Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-pandora's-box"

1. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah.

Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe

Votes: 207,375 | Gross: $110.50M

2. You've Got Mail (1998)

PG | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet, both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

Director: Nora Ephron | Stars: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey

Votes: 229,841 | Gross: $115.82M

3. Pineapple Express (2008)

R | 111 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A process server and his marijuana dealer wind up on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after he witnesses his dealer's boss murder a competitor while trying to serve papers on him.

Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride

Votes: 357,698 | Gross: $87.34M

4. Ghosts of Mars (2001)

R | 98 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find that the post has become a charnel house.

Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Pam Grier, Jason Statham

Votes: 57,989 | Gross: $8.43M

5. The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

R | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie.

Director: Colm McCarthy | Stars: Sennia Nanua, Fisayo Akinade, Dominique Tipper, Paddy Considine

Votes: 64,463

6. Godsend (2004)

PG-13 | 102 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

A couple agree to have their deceased son cloned, under the supervision of an enigmatic doctor, but bizarre things start to happen several years after his rebirth.

Directors: Frank M. Calo, Nick Hamm | Stars: Robert De Niro, Greg Kinnear, Rebecca Romijn, Cameron Bright

Votes: 26,477 | Gross: $14.38M

7. National Champions (2021)

R | 116 min | Drama, Sport

Follows star quarterback who ignites a players strike hours before the biggest game of the year in order to fight for fair compensation, equality and respect for the student-athletes.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh | Stars: Stephan James, J.K. Simmons, Alexander Ludwig, Lil Rel Howery

Votes: 1,966

8. Melinda and Melinda (2004)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two alternating stories, one comedy and the other tragedy, about Melinda's attempts to straighten out her life.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Will Ferrell, Vinessa Shaw, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Wallace Shawn

Votes: 33,217 | Gross: $3.83M

9. Four Days in September (1997)

R | 110 min | Action, Drama, History

Brazillian urban guerrilla fighters kidnap the American Ambassador. Now, the diplomat's life hangs in the balance - helplessly caught between a government unwilling to cooperate - and his fear of the captors themselves.

Director: Bruno Barreto | Stars: Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Votes: 5,375 | Gross: $0.31M

10. The Burma Conspiracy (2011)

Not Rated | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

Largo Winch, the newly appointed CEO of the W Group, is accused of crimes against humanity on the very day he announces his intention to sell his corporation and use the proceeds to create a humanitarian foundation.

Director: Jérôme Salle | Stars: Tomer Sisley, Sharon Stone, Ulrich Tukur, Napakpapha Nakprasitte

Votes: 8,256

11. Iris (IX) (2014)

PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel, the 93-year-old style maven who has had an out-sized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades, from legendary late 88-year-old documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles.

Director: Albert Maysles | Stars: Iris Apfel, Harold Koda, Dries Van Noten, Inez Bailey

Votes: 4,615 | Gross: $1.31M

12. The Black Cat (1966)

73 min | Horror

A mentally unbalanced man is obsessed with the idea that a black cat is possessed. He tortures and kills it. Later, he comes to believe that the cat has returned from the dead to kill him.

Director: Harold Hoffman | Stars: Robert Frost, Robyn Baker, Sadie French, Scotty McKay

Votes: 441

13. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.

Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles

Votes: 974 | Gross: $0.02M

14. Paedophiles in Parliament (2018)

96 min | Documentary

Explores the history of paedophile allegations in British Politics and the issue of child rapers in power is an epidemic.

Director: Sonia Poulton | Stars: Sonia Poulton, Andrea Davison, Chris Fay, Lowell Goddard

Votes: 16

15. Punch a Nazi (2017 Video)

6 min | Short, News

Counter Arguments argues against punching a Nazi.

Stars: Counter Arguments, Adolf Hitler, Killer Mike, Richard Spencer

16. The Intelligent Design Movement: How Intelligent Is It? (2005 Video)

45 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Paul Varnum | Star: Georgia Purdom

17. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 5: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (2006)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A terrorist infiltrates CTU, Kim is reunited with her father, and the Vice President arrives to handle the crisis.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard

Votes: 1,469

18. Blackadder the Third (1987)
Episode: Nob and Nobility (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Blackadder seeks to prove he's just as capable of rescuing people from France as The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Director: Mandie Fletcher | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Helen Atkinson Wood

Votes: 987

19. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
Episode: Terror Island (1965)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

A honeymooning couple stay at the husband's childhood home, a Victorian mansion on a dark, jungle island. There, his overbearing mother rules with a heavy hand over his miserable stepsister... See full summary »

Director: John Brahm | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Katharine Ross, Donnelly Rhodes, Carol Lawrence

Votes: 17

20. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Lady Heather's Box (2003)

TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a body is found in a foam party, he is identified by Grissom and Capt. Brass as the male prostitute Trey Buckman. Meanwhile, Catherine and Nick investigate a decomposed body of the ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 1,015

21. Hec Ramsey (1972–1974)
Episode: Dead Heat (1974)

75 min | Drama, Mystery, Western

Hec suspects foul play when a young man dies of heart failure.

Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Richard Boone, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Jackie Cooper

Votes: 24

22. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode: Politics (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The Stargate team must justify the project's continuation when a doubtful senator, Head of the Congressional Military Appropriations Committee, comes to review the project's performance.

Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge

Votes: 1,490

23. Centurions (1986)
Episode: An Alien Affair (1986)

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

The Centurions are send to investigate a passing comet. When they are beamed on the comet, they find a mysterious giant creature that feeds on energy. To escape from it, the Centurions are beamed home; unfortunately, so is the alien.

Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg

Votes: 24

24. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength; Tobias is focusing on an end game

Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III

Votes: 285

25. The Republic of Sarah (2021)
Episode: Sons and Daughters (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Corrine confides in Sarah what happened with Danny and needs her help with another issue. Sarah confronts Danny with her knowledge and leaves him with a decision about the future.

Director: Yangzom Brauen | Stars: Stella Baker, Luke Mitchell, Hope Lauren, Nia Holloway

Votes: 50

26. The Triangle (2005)
Episode: Episode 3 (2005)

Not Rated | 83 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

U.S. Secretary of the Navy has found a way to stop the Triangle phenomena. With their job done, the team goes home only to realize that a possible miscalculation in his plan could bring about the end of the world. Can the team stop it?

Director: Craig R. Baxley | Stars: Eric Stoltz, Catherine Bell, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bruce Davison

Votes: 175

27. Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode: Light Bulb (2022)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway; Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way.

Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter

Votes: 1,407

28. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Pandora (2012)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The department's reputation is damaged after a convicted murderer escapes custody and steals all the evidence the police have on him, and Castle and Beckett must team up with the CIA to catch him before he kills again.

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,592

29. Watchman Video Broadcast (2009– )
Episode: The Comic Con: Part 4 (2013)

65 min | News

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Star: Michael Hoggard

30. Crossfire (1982–2014)
Episode: Episode dated 10 September 2013 (2013)

News, Talk-Show

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Stars: S.E. Cupp, Van Jones, John Kerry, Joe Lieberman

31. Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)
Episode: And Hell Itself My Only Foe (2015)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn in order to save Sir Malcolm.

Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: Reeve Carney, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Rory Kinnear

Votes: 2,173

32. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Montreal (2014)

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

While the team investigates the murder of a toy company CEO, Castle uncovers a lead to his mysterious disappearance, launching him into a dangerous investigation of his own.

Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,120

33. Good Witch (2015–2021)
Episode: True Colors (2015)

TV-PG | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Whilst Cassie struggles with possibly losing her shop, Sam receives an unexpected visit from his ex-wife.

Director: Craig Pryce | Stars: Catherine Bell, Bailee Madison, James Denton, Catherine Disher

Votes: 274

34. Battle Creek (2015)
Episode: Old Wounds (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Milt is caught in the middle of Commander Guziewicz's personal life when her adopted son (Rotimi Akinosho) asks him to investigate if the man jailed for his birth parents' murders is actually innocent.

Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Josh Duhamel, Dean Winters, Aubrey Dollar, Edward Fordham Jr.

Votes: 273

35. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Ragnarok (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

After a startling discovery, Abbie and Crane realize what they must do in order to make Pandora's box complete again. Meanwhile, the team works tirelessly to stop The Hidden One, before he destroys all of humanity.

Director: Russell Lee Fine | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 520

36. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: This Red Lady from Caribee (2015)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Pandora unleashes a monster that haunts Sleepy Hollow residents at night, which tempts Abbie and Jenny to face a painful chapter of their lives. Meanwhile, Ichabod draws on his own ... See full summary »

Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 425

37. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Into the Wild (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Abby and Agent Foster go on a two day FBI survival training course and encounter one of the creatures summoned by The Hidden One. Crane attempts to find out more about the symbol from the world Abby was trapped in.

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 362

38. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Dawn's Early Light (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

As The Hidden One grows stronger, Crane must examine his past with Betsy Ross to find the key to stopping him. Meanwhile, Jenny wonders if she can ever have a relationship with her father, ... See full summary »

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 371

39. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Incommunicado (2016)

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

Crane and Abbie need to cooperate with their most detested foes when a supernatural event shocks the witnesses. Joe and Jenny try to restore their relationship.

Director: Russell Lee Fine | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 376

40. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: Delaware (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The team welcomes a new member. Crane and Abigail continue their quest to find the catacombs. The Hidden One grows stronger as the hourglass runs out. Jenny discovers something new about her father.

Director: Marc Roskin | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Lyndie Greenwood, Nikki Reed

Votes: 381

41. Limitless (2015–2016)
Episode: Finale: Part One! (2016)

TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When an NZT outbreak causes chaos in New York City, Brian is forced to investigate on his own because the FBI won't let him in.

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Hill Harper, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Votes: 986

42. Portrait de l'univers (1969–1982)
Episode: Episode dated 23 November 1970 (1970)

Documentary

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Director: Jean Lallier | Stars: Monique Tosello, Salvador Luria, Étienne Wolff

43. The Kill Count (2017– )
Episode: Saw VI (2009) Kill Count (2018)

Unrated | 20 min | Comedy, Horror

The kills in the movie Saw VI (2009) are broken down and analyzed.

Director: James A. Janisse | Star: James A. Janisse

Votes: 31

44. Why Didn't They Laugh? (2018– )
The Last Dime, Celine Dion Becomes a Literal Zombie (2019 Podcast Episode)

Comedy, News

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Star: Owen Benjamin

45. Why Didn't They Laugh? (2018– )
Life Lessons from My Attempt at Carpentry (2019 Podcast Episode)

Comedy, News

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Star: Owen Benjamin