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1. Spirited Away (2001)

PG | 125 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi

Votes: 850,303 | Gross: $10.06M

2. Nightmare Alley (2021)

R | 150 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A grifter working his way up from low-ranking carnival worker to lauded psychic medium matches wits with a psychologist bent on exposing him.

Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe

Votes: 165,480 | Gross: $11.34M

3. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Approved | 170 min | Drama, Romance, War

Three World War II veterans, two of them traumatized or disabled, return home to the American midwest to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed.

Director: William Wyler | Stars: Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Teresa Wright

Votes: 70,597 | Gross: $23.65M

4. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, Thriller

An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury

Votes: 79,869

5. At Any Price (2012)

R | 105 min | Drama, Sport, Thriller

A farming family's business is threatened by an unexpected crisis, further testing the relationship between a father and his rebellious son.

Director: Ramin Bahrani | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Heather Graham

Votes: 7,966 | Gross: $0.38M

6. Solitary Man (2009)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.

Directors: Brian Koppelman, David Levien | Stars: Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Jesse Eisenberg, Danny DeVito

Votes: 17,119 | Gross: $4.36M

7. Grand Central (2013)

94 min | Drama, Romance

Gary, an unskilled young man, lands a job as a decontamination sub-contractor at a nuclear power plant in the lower valley of the Rhone. Inducted into the workforce by supervisor Gilles and... See full summary »

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski | Stars: Tahar Rahim, Léa Seydoux, Olivier Gourmet, Denis Ménochet

Votes: 2,866

8. All I Wish (2017)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An aspiring fashion designer struggles to find success and love. The story cuts into her life once a year, always on the same date: her birthday.

Director: Susan Walter | Stars: Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn, Ellen Burstyn, Liza Lapira

Votes: 1,832

9. Little Accidents (2014)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama

In a small American town still living in the shadow of a terrible coal mine accident, the disappearance of a teenage boy draws together a surviving miner, the lonely wife of a mine executive, and a local boy in a web of secrets.

Director: Sara Colangelo | Stars: Boyd Holbrook, Randy Springer, Jacob Lofland, Beau Wright

Votes: 3,853

10. There's No Place Like Home (2018)

105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A big family that like any other one includes relatives that see each other often and others that rarely meet, reunite to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of grandma Alba and grandpa ... See full summary »

Director: Gabriele Muccino | Stars: Stefano Accorsi, Carolina Crescentini, Elena Cucci, Pierfrancesco Favino

Votes: 3,291

11. Staying Together (1989)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

The complacent life of three small town brothers is shattered when their father sells the family business from under them.

Director: Lee Grant | Stars: Sean Astin, Stockard Channing, Melinda Dillon, Jim Haynie

Votes: 948 | Gross: $4.35M

12. Duffle Bag Boy (2024)

Action, Adventure, Crime

Lost and forgotten, a homeless veteran hitchhikes his way into becoming an outlaw and goes to war with the kingpin of a criminal empire.

Director: Alexander Raye Pimentel | Stars: Alexander Raye Pimentel, James Anthony Perez, Cheryce Livingston, Don Tempesta

Votes: 21

13. The Long Haul (1957)

Approved | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

After leaving his U.S. Army job in Germany, a trucker takes a long-haul driver job in Britain where he runs into an organized-crime syndicate that controls the trucking industry.

Director: Ken Hughes | Stars: Victor Mature, Diana Dors, Patrick Allen, Gene Anderson

Votes: 992

14. A Christmas Wish (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Abandoned by her husband a few days before Christmas, Martha Evans travels cross-country with the kids in search of work.

Director: Craig Clyde | Stars: Kristy Swanson, Edward Herrmann, K.C. Clyde, Tess Harper

Votes: 2,147

15. The Badlanders (1958)

Approved | 85 min | Western

Released from the Yuma Prison in 1898, ex-killer John McBain wants to go straight while ex-robber Peter Van Hoek seeks revenge but their destinies eventually converge in the mining town of Prescott.

Director: Delmer Daves | Stars: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly

Votes: 1,688

16. Sex and the Single Alien (2015)

Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy

Two eccentric aliens from outer space manipulate one man's brain so he can make telepathic love to any woman they like.

Director: Peter Daskaloff | Stars: Rachel Alig, Jeremiah Benjamin, Josiah Black, Bobbie Breckenridge

Votes: 42

17. Más que el Agua (2021)

85 min | Drama

Nicolás and Carlitos live in the neighborhood near the old town of Santo Domingo. Nicolás is dedicated to the sale of cannabis, with what has survived since he and his brother were orphaned... See full summary »

Director: Amauris Pérez | Stars: Dalisa Alegria, Laura Diaz, Hony Estrella, Josue Guerrero

Votes: 23

18. Of Skies and Earth (2011)

101 min | Drama

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Director: Mes De Guzman | Stars: Japo Escobedo, Jeremie M. Cercenia, Zanderson V. Vicente, Alfredo D. Ubera Jr.

19. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: What's Love Got to Do with It? (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

John and Chris address their developing relationship. Chris tries to have a hospital bill reduced. Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay his rent.

Director: Chris Brougham | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 94

20. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.1339 (1996)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Jeff Naylor | Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Michelle Collins, Michael French, Shaun Williamson

21. Honjitsumo hare, ijou nashi (2009– )
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2009)

Drama

It is a small island and there are not many opportunities for the youngsters. The sole teenage girl has lost hope and does not plan on going to high school. The teenage boy is disappointing... See full summary »

Stars: Kenji Sakaguchi, Nao Matsushita, Munetaka Aoki, Noriko Aoyama

22. Burn Notice (2007–2013)
Episode: Things Unseen (2013)

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

A figure from Michael's past could reveal his cover in a crucial mission. Fiona's boyfriend is targeted by a gang, which places Sam and Jesse in the crossfire.

Director: Craig Siebels | Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Coby Bell, Bruce Campbell

Votes: 362

23. The Last Tycoon (2016–2017)
Episode: Pilot (2016)

TV-MA | 61 min | Drama

From F. Scott Fitzgerald's last work, The Last Tycoon follows Monroe Stahr, Hollywood's Golden Boy as he battles father figure and boss Pat Brady for the soul of their studio. In a world ... See full summary »

Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, Lily Collins, Dominique McElligott

Votes: 289

24. Amigas y rivales (2001)
Episode: Episode #1.163 (2001)

43 min | Drama, Romance

Jimena is rude to Jose. Georgina's 'father' accompanies her to the university. Joaquin makes a discovery. Angela arranges a meeting. Nayeli and the cast are guests on the morning show.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Angélica Vale, Ludwika Paleta, Arath de la Torre