Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "comic-book-character"

1. Snake Eyes (2021)

PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.

Director: Robert Schwentke | Stars: Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Hira

Votes: 44,469

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)

R | 89 min | Fantasy, Horror

The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.

Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter, Danny Hassel

Votes: 50,650 | Gross: $22.17M

3. W (2016)

60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

After being pulled into the webtoon world created by her father, a surgical resident gets entangled in a murder mystery involving the story's hero.

Stars: Han Hyo-joo, Lee Jong-suk, Jeong Eu-gene, Lee Tae-Hwan

Votes: 14,002

4. Paula Peril: The Invisible Evil (2010)

PG | 20 min | Short, Adventure, Mystery

The brutal murder of two mobsters leads intrepid reporter Paula "Peril" Perillo and photographer Jimmy Smith to investigate a mysterious downtown building.

Director: Benjamin Barak | Stars: Valerie Perez, Marla Malcolm, Matt Perello, Stacey Turner

Votes: 19

5. Sexy Cat (1973)

87 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A Spanish television crew shooting a pilot for a show about the hit female comic-book character Sexy Cat finds itself stalked by a serial killer dressed as the character.

Director: Julio Pérez Tabernero | Stars: Germán Cobos, Dyanik Zurakowska, Lone Fleming, María Villa

Votes: 161

6. DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Their Time Is Now (2016 TV Movie)

22 min | Documentary, Action, Sci-Fi

The producers introduce audiences to the characters and concepts of "Legends of Tomorrow", the upcoming spin-off of superhero series "Arrow" and "The Flash".

Stars: Victor Garber, Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Klemmer

Votes: 4,537

7. Beatlemania (1981)

PG | 86 min | Music

Four guys who look and sound moderately like the Beatles play a plethora of Lennon/McCartney classics, while footage of memorable sixties events flashes by.

Director: Joseph Manduke | Stars: David Leon, Mitch Weissman, Tom Teeley, Ralph Castelli

Votes: 143

8. Storm (2005)

Not Rated | 110 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A shiftless loner finds that he suddenly has something worth living for, as he tries to protect the enigmatic love of his life from the men who want to do her harm.

Directors: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein | Stars: Eric Ericson, Eva Röse, Jonas Karlsson, Lina Englund

Votes: 2,745

9. Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (1966)

80 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

"What if someone had an absurd dream and the visions ran out in the street?" a scientist asks Rose, a researcher who discovers a way to engender beneficial dreams (to produce contented, ... See full summary »

Director: Václav Vorlícek | Stars: Dana Medrická, Jirí Sovák, Olga Schoberová, Juraj Visny

Votes: 1,156

10. Sweet Killing (1993)

R | 87 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A business man decides to kill his wife but the plan sets off a chain of weird events that cause his life to become a living hell.

Director: Eddy Matalon | Stars: Anthony Higgins, Leslie Hope, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Ironside

Votes: 124

11. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History

The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid

Votes: 1,329

12. Saxána a Lexikon kouzel (2011)

90 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

A sequel to a cult Czech fantasy comedy The Girl on a Broomstick (1972). Once upon a time, there was a young and very stubborn pupil of magic, Saxana (Petra Cernocká), who escaped from ... See full summary »

Director: Václav Vorlícek | Stars: Jirina Bohdalová, Vladimír Mensík, Markéta Hrubesová, Petra Cernocká

Votes: 230

13. No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021)

79 min | Documentary

A lively look at five LGBTQ+ comic book artists whose careers go from the underground scene to the cover of Time Magazine and the international stage.

Director: Vivian Kleiman | Stars: Alison Bechdel, Jennifer Camper, Alex Combs, Howard Cruse

Votes: 175

14. Mirko and Slavko (1973)

91 min | War

Live-action adaptation of the popular Yugoslav comic book about two young Partisan couriers in World War II. The story takes place in Serbia in 1941 during World War II, when only children ... See full summary »

Director: Branimir Tori Jankovic | Stars: Vladimir Radenkovic, Dragan Radonjic, Predrag Bojak, Ljiljana Stankovic

Votes: 159

15. Drawn This Way (2019 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

Drawn this Way (wt) is a one hour television documentary which dives into the pages of gay comic book characters and their creators. In the studio, in the comic book shops, at the ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie David | Stars: Andrew Cheng, Cara Connors, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis

Votes: 81

16. Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004 TV Movie)

56 min | Documentary

Tells the story of EC Comics, the controversy that led to the end of mainstream horror comics, and the HBO anthology series "Tales from the Crypt".

Director: Chip Selby | Stars: Wendy Gaines Bucci, John Carpenter, Russ Cochran, Jack Davis

Votes: 154

17. Robokop (2004– )

2 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Robokop receives his weapon and tests it.

Votes: 25

18. Depression & Obsession (2022)

Not Rated | 9 min | Short, Drama, Mystery

A young man in his 20s--finding himself absorbed in one of his favorite movies, Matt Reeves "The Batman" - while feeling helpless and useless living in the world filled with madness.

Director: Ethan Trinh | Star: Ethan Trinh

19. Batman: The Journey Begins (2005 Video)

14 min | Documentary, Short

An overview of how Batman Begins (2005) was taken from concept to realization.

Stars: Christian Bale, Nathan Crowley, David Forman, David S. Goyer

Votes: 206

20. Diana -- Walk Test (2020 Video)

1 min | Animation, Short

An animation of Diana of Themyscira, also known as Wonder Woman, walking naked.

Director: Zulubean

21. Physicist Breaks Down the Science of 11 DC Superhero Scenes (2020 Video)

21 min | Documentary, Short

Jim Kakalios takes a closer look at the physics of the DC universe. Here, he reacts to 11 memorable scenes from DC movies and rates them based on their accuracy.

Star: James Kakalios

22. Jungle Girl Animation II (2019 Video)

1 min | Animation, Short

Short animation of Jana Sky-Born, the Jungle Girl.

Director: Zulubean

23. Sulle orme di Corto Maltese a Venezia (2021)

12 min | Short

This short documentary shows some of the key Venetian locations related to Hugo Pratt and his comic book character, Corto Maltese. The journey of Tim O'Brien and Boris Fietta leads to a book presentation on the Lido of Venice.

Director: Nicolò Grasso | Stars: Boris Fietta, Tim O'Brien

24. The Making of 'Batman: Dead End' (2003 Video)

15 min | Documentary, Short

The cast and crew discuss their making of the fan film Batman: Dead End (2003) which has Batman fighting The Joker, Alien, and Predator.

Stars: Henry Alvarez, Clark Bartram, Kurt Carley, Sandy Collora

Votes: 17

25. BC's Quest for Tires (1983 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Comedy

You are Thor, a caveman traveling up the mountain and through caves on your unicycle. Try to avoid rocks and Grog to reach the top of the mountain and your cute girlfriend. Game spin-off of a popular comic strip called BC.

Directors: Michael Bate, Chuck Benton

Votes: 18

26. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode: The Tale of the Ghastly Grinner (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A young comic book fan/artist unleashes a villain from a rare comic book, who turns people into laughing zombies!

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Amos Crawley, Heidi Burbela, Neil Kroetsch, Missy Christianssen

Votes: 717

27. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Nanette Fabray and Michele Lee (1970)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Two women are part of a local censorship review board and struggle to control their passion at what they see. Edgy installment of faux soap opera "As the Stomach Turns."

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 48

28. Goosebumps (1995–1998)
Episode: Attack of the Mutant: Part 1 (1996)

Not Rated | 22 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

While on his way to an orthodontist appointment, comic book enthusiast Skipper spots a building which resembles his favorite villain's headquarters. However, when he and new friend, Libby, ... See full summary »

Directors: William Fruet, Randy Bradshaw | Stars: Dan Warry-Smith, Melissa Bathory, Maurice Godin, Mag Ruffman

Votes: 730

29. Goosebumps (1995–1998)
Episode: Attack of the Mutant: Part 2 (1996)

Not Rated | 22 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

After Libby decides to go home, Skipper leaves the strange building as well. However, when he receives a comic book that seems to depict him saving his hero, he decides to go back and solve the mystery once and for all.

Directors: William Fruet, Randy Bradshaw | Stars: Dan Warry-Smith, Melissa Bathory, Maurice Godin, Mag Ruffman

Votes: 719

30. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Captain Steel Saves the Day (1987)

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

Ray is distraught when he discovers his favourite comic, Captain Steel, is to be cancelled. But Ray and the rest of the Ghostbusters get more than they bargained for when Captain Steel and ... See full summary »

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 98

31. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: The Copycat (1987)

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

When the Ghostbusters are called to a posh apartment block to flush out a troublesome ghost, they're bemused to find nothing there. But as they depart, something hitches a ride on the back ... See full summary »

Directors: Masakazu Higuchi, Richard Raynis | Stars: Dave Coulier, Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Kath Soucie

Votes: 69

32. Epic Rap Battles of History (2010– )
Episode: The Joker vs Pennywise (2019)

TV-14 | 4 min | Short, Comedy, History

The Clown Prince of Crime faces off against IT in a rap battle to see which clown's jokes have the best punchlines.

Directors: Lloyd Ahlquist, Peter Shukoff | Stars: Lloyd Ahlquist, Peter Shukoff, Lilly Singh

Votes: 85

33. Epic Rap Battles of History (2010– )
Episode: Thanos vs J Robert Oppenheimer (2019)

TV-14 | 2 min | Short, Comedy, History

Comic book villain Thanos battles against American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Directors: Lloyd Ahlquist, Peter Shukoff | Stars: Lloyd Ahlquist, Peter Shukoff

Votes: 83

34. The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show (2013– )
Colin Farrell on How He Feels About the Return of Batman Filming (2020 Podcast Episode)

12 min | Game-Show, News, Sport

Ian Dempsey interviews Colin Farrell about Special Olympics Ireland (of which Farrell is an ambassador) and renewed filming of The Batman (2022).

Stars: Ian Dempsey, Colin Farrell

35. Lightning (2021–2022)
Episode: Episode #1.25 (2021)

28 min | Game-Show

Five players, Shui, Eddie, Yinka, Pooee and Rebecca, return for one final attempt to beat the lightning. They are joined by a new player, Alison from Eastbourne, for whom this will be their one and only chance to win.

Director: John Adams | Star: Zoe Lyons

36. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2021)

44 min | Game-Show

The second week of play commences with Maureen, Matt, Marisa and Stefan the four players trying to find the unbeatable answer to the questions.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford

37. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.23 (2023)

44 min | Game-Show

Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players face a question and pick from a board of six rankable answers. Some answers are good, but only one is unbeatable. Samantha, Christine, Shaun and Nicholas are today's players.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford

38. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.29 (2023)

44 min | Game-Show

Robin, Marie, Lucy and Bhovinder are the four contestants joining Jason Manford on today's edition of the game show in search of the unbeatable answer to the questions.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford

39. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Wrath of Shade (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

Mary Jane has been kidnapped by murderous villains. Can The Stunning Spider-Man Save her?

Director: Tyler Hoover | Stars: Tyler Hoover, Jerome DeMoro

40. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Reputation Killer (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

After the new Venom poisoned Spidey, he tied him up and transported him to a basement with plans of impersonating the wall crawler. Venom then sets out to run Peter's name with civilians.

Stars: Jerome DeMoro, Tyler Hoover

41. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Hired Help (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

The Stunning Spider-Man, outnumbered, must enlist the aid of an unlikely hero. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Stars: Harry Carpenter, Tyler Hoover

42. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Enter: The Buffalo (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

The Stunning Spider-Man has figured out where Venom is hiding, can he and Deadpool stop this villain before it is too late?

Director: Harry Carpenter | Stars: Harry Carpenter, Jerome DeMoro, Tyler Hoover

43. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Enter: Demo-Goblin (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

The Stunning Spider-Man is trying to enjoy a day off, where he encounters an unusual amount of villains. Venom has teamed up with another baddie, Demo-Goblin. Can Stunning Spider-Man stop them in time to rescue MJ?

Director: Tyler Hoover | Stars: Jerome DeMoro, Tyler Hoover, Jaz

44. Stunning Spider-Man: Reborn (2013– )
Episode: Savior (2013)

Short, Action, Comedy

In the Season Finale of Reborn, The Stunning Spider-Man must square off with two foes. Deadpool shows up to back him up. Stunning Spider-Man must continue to find Mary Jane before it's too late.

Director: Harry Carpenter | Stars: Tyler Hoover, Jerome DeMoro, Harry Carpenter, Jaz

45. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Party on, Pawn (2015)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

Steal a base with the Pawn Stars when a bat designed by Ty Cobb and autographed by Joe Sewell is brought into the shop. Will Corey think it's a home run or will he send it walking? Then, ... See full summary »

Star: Corey Harrison

Votes: 27

46. Impossible (2017–2021)
Episode: Episode #4.3 (2018)

44 min | Game-Show

Rick Edwards hosts the quiz with the third dimension, not only are there correct and incorrect answers to the questions but impossible answers that eliminate those who choose them.

Director: Richard van't Riet | Star: Rick Edwards