Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "power-grab"

1. The Expanse (2015–2022)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

The disappearance of rich-girl-turned-political-activist links the lives of Ceres detective, accidental ship captain and U.N. politician. Amidst political tension between Earth, Mars and the Belt, they unravel the greatest conspiracy.

Stars: Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Votes: 172,616

2. The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder.

Director: Mark Dindal | Stars: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton

Votes: 225,797 | Gross: $89.30M

3. Geostorm (2017)

PG-13 | 109 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When the network of satellites designed to control the global climate starts to attack Earth, it's a race against the clock for its creator to uncover the real threat before a worldwide Geostorm wipes out everything and everyone.

Director: Dean Devlin | Stars: Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Maria Lara

Votes: 118,622 | Gross: $33.70M

4. Vice (I) (2018)

R | 132 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.

Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell

Votes: 162,554 | Gross: $47.84M

5. Wild Palms (1993)

300 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A multi-national corporation attempts to take over America while small pockets of resistance hold out against rampant technology.

Stars: Jim Belushi, Dana Delany, Robert Loggia, Kim Cattrall

Votes: 2,405

6. King Charles III (2017 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Prince Charles' fictional accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, street riots and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.

Director: Rupert Goold | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Charlotte Riley

Votes: 1,816

7. Snide and Prejudice (1997)

119 min | Comedy, Drama

Dr Cohen works in a mental institution where all patients believe they're historical members of the German Nazi Party, including Hitler. They are allowed to live out their delusions, so "Hitler" tries to consolidate his power.

Director: Philippe Mora | Stars: Joseph Arsenault, Remy Auberjonois, Rene Auberjonois, Jonathan Ball

Votes: 119

8. My Life in Hitler's Germany (2018)

52 min | Documentary, History

Survivors testify how, after coming to power in 1933, Hitler systematically eliminated all political opposition in Germany and then proceeded to eliminate the Jewish community and everyone else who in any way questioned the Nazi regime.

Votes: 61

9. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (2000 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Drama

Hercules' dad, god Zeus, is missing. Hercules learns that his evil power-hungry half-brother, god of war Ares, may be responsible. Search the land as Hercules, Iolaus and Serena, while helping the villagers, and find a way to stop Ares.

Votes: 46

10. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)
Episode: Macbeth (1992)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Encouraged by a prophecy and his scheming wife, Macbeth sets out to be King of Scotland, but soon realizes the lengths he must go to keep his power in this gruesome tale of pure horror.

Directors: Nikolay Serebryakov, Dave Edwards | Stars: Alec McCowen, Brian Cox, Zoë Wanamaker, Laurence Payne

Votes: 106

11. Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode: Two Flights to Haiti (1983)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Although Blake begs her to postpone taking action until Jeff's violent behavior can be explained. Fallon flies to Haiti to obtain a divorce; Mark shows up unexpectedly at her hotel. Adam ... See full summary »

Director: Jerome Courtland | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, John James

Votes: 78

12. The Invisible Man (1975–1976)
Episode: The Klae Dynasty (1975)

60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The owners of the Klae Corporation, siblings Carolyn, Julian, and Morgan Klae, arrive to oversee a meeting of the world's intellectual elite, and the Klae Resource is tapped to protect ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: David McCallum, Melinda O. Fee, Craig Stevens, Nancy Kovack

Votes: 38

13. Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (1996–2000)
Episode: Tarzan and the Return of Kukulcan (1996)

TV-G | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A strange snake bites Tasi. Tarzan contacts a lost Mayan tribe that can cure her. However, they mistake him for their snake god Kukulcan. Their evil shape-shifting snake cult leader uses this to gain power. Also, Jane is getting married.

Director: William Tannen | Stars: Joe Lara, Aaron Seville, Meilani Paul, Nkhensani Manganyi

Votes: 16

14. Joe 90 (1968–1969)
Episode: King for a Day (1968)

TV-PG | 26 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The Sultan of Ardaji dies in mysterious circumstances and his heir, Prince Kahib, is kidnapped by the Regent, Ben Shazar.

Director: Leo Eaton | Stars: Keith Alexander, Sylvia Anderson, Rupert Davies, Gary Files

Votes: 31

15. Secret Invasion (2023)
Episode: Promises (2023)

TV-14 | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Fury grapples with past and present.

Director: Ali Selim | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Olivia Colman

Votes: 7,657

16. Ang probinsyano (2015–2022)
Episode: Nakaratay (2021)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

While Lily and Renato play a deadly game of tug-of-war, Oscar tries to find ways to escape the enemies' clutches. Despite the help of Lia's family, Cardo remains intent on seeking revenge against her.

Directors: Albert Langitan, Coco Martin, Malu Sevilla, Mark Kevin A. De Vela, Jeffrey Sonora | Stars: Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Marc Abaya, Paulo Angeles

17. Moyers & Company (2012–2015)
Episode: Trading Democracy for 'National Security' (2013)

TV-G | 57 min | News, Talk-Show

What the Boston bombings and drone attacks have in common, and how secrecy leads to abuse of government power.

Stars: Tom Brokaw, Glenn Greenwald, Thomas E. Mann, Bill Moyers

18. The Tom Woods Show (2013– )
Scott Horton and Tom on the Crime of the Century (2023 Podcast Episode)

News

Tom Woods and Scott Horton discuss Woods' new book, "Diary of a Psychosis: How Public Health Disgraced Itself During Covid Mania." The book is an account of the COVID-19 response, capturing the day-to-day developments and irrationalities.

Stars: Tom Woods, Scott Horton

19. Bitten (2014–2016)
Episode: Bad Dreams (2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

When the new Spanish Alpha tries to blackmail Jeremy into murdering the Russian Alpha, the Pack has things under control until a surprise visit from Savannah upends their plans. Nick and Paige try to secretly meet Nick's mother.

Director: J.B. Sugar | Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Greyston Holt, Greg Bryk, Steve Lund

Votes: 208

20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: State Attorneys General (2018)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver briefly catches up with last week's events: deadliest attack on Synagogue, Saudi's lamest explanation of Jamal Khashoggi murder. Then he talks about the State Attorneys General.... See full summary »

Director: Elliot Mendelson | Stars: Erick Abbate, Ryan Barger, David Kaye, John Oliver

Votes: 241