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1. Gerald's Game (2017)
TV-MA | 103 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A couple tries to spice up their marriage in a remote lake house. After the husband dies unexpectedly, the wife is left handcuffed to their bed frame and must fight to survive and break free.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Chiara Aurelia, Carel Struycken
Votes: 128,005
2. 127 Hours (2010)
R | 94 min | Biography, Drama
A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott
Votes: 402,362 | Gross: $18.34M
3. Heavenly Creatures (1994)
R | 99 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Two teenage girls share a unique bond; their parents, concerned that the friendship is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent
Votes: 67,527 | Gross: $3.05M
4. Stepmom (1998)
PG-13 | 125 min | Comedy, Drama
A terminally ill woman must deal with her ex-husband's new lover, who will be their children's stepmother.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone
Votes: 74,715 | Gross: $91.14M
5. The Savages (2007)
R | 113 min | Comedy, Drama
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
Director: Tamara Jenkins | Stars: Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman
Votes: 38,676 | Gross: $6.61M
6. Chicken with Plums (2011)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death.
Directors: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi | Stars: Mathieu Amalric, Edouard Baer, Maria de Medeiros, Golshifteh Farahani
Votes: 9,993 | Gross: $0.25M
7. The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)
Passed | 137 min | Drama, War
A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.
Director: John M. Stahl | Stars: Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Rose Stradner
Votes: 3,103
8.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
Day 2: 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
(2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack must deal with the nuclear bomb at the airport. CTU discovers a recording implicating that Sayed Ali is supported by three presidents of Middle-Eastern countries.
Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Sarah Wynter, Elisha Cuthbert, Xander Berkeley
Votes: 1,927
9.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
The Leaving
(2000)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama
Josh calls it quits with Crystal and leaves Larkhall. The girls have a "leaving" party for Zandra. Shell steals Barbara's diary. New arrival Shaz causes a stir.
Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Joe Shaw, Victoria Alcock, Kika Mirylees, Debra Stephenson
Votes: 44
10.
Becker (1998–2004)
Episode:
But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet
(2003)
TV-PG | Comedy
Becker receives a visit from a medical school colleague.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Alex Désert
Votes: 100
11.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Grave Danger (2)
(2005)
TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With its desperate attempt to ransom Nick's release failed by their enemy's fanatical revenge, the CSI team must use all their investigative talents to find Nick, whose perilous situation is becoming all the more horrific by the minute.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 2,752
12.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Happy Release
(1975)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch is in the prison hospital, where an unpleasant con called Norris, shortly to be released, has won the possessions of an elderly prisoner, Blanco. Fletch hatches a plan involving a ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 182
13.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Trial
(1993)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
While on call for jury service, Victor spends the day home alone.
Director: Susan Belbin | Star: Richard Wilson
Votes: 174
14.
Dateline NBC (1992– )
Episode:
Desperate Days in Blue John Canyon
(2004)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, News
The theme of today's episode is Desperate Days in Blue John Canyon.
Stars: Tom Brokaw, Aron Ralston
Votes: 30
15.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Tomorrowland
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Don takes the kids to California and comes back with a surprise announcement. Meanwhile, Betty fires the kids' nanny before they move out of the old house over one questionable incident, and Peggy gets a shot at a new account.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,844
16.
Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
Tucker's Plan, AI Reframes, Biden's Campaign Strategy, Talking Robot Dog
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Scott Adams
17.
Louis Theroux's LA Stories (2014– )
Episode:
Edge of Life
(2014)
59 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux meets patients battling for their lives in LA's most famous hospital.
Director: Jamie Pickup | Stars: Louis Theroux, Langston Jackson, Heather Jones, Yuliya Linhares
Votes: 262
18.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Bad Blood
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
CDC may be dealing with a potential deadly virus outbreak in Las Vegas, and Sara and Greg may have been exposed to the virus while investigating a crime scene.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox
Votes: 401
19.
Outlander (2014– )
Episode:
Monsters and Heroes
(2020)
TV-MA | 59 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
When Jamie is bitten by a venomous snake, Claire fears she may not have the resources to save him; Jamie asks Roger to complete an important task in the event of his death.
Director: Annie Griffin | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin
Votes: 2,304