Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "mistaken-for-someone-else"

1. Basic Instinct (1992)

R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.

Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Votes: 220,031 | Gross: $117.73M

2. Metropolis (1927)

Not Rated | 153 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

Director: Fritz Lang | Stars: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Votes: 186,063 | Gross: $1.24M

3. Three Identical Strangers (2018)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. But their quest to find out why turns into a bizarre and sinister mystery.

Director: Tim Wardle | Stars: Robert Shafran, Michael Domnitz, Howard Schneider, Ellen Cervone

Votes: 40,267 | Gross: $12.32M

4. Monte Carlo (2011)

PG | 109 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.

Director: Thomas Bezucha | Stars: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Cory Monteith

Votes: 48,779 | Gross: $23.19M

5. Alice (1988)

Not Rated | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

A surrealistic revision of Alice in Wonderland.

Director: Jan Svankmajer | Stars: Kristýna Kohoutová, Camilla Power

Votes: 14,041

6. Asako I & II (2018)

Not Rated | 119 min | Drama, Romance

Asako lives in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku, a free-spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and meets Ryohei. He looks just like Baku, but has a completely different personality.

Director: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi | Stars: Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata, Sairi Itô, Kôji Nakamoto

Votes: 5,344 | Gross: $0.02M

7. Home by Spring (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Drama

Loretta Johnson moves to Los Angeles from her hometown to pursue her event-planning dreams, leaving her boyfriend Wayne behind.

Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Poppy Drayton, Steven R. McQueen, Mary-Margaret Humes, Kix Brooks

Votes: 1,528

8. Icon of French Cinema (2023– )

Comedy, Drama

Judith, a former successful French actress, comes back to Paris to resume her career after a few years break in LA. Meanwhile, she sees her teenage daughter engaging in a relationship with an older man, just as it happened when she was 14.

Stars: Judith Godrèche, Tess Barthélémy, Liz Kingsman, Gina Cailin

Votes: 115

9. The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970)

R | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A secretary takes her boss's car for the holiday in the Mediterranean, oddly retracing a journey she has not taken, and is recognized by people she has not met before. Soon, things get serious.

Director: Anatole Litvak | Stars: Samantha Eggar, Oliver Reed, Stéphane Audran, John McEnery

Votes: 759 | Gross: $0.19M

10. The Count (1916)

Unrated | 21 min | Short, Comedy

The fifth film in the Mutual series Charlie Chaplin impersonates a man of means in order to underscore the contrast between rich and poor.

Director: Charles Chaplin | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin

Votes: 2,494

11. Ever After High: Way Too Wonderland (2015 TV Movie)

TV-G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

With the Storybook of Legends still in Wonderland, Raven attempts to teleport her friends there despite still getting the hand of her powers. Apple, Raven, Briar, Lizzie, Kitty and Maddie ... See full summary »

Directors: Mike Csunyoscka, Dan Fraga | Stars: Robbie Daymond, Jonquil Goode, Kate Higgins, Delaney Moline

Votes: 498

12. The House in Nightmare Park (1973)

95 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

In 1907, an actor is invited to perform in an isolated country house, and becomes involved in mysterious and dangerous events.

Director: Peter Sykes | Stars: Frankie Howerd, Ray Milland, Hugh Burden, Kenneth Griffith

Votes: 772

13. O Auto da Boa Mentira (2021)

100 min | Comedy

Four little sketches whose central theme is the lie, its motivations, and consequences. The stories are based on the anecdotes told by Ariano Suassuna in his master classes.

Director: José Eduardo Belmonte | Stars: Jackson Antunes, Leo Bahia, Jesuíta Barbosa, Giselle Batista

Votes: 133

14. Poia einai i Margarita (1961)

81 min | Comedy, Romance

As the mousy Margarita arrives in Kos to promote a clothing brand's summer collection, a glorious mix-up will lead to a whimsical masquerade, and the romantic affair with a rich islander. Isn't it wonderful that love, too, can be blind?

Director: Dimis Dadiras | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Giannis Fertis, Thanasis Vengos, Dimitris Nikolaidis

Votes: 170

15. Histórias Quase Verdadeiras (2023)

Comedy

Add a Plot

Stars: Leandro Hassum, Renato Góes, Giulia Gam

Votes: 18

16. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Baggage (1998)

TV-14 | Comedy

Some things never change, as the sisters discover at their school reunion where Tracey - literally - exposes Poxy Loxy as the class sleaze and erstwhile bully Margie Harris still manages to... See full summary »

Director: Hugh Thomas | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Peter-Hugo Daly

Votes: 24

17. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode: Doppelgangland (1999)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter

Votes: 4,616

18. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Springfield Files (1997)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Special Agents Mulder and Scully arrive in Springfield after Homer claims to have seen an alien.

Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,798

19. That '80s Show (2002)
Episode: My Dead Friend (2002)

TV-14 | Comedy

Thanks to Tuesday, Corey is tapped to give the eulogy for a guy he doesn't know. Sophia tries for a romantic weekend with Katie and Owen. Margaret struggles with a moral dilemma. And what is Tuesday's real name?

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Glenn Howerton, Tinsley Grimes, Chyler Leigh, Eddie Shin

Votes: 49

20. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Hungry (1999)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Rob Roberts has an addiction to human brains. As he tries to control this overpowering hunger and turn his life around, Mulder and Scully try to find out who the brain-eating monster is.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chad Donella, Mark Pellegrino

Votes: 3,667

21. Lupin the 3rd (1977–1980)
Episode: Ôkami wa tenshi wo mita (1979)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure

After a string of robberies on the Los Angeles National Bank, Lupin manages to score the World's Jewelry Fair exhibits inside, until Vietnam War veteran Harry Satler strikes. His daughter, Mary meets a sudden angel.

Director: Yasumi Mikamoto | Stars: Richard Cansino, Kazuhiko Inoue, Makio Inoue, Akira Kimura

Votes: 26

22. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
Episode: House Fancy/Krabby Road (2008)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

House Fancy: Squidward is enraged when he sees the home of his rival, Squilliam featured on a TV show about fancy houses. Determined not to be outdone, Squidward arranges to have his own ... See full summary »

Director: Vincent Waller | Stars: Lori Alan, Dee Bradley Baker, Alton Brown, Rodger Bumpass

Votes: 633

23. The Not Too Late Show with Elmo (2020–2023)
Episode: Jason Sudeikis/Ciara (2020)

TV-Y | 15 min | Short, Comedy, Family

Elmo talks to comedian Jason Sudeikis about Kansas City and challenges him to drink a full glass of water and do a silly dance. Grover takes Mr. Johnson to see the wrong show. Ciara performs "Believe In Yourself" with Rosita, Zoe and Abby.

Stars: Ryan Dillon, David Rudman, Jason Sudeikis, Ciara

Votes: 10

24. Party Down (2009– )
Episode: James Ellison Funeral (2010)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

The funeral of a patriarch goes awry when the deceased's mistress arrives to pay her last repects. Kyle is mesmerized by the possibility of learning the blues from a real bluesman.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Megan Mullally, Ryan Hansen

Votes: 485

25. The IT Crowd (2006–2013)
Episode: The Final Countdown (2010)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Roy tries to locate a window-cleaner who left his ladders in Roy's flat, Moss becomes a member of the strange, secret, elite club of Countdown (1982) champions, and Jen investigates what's going on in the Heads of Department meetings.

Directors: Graham Linehan, Derek Hallworth | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Matt Berry

Votes: 2,453

26. Highlander: The Animated Series (1994–1996)
Episode: Melvyn the Magnificent (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Ramirez takes Quentin and Clyde to an old mining complex to meet his Immortal friend Erol, an expert in explosives, oil and mining. However, they only find Erol's traumatized, delusional ... See full summary »

Stars: Miklos Perlus, Benedict Campbell, Lawrence Bayne, Katie Zegers

Votes: 19

27. The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021– )
Episode: Taking Shots (2022)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy

Leighton helps Kimberly administer her hormone injections. Whitney considers how to handle being repeatedly mistaken for the only other Black girl in class. Bela clashes with her Catullan replacement.

Director: Thembi Banks | Stars: Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, Alyah Chanelle Scott

Votes: 334

28. Inside No. 9 (2014–2024)
Episode: Sardines (2014)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A family team-building game of sardines (similar to hide and seek) in a rural country mansion leads to a dark and sinister discovery.

Director: David Kerr | Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Tim Key, Luke Pasqualino, Steve Pemberton

Votes: 2,973

29. Mike Tyson Mysteries (2014–2020)
Episode: Ogopogo! (2016)

TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The team takes the Pigeon to his old lakeside home to see his hot ex-wife Sandra, who turned him into a bird, and sign their divorce papers. A kooky old Native American warns the team of something called Ogopogo that lives in the lake.

Director: Jeff Siergey | Stars: Mike Tyson, Norm MacDonald, Rachel Ramras, Jim Rash

Votes: 114

30. Swedish Dicks (2016–2018)
Episode: Howl Like a Big Dog (2016)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A young female porn star hires the "dicks" to catch her stalker. Axel is trying to infiltrate inside Jane's detective company.

Director: Jon Holmberg | Stars: Peter Stormare, Johan Glans, Vivian Bang, Felisha Cooper

Votes: 140

31. Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2016–2017)
Episode: Pilot (2016)

TV-MA | 30 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

A famous action movie hero and martial arts star comes out of retirement to assume his alter ego as undercover private contractor named Jean-Claude Van Johnson. He must also deal with aging and his handler Vanessa, the ex he still loves.

Director: Peter Atencio | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kat Foster, Moises Arias, Phylicia Rashad

Votes: 4,754

32. Toon (2016–2017)
Episode: Nieuwegein (2016)

27 min | Comedy

A case of mistaken identity over a red leather jacket lands Toon on a blind date with a medicated and promiscuous columnist.

Director: Beer ten Kate | Stars: Joep Vermolen, Amy van der Weerden, Loulou Hameleers, Marijn Klaver

Votes: 21

33. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode: Happy New Year (2020)

TV-MA | 38 min | Comedy

Larry kicks off the new year with new rival Mocha Joe; at a cocktail party hosted by Jeff and Susie, Larry gets roped into lunch plans and has a misunderstanding with a caterer.

Director: Jeff Schaffer | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman

Votes: 2,814

34. Otra en mi (1996–1997)
Episode: Episode #1.27 (1996)

43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Valentina has a new ally - Lulú, who mistakes her for Liliana and threatens her with jail because of the embezzlement. Luis Fernando questions Dario about the whereabouts of Liliana's ... See full summary »

Director: Luis Alberto Restrepo | Stars: Géraldine Zivic, Mauro Urquijo, Ana María Kámper, Sebastián Ospina