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1. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
R | 127 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi | Completed
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin
2. The Acolyte (2024– )
TV-14 | 35 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Star Wars series that takes viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.
Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lee Jung-jae
Votes: 6,978
3. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 253,253
4. Blue Beetle (2023)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the recent college graduate with a suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.
Director: Angel Manuel Soto | Stars: Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Becky G, Damián Alcázar
Votes: 97,143
5. The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)
PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.
Director: Kobi Libii | Stars: Justice Smith, Zachary Barton, Anthony Coons, Robbie Troy
Votes: 8,909
6. The Marvels (2023)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.
Director: Nia DaCosta | Stars: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson
Votes: 128,197
7. Elemental (2023)
PG | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follows Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, earth- and air-residents live together.
Director: Peter Sohn | Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi
Votes: 129,100 | Gross: $154.43M
8. Snow White (2025)
Adventure, Drama, Family | Post-production
Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.
Director: Marc Webb | Stars: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Ansu Kabia
9. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,043
10. EastEnders (1985– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.
Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown
Votes: 9,262
11. Hollyoaks (1995– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
Hollyoaks takes a look at the lives, loves, and careers of a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSEs, A-Levels, and College into the world of work.
Stars: Nick Pickard, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Kieron Richardson, Jennifer Metcalfe
Votes: 4,525
12. Frozen III
Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Pre-production
Elsa and Anna take Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven for another adventure.
Stars: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
13. Strange World (2022)
PG | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.
Directors: Don Hall, Qui Nguyen | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid
Votes: 46,153
14. Robyn Hood (2023– )
Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Follows Robyn Loxley and anti-authoritarian masked hip-hop band, The Hood, as they call out injustices and fight for freedom and equality in the city of New Nottingham.
Stars: Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Jessye Romeo, Nykeem, Ian Matthews
Votes: 6,311
15. Et si tu n'en veux pas (1976)
91 min | Comedy
To marry the nice teacher Yvette, Julien goes to Paris.
Director: Jacques Besnard | Stars: Françoise Pascal, Jean Roche, Joëlle Coeur, Nanette Corey
Votes: 39
16. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 413
17. Upgrade (2012 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
The aftermath of two quick-witted losers who won an "Extreme Home Makeover" in Small-Town USA.
Director: Daniella Alonso | Stars: Daniella Alonso, Jay Burke, Thomas Dagnino, Jesse Garcia
Votes: 22
18. Squeamish About ... (2020)
15 min | Comedy
Following his "successful" in-depth investigation of Brexit, investigative rogue historian Michael Squeamish (Matt Berry) returns to shine a weird and wonderful torch on various topics.
Star: Matt Berry
Votes: 71
19. The Screen Savers (1998–2005)
90 min | Talk-Show
Tech Gurus answers your computer questions.
Stars: Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Daniel Hanttula, Laura Foy
Votes: 258
20. Comedians: Home Alone (2020– )
14 min | Comedy
Some of the UK's favourite comedians are tasked with entertaining and enlightening the nation during lockdown, self-shooting everything from new sports they have invented to how to cope with being in isolation with stroppy teenagers.
Stars: Bob Mortimer, Tim Key, Kerry Godliman, Vic Reeves
Votes: 19
21. In the News (1950–1953)
Talk-Show
Stars: W.J. Brown, Michael Foot, Robert Boothby, A.J.P. Taylor
22. The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show (2020)
TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary, History
For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.
Director: Yoruba Richen | Stars: Gina Belafonte, Harry Belafonte, Leon Bibb, Taylor Branch
Votes: 188
23. Funemployed (2009– )
Comedy
About recent college grads as they endure sporadic employment and awkward mishaps in the Windy City.
Stars: Ted Evans, Kate Carson-Groner, Michael Lippert, Dan Hale
Votes: 16
24. Facelift (2004– )
30 min | Comedy
Satirical topical weekly series spoofing sports and media celebrities, politicians, and TV shows, films and commercials.
Stars: Alan Brunton, Georgina Christiansen, Cohen Holloway, Megan Nicol
Votes: 28
25. The Young Icons (2010– )
30 min | Biography
Features stories about America's best and finest youths. World-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs.
Stars: Aaron Groben, Jolie Vanier, Eva-Marie Fredric, Dylan Bocanegra
Votes: 12
26. The Gossip Queens (2010– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Loni Love, Alec Mapa, Bernadette Pauley, Michelle Collins
Votes: 46
27. Unscrewed with Martin Sargent (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
"Unscrewed With Martin Sargent" reveals the pop culture side of technology: what's new, what's hip, what's hot.
Stars: Martin Sargent, Laura Swisher, Kevin Rose, Corey Browne
Votes: 105
28. GB News - The Week (2021)
120 min | News
A selection of some of the highlights from the past week's slate of programming on Britain's newest TV news channel. Plus, a sharp take on some of the UK's biggest stories.
Stars: Isabel Webster, Mick Booker, Nana Akua, Calvin Robinson
Votes: 9
29. Here and Now (1961–1964)
15 min | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Huw Thomas, Michael Ingrams, Michael Nelson, Steve Race
30. The Big Issue (1951–1954)
30 min | Talk-Show
Sponsored by the Saturday Evening Post for its first season, this series offered debates on topical issues.
Stars: Martha Rountree, Richard Nixon, Clinton P. Anderson, Bourke B. Hickenlooper
32. Open Hearing (1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
A panel discussion series, in which a topical subject matter would be discussed.
Star: Malcolm Mackay
33. Russell Brand's Got Issues (2006– )
23 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Russell Brand, Matt Morgan, Alan Cumming, Jessica Hynes
Votes: 51
34. The Wright Stuff Extra (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Gabby Logan presents this new weekday spin off of 'The Wright Stuff' and she will be joined by a different expert each day to discuss a variety of topical issues as well as the usual phone-ins and studio audience interaction.
Stars: Gabby Logan, Kirsty Duffy, Eric Johnson, Fern Britton
35. Talking Point (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
A serious panel discussion show, featuring a moderator and a panel of four.
Stars: Joe Gullett, Angus Maude
36. Too Posh Podcast (2018 Podcast Series)
Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Marcella and Gabrielle and our hilarious family, friends, and exciting guests as we discuss many different subjects from a female perspective with the occasional male guests.
Stars: David Weiss, Gabrielle Raneri Gilmore, Marcella Raneri, Miss Polly
37.
Front Row (2017– )
Episode:
Migration and Culture
(2020)
39 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Mary and her guests discuss how our culture is responding to the issue of migration. How can writing and drama contribute towards a conversation about this? Is migration a valid topic for comedy or satire?
Directors: Gabriella Meade, John Smith | Stars: Mary Beard, Ayesha Hazarika, Simon Heffer, Bernardine Evaristo