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1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
PG | 152 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Votes: 858,665 | Gross: $317.58M
2. It (I) (2017)
R | 135 min | Fantasy, Horror
In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town.
Director: Andy Muschietti | Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis
Votes: 608,802 | Gross: $327.48M
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
PG | 142 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths
Votes: 693,766 | Gross: $249.36M
4. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
PG | 161 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Harry Potter lives his second year at Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione when a message on the wall announces that the legendary Chamber of Secrets has been opened. The trio soon realize that, to save the school, it will take a lot of courage.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Votes: 694,474 | Gross: $261.99M
5. Like Stars on Earth (2007)
PG | 162 min | Drama, Family
An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.
Directors: Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte | Stars: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma
Votes: 207,355 | Gross: $1.22M
6. Dreams (1990)
PG | 119 min | Drama, Fantasy
A collection of tales based upon eight of director Akira Kurosawa's recurring dreams.
Directors: Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda | Stars: Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baishô, Toshie Negishi, Mieko Harada
Votes: 29,305 | Gross: $1.96M
7. Tales of Erotica (1996)
R | 170 min | Drama, Comedy
A series of erotic short films, all with similar unexpected endings.
Directors: Bob Rafelson, Ken Russell, Susan Seidelman, Melvin Van Peebles | Stars: Jim Staley, Jim Staley, Mira Sorvino, Sharon Angela
Votes: 330
8. Saludos Amigos (1942)
Passed | 42 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Disney animators tour South America and present four animated shorts inspired by their trip.
Directors: Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Norman Ferguson | Stars: Fred Shields, José Oliveira, Lee Blair, Mary Blair
Votes: 7,954
9. Twice-Told Tales (1963)
Approved | 120 min | Horror, Mystery, Romance
Three horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the first story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of himself, his fiancee ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Brett Halsey, Beverly Garland
Votes: 3,584
10. Screamtime (1983)
R | 89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A trilogy of three improbable stories of horror and the supernatural are combined into this low budget thriller: "That's the Way to Do It," "Dreamhouse,," and "Do You Believe in Fairies?"
Directors: Michael Armstrong, Stanley A. Long | Stars: Vincent Russo, Michael Gordon, Marie Scinto, Kevin Smith
Votes: 1,015
11. The Elm-Chanted Forest (1986)
Not Rated | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A painter who can temporarily talk to the creatures of an enchanted forest must help them stop the evil Cactus King, who's building an army of magical living weapons and machines to turn the forest into a wasteland perfect for the cacti.
Director: Milan Blazekovic | Stars: Josip Marotti, Vili Matula, Ljubo Kapor, Emil Glad
Votes: 1,600
12. L'hypothèse du tableau volé (1978)
66 min | Drama, Mystery
Two narrators, one seen and one unseen, discuss possible connections between a series of paintings. The on-screen narrator walks through three-dimensional reproductions of each painting, ... See full summary »
Director: Raúl Ruiz | Stars: Jean Rougeul, Chantal Paley, Jean Raynaud, Daniel Grimm
Votes: 1,213
13. 99.9 (1997)
Unrated | 110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Lara, host of a radio call-in show dealing in psychic phenomena, discovers her estranged lover has been found dead in a small Spanish village.
Director: Agustí Villaronga | Stars: María Barranco, Terele Pávez, Ruth Gabriel, Ángel de Andrés López
Votes: 554
14. Aquarela do Brasil (1942)
7 min | Family, Animation, Short
The title translates to "Watercolor of Brazil", and that's how it starts: with a paintbrush rendering the flora and fauna of Brazil (which oddly overlap) in water colors. A flower becomes ... See full summary »
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: José Oliveira, Clarence Nash
Votes: 381
15. The Hilarious Posters (1906)
Not Rated | 3 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
A wall full of advertising posters comes to life.
Director: Georges Méliès | Stars: Georges Méliès, Henri Vilbert
Votes: 1,225
16. Bílá paní (1965)
91 min | Comedy, Fantasy
This castle has its own ghost - a mysterious White lady. She emerges from the painting on the wall when someone speaks out magic formula. White lady is good ghost, she can make someone's ... See full summary »
Director: Zdenek Podskalský | Stars: Vlastimil Brodský, Rudolf Hrusínský, Milos Kopecký, Irena Kacírková
Votes: 317
17. Nebojsa (1989)
81 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Director: Július Matula | Stars: Ján Króner Jr., Ondrej Vetchý, Zuzana Skopálová, Václav Knop
Votes: 172
18. Egyptian Melodies (1931)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Family
A spider sneaks into the Sphinx and has several spooky encounters.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Star: Marcellite Garner
Votes: 680
19. Mysterious Mose (1930)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Betty Boop (with dog's ears) can't sleep on a scary night, so she sings the title song and meets the gentleman in question... a surreal version of Bimbo.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Margie Hines, Billy Murray
Votes: 295
20. Dívka v modrém (1940)
87 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
Many local dignitaries are gathered at an auction organized by the notary Dr Jan Karas (Oldrich Nový) at Lucín castle to sell off the belongings of the late count. Most interest is aroused ... See full summary »
Director: Otakar Vávra | Stars: Lída Baarová, Oldrich Nový, Ruzena Slemrová, Sylva Langova
Votes: 190
21. Too Weak to Work (1943)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto decides he's exhausted and needs a complete rest; fortunately, there's a hospital nearby where he can fake exhaustion. Popeye discovers the deception and poses as his nurse.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, James Tyer | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 174
22. Aubergine (2006)
3 min | Short, Drama, Music
What if the characters we create while painting or writing could live a life as we know it - beyond the pages they are traditionally confined to? Think Frankenstein meets Pinocchio meets the creation of Adam.
Director: Matt Schramer | Star: J. Kirk Richards
23. Playing (2004)
21 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
A reclusive artist must conceive a painting for her gallery debut, when a mysterious guitar player arrives in her building and clouds her focus. She must face him in order to reconnect with her canvas.
Director: Guillermo R. Rodríguez | Stars: Kerrigan Hennings, Valerie Hurt, Parker Shipp, John Summers
Votes: 13
24. On a tué Gilles (1960 TV Movie)
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Director: René Lucot | Stars: Danièle Ajoret, Marcel André, Liliane Brousse, Camille Fournier
25. The Chool Song (1942)
3 min | Short, Music
A group of 18th century musicians are playing a Johann Sebastian Bach song and a couple is doing a stately dance, when the music suddenly switches to jitterbug, and the dancing couple really starts to swing.
Director: Reginald Le Borg | Stars: The King's Men, Dean Collins, Jewel McGowan
Votes: 42
26. 8:00a.m. (1995)
9 min | Drama, Romance, Short
Award-winning student short involving a young artist who tries to sketch the girl from his fantasies. When he finally gets the portrait right she comes to life, but disappears when an alarm clock rings at 8:00a.m...
Director: Adam McDaniel | Stars: Alex Ferrari, Kate Wharmby, Rachel Milligan
Votes: 15
27. The Painter (2011)
19 min | Short, Drama, Mystery
David is a painter with a special gift, which is passed on for generations in his family. This gift makes it possible to people on their deathbed to have a beautiful end to their lives. His... See full summary »
Director: Sabine Kamphuis | Stars: Gregory Piretti, Henk Kalfsterman, Dilian Acuña, Sandy Volckaert
Votes: 9
28. Insultin' the Sultan (1934)
7 min | Animation, Short
Willie Whopper tells a tall tale of his girlfriend being carried off by a Sultan and his efforts to rescue her.
Director: Ub Iwerks
Votes: 84
29.
Thundercats (1985–1989)
Episode:
Fond Memories
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Under the guise of Dr Dometome, Mumm-Ra lures Lion-O to a place where he is forced to fight phantoms of foes from the past in an attempt to eliminate the lord of the Thundercats.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Earl Hammond, Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 142
30.
Archie's Funhouse (1970–1971)
Episode:
Trashman/Baseball
21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Archies perform "Dance," "Sunshine" and "We're One Big Family." Big Ethel hides herself in a fake trashcan. Betty and Veronica want Archie to play baseball with them.
Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, John Erwin, Jane Webb