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1. The Platform (2019)
TV-MA | 94 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. Only one food platform and two minutes per day to feed. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia | Stars: Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan, Emilio Buale
Votes: 273,201
2. 20th Century Women (2016)
R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and two other women who help raise him among the love and freedom of Southern California of 1979.
Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
Votes: 49,455 | Gross: $5.66M
3. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up, on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 9,765
4. Intrusion (II) (2021)
TV-14 | 92 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A woman moves to a small town with her husband, but is rattled when she is targeted for a home invasion.
Director: Adam Salky | Stars: Freida Pinto, Logan Marshall-Green, Robert John Burke, Megan Elisabeth Kelly
Votes: 21,134
5. Boobs: An American Obsession (2010)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Why is our culture so captivated by this particular part of the female form?
Director: Nina Brownfield-Berry | Stars: Tom Arnold, Melonie Charm, Mike Castranova, Linda Castranova
Votes: 372
6. 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: 19,427
7. Diabolique (1996)
R | 107 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The wife and mistress of the sadistic dean of an exclusive prep school conspire to murder him.
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik | Stars: Sharon Stone, Isabelle Adjani, Chazz Palminteri, Kathy Bates
Votes: 15,387 | Gross: $17.10M
8. Durham County (2007–2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An extraordinary series with an electric, oppressive atmosphere. A spiral of violence, unhealthy manipulations and tortured characters, Durham County excels in the detective series genre.
Stars: Hugh Dillon, Helene Joy, Laurence Leboeuf, Greyston Holt
Votes: 1,644
9. Beyond Paradise (II) (2015)
PG | 101 min | Drama, Romance
Haunted by a tragic past, Shahrzad, a stunning music student, flees her homeland and ends up in an estranged marriage in Los Angeles, where her piano teacher's lover sparks a passion in her that threatens to destroy everything.
Director: J.J. Alani | Stars: Ryan Guzman, Daphne Zuniga, Spencer Grammer, Francia Raisa
Votes: 457
10. Decoration Day (1990 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama
A grumpy man must rejoin his community when his godchild gets in trouble and a childhood friend refuses to accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.
Director: Robert Markowitz | Stars: James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs
Votes: 608
11. The Armstrong Lie (2013)
R | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu
Votes: 7,903 | Gross: $0.38M
12. The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000)
PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography
Twelve years after the dramatic collapse of the Christian empire of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, this documentary tells for the first time what really happened when they lost control of the first and most successful TV ministry of its kind.
Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: RuPaul, Tammy Faye Bakker, Virginia Fairchild, Johnny Grover
Votes: 2,223 | Gross: $1.03M
13. WrestleMania 35 (2019 TV Special)
TV-PG | 324 min | Action, Sport
Superstars of RAW and Smackdown fight on the grandest stage of them all, 'WrestleMania'; in order to show, who is the best.
Stars: Ronda Rousey, Rebecca Quin, Ashley Fliehr, Bryan Danielson
Votes: 902
14. Day Zero (2007)
R | 92 min | Drama
The military draft is back, and three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time, they're forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, friendship, and honor.
Director: Bryan Gunnar Cole | Stars: Elijah Wood, Chris Klein, Jon Bernthal, Ginnifer Goodwin
Votes: 2,936 | Gross: $0.01M
15. Declaration of War (2011)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
When their young son is diagnosed with a brain tumor, young parents Roméo and Juliette unite in the fight for his survival.
Director: Valérie Donzelli | Stars: Valérie Donzelli, Jérémie Elkaïm, César Desseix, Gabriel Elkaïm
Votes: 5,324 | Gross: $0.05M
16. Year of the Carnivore (2009)
88 min | Comedy, Drama
A romantic comedy about a girl with an unrequited crush on a boy who thinks she's bad in bed, so she goes out to get more "experience".
Director: Sook-Yin Lee | Stars: Cristin Milioti, Mark Rendall, Ali Liebert, Kevin McDonald
Votes: 667
17. The Backup Dancer (2016)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
A story about love and loss. And maybe one day - love again.
Director: Amanda Sharp | Stars: Rose Leslie, Ray Liotta, Carmen Tonry, Alex Reznik
Votes: 1,011
18. The Great Alone (2015)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
The Great Alone is a feature length independent documentary film that tells the inspiring comeback story of Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey.
Director: Greg Kohs | Stars: Dick Mackey, Lance Mackey
Votes: 465
19. Sjukt (2021– )
20 min | Comedy, Drama
When Alice survives cervical cancer she is eager to get her life back on track. She needs to get a job, a flat and find the meaning of life etc - but most importantly, find out if her now ... See full summary »
Stars: Carla Sehn, Maria Nohra, Jonatan Bökman, Anna Blomberg
Votes: 274
20. Looking for Palladin (2008)
R | 115 min | Comedy
A young Hollywood player is drawn into a remote place looking for a quick deal and instead finds a sanctuary, a community, and ultimately himself.
Director: Andrzej Krakowski | Stars: Ben Gazzara, David Moscow, Talia Shire, Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Votes: 199
21. Le code a changé (2009)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
So called friends at a dinner party end up acting like a dysfunctional family.
Director: Danièle Thompson | Stars: Karin Viard, Dany Boon, Marina Foïs, Patrick Bruel
Votes: 2,113 | Gross: $0.04M
22. Origin of the Species (1998)
R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
A weekend in a summer house, where six late twenties friends have reunited. A series of life crises force them to confront their relationships and lives, leading them to discover what it really means to grow up.
Director: Andres Heinz | Stars: Elon Gold, Jean Louisa Kelly, Michael Kelly, Jonathan LaPaglia
Votes: 185
23. Gap-Toothed Women (1987)
Not Rated | 31 min | Short, Documentary
A charming valentine to women born with a space between their teeth.
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Teresa Peacock, Sherry Dorst, Tobe Melora Correal, Susie Bruder
Votes: 473
24. Surviving the Storm (2023)
R | 113 min | Drama
A twenty-eight year old single mother hears the unsettling news of stage three breast cancer; this causes two estranged sisters to confront family secrets and stop the silence.
Director: Deseria Denell | Stars: Tameika Buggage, April M. Grant, Shelby Wynne, Tomathan McGinnis
Votes: 30
25. 2 Girls 1 Cake (2013)
13 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A film about two girls' reunion after a traumatic near-death experience. It's a short film that strikes down in the central 10 minutes of the 24-year-old Julie's life when she tries to ... See full summary »
Director: Jens Dahl | Stars: Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Amalie Lindegård
Votes: 34
26. Athlete (2010)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
Examines the popularity of endurance sports and profiles four everyday individuals - cancer survivor, blind senior citizen and twin sisters - who compete in marathons and triathlons and are redefining what it means to be an 'athlete'.
Director: David Lam | Stars: Artie Elefant, Carrie Neveldine, Jenny Hinshaw, Kellie Smirnoff
Votes: 20
27. Hairtales (2008 TV Movie)
61 min | Documentary, Mystery
A documentary offering an irreverent yet intimate portrait of 12 individuals who reveal how hair has forever changed their personal and professional lives.
Directors: Scott Otto Anderson, Cath Moore | Stars: Mim D'Alberto, Suzy Badawi, Lance Proctor, Gaby Ledun
Votes: 19
28. One Year Later (2016)
Drama
One Year Later tells the story of an American woman, recently recovered from a serious illness, who learns to savor the essence of life through a cathartic trip to the Italian Alps. Liz, a ... See full summary »
Director: Lucia Mauro | Stars: Massimo Brusadin, Paola Corti, Antonio De Robertis, Massimo De Santis
29. Big John: The John Hartson Story (2014 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Director: Justyn Jones | Stars: Steffan Rhodri, Phil Akins, Gianfilippo Bertelli, Craig Carson
30. Kandulaka Apeksha (II) (2014 TV Movie)
45 min | Family
The story begins at a cemetery where Pavan is found mourning following his wife's sudden demise. He is visited by his friend Udara who comes to pay his respect, which triggers Pavan to ... See full summary »
Director: Naomal Perera | Stars: Udith Abeyrathna, Nita Fernando, Chandanie Hettiarachchi, Veena Jayakody
31. The Rise : A Dog Story (2019)
Short, Drama
A faithful dog helps a cancer survivor live through the ordeal on her path of recovery.
Director: Abhijit Adhya | Stars: Dheeraj Mandlekar, Alok Masih, Rajeev Pillai, Margo Shenka
32. Facing Cancer (2013)
75 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An inspiring story of survival: Scott Perise recounts his battle with a disfiguring form of cancer.
Director: Paul Catalanotto | Stars: Melissa Fanning Higgs, Joey Gagliano, Brandon Granger, Clint Mayeaux
Votes: 6
33. Surprise! (VII)
Short, Drama | Post-production
In "Surprise!", troubled Jake embarks on a redemption journey, after facing the elephant in the confetti-littered room: his family. With twists at every turn, it's a roller coaster of suspense, love, and hope.
Director: Max Szykowny | Stars: Aaliyah Kissick, Max Szykowny, Daniel Cahill, Ben Riseman
34. Kandulaka Apeksha (I) (2014 TV Movie)
45 min | Family
The story begins at a cemetery where Pavan is found mourning following his wife's sudden demise. He is visited by his friend Udara who comes to pay his respect, which triggers Pavan to ... See full summary »
Director: Naomal Perera | Stars: Udith Abeyrathna, Nita Fernando, Chandanie Hettiarachchi, Veena Jayakody
35. One in Eight: Janice's Journey (2004 Video)
57 min | Documentary
Janice's Journey tells the story of Janice's battle, from diagnosis, through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, on to her subsequent recovery. Only thirty three years old when she was ... See full summary »
Director: Cynthia A. McKeown | Star: Janice Fine
Votes: 10
36. Lance Armstrong: The Road Ahead (2015 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Stars: Lance Armstrong, Dan Roan, Phil Liggett, Pat McQuaid
37. Arkansas High Country: A Cyclist's Journey to Personal Growth (2020)
18 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about where the bike can take you, former pro roadies Ernie and Scotti Lechuga uncover what led them to adventure off the beaten path -- around the world and in their home ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Childs | Stars: Ernie Lechuga, Scotti Wilborne-Lechuga
39. Everything Bad Is Good (2009)
Documentary
"Everything Bad is Good" is very, very, moving, and very, very true. The system is corrupt and the present template of treating cancer is a dismal failure. It is all about nutrition, ... See full summary »
Director: Len Richmond
40. The Day I Became Alive (2018)
12 min | Documentary, Short
At 31, Derek Dienner was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Faced with his own mortality, Derek learned how to turn tragedy into a motivator for change. As Derek reflected on his journey,... See full summary »
Directors: Allen Clements, Aaron Dienner | Stars: Ashley Dienner, Derek Dienner, Walid Hesham
41. Mami, ¿los dragones existen? (2022)
Short
Dragons and their legends, full of brave characters, capable of facing their fears and any challenge and problem, have been admired since time immemorial. But are they just stories about ... See full summary »
Director: Manuel Cabo
42. Myanmar: In My Father's Footsteps (2009)
53 min | Documentary
A cancer survivor thumbs her nose at death by visiting the places in Burma (Myanmar) where her father saw action against the Japanese during WWII.
Director: Pauline Hayton
43.
After They Were Famous (1999–2005)
Episode:
The Sound of Music - Children
(2001)
Documentary
The child actors who portrayed the von Trapp children in The Sound of Music return to Salzburg, Austria. Through home videos and behind-the-scenes stories, they reveal their experiences making the beloved film.
Stars: Matthew Kelly, Charmian Carr, Angela Cartwright, Duane Chase
Votes: 10
44.
The Collector (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Pharmacist
(2005)
44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Morgan's client sold her soul to cure herself of cancer.
Director: Bruce McDonald | Stars: Chris Kramer, Sonya Salomaa, Ellen Dubin, Sebastian Spence
Votes: 17
45.
The Comeback (2005–2014)
Episode:
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
(2005)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Valerie and Mark head to the desert for a long weekend in Palm Springs... with strings attached. While Mark draws the line with Jane's crew on the golf course, Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Malin Akerman, Robert Bagnell, Lance Barber
Votes: 253
46.
Roswell (1999–2002)
Episode:
Ask Not
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
After Nasedo's death Max senses he has to assume more of a leadership position and also realizes that Tess will be safer if she moves in with Sheriff Valenti and Kyle.
Director: Bruce Seth Green | Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl, Majandra Delfino
Votes: 286
47.
In Search of... (1977–1982)
Episode:
Faith Healing
(1980)
Not Rated | 23 min | Documentary
Unorthodox means of healing are considered, from charismatic Christian faith healers to electric magnetism to meditative techniques. Advocates and skeptics are interviewed.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Morris Cerullo, Kathryn Kuhlman, Council Miller
Votes: 17
48.
Midas Letter Raw (2018– )
Episode:
SLANG Worldwide, FSD Pharma Inc, Hill Street Beverage Company
(2019)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Howard Glassman, Ed Milewski, Ricki Gurwitz, Ben Smith
49.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
17 April 2019: Evening Bulletin
(2019)
30 min | News
Stars: Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Callum, Ruth May
50.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
22 August 2019: Evening Bulletin
(2019)
30 min | News
Stars: Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Christopher Holiday, Richard Luckett