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1. Pretty in Pink (1986)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.
Director: Howard Deutch | Stars: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts
Votes: 88,744 | Gross: $40.47M
2. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough
Votes: 667,125 | Gross: $42.34M
3. Mercury Rising (1998)
R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Shadowy elements in the NSA target a nine-year old autistic savant for death when he is able to decipher a top secret code.
Director: Harold Becker | Stars: Bruce Willis, Miko Hughes, Alec Baldwin, Chi McBride
Votes: 77,723 | Gross: $32.94M
4. The Family (I) (2013)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
The Manzoni family, a notorious Mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France, under the Witness Protection Program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.
Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron, John D'Leo
Votes: 123,157 | Gross: $36.92M
5. Sister Act (1992)
PG | 100 min | Comedy, Family, Music
When a nightclub singer is forced to take refuge from the mob in a convent, she ends up turning the convent choir into a soulful chorus complete with a Motown repertoire, until the sudden celebrity of the choir jeopardizes her identity.
Director: Emile Ardolino | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Harvey Keitel, Bill Nunn
Votes: 108,565 | Gross: $139.61M
6. Sully (2016)
PG-13 | 96 min | Biography, Drama
When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Valerie Mahaffey
Votes: 298,594 | Gross: $125.07M
7. Copycat (1995)
R | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
Director: Jon Amiel | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara
Votes: 66,071 | Gross: $32.05M
8. The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
PG | 105 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A ten-year-old scientist secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother, escapes home, and travels across the country aboard a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Judy Davis, Callum Keith Rennie, Kyle Catlett
Votes: 19,992 | Gross: $0.10M
9. Man on the Moon (1999)
R | 118 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry
Votes: 137,612 | Gross: $34.58M
10. Grizzly Man (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Votes: 62,015 | Gross: $3.17M
11. American Splendor (2003)
R | 101 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Shari Springer Berman, Harvey Pekar, Chris Ambrose
Votes: 52,417 | Gross: $6.00M
12. The Woodsman (2004)
R | 87 min | Drama
A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
Director: Nicole Kassell | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Yasiin Bey, David Alan Grier
Votes: 35,411 | Gross: $0.04M
13. Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The U.S. government, eager to protect the nation's avocado supplies, recruits feminist professor Margo Hunt to make contact with the Piranha Women, an all-female tribe who believe men are only good as a source of food.
Director: J.F. Lawton | Stars: Shannon Tweed, Bill Maher, Karen M. Waldron, Adrienne Barbeau
Votes: 3,467
14. The Program (II) (2015)
R | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Ben Foster, Chris O'Dowd, Guillaume Canet, Jesse Plemons
Votes: 19,429
15. Comedian (2002)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Director: Christian Charles | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Garry Shandling, Greg Giraldo
Votes: 7,304 | Gross: $2.74M
16. Pink Cadillac (1989)
PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Skip tracer Tommy looks for bail-jumper Lou Ann. Her crime is marrying Roy, who left counterfeit money in their mobile home and got her arrested. She leaves Roy in his pink Cadillac full of money. His psycho friends want their money back.
Director: Buddy Van Horn | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bernadette Peters, Timothy Carhart, Tiffany Gail Robinson
Votes: 12,360 | Gross: $12.14M
17. Hunk (1987)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A computer nerd makes a deal with the Devil and gets a new beefcake body.
Director: Lawrence Bassoff | Stars: John Allen Nelson, Steve Levitt, Deborah Shelton, Rebeccah Bush
Votes: 1,567 | Gross: $1.75M
18. The Great Buck Howard (2008)
PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
Director: Sean McGinly | Stars: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt
Votes: 14,742 | Gross: $0.75M
19. Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992 Video)
Not Rated | 79 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A direct-to-video feature-length film released on VHS and LaserDisc between the broadcast of Tiny Toon Adventures seasons 2 and 3. Featuring the characters from the Tiny Toon Adventures animated series, the plot follows their summer break.
Directors: Rich Arons, Ken Boyer, Kent Butterworth, Barry Caldwell, Alfred Gimeno, Art Leonardi, Byron Vaughns | Stars: Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Joe Alaskey, Don Messick
Votes: 2,957
20. Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989)
R | 89 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos.
Director: Arthur Penn | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly
Votes: 2,056
21. The Late Shift (1996 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
A dramatization of the rivalry between David Letterman and Jay Leno over which of them would succeed Johnny Carson as the host of "The Tonight Show".
Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban
Votes: 3,788
22. The Century of the Self (2002)
59 min | Documentary
A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz
Votes: 6,368
23. Wilder Napalm (1993)
PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Two brothers with the secret power of starting fires with their minds, reunite after years apart, only to find conflict with their differing lifestyles.
Director: Glenn Gordon Caron | Stars: Debra Winger, Dennis Quaid, Arliss Howard, M. Emmet Walsh
Votes: 1,820 | Gross: $0.08M
24. My Darling Vivian (2020)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
Director: Matt Riddlehoover | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Wiig, Holly Hunter
Votes: 535
25. Since You've Been Gone (1998 TV Movie)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
The story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was humiliated on graduation day by being badly beaten up by a fellow graduate.
Director: David Schwimmer | Stars: Philip Rayburn Smith, Joey Slotnick, Joy Gregory, Laura Eason
Votes: 1,582
26. The Sunshine Boys (1996 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Two aging comedians who acrimoniously dissolved their act eight years earlier must overcome their differences when they have the chance for a lucrative movie comeback.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Woody Allen, Peter Falk, Michael McKean, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 1,381
27. The Other Fellow (2022)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Thriller
A film about Men, Real Men. Named James Bond.
Director: Matthew Bauer | Stars: Gunnar James Bond Schäfer, James Alexander Bond, James Bond Jr., Gregory Itzin
Votes: 186
28. Darker Secrets: Sideline Secrets II (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 70 min | Drama
Peter, a young traffic cop, is asked to look through hours of sex tapes the late psychiatrist Dr Tyler and his associate Detective Cunningham made of his unwilling male patients. Having ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Vasquez | Stars: Rick Bolander, Todd Williams, Riley Sheridan, Ryan Bauer
Votes: 126
29. Hit and Runway (1999)
R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Alex and Elliot an unlikely pair connect to write a film about a New York cop working undercover as a fashion model.
Director: Christopher Livingston | Stars: Michael Parducci, Peter Jacobson, Judy Prescott, Kerr Smith
Votes: 513 | Gross: $0.08M
30. Sundae in New York (1983)
4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A character closely resembling then-mayor Ed Koch sings a variation on the "Theme from 'New York, New York'" in an entirely clay-animated film depicting a variety of locations and celebrities associated with New York City.
Director: Jimmy Picker | Star: Scott Record
Votes: 594
31. Dry Mount (1996)
8 min | Short, Drama
A disillusioned woman narrates her one-night stand.
Director: Nichol Simmons | Stars: Shannon Rae Lutz, Keith Gavigan
Votes: 33
32. Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks (2003 TV Movie)
74 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A biographical documentary on the late great comedian Bill Hicks and his career; in particular the censorship by David Letterman that scarred it.
Director: Andy Schatzberg | Stars: Bill Hicks, Janeane Garofalo, Clive Anderson, Charles Chaplin
Votes: 138
34. Dylan Blue Cast Interviews (2007 Video)
4 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Stars: Kelly Aldridge, Sabrina Aldridge, Dylan Blue, Matthew Broderick
35. Why I'm Breaking Up with Hollywood (2017 Video)
28 min | Short, Talk-Show
After the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Stefan Molyneux finds himself unable to support the Hollywood industry by going to see their movies.
Star: Stefan Molyneux
36.
The Critic (1994–2001)
Episode:
L.A. Jay
(1994)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After writing a screenplay, Jay takes leave from his job and moves to Hollywood, where he is hired to write a sequel to a movie he hated.
Directors: Bret Haaland, Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Jon Lovitz, Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Gerrit Graham
Votes: 128
37.
Dinner for Five (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Chris Donovan | Stars: Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kevin James
Votes: 25
38.
Eve (2003–2006)
Episode:
Lights, Camera, Face Crack!
(2005)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
On New Year's Eve, Shelly breaks the girls' "no dates" pact by bringing a new romantic interest to the Z Lounge party. The rest of the gang share stories of past New Year's Eve date ... See full summary »
Director: Mary Lou Belli | Stars: Eve, Jason George, Ali Landry Monteverde, Natalie Desselle Reid
Votes: 12
39.
Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
Episode:
Deadliners
(1997)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of demonic creatures (based on Cenobites from Hellraiser (1987) franchise) kidnap people and turn them into monsters. The Ghostbusters learn that their creator is a famous author of horror novels for children that Eduardo loves.
Director: Scott Wood | Stars: Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, Jason Marsden, Pat Musick
Votes: 70
40.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Innkeepers
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
After the brothers hear that Seattle's oldest restaurant is closing its doors, they decide to buy it and become restaurateurs; opening night is a real blast.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,467
41.
The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
Episode:
Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation
(1998)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
Brian can no longer take Phil's homophobic jokes and threatens to sue the show for sexual harassment. Larry's tests his girlfriend, actress Illeana Douglas' guest appeal. Hank prepares celebrity farewell videos for Larry's departure.
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Penny Johnson Jerald
Votes: 183
42.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #5.14
(2000)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Blind Date, Stick Chicks III, Reading Caboose, Rocket Revengers in Excitocolor, MADClassic- Vista Card Militia, Captain Kirk Show, Crook and Chase.
Stars: Nelson Ascencio, Alex Borstein, Mo Collins, Dean Collins
Votes: 41
43.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
No Muse Is Good Muse
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Fran will do anything to get her song lyrics to a new rock star. They bond, but she finds that Val is a better muse.
Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 300
44.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
The Taxman Cometh
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Fran is watching Jay Leno's dog and getting audited by the Internal Revenue Service.
Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 302
45.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
Val's Boyfriend
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Val's new boyfriend starts to move in on Fran.
Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 322
46.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Virgin
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
Jerry finds out that the girl he likes is still a virgin; George wants to end his relationship with Susan to exploit his writing profession as a pick-up line.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 3,903
47.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
Alex's Old Buddy
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Alex learns that his old dog is dying, he determines to do everything in his power to make Buddy's last days comfortable.
Director: Richard Sakai | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza
Votes: 148
48.
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
Episode:
Thirteensomething
(1992)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
On a dare from Buster, Babs travels to New York City to try and land a role on the new hit teen drama "thirteensomething". However, Babs finds that fame and fortune isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Director: Jon McClenahan | Stars: Tress MacNeille, Joe Alaskey, Charlie Adler, Gail Matthius
Votes: 68
49.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Welcome to Wherever You Are
(2006)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
A federal prosecutor's threat to indict Toby on another charge has the potential to affect the impending election.
Director: Matia Karrell | Stars: Alan Alda, Kristin Chenoweth, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina
Votes: 640
50.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #12.10
(2007)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: The Fast, Music Video: My Chemical Romance "The Black Tirade", Commercial: Post-it, The King Henry Show, Dreamgirls, Commercial: Yusuf Islam's Greatest Hits, Crazy as Hell: News Stories of 2006, Elephant-Gorilla Conference.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Ike Barinholtz, Frank Caeti, Crista Flanagan, Nicole Randall Johnson
Votes: 33