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51. I'm Glad My Mother Is Alive (2009)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
Given up for adoption as a toddler, troubled teenager Thomas becomes obsessed with tracking down his birth mother. After years of searching, Thomas finds her single, with a small child, ... See full summary »
Directors: Claude Miller, Nathan Miller | Stars: Vincent Rottiers, Sophie Cattani, Christine Citti, Yves Verhoeven
Votes: 582 | Gross: $0.01M
52. Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Combining unprecedented access to Davis' vast personal archives with original interviews, this documentary reveals a startling portrait of one of Hollywood's most gifted and enigmatic stars.
Directors: Peter Jones, Mark A. Catalena | Stars: Bette Davis, Susan Sarandon, Ruthie Davis, Barbara 'Bobby' Davis
Votes: 691
53. Ktor me yerkinq (1980)
92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
About the love of shy and honest Torik with Anjel - girl with the oldest occupation in the world. Could Torik survive the disgrace from the town?
Director: Henrik Malyan | Stars: Frunzik Mkrtchyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ashot Adamyan, Galina Belyaeva
Votes: 278
54. Mother of Mine (1926)
Not Rated | 65 min | Drama
A sincere working-class 13-year old in France is adopted by a well-meaning philanthropic millionairess from America -- who promises his doting mother that the boy will have the finest education -- but things are not so simple.
Director: Jacques Feyder | Stars: Jean Forest, Rolla Norman, Françoise Rosay, Cécile Guyon
Votes: 289
55. 2 to Tangle (2013)
Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
2 men who have never met inadvertently confuse other people.
Director: Caleb Johnson | Stars: Clay Doss, Payton Patrone, Caleb Johnson, Stephanie Minix
Votes: 103
56. Strife with Father (1950)
7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Two English sparrows adopt the homely hayseed, Beaky Buzzard. Later, his adoptive father tries to teach the dolt to catch chickens.
Director: Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce, Marian Richman
Votes: 288
57. Buud Yam (1997)
97 min | Drama, Family
In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni - a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere - his adopted sister - becomes ill, ... See full summary »
Director: Gaston Kaboré | Stars: Jean-Claude Bamogo, Abderramane Boufacha, Alassane Dakissaga, Aissatou Harouna
Votes: 222
58. Corky of Gasoline Alley (1951)
Approved | 80 min | Comedy
Elwood Martin (Gordon Jones), a brash extrovert with an aversion to work come to live with Walt Wallet (Don Beddoe) and his wife, Phyllis (Madelon Baker). He blunders about their house, and... See full summary »
Director: Edward Bernds | Stars: Scotty Beckett, Jimmy Lydon, Don Beddoe, Gordon Jones
Votes: 67
59. Kukacka (2019)
29 min | Short, Drama
Oliver is trying to come to terms with his sister's death which he blames himself for.
Director: Ruy Okamura | Stars: Vendelín Urban, Alexandr Soucek, Beata Kanokova, Eliska Zbranková
60. Mother's Airfield (2016)
97 min | Drama, Family
On the isolated grasslands of Inner Mongolia, a shepherdess adopts an orphan from the city. Years later after the boy has left to serve in the air force, a well-intentioned white lie gives ... See full summary »
Director: Yupeng Zhou | Stars: Borkhuu Tangad, Nomindalai, Bao Yin Ni Mu Hu, Badema
61.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
Episode:
Terror Island
(1965)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A honeymooning couple stay at the husband's childhood home, a Victorian mansion on a dark, jungle island. There, his overbearing mother rules with a heavy hand over his miserable stepsister... See full summary »
Director: John Brahm | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Katharine Ross, Donnelly Rhodes, Carol Lawrence
Votes: 17
62.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
Kelly's Kids
(1974)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
A couple Mike and Carol know adopt a young boy, but the boy soon misses his two best friends--one African-American, one Asian-American. As a result, the couple decides to adopt all three boys.
Director: Richard Michaels | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Ken Berry
Votes: 311
63.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Forever
(2003)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a private jet lands after a party, they find the trainer Lori Hutchins dead apparently stomped by the horse in the cargo bay. Grissom, Catherine, Nick and Capt. Brass investigate the ... See full summary »
Director: David Grossman | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 766
64.
Hammer House of Horror (1980)
Episode:
Growing Pains
(1980)
TV-14 | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
After the death of their son William Morton, the diplomat Laurie Morton and her husband, the scientist Terence Morton adopt a boy, James. From the moment James moves to Morton's house in the country on, weird things happen with the family.
Director: Francis Megahy | Stars: Barbara Kellerman, Gary Bond, Norman Beaton, Tariq Yunus
Votes: 599
65.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Molly Kincaid Story
(1963)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
After leaving St. Joseph, Hale tells everyone there are no Indians when in fact two escaped Comanches have stolen horses and shown up at the wagon train's first stop. There, the female wants to kill a man-her cowardly husband.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Fuller, Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson
Votes: 115
66.
Andor (2022– )
Episode:
That Would Be Me
(2022)
TV-14 | 38 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Cassian attempts to lay low on Ferrix as agents of the law close in.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Malini Raman-Middleton, Imogen Ross, Antonio Viña, Luiza Mesquita Maia
Votes: 14,052
67.
Who Killed Sara? (2021–2022)
Episode:
Dos tumbas
(2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Flashbacks unravel that fateful day in 2001. Although Sara's diary seems to hold the key to her murder, a secret hidden in a wall tells another story.
Directors: David Ruiz, Bernardo De la Rosa Villarreal | Stars: Manolo Cardona, Ginés García Millán, Carolina Miranda, Alejandro Nones
Votes: 336
68.
Tom Jones (2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2023)
52 min | Comedy, Romance
Hopeless, Tom pursues Sophia despite his affair exposed. Jailed for assault, his life hangs in the balance as Lady Bellaston's retaliation unfolds
Director: Georgia Parris | Stars: Solly McLeod, Sophie Wilde, Shirley Henderson, Delilah Bennett-Cardy
Votes: 76
69.
White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode:
In the Red
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The arrest of a jewel thief puts Peter and Neal, who poses as fence-collector, on the trail of the laundering agent, adoption lawyer Donovan, who extorts adoptive parents with fake claims ... See full summary »
Director: David Straiton | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason
Votes: 834
70.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Pilot
(2011)
TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma Swan is taken to a strange town by her son Henry, who she gave up for adoption years ago, and tells her of a curse cast by the Evil Queen.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 4,039
71.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Thing You Love Most
(2011)
TV-PG | 41 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Regina tries to push Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life, as flashbacks detail information about the Evil Queen's curse.
Director: Greg Beeman | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,995
72.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Snow Falls
(2011)
TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
At Henry's urging, Emma convinces Mary Margaret to pay a visit to a comatose man in the hospital and read to him from the storybook, as flashbacks show how Snow White and Prince Charming first met.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,852
73.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Price of Gold
(2011)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold, as flashbacks show when Cinderella made a regrettable deal with Rumplestiltskin.
Director: David Solomon | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,675
74.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
True North
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma tries to save two children from foster care by trying to find their birth father, as flashbacks show the Evil Queen coercing Hansel and Gretel into stealing an important artifact from a blind witch.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,356
75.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
That Still Small Voice
(2011)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Graham makes Emma a deputy, a mysterious sinkhole appears at the edge of town and Henry's life is placed in danger, while flashbacks show Jiminy Cricket's yearning to leave the family business.
Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,502
76.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
7:15 A.M.
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Mary Margaret and David struggle with their feelings for each other, while Emma and Regina become suspicious of a mysterious arrival in Storybrooke.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,344
77.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
A dejected Sidney asks Emma for help uncovering evidence that could expose Regina's corruption, while Mary Margaret and David start seeing each other in secret.
Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,236
78.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Skin Deep
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma suspects Gold is planning vigilante justice when his house is robbed, as flashbacks show when Belle made a deal with Rumplestiltskin.
Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,884
79.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
What Happened to Frederick
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary Margaret, as flashbacks show Charming helping Princess Abigail with a dangerous mission.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,162
80.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
A Land Without Magic
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma and Regina are forced to work together in order to save Henry's life, while flashbacks show Charming's mission to save Snow's life after escaping from the Evil Queen.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,834
81.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Broken
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
After Emma breaks the curse and everyone regains their memories, Gold brings magic to Storybrooke, and a new danger lurks in the Enchanted Forest.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,551
82.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Doctor
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Mary Margaret, Emma, Mulan and Aurora return to their camp only to find everyone dead. Back in Storybrooke, Regina begins to see a ghost from her past, as flashbacks show her training with Rumplestiltskin.
Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,923
83.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
We Are Both
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As David tries to restore order in Storybrooke, Regina continues to seek a way to regain her powers, and the Dwarves make a discovery when they investigate the town line.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,954
84.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Child of the Moon
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
When a murder occurs in Storybrooke on a full moon, Spencer tries to bring the town against David by implicating Ruby, as flashbacks show Red Riding Hood find a pack of wolves who adopt her into their family.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,820
85.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Into the Deep
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Cora does everything in her power to steal the compass and find a way to Storybrooke, while after Aurora is kidnapped, and to protect Henry from further danger, Mary Margaret and David try to communicate with each other in the Netherworld.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,737
86.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Queen of Hearts
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Mary Margaret, Emma, Mulan and Aurora try to prevent Cora and Hook from getting to Storybrooke, as flashbacks show Regina enlist the help of Hook to find and kill Cora.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,871
87.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Cricket Game
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Hook and Cora arrive in Storybrooke, Regina struggles to gain the trust of the town, as flashbacks show Snow and Charming disagree over how to handle Regina now that they have taken over the kingdom.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,710
88.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Welcome to Storybrooke
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma and David enlist Gold's help to protect Mary Margaret from a vengeful Regina, as flashbacks show a father and son stumble upon Storybrooke when the curse was first cast.
Director: David Barrett | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,715
89.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Evil Queen
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma grows suspicious of Tamara and Hook helps Regina retrieve the fail-safe key that will destroy Storybrooke, as flashbacks show the Evil Queen go undercover in order to kill Snow White.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,544
90.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
And Straight on 'til Morning
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Greg and Tamara set out to destroy Storybrooke, the inhabitants of the town race to stop the destruction, while flashbacks show Hook take Baelfire on as a crew member on his ship.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,858
91.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Good Form
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Hook tries to help save David's life as the dreamshade takes its effect, as flashbacks show Hook's first visit to Neverland along with his brother.
Director: Jon Amiel | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,734
92.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Think Lovely Thoughts
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Pan leads Henry to a cave, Emma and the others race to save him, as flashbacks show when a young Rumplestiltskin was given a magical item that could help him make a fresh start with his father.
Director: David Solomon | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,749
93.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Save Henry
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Henry's life hangs in the balance, the race is on to stop Pan from gaining full power from the heart of the truest believer, as flashbacks show when Regina first adopted Henry.
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,564
94.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Going Home
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
The residents of Storybrooke race to stop Pan from placing another curse on the town.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 2,511
95.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The New Neverland
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
As Hook's ship returns to Storybrooke, a well-hidden Pan puts a new plan into motion, while flashbacks show Snow and Charming go in search of a mythical being that could stop the Evil Queen cold in her tracks.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,480
96.
The Fosters (2013–2018)
Episode:
Adoption Day
(2014)
TV-14 | 40 min | Drama, Romance
Callie and Jude find out the truth about Donald. Vico seeks revenge against Brandon.
Director: Norman Buckley | Stars: Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake T. Austin, Hayden Byerly
Votes: 284
97.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
A Curious Thing
(2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Zelena threatens to kill Henry if Hook doesn't kiss Emma and take her magic away, as flashbacks show when the curse to send everyone back to Storybrooke was cast during the missing year.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,517
98.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
White Out
(2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Elsa accidentally places Emma's life in danger when she traps both of them inside an ice cave, as flashbacks show Anna help a younger Charming to fight a warlord named Bo Peep.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,695
99.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
The Apprentice
(2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Hook asks Gold for his hand to be reattached for a first date with Emma, as flashbacks show when Anna made a deal with Rumplestiltskin.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,583
100.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Rocky Road
(2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
When an icy spell is cast on Marian, the residents of Storybrooke place the blame on Elsa, unaware the mysterious woman who runs the town's ice cream parlor has the same powers as Elsa and is trying to frame her.
Director: Morgan Beggs | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,595