Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-harriet-tubman"

1. Glass Onion (2022)

PG-13 | 139 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista

Votes: 444,357

2. The Blackening (2022)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Seven friends go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them stay alive? Probably not.

Director: Tim Story | Stars: Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo

Votes: 19,232

3. Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

R | 126 min | Biography, Drama, History

Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

Director: Shaka King | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback

Votes: 91,765

4. The Weather Man (2005)

R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama

A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.

Director: Gore Verbinski | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Hope Davis, Nicholas Hoult, Michael Caine

Votes: 83,420 | Gross: $12.48M

5. Dear White People (2014)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The lives of four black students at an Ivy League college.

Director: Justin Simien | Stars: Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris

Votes: 26,585 | Gross: $4.40M

6. Sounder (1972)

G | 105 min | Drama, Family

The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews

Votes: 4,838 | Gross: $3.10M

7. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)

PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.

Director: Kevin Willmott | Stars: Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, Molly Graham, William Willmott

Votes: 5,165 | Gross: $0.67M

8. Eating Out: All You Can Eat (2009)

Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay Internet connection is made, but entanglements ensue due to hiding behind the name and photo of a straight male stripper who happens to return to the area.

Director: Glenn Gaylord | Stars: Rebekah Kochan, Daniel Skelton, Chris Salvatore, Michael E.R. Walker

Votes: 3,312

9. The Hebrew Hammer (2003)

R | 85 min | Comedy

An orthodox Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.

Director: Jonathan Kesselman | Stars: Adam Goldberg, Andy Dick, Judy Greer, Mario Van Peebles

Votes: 5,094 | Gross: $0.02M

10. Straight Up (I) (2019)

Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

Todd and Rory are intellectual soul mates. He might be gay. She might not care. A romantic-comedy drama with a twist; a love story without the thrill of copulation.

Director: James Sweeney | Stars: James Sweeney, Katie Findlay, Dana Drori, James Scully

Votes: 3,329

11. Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet (2020)

Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary

Five years after his first documentary, award-winning producer/director Torsten Hoffmann revisits Bitcoin and sets out to explore the evolution of the blockchain industry and its new promise. Can this technology, designed to operate independent of trust and within a decentralized network, really provide a robust alternative to the Internet as we know it?

Directors: Torsten Hoffmann, Michael Watchulonis | Stars: Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Vitalik Buterin, Torsten Hoffmann, Robert Kahn

Votes: 1,375

12. aTypical Wednesday (2020)

91 min | Comedy, Drama

A young man embarks on an adventure with another patient at his therapist's office, who he visits every Wednesday.

Director: J. Lee | Stars: J. Lee, Cooper J. Friedman, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bresha Webb

Votes: 359

13. The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022)

TV-PG | 96 min | Documentary

The unexpected story of Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott, revealing the intent behind her activism, her radical politics and her courage.

Directors: Johanna Hamilton, Yoruba Richen | Stars: Mary Frances Berry, Keisha N. Blain, Herb Boyd, Tiffany Cross

Votes: 136

14. Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall (2013 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery

Teen detective Nancy Drew searches for a missing woman and investigates ghost sightings at an old southern plantation.

Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Keri Healey, Sharon Yamada-Heidner, Jeff Allen Pierce

Votes: 74

15. American Promise (2013)

TV-PG | 135 min | Documentary

This intimate documentary follows the 12-year journey of two African-American families pursuing the promise of opportunity through the education of their sons.

Directors: Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson | Stars: Idris Brewster, Joe Brewster, Miles Brewster, Michèle Stephenson

Votes: 302 | Gross: $0.09M

16. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode: No Baby, No Show (1987)

TV-14 | Comedy

Jackie goes into labor, during which Tom Petty and Susan Anton stop by to help with the delivery.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci

Votes: 34

17. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Ex Stasis (2005)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Goren and Eames work a case where organ donation has a price for the recipients beyond their medical bills.

Director: Bill Norton | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 304

18. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Lord of the Files (2000)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

School's dreamy new vice-principal Calvin Krupps attracts attention of several girls. Brooke tries to get Josh back. Harrison performs a song about Carmen's love life, which devastates her. Krupps gives his lazy students Tai chi lessons.

Director: Lev L. Spiro | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 75

19. Voyagers! (1982–1983)
Episode: Created Equal (1982)

TV-G | 49 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi

Arriving in ancient Rome, Phineas and Jeffrey must save the slave Spartacus so that he can lead the revolt in Capra. They also meet a young Sam Clemens and help Harriet Tubman escape.

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, Ed Bakey, Leigh Hamilton

Votes: 71

20. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: The Man I Most Admire (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Michael has trouble deciding who to write his essay for school on. He ultimately chooses James who is in a less than festive mood after another unsuccessful job interview.

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 84

21. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland; Anissa continues her work at the clinic.

Director: Mary Lou Belli | Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams

Votes: 447

22. The Portal (2019–2020)
Episode: J.D Vance - American Dreams and Nightmares (2020)

News, Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Stars: Eric Weinstein, J.D. Vance

23. OverSimplified (2016– )
Episode: The American Civil War: Part 1 (2020)

TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Oversimplified explains The American Civil War, in two parts.

Director: Stuart Webster | Star: Stuart Webster

Votes: 40

24. The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations (2020 Podcast Episode)

55 min | News, Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Star: Ben Shapiro

25. Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode: Control (2021)

TV-MA | Documentary, History

In the 1970s, women appeal to evolving interpretations of the 14th Amendment in their fight to achieve equality and control their own destinies.

Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Joshua Jackson

Votes: 73

26. Warehouse 13 (2009–2014)
Episode: MacPherson (2009)

TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Mrs. Frederics explains the reason for MacPherson's break with the Warehouse program. Despite some extreme precautions he managed to get his hands on some artifacts that he plans to auction... See full summary »

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Genelle Williams

Votes: 619

27. Warehouse 13 (2009–2014)
Episode: Time Will Tell (2010)

TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

MacPherson escapes with what he took from the warehouse's bronze sector, and a car crash puts Mrs. Frederic in the hospital. Meanwhile Pete and Myka head London to gather clues about MacPherson's plan.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Genelle Williams

Votes: 628

28. Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode: Candy Zombies (2022)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A student steals a bag of candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours; Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life.

Director: Shahrzad Davani | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter

Votes: 962

29. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Game Done Changed (2022)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Bart ropes Principal Skinner into his scheme to make off a glitch in an online game; Marge and Maggie discover paradise.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Timothy Bailey | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 660

30. Act Your Age (2023– )
Episode: Snip Snip (2023)

TV-14 | Comedy

Jane and her friends devise an unorthodox plan to influence Jacob and Olivia's family planning decisions.

Director: Nikki Lorre | Stars: Nathan Anderson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tisha Campbell, Mariah Robinson

Votes: 8

31. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode: Game Over (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

Jack launches a plot to take over as Kabletown CEO with the help of Devon Banks, Liz gets more bad news from the adoption agency, and the lead actress in Tracy's Harriet Tubman biopic turns out to be the female version of Tracy himself.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 736

32. Captivating History (2017– )
Episode: 7 Ways Alexander Hamilton Helped Shape America (2022)

15 min | Documentary, History

Alexander Hamilton had strong ideas about how the new United States should operate. While he didn't win all his battle he successfully established the framework that was crucial to giving the United States a sound financial footing.

33. U.S. Of Archie (1974–1976)
Episode: The Underground Railroad (1974)

TV-Y7 | Animation, History

The Archie Gang are in Indiana to join the Underground Railroad. There they meet Harriet Tubman who teaches them how to be apart of the abolition movement. Then they go into Kentucky to help free slaves.

Directors: Rudy Larriva, Bill Reed, Don Towsley, Lou Zukor | Stars: John Erwin, Dal McKennon, Howard Morris, Jane Webb

34. The Boondocks (2005–2014)
Episode: Granddad Dates a Kardashian (2014)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Granddad co-stars on a reality show when he begins dating Kardashia, a long lost Kardashian sister. While Riley and Granddad love all of the swag they're receiving, Huey is more dubious of ... See full summary »

Director: Kwang Il Han | Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Kimberly Brooks

Votes: 215

35. Black-ish (2014–2022)
Episode: Crazy Mom (2014)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Dre agrees to do Rainbow's "mom" duties for a week.

Director: James Griffiths | Stars: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner

Votes: 397

36. The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016)
Episode: The Mystery of the Biker Bar (2014)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

While investigating the death of a biker-bar owner, Laura and Jake revisit the site of their first date.

Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Debra Messing, Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, Janina Gavankar

Votes: 243

37. Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
Episode: To Build a Better Beta (2016)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

Richard decides to test the Pied Piper beta. Erlich finds himself in financial trouble.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr

Votes: 1,556

38. Luke Cage (2016–2018)
Episode: All Souled Out (2018)

TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.

Director: Kasi Lemmons | Stars: Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Gabrielle Dennis

Votes: 1,958

39. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: The Resurrection (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

A former superhero with the power to control and harness lightning, Jefferson Pierce, otherwise known as Black Lightning, unrolls the secrets of his past to protect his city and his family.

Director: Salim Akil | Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams

Votes: 1,904

40. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: Black Jesus (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams

Votes: 1,140

41. The Andrew Klavan Show (2015– )
The Court Jester (2015 Podcast Episode)

28 min | Talk-Show

Andrew Klavan provides the sensitive and the easily offended with a trigger warning for the debut of his podcast, in which he discusses the politics of the Emmy awards ceremony.

Star: Andrew Klavan

42. Superior Donuts (2017–2018)
Episode: Always Bet on Black (2018)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

When Franco gets fed up with Fawz exploiting Black History Month for his business, he invites a Negro Baseball star to Superior Donuts.

Director: Victor Gonzalez | Stars: Jermaine Fowler, David Koechner, Maz Jobrani, Diane Guerrero

Votes: 80

43. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Episode: Kimmy Meets an Old Friend! (2018)

TV-14 | Comedy

Titus struggles to come up with a pitch for "The Capist." Kimmy writes a children's book. Lillian meets Artie's kids. Jacqueline stands up for Xan.

Director: Jude Weng | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski

Votes: 591

44. Project Runway All Stars (2012– )
Episode: History in the Making (2018)

TV-PG | 62 min | Reality-TV

At the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, designers are challenged to create six-piece collections. A surprise runway sends one designer home early. Dita Von Teese and Zanna Roberts Rassi guests.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Anne Fulenwider

Votes: 15

45. Black Lightning (2018–2021)
Episode: The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Jefferson zeroes in on Tobias as a suspect for a recent malicious attack. He thinks Henderson will back him but is in for a surprise. Lynn confronts her difficult past.

Director: Rob Hardy | Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams

Votes: 565

46. The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode: Janet(s) (2018)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

With Janet's help, Michael hatches a plan.

Director: Morgan Sackett | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden

Votes: 3,446

47. Timeless (2016–2018)
Episode: The Miracle of Christmas Part I/II (2018)

TV-PG | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

With a little help from their future selves, Lucy and Wyatt, along with the rest of the team, journey to the California Gold Rush and the Korean War's Hungnam evacuation in a daring bid to save Rufus and stop Rittenhouse once and for all.

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph

Votes: 1,384

48. Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode: Everything Wrong with Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

They'll keep making them as people go to see them. So here are the sins of Transformers 5, AKA The Last Knight, AKA The Turd Slinger, AKA The Dead Horse Beater.

Star: Jeremy Scott

Votes: 13

49. The Cool Kids (2018–2019)
Episode: Sid's First Relationship (2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

The gang helps Sid with his commitment issues to a new boyfriend; Margaret volunteers at the airport to conquer her fear of flying.

Director: Jonathan Judge | Stars: David Alan Grier, Martin Mull, Leslie Jordan, Vicki Lawrence

Votes: 115