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1. Spider-Man (2002)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco
Votes: 881,277 | Gross: $403.71M
2. The Terminator (1984)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.
Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Votes: 925,595 | Gross: $38.40M
3. Spider-Man 3 (2007)
PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church
Votes: 638,803 | Gross: $336.53M
4. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
R | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.
Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Votes: 1,175,849 | Gross: $204.84M
5. 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life.
Stars: Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe
Votes: 316,003
6. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco
Votes: 710,086 | Gross: $373.59M
7. Kindergarten Cop (1990)
PG-13 | 111 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A tough cop must pose as a kindergarten teacher in order to locate a dangerous criminal's ex-wife, who may hold the key to putting him behind bars.
Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt
Votes: 162,924 | Gross: $91.46M
8. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Not Rated | 89 min | Animation, Drama, War
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi, Yoshiko Shinohara
Votes: 311,189
9. Pokémon (1997–2023)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Covering the continuing adventures of series protagonist Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, and his best friend Brock, the two meet a new coordinator named Dawn, who travels with them through Sinnoh and enters Pokemon Contests.
Stars: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Ikue Ôtani
Votes: 47,973
10. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A team of teenagers with attitude are recruited to save Angel Grove from the evil witch, Rita Repulsa, and later, Lord Zedd, Emperor of all he sees, and their horde of monsters.
Stars: David Yost, Richard Steven Horvitz, Ed Neil, Paul Schrier
Votes: 24,693
11. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny
Votes: 66,303
12. A Goofy Movie (1995)
G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Max makes a preposterous promise to a girl he has a crush on, his chances to fulfilling it seem hopeless when he is dragged onto a cross-country trip with his embarrassing father, Goofy.
Director: Kevin Lima | Stars: Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, Kellie Martin
Votes: 62,840 | Gross: $35.35M
13. PEN15 (2019–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The comedic story of middle school seen through the eyes of two 7th grade girls dealing with the awkwardness of being a teenager.
Stars: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Melora Walters, Mutsuko Erskine
Votes: 14,253
14. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
TV-MA | 87 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Concurrent theatrical ending of the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995).
Directors: Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki | Stars: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi
Votes: 64,471
15. Rugrats (1991–2003)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil and Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures - both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby's every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day.
Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie
Votes: 38,546
16. Dragon Ball (1995–2003)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dragon Ball tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, grant any wish of choice.
Stars: Brice Armstrong, Steve Olson, Stephanie Nadolny, Zoe Slusar
Votes: 65,270
17. Yu Yu Hakusho (2023)
TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A teenager dies while saving a young kid and is given a chance to be resurrected, provided he works for the Spirit World as an investigator of supernatural crimes with his newly-given powers.
Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongô, Shûhei Uesugi
Votes: 8,196
18. Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After a teenage delinquent is killed while saving a child's life from an approaching car, the rulers of the underworld send him back to become an "Underworld Detective" investigating demons apparitions in the human world.
Stars: Nozomu Sasaki, Justin Cook, Christopher Sabat, Cynthia Cranz
Votes: 16,100
19. Sonic X (2003–2006)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A slight malfunction causes Chaos Control, and sends Sonic the Hedgehog to Earth. While there, Sonic meets Chris Thorndyke, who aids at collecting the Chaos Emeralds, so Sonic and friends can go home.
Stars: Gabriella Lewis, Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Sanae Kobayashi, Jason Griffith
Votes: 5,560
20. Gurren Lagann (2007)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two friends, Simon and Kamina, become the symbols of rebellion against the powerful Spiral King, who forced mankind into subterranean villages.
Stars: Tetsuya Kakihara, Shizuka Itou, Yuri Lowenthal, Marina Inoue
Votes: 21,089
21. Cry Wolf (2005)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Eight unsuspecting high school seniors at a posh boarding school, who delight themselves on playing games of lies, come face-to-face with terror and learn that nobody believes a liar - even when they're telling the truth.
Director: Jeff Wadlow | Stars: Julian Morris, Lindy Booth, Jared Padalecki, Erica Yates
Votes: 28,541 | Gross: $10.05M
22. David (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 96 min | Biography, Drama
The true story of David Rothenberg whose disturbed father set him on fire.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Bernadette Peters, John Glover, Dan Lauria, George Grizzard
Votes: 550
23. Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)
TV-MA | 155 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Misato and her anti-NERV group WILLE arrive in Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower.
Directors: Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno, Joe Fria | Stars: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura, Akira Ishida
Votes: 14,254 | Gross: $0.83M
24. Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After Goku is made a kid again by the Black Star Dragon Balls, he goes on a journey to get back to his old self.
Stars: Elise Baughman, Andrew Chandler, Masako Nozawa, Yûko Minaguchi
Votes: 28,968
25. An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000 Video)
G | 79 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Max goes to college, but to his embarassment his father loses his job and goes to his son's campus.
Directors: Douglas McCarthy, Jamie Thomason | Stars: Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings
Votes: 14,544
26. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
PG-13 | 98 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The fate of the world is threatened by seemingly monstrous entities known as Angels. NERV is an organization set up to counter this threat and it is up to young pilots to protect Earth but exactly what are the real motives behind NERV?
Directors: Hiroshi Haraguchi, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno, Kôbun Shizuno | Stars: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi
Votes: 27,702 | Gross: $0.11M
27. The Rugrats Movie (1998)
G | 79 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The babies gets lost in the forest after Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother.
Directors: Igor Kovalyov, Norton Virgien | Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Kath Soucie, Melanie Chartoff
Votes: 20,750 | Gross: $100.49M
28. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
TV-14 | 112 min | Animation, Action, Drama
In the face of increasingly bizarre and powerful Angel attacks, Shinji Ikari and his partner Rei Ayanami are assisted by two new pilots: the fiery Asuka Langley Shikinami and the mysterious Mari Illustrious Makinami.
Directors: Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno, Joe Fria | Stars: Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura
Votes: 24,946 | Gross: $0.13M
29. Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
PG | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Rugrats get tangled in an exotic adventure, where they're helped by the Thornberrys, a family that travels the world making nature documentaries.
Directors: John Eng, Norton Virgien, Priit Pärn | Stars: Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry, Elizabeth Daily
Votes: 9,019 | Gross: $39.40M
30. Azumanga Daioh: The Animation (2002)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A humorous and highly unpredictable animated series following a group of high school girls and their teachers.
Stars: Tomoko Kaneda, Yuki Matsuoka, Chieko Higuchi, Rie Tanaka
Votes: 3,483
31. Rugrats in Paris (2000)
G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While on a family vacation in Paris, the Rugrats attempt to help Chuckie find a new mom while stopping his dad from marrying a conniving businesswoman who hates kids.
Directors: Stig Bergqvist, Paul Demeyer | Stars: Christine Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Daily, Cheryl Chase, Tara Strong
Votes: 13,636 | Gross: $76.51M
32. All Grown Up! (2003–2008)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Follows the adventures of the whole Rugrats gang. But, now they're all grown up. Angelica's nicer, Chuckie's a risk taker, and the rest of the gang have changed too.
Stars: Kath Soucie, Elizabeth Daily, Nancy Cartwright, Tara Strong
Votes: 5,746
33. Robotech (1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An alien spaceship crash lands on Earth and the technology and secrets she bears lead Earth into three destructive interplanetary wars.
Stars: Steve Kramer, Tom Wyner, Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi
Votes: 4,031
34. Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
TV-14 | 96 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Fourteen years have passed since the near Third Impact. Most of the world has changed, except for Shinji Ikari, who awakens in a strange new environment without having aged.
Directors: Mahiro Maeda, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno, Joe Fria, Kiyotaka Suzuki | Stars: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto
Votes: 18,541 | Gross: $0.17M
35. Goof Troop (1992–1993)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The classic Disney character Goofy is a single father raising his son, Max, in Spoonerville. Pete, a frequent antagonist from the old cartoons, lives next door with his family.
Stars: Rob Paulsen, April Winchell, Jim Cummings, Bill Farmer
Votes: 9,334
36. Kindergarten Cop 2 (2016)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Comedy
Assigned to recover sensitive stolen data, a gruff FBI agent goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, but is overwhelmed by the school's liberal, politically correct environment.
Director: Don Michael Paul | Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Darla Taylor, Bill Bellamy, Aleks Paunovic
Votes: 4,413
37. Edgemont (2000–2005)
TV-PG | Drama, Family, Romance
The kids of Edgemont are faced with issues that happen in their lives, whether the issues are racism, homosexuality, or discrimination.
Stars: Dominic Zamprogna, Sarah Lind, Kristin Kreuk, P.J. Prinsloo
Votes: 536
38. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997)
Not Rated | 101 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A recap of the first 24 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, followed by a 30-minute continuation of the plot that would later form the first third of The End of Evangelion.
Directors: Hideaki Anno, Ken Andô, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishidô, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Masayuki, Shôichi Masuo, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Keiichi Sugiyama, Akira Takamura, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ôhara, Masahiko Ôtsuka | Stars: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yûko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi
Votes: 15,654
39. Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982–2002)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An alien spaceship crash lands on Earth and her secrets lead to a desperate war against an alien enemy sent to retrieve the ship.
Stars: Arihiro Hase, Mari Iijima, Vic Mignogna, Monica Rial
Votes: 2,307
40. The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The daily life of an unpopular high school student.
Stars: Paul Iacono, Jareb Dauplaise, Kara Taitz, Amber Lancaster
Votes: 5,861
41. X (2001–2002)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Kamui Shirou and Fuuma Monou have been best friends ever since they were kids. Fate, however, separates them when Fuuma's mother died under a mysterious circumstances. Fast forward, 6 years... See full summary »
Stars: Ken'ichi Suzumura, Jun'ichi Suwabe, Mitsuaki Madono, Ryôka Yuzuki
Votes: 1,855
42. Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984)
Not Rated | 114 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Earth braces for an invasion of giant male bionoids and their enemy, giant female bionoids.
Directors: Noboru Ishiguro, Shôji Kawamori, Katsuhito Akiyama, Tatsuya Kasahara | Stars: Arihiro Hase, Mari Iijima, Mika Doi, Michio Hazama
Votes: 3,434
43. Terror in the Family (1996 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 86 min | Drama, Romance
A portrait of a dysfunctional 1990s suburban family, where behind closed doors, alcohol and rebellion are hidden inside the lie of perfection. 15-year-old Deena's sleazy, twisted boyfriend is believed--at first--to be the cause.
Director: Gregory Goodell | Stars: Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank, Andrew Kavovit
Votes: 756
44. Baby Looney Tunes (2001–2005)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The characters of Looney Tunes are all babies and live with Granny.
Stars: Sam Vincent, Terry Klassen, Britt McKillip, Ian James Corlett
Votes: 5,311
45. Air Gear (2006–2008)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A couple of orphans form a gang called Storm Riders and try to become top dogs in the competitive world of professional and street sport that involves Air Treks, futuristic motorized rollerblades that can achieve super speed.
Stars: Kenta Kamakari, Mariya Ise, Chris Patton, Luci Christian
Votes: 1,416
46. His and Her Circumstances (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
TV series that tells the every-day stories of a group of teenagers in high-school, focusing on their romances and personal problems.
Stars: Veronica Taylor, Megan Hollingshead, Dick Rodstein, Christopher Nicholas
Votes: 1,692
47. Flame of Recca (1997–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In modern Japan where the way of ninja is still practiced secretly, Recca discovers that he has a power to manipulate fire. Eventually he meets people who also has strange power, and he soon has to overcome his past and face his destiny.
Stars: Kôsuke Okano, Hikaru Midorikawa, Mariette Sluyter, Motoko Kumai
Votes: 418
48. X (1996)
R | 100 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
In 1999, a battle takes place between two factions of divine warriors for the fate of the world.
Director: Rintarô | Stars: Tomokazu Seki, Junko Iwao, Ken Narita, Tôru Furusawa
Votes: 2,821 | Gross: $0.14M
49. Catching Faith (2015)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Family, Sport
From the outside, Alexa has the perfect life. Her son is the high-school football star, her daughter a straight-A student, and her husband the CFO of a booming start-up company. But her ... See full summary »
Director: John K.D. Graham | Stars: Lorena Segura York, Garrett Westton, Bill Engvall, Alexandra Boylan
Votes: 531
50. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004–2005)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Music
Koyuki thinks life is a drag-until he meets Ryusuke, a local guitar hero with a bad reputation. The two misfits start a band and set out to save rock n' roll. If the guys can stay true to their vision, the whole world awaits.
Stars: Taliesin Jaffe, Eric Vale, Greg Ayres, Tomohisa Asô
Votes: 2,682