bank/Nightcrawlers
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Struggling with a major life decision, Carol Shelton meets a boy who seems to be stalking her. Shopper Janice Hammond buys an antique oil lamp that can grant wishes. Drifter Price shares his Vietnam War memories with diner patrons.
Directors: Rick Friedberg, William Friedkin, Tommy Lee Wallace | Stars: Season Hubley, Nicolas Surovy, Scott Grimes, Nancy Kyes
Votes: 557
30.
Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002)
Episode:
The Mask
(2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
"The Mask: Part 1" Kitty, a dog-hating stranger wearing a mask, arrives at the Farmhouse. Muriel invites her in as their guest, much to Courage's distress. Kitty tells the family her story,... See full summary »
Director: John Dilworth | Stars: Marty Grabstein, Arthur Anderson, Thea White, Max Casella
Votes: 467
31.
Highway Patrol (1955–1959)
Episode:
Hideout
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A holdup man is murdered by the woman who planned his crime and sheltered him in the basement of her roadside diner.
Director: Jack Herzberg | Stars: Broderick Crawford, Jean Engstrom, Harry Fleer, William Boyett
Votes: 79
32.
Quack Pack (1996–1997)
Episode:
Tasty Paste
(1996)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Donald's nephews discover incredibly tasty and addictive green goo and become filthy rich overnight by selling it as food. Greed, apathy and egotism quickly consume them. But then, the goo turns into a giant, rampaging monster.
Director: Kurt Anderson | Stars: Pamela Adlon, Tony Anselmo, Elizabeth Daily, Jeannie Elias
Votes: 67
33.
Quack Pack (1996–1997)
Episode:
Ready, Aim... Duck!
(1996)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While recklessly playing his nephews' fun virtual reality game, Donald ends up wrecking both it and his apartment. He cowardly blames it on a thief he made up. Dangerous criminal, Claw, who happens to match his description, seeks revenge.
Director: Kurt Anderson | Stars: Pamela Adlon, Tony Anselmo, Elizabeth Daily, Jeannie Elias
Votes: 67
34.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
All In
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Langston investigates a homicide which is connected to the discovery of rare valuable chips from a legendary casino from the 1980s.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda
Votes: 662
35.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Missing in Action
(2013)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Colonel Gascon and the five droids of D-Squad have arrived at the remote town of Pons Ora on the planet Abafar and find a clone commando suffering from amnesia.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Stephen Stanton, Dee Bradley Baker, Ben Diskin, Tom Kane
Votes: 3,027