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1. Emma. (2020)
PG | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In 1800s England, a well meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
Director: Autumn de Wilde | Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor
Votes: 63,261
2. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama, History
Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.
Director: Justin Chadwick | Stars: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess
Votes: 120,259 | Gross: $26.81M
3. A Place in the Sun (1951)
Passed | 122 min | Drama, Romance
A poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women.
Director: George Stevens | Stars: Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere
Votes: 24,881
4. Sodom and Gomorrah (1962)
G | 154 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Sex, torture, and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes that his people can co-exist with the Sodomites--a disastrous decision.
Directors: Robert Aldrich, Sergio Leone | Stars: Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà
Votes: 2,201 | Gross: $5.45M
5. Golden Balls (1993)
95 min | Comedy, Drama
A construction worker uses his charm and bravado in an attempt to attain enough finances to build his dream project.
Director: Bigas Luna | Stars: Javier Bardem, Maria de Medeiros, Maribel Verdú, Elisa Tovati
Votes: 3,901
6. Lacombe, Lucien (1974)
R | 138 min | Drama, War
In 1944, an 18-year-old boy from small-town France collaborates with the Gestapo and subsequently falls in love with a Jewish girl.
Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Pierre Blaise, Aurore Clément, Holger Löwenadler, Therese Giehse
Votes: 7,742
7. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Returning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 1,289
8. The Young Philadelphians (1959)
Approved | 136 min | Drama
A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.
Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith
Votes: 4,282
9. Populaire (2012)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
1958. Rose is a terrible secretary but a demon typist. Her handsome boss resolves to turn her into the fastest girl in the world.
Director: Régis Roinsard | Stars: Romain Duris, Féodor Atkine, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo
Votes: 12,735 | Gross: $0.18M
10. The Likely Lads (1964–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Terry and Bob have been friends since childhood. Bob is the sensible one, trying hard to get on with his job and life. Terry is the wild one, always ready to lead Bob astray.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Don McKillop, Bartlett Mullins
Votes: 772
11. A Matter of Time (1976)
PG | 97 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A simple young woman helps eccentric old countess deal with her old age and she introduces the young woman to a world of upper class society.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Spyros Fokas
Votes: 777
12. Alibi.com (2016)
89 min | Comedy, Romance
Greg and his company provide alibis for infidelities, among other sins. He falls in love with Flo, whose dad turns out to be his customer.
Director: Philippe Lacheau | Stars: Philippe Lacheau, Élodie Fontan, Julien Arruti, Tarek Boudali
Votes: 10,064
13. Ferpect Crime (2004)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
An ambitious salesman will do anything for that big promotion he's been chasing, but inevitably, he will learn that there is no such thing as the perfect crime.
Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Guillermo Toledo, Mónica Cervera, Enrique Villén, Luis Varela
Votes: 13,008
14. Hollywood Horror House (1970)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
An aging actress living in her Hollywood mansion with a retinue of elderly servants employs a new, mentally disturbed, personal assistant who schemes to take over the large estate.
Director: Donald Wolfe | Stars: Miriam Hopkins, David Garfield, Gale Sondergaard, Virginia Wing
Votes: 546
15. Something for Everyone (1970)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In post-war Austria, young, handsome country lad Konrad Ludwig (Michael York) charms his way into a butler position at the castle of the widowed (and destitute) Countess von Ornstein (... See full summary »
Director: Harold Prince | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Michael York, Anthony Higgins, Heidelinde Weis
Votes: 1,097 | Gross: $0.30M
16. Veni, vidi, vici (2009)
95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young boy named Honza is a bad student, but becomes a promising golfer and experiences the sweet life in the spotlight. But he almost loses not only his girl but also himself in the process.
Directors: Jirí Chlumský, Pavel Göbl | Stars: Filip Tomsa, Jitka Kocurová, Sandra Nováková, Bohumil Klepl
Votes: 92
17. The Third Eye (1966)
Not Rated | 98 min | Thriller, Horror
A young count living with his domineering mother spirals into madness after his mother and fiancée are killed by his jealous, lovesick servant.
Director: Mino Guerrini | Stars: Franco Nero, Gioia Pascal, Erika Blanc, Olga Solbelli
Votes: 565
18. Volha (2023– )
Comedy, Drama
Standa Pekárek finishes compulsory military service and becomes a chauffeur at communist Czech TV in 1971 dreaming of his own Volga (Volha). Willing to do anything to fulfill his dream he agrees to be a spy under code-name Volha.
Stars: Krystof Hádek, Klára Melísková, Tomás Jerábek, Martin Pechlát
Votes: 140
19. Uncle Cyril (1989)
107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A surreal look at madness in a brooding Czech countryside mansion.
Director: Jirí Svoboda | Stars: Petr Brukner, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Václav Burkert, Petr Cepek
Votes: 184
20. Herec (2020– )
TV-MA | 78 min | Drama, Thriller
During the Communist regime, a struggling actor joins the KGB as an informant to manage to make a living. He soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of deception and betrayal.
Stars: Jan Cina, Jenovéfa Boková, Martin Finger, Jan Nedbal
Votes: 226
21. The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985)
100 min | Music, Comedy
In 1985, Makoto Tezuka, the son of manga genius Osamu Tezuka, was still a film student with a few experimental shorts to his credit and who was entrusted with the mission to turn an album by Haruo Chikada into a musical film.
Director: Macoto Tezuka | Stars: Shingo Kubota, Kan Takagi, Kyôko Togawa, Issay
Votes: 631
22. Rat Fink (1965)
80 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A sadistic rock singer will do whatever it takes to become a star.
Director: James Landis | Stars: Schuyler Hayden, Hal Bokar, Judy Hughes, Warrene Ott
Votes: 129
23. Polowanie na muchy (1969)
104 min | Comedy, Romance
Wlodek is a shy man who's afraid of his mother as well as his wife. However, upon meeting Irena, his life takes a new turn.
Director: Andrzej Wajda | Stars: Zygmunt Malanowicz, Malgorzata Braunek, Ewa Skarzanka, Hanna Skarzanka
Votes: 437
24. Spravedlnost pro Selvina (1968 TV Movie)
70 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A dark comedy about a man who, against his will, dedicated his life to the fight for justice.
Director: Jirí Weiss | Stars: Rudolf Hrusínský, Klaus Schwarzkopf, Jirina Sejbalová, Míla Myslíková
Votes: 41
25. Anatomie zrady (2020– )
Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Marián Labuda, Dana Droppová, Rebeka Poláková, Filip Brezina
Votes: 74
26. Svet nic neví (1987)
108 min | Drama
The story takes place in the Czech-German border region in 1938. The hero Tomás Jakl marries but the marriage is not very lucky and falls apart. His German friend forced him to enter the Nazi party.
Director: Jirí Svoboda | Stars: Emil Horváth, Milan Knazko, Jirí Ornest, Marcela Batková
Votes: 24
27. What Becomes of the Children? (1936)
Passed | 65 min | Drama, Crime, Family
While Boston tycoon John Worthington dreams of building his "Great American Railway," his family life is disintegrating around him. His wife Edith spends all her time on social endeavors, ... See full synopsis »
Director: Walter Shumway | Stars: Joan Marsh, Robert Frazer, Natalie Moorhead, Glen Boles
Votes: 69
28. Nejlepsí prítel (2017 TV Movie)
97 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
As a punishment, Matej the Devil has to grant poor young Ondra's wishes until he says he is completely happy. But can such happiness ever be achieved? Hell has its doubts, and it seems ... See full summary »
Director: Karel Janák | Stars: Zdenek Piskula, Kristína Svarinská, Hana Vagnerová, Jirí Lábus
Votes: 144
29. Podobizna (1948)
96 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
One day Chazaj pays a visit to the poor artist Simon and asks him to paint his portrait. Simon agrees but in the end he commits suicide. After Chazaj's death, the picture changes hands and brings misfortune to all who own it.
Director: Jiri Slavicek | Stars: Otomar Krejca, Ljuba Skorepová, Vladimír Smeral, Ladislav Kulhánek
Votes: 70
30. Nikodem Dyzma (1956)
107 min | Comedy
Nikodem Dyzma is a poor dancer who came to Warsaw to find a job. The problem is that nobody want him. One day he find invitation to the party with VIP-s. He decided to go there. Small ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Rybkowski | Stars: Adolf Dymsza, Urszula Modrzynska, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski, Kazimierz Fabisiak
Votes: 118
31. Héros (I) (2013)
22 min | Short, Comedy, Family
A small French town is in uproar. Over night a stranger has sprayed graffiti onto the wall of the main square. The slogans criticize the mayor, who sympathizes with the nationalists. The ... See full summary »
Director: Benoît Martin | Stars: Thomas Collange, Marie Thelen, Lizie Weltin, Charles Leckler
Votes: 23
32. Ricky Montgomery's Vlog (2016– )
Comedy
The most important vlogger in history struggles to survive in the mad city but never fails to captivate and inspire. With a rapidly growing following, the story follows Ricky on his path to world domination and absolute influence.
Stars: Ricky Montgomery, Caleb Hurst, Andrew Siwicki
Votes: 74
33. Ubohý pan Kufalt (1981 TV Movie)
185 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Frantisek Filip | Stars: Ludek Munzar, Iva Janzurová, Josef Vinklár, Ilja Racek
Votes: 24
34. Periferie (2017 TV Movie)
150 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Huba | Stars: Igor Bares, Vojtech Bartos, Andrea Cerná, Tomás Dastlík
35. Talisman (1991 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Jaroslav Dudek | Stars: Miroslav Vladyka, Pavlína Mourková, Jirina Bohdalová, Iva Janzurová
Votes: 20
36. Miliónová láska (1988 TV Movie)
82 min | Comedy, Musical
Director: Jan Bonaventura | Stars: Jirí Bartoska, Nina Divísková, Vlastimil Fisar, Miloslav Homola
Votes: 11
37. Milácek (1972 TV Movie)
121 min | Comedy, Musical
Director: Ján Rohác | Stars: Eduard Cupák, Eduard Dubský, Jirí Holý, Milos Kopecký
38. Spalovac mrtvol (2013 Video)
18 min | Short, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Adam Ruzicka | Star: Adam Ruzicka
39. Portrét (1972 TV Short)
43 min | Short, Drama, Mystery
Director: Vladimír Kavciak | Stars: Jozef Budský, Eduard Cupák, Ondrej Jariabek, Frantisek Kristof-Veselý
40. Is Money Everything? (1923)
58 min | Drama
A farmer, unhappy with his life, decides to go the city to try and make his fortune. He takes a friend along with him. The two of them become successful, but that success brings other, unforeseen problems into their lives.
Director: Glen Lyons | Stars: Norman Kerry, Miriam Cooper, Andrew Hicks, John Sylvester
Votes: 37
41. How to Hold Your Husband - BACK (1941)
Approved | 9 min | Comedy, Short
In reenactments using actors to portray her husband, Marie Crawford demonstrates the many emotional states wives display to hold their husbands - unintentionally back - under different ... See full summary »
Director: Johnny Hines | Stars: Pete Smith, William Bailey, Vince Barnett, Ken Christy
Votes: 89
42. Vilém Rozkoc (1975 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Zdenek Kubecek | Stars: Josef Abrhám, Daniela Bartáková, Otto Budín, Slávka Budínová
43.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
I, Carumbus
(2020)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
At a museum exhibit of Ancient Rome, Marge and Homer imagine themselves in Rome where Homer is more ambitious.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,068
46.
Dead Gorgeous (2010– )
Episode:
Dying to Belong
(2010)
Comedy, Drama, Family
Still attempting to settle into life as "living ghosts" the sisters begin to discover the modern advantages to their new environment. Desperate to fit in, Rebecca identifies Christine and her friends as the route to popularity.
Director: Stephen Johnson | Stars: Melissa Howard, Poppy Lee Friar, Alexandra Coppinger, Blake Davis
Votes: 22
47.
Dickensian (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2016)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Meriwether goes to extreme lengths to get Miss Havisham to notice him. Meanwhile, Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil.
Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Joseph Quinn, Tuppence Middleton, Mark Stanley, Tom Weston-Jones
Votes: 141
48.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
Nosedive
(2016)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A woman desperate to boost her social media score hits the jackpot when she's invited to a swanky wedding, but the trip doesn't go as planned.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Alice Eve, Cherry Jones, James Norton
Votes: 64,497
49.
Upstart Crow (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Green-Eyed Monster
(2017)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, History
Will is desperate to make a good impression with the College of Heralds so that he can finally get a coat of arms. Befriending a dashing African prince by the name of Otello may provide Will with the means to climb the social ladder.
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: David Mitchell, Paula Wilcox, Harry Enfield, Helen Monks
Votes: 135
50.
The Gilded Age (2022– )
Episode:
Never the New
(2022)
TV-MA | Drama
In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her "old money" aunts Agnes and Ada, whose neighbors vie to break into New York high society.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton
Votes: 2,055