Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "getting-someone's-name-wrong"

1. Aliens (1986)

R | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser

Votes: 762,745 | Gross: $85.16M

2. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Family

With his wife on a book tour, Tom Baker finds his life turned upside down when he agrees to care for his twelve children while simultaneously also coaching his new football team.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Hilary Duff, Piper Perabo

Votes: 108,921 | Gross: $138.61M

3. Mank (2020)

R | 131 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey

Votes: 82,705

4. Two Night Stand (2014)

R | 86 min | Comedy, Romance

A snowstorm forces two people who made an online connection to unwillingly extend their one-night stand as the blizzard goes through the night.

Director: Max Nichols | Stars: Miles Teller, Lio Tipton, Jessica Szohr, Kid Cudi

Votes: 73,844 | Gross: $0.02M

5. The Nanny Diaries (2007)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.

Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Donna Murphy

Votes: 64,059 | Gross: $25.93M

6. Stroker Ace (1983)

PG | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

The title character, a popular NASCAR driver, clashes with the fried-chicken mogul that sponsors his racing team.

Director: Hal Needham | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson

Votes: 4,265 | Gross: $13.00M

7. All Creatures Here Below (2018)

Not Rated | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A desperate young couple on the run seek refuge in Kansas City.

Director: Collin Schiffli | Stars: David Dastmalchian, Karen Gillan, David Koechner, Jennifer Morrison

Votes: 1,081

8. Irresistible (2006)

R | 103 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A wife and mother is consumed by the thought that her husband's co-worker is trying to win him away from her and their family.

Director: Ann Turner | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Emily Blunt, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell

Votes: 6,626

9. Holy Lands (2017)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

Harry Rosenmerck, an Ashkenazi Jewish American cardiologist, left everything to become a pig farmer in the Holy Land.

Director: Amanda Sthers | Stars: James Caan, Tom Hollander, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Efrat Dor

Votes: 1,720

10. 10 Cent Pistol (2014)

Unrated | 91 min | Crime, Thriller

A story about two lifelong criminals who maneuver through the shady underbelly of Los Angeles in search of wealth, love and redemption.

Director: Michael C. Martin | Stars: Jena Malone, JT Alexander, Damon Alexander, Joe Mantegna

Votes: 576

11. The Santa Incident (2010 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Family

After his sleigh is shot down while flying through restricted military airspace, an earthbound Santa is sought for questioning by a pair of overzealous Homeland Security agents. The fate of... See full summary »

Director: Yelena Lanskaya | Stars: Ali Lyons, Scott Graham, James Cosmo, Ione Skye

Votes: 433

12. Esperimento incredibile (2019–2020)

Comedy

Doctor Kornelius Van Kartoffen, a scientist who graduated Harvard University, smart in science but full of dementia and multiple problems, will teach you how to make some weird but nice experiments.

Stars: Lorenzo Ostuni, Benedetta Parodi, Jacopo, Daniel Marangiolo

Votes: 11

13. The ITV Leaders' Debate (2017 TV Special)

Talk-Show

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Director: David Coleman | Stars: Julie Etchingham, Tim Farron, Caroline Lucas, Paul Nuttall

14. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Water, Water Everywhere (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

When a few Vietnam veterans are threatened by a wealthy landowner to give up their property, the A-Team helps them fight back.

Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz

Votes: 325

15. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Dana Gets Fired (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim talks to Dana's boss about his treatment of employees. Dana ends up getting fired.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 167

16. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Swimming Pool (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

When the weather turns hot, Jim and the kids sneak over to a neighbor's swimming pool when they are not home. Cheryl thinks it is wrong, but she decides to sneak over one time and gets caught.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 147

17. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Trashed (2004)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl saves every piece of art work and homework from the kids, so she tells Jim to rent a storage unit to store everything. Jim decides to trash all of it because he does not think it will ever be needed again.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 139

18. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #7.5 (2005)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

A thieving catholic nun arrives at Larkhall. Fenner discovers Buxton's note to Di. Arun stresses out over her facial hair.

Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Colette O'Neil, Helen Fraser, Philip McGough, Jack Ellis

Votes: 32

19. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: All the Rage (2000)

TV-PG | Comedy

Becker is sentenced to attend an anger management class after he insults two police officers. Linda invites Bob to move in with her after his mother kicks him out of her retirement home.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 119

20. A Fine Romance (1981–1984)
Episode: The Dinner Party (1983)

TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Romance

Laura and Mike are about to host their first dinner party when they must rush Charlie to the emergency room.

Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Susan Penhaligon, Roy Heather

Votes: 22

21. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Shutout in Seattle: Part 1 (1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Niles is lonely and walks into Café Nervosa on a Saturday, where he runs into Roz. Niles and Roz compete on who has a worse love life.

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 860

22. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Shutout in Seattle: Part 2 (1999)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Roz attempts to tell Bulldog she isn't interested in a relationship, however this becomes harder when KACL fires him due to low ratings and he seeks comfort with her. Kit and Niles have a ... See full summary »

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 893

23. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel's sister Amy comes to visit and moves in with her and Joey. Phoebe constantly and accidentally ruins Mike's proposals. Joey struggles to write a letter of recommendation for Monica and Chandler's adoption agency.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,512

24. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Rachel's Other Sister (2002)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel's middle sister shows up at Thanksgiving and causes arguments amongst the gang.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,272

25. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Be the First on Your Block (1974)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

The height of the Cold War and fears of an apocalyptic war breaking out at any moment take center stage in this episode, where Howard ponders purchasing a bomb shelter for his family's ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 186

26. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Guess Who's Coming to Visit (1974)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Ritchie sneaks out after dark with Potsie Weber to watch Fonzie drive Ralph Malph's newly souped up ride in a midnight drag race against challenger Skizzy Scollick.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 248

27. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
Episode: A Game Called John (1989)

24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

It's Pancake Day in the land, and every seems to be celebrating, except King John, who is relentlessly in pursuit of Robin Hood.

Director: David Bell | Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis

Votes: 33

28. Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
Episode: Rush Week (1993)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Zack and Slater worry that Screech might ruin their efforts to join a fraternity.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Anne Tremko

Votes: 91

29. Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
Episode: The Homecoming (1993)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Zack is invited to a homecoming banquet by the guest of honor, a football hero who could help him score in some business, while Kelly is threatened with come-ons by the alumni. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Anne Tremko

Votes: 88

30. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Look Homeward, Ray (1986)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Ray's heading back to his hometown to be the grand marshal in the parade; but when he's called to get rid of the ghosts in a haunted house and they get away, he starts to question his ability as a Ghostbuster.

Director: Richard Raynis | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 147

31. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Ross's Wedding: Part 2 (1998)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross she still loves him. Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding. Monica and Chandler sleep together. The wedding ends with a gaffe.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,666

32. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
Episode: Rotten Rose: Part 2 (1990)

24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Due to be executed with Marian, Robin realises that she did not betray him when Rose reveals that she wants his body stuffed for her Robin Hood Museum. Fortunately the other merry men ... See full summary »

Director: David Bell | Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis

Votes: 14

33. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

While Juliet is undercover, she asks for psychic help at a sorority; back at the station, Lassiter is paired with a most challenging partner.

Director: John Landis | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,477

34. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 6: 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. (2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Chinese want Jack to give them Russian nuclear technology, and the President wants the Vice President's resignation.

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, D.B. Woodside, James Morrison

Votes: 1,146

35. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: Silence the Whisperers (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Talk-Show

Michael Cudlitz, Cassady McClincy and Matt Jones discuss the Season 10 episode of The Walking Dead, "Silence the Whisperers." Hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Matt Jones, Michael Cudlitz, Cassady McClincy Zhang

Votes: 35

36. Forky Asks a Question (2019–2020)
Episode: What is a Friend? (2019)

TV-G | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Forky turns to an inanimate object, a ceramic mug, to answer his deep questions about friendship.

Director: Bob Peterson | Stars: Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, Bob Peterson

Votes: 534

37. The Fugitive (2020)
Episode: When Mike Met Ronnie (2020)

TV-MA | 8 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Mike turns to an old prison connection for help tracking the real bomber. But when things get threatening, he finds himself in more trouble.

Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Boyd Holbrook, Natalie Martinez, Tiya Sircar, Brian Geraghty

Votes: 73

38. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: There's Something About Mira (2008)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn finds out a secret of Gus's involving a woman he can't say no to. Lassiter learns that Juliet received a higher score on the detectives' exam than he did, prompting a heated competition between them to see who is truly the better detective.

Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,064

39. Esperimento incredibile (2019–2020)
Episode: Esperimento Incredibile con una Gallina (2019)

5 min | Comedy

Doctor Kornelius shows you how to make a very cool experiment with an egg birthed by a chicken.

Star: Lorenzo Ostuni

Votes: 6

40. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode: Episode dated 16 June 2020 (2020)

TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show

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Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, Matt Hancock, L. Chris Stewart

41. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode: Adil Ray, Nicky Morgan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean (2020)

29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News

Actor and television presenter Adil Ray is the guest presenter this week. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Conservative peer Baroness Nicky Morgan.

Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Adil Ray, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Nicky Morgan

Votes: 25

42. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode: Steph McGovern, Miles Jupp, Baroness Warsi (2020)

29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News

Television presenter Steph McGovern acts as guest presenter of this week's edition of the satirical show. Ian Hislop is partnered by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi while Paul Merton is joined by Miles Jupp.

Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Steph McGovern, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Miles Jupp

Votes: 29

43. Bamous (2021)
Episode: Pilot (2021)

28 min | Comedy

With Lenny Henry filming a documentary in Sierra Leone, Dane gets the opportunity/turn to host a comedy sketch show - as long as it doesn't turn out to be yet another one of those embarrassing cases of mistaken identity.

Director: Matt Campion | Stars: Dane Baptiste, Richard Blackwood, Munya Chawawa, Toussaint Douglass

44. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: High Noon-ish (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

When Lassie's favorite childhood hangout is going to close, he secretly hires Shawn to investigate the reason - and he and Gus uncover a dead body in the process.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,001

45. In for a Penny (2019– )
Episode: Barry Island (2021)

23 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show

Stephen is in Barry Island, South Wales this week, he invites members of the public to play wacky games including Driving Me Round The Bend, Drawing A Bank, Sausage Roll and In For A Penny, In For A Grand.

Directors: Ben McElligott, James Moore | Star: Stephen Mulhern

46. Dewbs & Co. (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2021)

120 min | News, Talk-Show

Michelle continues to discuss the topics other news outlets won't cover - including Flytipping and Do Kids Need Toys? She also reads out more e-mails from viewers, including one from someone called Mike Hunt.

Stars: Michelle Dewberry, Davie Donaldson, Michael Gove, Tom Harwood

47. Dewbs & Co. (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2021)

120 min | News, Talk-Show

Michelle and her guests discuss topics ranging from compulsory Covid-19 vaccines for care home staff to the scandal of the Post Office's Horizon computer system.

Star: Michelle Dewberry

48. Kristian (2009–2011)
Episode: Net-Dating (2009)

21 min | Comedy

Kristian hadn't been with anyone for 200 days, and based on the advice from his married friend Rune, he now tries Online-Dating.

Director: Martin Schmidt | Stars: Christian Fuhlendorff, Maria Erwolter, Jesper Juhl, Marie Mondrup

Votes: 11

49. Kristian (2009–2011)
Episode: Reunion (2009)

21 min | Comedy

Kristian is looking forward to meeting his old crush at the ground-school reunion. But when he brings Rune to the party, the entire situation escalates.

Director: Martin Schmidt | Stars: Christian Fuhlendorff, Maria Erwolter, Jesper Juhl, Julie Dam-Larsen

Votes: 8

50. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Not Even Close... Encounters (2010)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn and Gus help on a case involving a seemingly alien abduction. They ask their childhood friend, Dennis, to help them since he believes in aliens.

Director: John Badham | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,158