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1. Airplane! (1980)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 261,297 | Gross: $83.40M
2. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.
Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 124,755
3. The Dictator (2012)
R | 83 min | Comedy
The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, John C. Reilly, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 335,088 | Gross: $59.65M
4. Network (1976)
R | 121 min | Drama
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall
Votes: 170,723
5. The Invisible Maniac (1990)
R | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
An invisible scientist escapes from an asylum and teaches high-school physics to nubile teens.
Director: Adam Rifkin | Stars: Noel Peters, Savannah, Stephanie Blake, Melissa Moore
Votes: 3,610
6. Borgen (2010–2022)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.
Stars: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Søren Malling, Lisbeth Wulff
Votes: 29,933
7. Youth in Revolt (2009)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis
Votes: 76,118 | Gross: $15.28M
8. Broadcast News (1987)
R | 133 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.
Director: James L. Brooks | Stars: William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky
Votes: 34,138 | Gross: $51.25M
9. The Woman in Red (1984)
PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy, Romance
On his way to work, Teddy spots Charlotte, an incredibly beautiful Woman in Red. He really wants to meet her, but what would his wife say?
Director: Gene Wilder | Stars: Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna
Votes: 17,368 | Gross: $25.31M
10. Morning Glory (2010)
PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An upstart television producer accepts the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show program with warring co-hosts.
Director: Roger Michell | Stars: Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Noah Bean
Votes: 82,731 | Gross: $31.01M
11. The China Syndrome (1979)
PG | 122 min | Drama, Thriller
A reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.
Director: James Bridges | Stars: Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady
Votes: 33,053 | Gross: $51.72M
12. The Onion Movie (2008)
Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy
Satirical interpretations of world events and curious human behavior.
Directors: Tom Kuntz, Mike Maguire | Stars: Len Cariou, Sarah McElligott, Amir Talai, Daniel Chacón
Votes: 16,551
13. High Heels (1991)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A singer returns after 15 years abroad to perform in Madrid and finds her 27 y.o. daughter married to one of her mom's ex-lovers.
Director: Pedro Almodóvar | Stars: Victoria Abril, Marisa Paredes, Miguel Bosé, Anna Lizaran
Votes: 17,453 | Gross: $1.71M
14. High Test Girls (1980)
X | 75 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Six women inherit a gas station and have sex with the customers while their cars are getting filled up outside.
Director: Erwin C. Dietrich | Stars: Brigitte Lahaie, Jane Baker, Nadine Pascal, France Lomay
Votes: 419
15. The Angry Red Planet (1959)
Not Rated | 83 min | Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi
One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she doesn't remember the circumstances of the trip.
Director: Ib Melchior | Stars: Gerald Mohr, Nora Hayden, Les Tremayne, Jack Kruschen
Votes: 3,722
16. Wrong Is Right (1982)
R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
A TV reporter finds himself in the middle of an Arab leader buying two portable nukes, terrorists, arms dealer, a reporter/CIA spy killed, a US president ordering a K-I-L-L etc.
Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross
Votes: 2,265 | Gross: $3.38M
17. Land of the Blind (2006)
R | 110 min | Drama, Thriller
A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.
Director: Robert Edwards | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander, Lara Flynn Boyle
Votes: 3,891 | Gross: $0.01M
18. Live! (2007)
R | 96 min | Drama
A mockumentary following an ambitious TV network executive trying to produce a controversial reality show where contestants play Russian Roulette.
Director: Bill Guttentag | Stars: Eva Mendes, David Krumholtz, Rob Brown, Katie Cassidy
Votes: 5,157
19. Super Capers: The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion (2008)
PG | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A good guy with no powers joins a superhero team with no clue against a bad guy with no shame.
Director: Ray Griggs | Stars: Justin Whalin, Ray Griggs, Danielle Harris, Michael Rooker
Votes: 1,181 | Gross: $0.03M
20. Beware the Gonzo (2010)
TV-14 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young muckraker decides to start his own underground newspaper at his high school.
Director: Bryan Goluboff | Stars: Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Griffin Newman, Stefanie Y. Hong
Votes: 1,828
21. Re-Kill (2015)
R | 88 min | Action, Horror
It's been 5 years since the Re-Animates outbreak that wiped out 85% of the world's population. Within a few cities, the Re-Animates have been segregated into "zones" and are policed by the R-Division of the QUASI S.W.A.T. Unit.
Director: Valeri Milev | Stars: Bruce Payne, Daniella Alonso, Roger Cross, Scott Adkins
Votes: 2,769
22. Letters to Satan Claus (2020 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 87 min | Comedy, Horror
Holly returns to her hometown to make a Christmas special before her promotion to a television anchorwoman, but first she must face Satan Claus and horrible childhood memories of him.
Director: Emma Jean Sutherland | Stars: Karen Knox, Jessica Clement, Joseph Cannata, Alex Harrouch
Votes: 520
23. UFOria (1984)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Sheldon Bart is a drifter, and a small-time con man. He meets his old friend, Brother Bud, a big-time con man into faith healing and fencing stolen cars, at his revival tent outside a small... See full summary »
Director: John Binder | Stars: Cindy Williams, Harry Dean Stanton, Fred Ward, Beverly Hope Atkinson
Votes: 510
24. Memoirs of a Survivor (1981)
115 min | Sci-Fi
Set in a bleak future where roving gangs of children terrorize city streets, and reality is often an illusion.
Director: David Gladwell | Stars: Julie Christie, Christopher Guard, Leonie Mellinger, Debbie Hutchings
Votes: 366
25. Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News (2020– )
TV-14 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, News
From executive producer Stephen Colbert, Tooning Out the News, the critically acclaimed animated news series, animated characters lampooning topical news and interviewing real-world guests. Airs Wed after The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
Stars: Mitch Lewis, Addison Anderson, R.J. Fried, Jeremy Bent
Votes: 387
26. An American in Canada (2002–2004)
22 min | Comedy
Stars: Helene Joy, Rick Roberts, Stewart Francis, Timm Zemanek
Votes: 192
27. Los exitosos Pells (II) (2009)
Comedy
Stars: Miguel Barberá, Bea Segura, Juan Fernández, Marta Calvó
28. Reporters (I) (2007– )
52 min | Drama, Thriller
The editorial teams of a newspaper and a television channel.
Stars: Anne Coesens, Jérôme Robart, Patrick Bouchitey, Christine Boisson
Votes: 76
29. Trash Talk Tonight (TV Movie)
Comedy | Completed
Trash Talk Tonight is a low-brow TV news program that stalks famous people for fodder in it's nightly broadcasts. In this 2-part segment, all the Disney Princesses and Villainesses are exposed for their latest exploits.
Director: Jenilyn Rodriguez | Stars: MARS, Kerry McGann, Tia Link, Samantha Opitz
30. Ramones: I Don't Want to Grow Up (1995 Music Video)
4 min | Animation, Music
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Star: Ramones
Votes: 12
31. Sloophamer (2003 TV Movie)
88 min | Drama
Dementia sufferer Dirk van den Berg's life is stirred up when demolishers come to destroy his house. Is this really his actual life?
Director: Ger Poppelaars | Stars: Frits Lambrechts, Marjolein Meijers, Cees Geel, Dimme Treurniet
Votes: 20
32. Galacticast (2006–2008)
Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars: Casey McKinnon, Rudy Jahchan, Dave Noiseux, Emily Chartrand
Votes: 53
33. Toy Mountain Christmas Special (2006 TV Special)
60 min | Family
Director: Tom Brown | Stars: Christine Bentley, Lance Brown, Tom Brown, Dave Devall
Votes: 96
34. News Now (2018)
3 min | Short, Comedy
Director: James D. Stacy | Stars: Raven McChesney, James D. Stacy
35. The Day Jesus Shoe'd Dick + Bush the Door! (2009)
10 min | Short, Comedy, History
The Day Jesus Shoe'd Dick + Bush The Door' is a 'mockumentary' filmed in front of the White House on Dick + Bush's last day in office (01-19-09). dR. O played the role of Jesus in Lafayette... See full summary »
Director: Ben Marble | Star: Ben Marble
37.
Click (1997)
Episode:
Sexual Dependence Day
(1997)
R | 85 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Ron Slick is a Washington lobbyist who comes by Dr. Fez's "clicker" invention, which makes women errogeneously ex-tra-cited; Slick uses the clicker on a senator, a reporter, a police ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Rudnick | Stars: Kevin E. West, John Lazar, Tatiana, Scott Herren
Votes: 70
38.
Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode:
Fun Run
(2005)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Oscar gets handicapped plates, which Emma uses to get prime parking spots to go shopping. Lacey starts running with Wanda, but when she can't keep up she recruits Karen. When Karen and ... See full summary »
Director: David Storey | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson
Votes: 143
39.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
Terminal Leave
(2004)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A woman Naval aviator narrowly escapes an explosion of her car on a parking lot; she was a target of terrorist activity due to her official behavior in Afghanistan. The FBI solves the crime, and the NCIS protects the family of the victim.
Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette
Votes: 863
40.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Girly Edition
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and Lisa become locked in competition when they anchor a children's news program; Homer adopts a helper monkey.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,416
41.
An American in Canada (2002–2004)
Episode:
Pilot
(2002)
Comedy
Stars: Helene Joy, Rick Roberts, Stewart Francis, Timm Zemanek
42.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Night of the Living Homeless
(2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
One day after Kyle gives $20 to a homeless person, South Park becomes overrun with panhandlers.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Jonathan Kimmel, Mona Marshall
Votes: 3,884
43.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
Last Man Standing
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In Washington DC, a petty officer's body is found four and a half months after he had died; another officer dies in Morocco and Ziva sustains an injury. Gibbs and company find a link and reach a solution. Ziva gladly returns to the NCIS.
Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette
Votes: 915
44.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Stuff & Nonsense #2
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Felton Fanboy points out goofs, Bill and Toony try to start a musical duo, Ms. Information anchors Toodaze News, and the cartoons are Tweetie Pie (1947), Duck Soup to Nuts (1944), Fastest with the Mostest (1960), Baton Bunny (1959), and Grampy's Indoor Outing (1936).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 6
45.
S.W.A.T. (2017– )
Episode:
Crisis Actor
(2021)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Crime
An armed gunmen storm the set of a cable news show that promotes conspiracy theories, the team races to prevent a hostage from escalating on live TV. Chris supports Street as he prepares for his mother's funeral.
Director: Cherie Gierhart | Stars: Shemar Moore, Alex Russell, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson
Votes: 324
46.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Intro to Political Science
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Anticipating a visit from the vice president, dean Pelton holds an election for student body president. An idealistic Annie decides to run, but Jeff decides to run against her to spite her and show how stupid politics can be.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,113
47.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
More News at 11
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
With the local 11 o'clock news team lost at sea, Bill and Toony are called upon to fill in as anchors of the MeTV news program. Cartoons include Buckaroo Bugs (1944), The Year of the Mouse (1965), Le Pig-Al Patrol (1967), Corn Plastered (1951), and Quackodile Tears (1962).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
48.
Celebrity Big Brother (2001– )
Episode:
Day 20
(2012)
Reality-TV
A group of celebrity housemates living together in a special custom-built house are filmed 24 hours per day. All housemates must remain in the house at all times, and avoid being evicted by... See full summary »
Stars: Marcus Bentley, Prince Lorenzo Borghese, Julian Clary, Julie Goodyear
49.
The Good Fight (2017–2022)
Episode:
Day 443
(2018)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news show goes viral. Lucca, who has yet to formally announce her pregnancy, worries about her future at the firm.
Director: Brooke Kennedy | Stars: Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Sarah Steele
Votes: 660