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51. This Is the Life (1935)
Approved | 63 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
After obtaining her from an orphanage a couple exploit entertainer Withers till she runs away and later becomes a professional.
Director: Marshall Neilan | Stars: Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler
Votes: 60
52. The Touch (1992)
PG-13 | 92 min | Drama, Music
Henry Kesdi is a silenced classical composer and a survivor of the Holocaust. He is coaxed out from retirement by an inspired musicologist, Stefan, who convinces him to compose a complex ... See full summary »
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi | Stars: Max von Sydow, Lothaire Bluteau, Sarah Miles, Sofie Gråbøl
Votes: 311
53. Jeszcze tylko ten las (1991)
86 min | Drama, War
Set in 1942, film opens with an Aryan washerwoman arrival to the Warsaw's ghetto. The Jewish wife she worked for before the war hires her to take her young daughter to the countryside until... See full summary »
Director: Jan Lomnicki | Stars: Ryszarda Hanin, Joanna Friedman, Marta Klubowicz, Marzena Trybala
Votes: 106
54. Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy (2013)
88 min | Documentary
Revisits President John F. Kennedy's presidential legacy through 21 of the more than 800,000 condolence letters written to Jackie Kennedy after JFK's assassination. Based on a book by Ellen Fitzpatrick
Director: Bill Couturié | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Bérénice Bejo, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway
Votes: 92
55. Goodbye CP (1972)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
An intimate documentary about a group of people with cerebral palsy in Japan that confronts our preconceptions and prejudices about who they are, what they feel, and how they view their lives.
Director: Kazuo Hara | Stars: Kazuo Hara, Sachiko Kobayashi, Hiroshi Yokota, Kôichi Yokozuka
Votes: 232
56. The Kiss in the Tunnel (II) (1899)
1 min | Short, Comedy, Romance
Similar to A Kiss in the Tunnel (1899), this remake omits the phantom ride scenes and chooses to portray a significantly steamier, more prolonged, and more explicit passion between a young couple. Surely, this is a kiss to remember.
Director: James Bamforth
Votes: 462
57. Jim Carrey: Stop Apologizing! We Must Say YES to Socialism! (2018 Video)
Short, News
Star: Stefan Molyneux
58. Why Me? (1978)
10 min | Short, Animation, Comedy
Unfortunately, Nesbitt Spoon has just received the grievous news from his doctor that he is about to die--not in a year or even a month; but in the next five short minutes. Now, what would you do if you had less than five minutes to live?
Directors: Derek Lamb, Janet Perlman | Stars: Marshall Efron, Richard Gilbert, Michel Forget, Ronald France
Votes: 112
59. The Prince and the Coral Sea (2000 Video)
26 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
On Okinawa Island, a boy named Ray is determined to use a magical gift he received from a kind and beautiful mermaid to protect the island's nature and its people, no matter what he has to give.
Director: Tomoharu Katsumata
Votes: 11
60. Only for One Night (1958)
80 min | Drama, Romance
An infamous safe-breaker seeks refuge in the house of a compassionate prostitute, only to experience a timid and rather unexpected bond between them as she recounts her painful story.
Director: Maria Plyta | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Voula Zouboulaki, Christoforos Nezer, Dimitris Nikolaidis
Votes: 30
61. Animal People: The Humane Movement in America (2006)
84 min | Documentary
The media has well documented the great social justice issues of the past and present-19th century struggles over the abolition of slavery, providing women with the vote, protecting ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Kaskel | Stars: Nanci Alexander, Cleveland Amory, Neal Barnard, Gene Baur
Votes: 10
62. How to Quit (2020)
12 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A darkly comic examination of one man's particularly serious existential midlife crisis.
Director: Liviu Monsted | Stars: Liviu Monsted, Damien McGuiness, Dean Nash, Wendi Lanham
63. Unter Menschen (2013)
90 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
In a hermetically sealed-off safari park in Austria our civilization's moral challenges collide under a magnifying glass: guilt, responsibility, redemption. Fourty chimpanzees survived HIV ... See full summary »
Directors: Christian Rost, Claus Strigel | Stars: Renate Foidl, Annemari Kuti, Bettina Gaupmann, Bianca Pokorny
Votes: 38
64. Park Matriarch (2013)
10 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy | Completed
Helen enjoys a peaceful and banal existence with her fellow caravan park inhabitants until the Government moves in, threatening to evict them all.
Director: Logan Mucha
65. Matsi Khvitia (1966)
90 min | Adventure, Romance
Fascinated with Matsi's fancy riding, a slaver queen offers him a job in her retinue. Matsi turns the offer down as he fights against slave trading and migrates towards Svaneti with his beloved Eka to flee from queen's vengeance.
Director: Giorgi Shengelaia | Stars: Aleko Gabechava, Manana Abazadze, Georgi Kavtaradze, Dodo Abashidze
Votes: 44
66. Booked for Safekeeping (1960)
32 min | Short, Drama
A training film showing police officers how to deal with persons who are mentally ill.
Director: George C. Stoney | Star: James Daly
Votes: 114
67. Fear of Life
Documentary | Announced
A documentary looking at one of Australia's biggest and deadliest killers - suicide.
Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Matthew Reilly, Garry McDonald, Charlotte Dawson, Paul Hester
68. Sympathy for the Devil (2005)
15 min | Short, Comedy
Crazy Chester, a biker who only believes in his bike and his bros, meets the Devil on a dark, lonely desert highway, and they engage in a battle of wits.
Director: Bradley H. Stoddard | Stars: Paul Baxter, Lara Black, Chris Dracup, Fernando Gonzales
Votes: 7
69. The Sailor
Documentary, Short, Biography | Pre-production
Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Martin Horlacher, Martin Pryor, Greg Pigott, Tim Pryor
70. Newbie Zombies (2008)
4 min | Short, Comedy
The undead close in on an unsuspecting party girl as she prepares for a night out, but the threat of a brain munching attack dissipates as the hilarity escalates when these empathetic Zombies struggle with their 'monsterly' duties.
Director: J.C. Cocker | Stars: Colley Bailey, F.E. Mosby, Erin Bearden, Dave Bernal
Votes: 8
71. Scapegoat (II) (2015)
11 min | Short, Drama
Scapegoat is a short film following the emotional journey of a young girl who comes to terms with the fact she is trapped in a toxic abusive relationship with her Narcissistic father. As ... See full summary »
Director: Ellie Freeman | Stars: Will Gabriel, Eloise Joo, Madeleine Jurd, Ben Maclaine
72. Death and Tampon Taxes (2015)
10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A single, widowed father finds that helping his 12-year-old daughter deal with her first period may be the most difficult thing he'll ever have to do.
Director: Lorenzo Monti | Stars: Daniel Asher Smith, Chiara D'Ambrosio, Jodie Cannell, Daniel Swinton
73. Letter (2006)
7 min | Short, Drama, War
A woman receives a government letter informing her that her husband was killed at war. Consumed by grief, she becomes obsessed with the letter she has received.
Director: Kelcey Edwards | Star: Boo Friedmann
74. Gone Batty
Documentary, Biography | Pre-production
A documentary showcasing several Australian fruit bat carers, and the animals they look after.
Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Martin Horlacher, Storm Stanford, Sarah Thorpe, Tyeah Thorpe
75. Kathe kaimos kai dakry (1964)
87 min | Drama, Romance
With her father presumed dead during the German occupation in Athens and with an ailing mother, a poor secretary faces incarceration after a treasonous theft at the office. Only a kind friend can help her; however, is she truly guilty?
Director: Odysseas Kosteletos | Stars: Orestis Makris, Martha Vourtsi, Kostas Kakavas, Thanasis Mylonas
Votes: 27
76. Contemplating (2008)
5 min | Short, Drama
On his way uptown, a young man runs into a stranger with some very useful advice.
Director: MmJoe Sanchez | Stars: Michael Ray Davis, James Renner
77. Sympathy (2011)
2 min | Short
A man and woman need to take out a loan in order to ensure they'll have a home for their unborn child. Little do they know that banks can be more evil than the masses understand.
Director: Dominic Sparacio | Stars: Nicholas Demarcus, Kristen Stone, Eric Chaney, Hassan Alshar
78. She Has Not Forgotten (2009)
7 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A documentary showcasing the relationship of an elderly couple, Eric and Ruth - the latter of whom is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Eric Stevenson, Ruth Stevenson, Martin Horlacher
79.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The Cage
(1966)
TV-PG | 63 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Capt. Pike is held prisoner and tested by aliens who have the power to project incredibly lifelike illusions.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Susan Oliver, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett
Votes: 7,213
80.
Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)
Episode:
The Righteous Judge
(1990)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Jesus had to struggle with authorities who saw His message as a threat. Caiaphas, the high Judge, tries to trick Jesus into making a judgment against the legal and moral authorities. Jesus ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Gregory Snegoff, James Arrington, Greg L. Steiner, Bonnie B. Hobbs
Votes: 33
81.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode:
The Tale of the Hatching
(1993)
Not Rated | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A brother and sister enroll at a boarding school, but soon find out their headmasters are aliens plotting to take over Earth.
Director: D.J. MacHale | Stars: Illya Woloshyn, Heather Brown, Liz MacRae, Pierre Lenoir
Votes: 887
82.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode:
The Tale of the Stone Maiden
(2000)
Not Rated | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A boy is turned into a statue in the woods after he refuses to introduce his artist girlfriend to his snobby parents. His girlfriend then tries to save him with the help of two eccentric adults.
Director: Adam Weissman | Stars: Jeff Saumier, Terra Vnesa, Maggie Castle, Ryan Best
Votes: 502
83.
George Lopez (2002–2007)
Episode:
Team Leader
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
George embellishes on Ernie's work record to keep him from getting fired, and instead Ernie is elected the new team leader. Ernie's confident he can get the job done but George is stuck doing both their work.
Director: Joe Regalbuto | Stars: George Lopez, Constance Marie, Masiela Lusha, Luis Armand Garcia
Votes: 95
84.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Charlie Has Cancer
(2005)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
When Charlie confidentially confides that he has cancer, it leads to a series of instances of the guys manipulating women and one gorgeous transsexual (not a transvestite).
Director: Rob McElhenney | Stars: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 4,209
85.
Joan of Arcadia (2003–2005)
Episode:
The Devil Made Me Do It
(2003)
TV-PG | Comedy, Crime, Drama
God asks Joan to keep Adam's work out of the school art show but Joan is clueless as to how. And could it be that it wasn't really God asking? Meanwhile, Kevin accidentally shoplifts a CD ... See full summary »
Director: James Hayman | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Amber Tamblyn, Jason Ritter
Votes: 87
86.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
A Better World
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In an alternate reality, a version of the Justice League known as the Justice Lords discovers the League's world and plot to take it over.
Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Maria Canals-Barrera, Susan Eisenberg, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 860
87.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
A Knight of Shadows: Part II
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Wonder Woman resists the advances of Harv Hickman. The diabolical Le Fays finally obtain the Stone and plan to use it to revert England back to Medieval Times.
Director: Butch Lukic | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, Carl Lumbly, Michael Rosenbaum
Votes: 753
88.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
Tabula Rasa: Part II
(2003)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Android Amazo has absorbed most of the League's powers, but begins to question Luthor's true motivations. Meanwhile, Batman reveals he has a contingency plan for Superman going AWOL: Kryptonite.
Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Maria Canals-Barrera, Susan Eisenberg, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 710
89.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode:
P.E.T.A.
(2004)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Documentary
Penn and Teller look at animal liberation and expose PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) as hypocrites.
Directors: Star Price, Kevin Barry, Christopher Poole, Scott Schaefer, Chip Selby, R.L. Shontell | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Steven Best, Rod Coronado
Votes: 283
90.
Racket Squad (1950–1953)
Episode:
The Case of the Miracle Mud
(1951)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Jim Edwards' supposedly crippled leg heals after he begins soaking it in a mineral spring located on a run-down property that he bought for a bargain price.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Reed Hadley, Jess Barker, Linda Leighton, Paul Cavanagh
Votes: 21
91.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
All Alone
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The family prepares for the worst funeral of their lives. Ruth makes things worse on David by taking out her pain on him until he stands up for himself, and Nate makes things worse for ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 3,516
92.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
The Black Forest
(2004)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Nate dreads having to go to Idaho to visit Lisa's family and attend a service they have arranged. He and Brenda have reconciled and she convinces him that going is the right thing to do. He... See full summary »
Director: Peter Care | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 1,506
93.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The Menagerie: Part II
(1966)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
At Spock's court martial, he explains himself with mysterious footage about when Capt. Pike was kidnapped by powerful illusion casting aliens.
Directors: Robert Butler, Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Jeffrey Hunter, Susan Oliver
Votes: 4,687
94.
The Tripods (1984–1985)
Episode:
France: September, 2089 AD
(1984)
TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The boys stay on to help at a vineyard until after the grape harvest. When time comes to continue their journey, they find it hard to leave their new found friends.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, Anni Lee Taylor
Votes: 49
95.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Eye of the Beholder
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A young woman lying in a hospital bed, her head wrapped in bandages, awaits the outcome of a surgical procedure performed by the State in a last-ditch attempt to make her look "normal."
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Maxine Stuart, William D. Gordon, Jennifer Howard, George Keymas
Votes: 6,298
96.
The Twilight Zone (2002–2003)
Episode:
Eye of the Beholder
(2003)
TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Janet Tyler, a woman with facial deformities in a totalitarian society that emphasizes conformity even in in physical appearance, is undergoing her twelfth surgery in an attempt to make her... See full summary »
Director: David Ellis | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Molly Sims, Reginald C. Hayes, Roger Cross
Votes: 368
97.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Genesis of the Daleks: Part Three
(1975)
TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Harry head to the Kaled city to alert the authorities to Davros' plans while Sarah and Sevrin are forced to work on the completion of the Thals' rocket.
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Votes: 892
98.
Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)
Episode:
The Good Samaritan
(1989)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
The video begins with a moving song which tells us that our "hands are the Lord's hands", and asks for His help for living in peace with our neighbors. Suddenly, we are in a room with Jesus... See full summary »
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Ivan Crosland, David Spencer, Michael McGlone, Walt Price
Votes: 44
99.
Aladdin (1994–1995)
Episode:
Seems Like Old Crimes: Part Two
(1994)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Now Aladdin has explained to his gang how how Minos's got caught in the Destiny Stone, they follow the guardian's call but find the temple empty, and can barely escape before it completely ... See full summary »
Director: Rob LaDuca | Stars: Scott Weinger, Michael Bell, Dan Castellaneta, Elizabeth Daily
Votes: 72
100.
Under the Umbrella Tree (1986–1993)
Episode:
All Hung Up
(1989)
TV-Y | Family
Stars: Stephen Brathwaite, Holly Larocque, Bob Stutt, Noreen Young