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51.
John Adams (2008)
Episode:
Unite or Die
(2008)
TV-14 | 63 min | Biography, Drama, History
Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, David Morse
Votes: 733
52.
John Adams (2008)
Episode:
Peacefield
(2008)
TV-14 | 62 min | Biography, Drama, History
While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Sarah Polley
Votes: 723
53.
John Adams (2008)
Episode:
Unnecessary War
(2008)
TV-14 | 79 min | Biography, Drama, History
After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Rufus Sewell
Votes: 712
54. Siblings (2004)
R | 85 min | Comedy
SIBLINGS is a dark comedy about love, lust, murder and other issues of normal family life.
Director: David Weaver | Stars: Alex Campbell, Paul Soles, Andrew Chalmers, Samantha Weinstein
Votes: 685
55. The Hour (2004–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Music, News
A Canadian talk show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.
Stars: George Stroumboulopoulos, Ali Hassan, Naomi Snieckus, Liz Walaszczyk
Votes: 653
56. For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, History
The history of American film criticism.
Director: Gerald Peary | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Harry Jay Knowles, Elvis Mitchell, Roger Ebert
Votes: 596
57. The Life Before This (1999)
R | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Several innocent bystanders are injured or killed when two robbers, fleeing from the police, run into the neighborhood cafe.
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti | Stars: Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pantoliano, Sarah Polley, Stephen Rea
Votes: 566
58. Trigger (II) (2010)
Not Rated | 83 min | Drama
Ten years after ending their partnership as rock musicians, two women become re-acquainted in the course of one night.
Director: Bruce McDonald | Stars: Tracy Wright, Molly Parker, Daniel MacIvor, Bob Martin
Votes: 538
59. White Lies (1998 TV Movie)
R | 92 min | Action, Drama
How can a smart middle class girl suddenly turn into a devoted right wing debater? That's what happens with Catherine when she meets the charismatic leaders of the neo-nazi organization NIM.
Director: Kari Skogland | Stars: Sarah Polley, Tanya Allen, Jonathan Scarfe, Lynn Redgrave
Votes: 513
60. Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power (2019)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
Canadian author and poet Margaret Atwood discusses her life and work.
Directors: Nancy Lang, Peter Raymont | Stars: Margaret Atwood, Margaret Dorothy Atwood, Carl Edmund Atwood, Harold Atwood
Votes: 478
61. Luck (2003)
91 min | Comedy
Shane Bradley, who is fixated on ideas of luck and destiny, tries to win the girl of his dreams. After their relationship falters, Shane begins to think he might be unlucky and turns to gambling as an outlet for his obsession.
Director: Peter Wellington | Stars: Luke Kirby, Sarah Polley, Noam Jenkins, Jed Rees
Votes: 453
62. The Industry (1998–2002)
22 min | Comedy
Back stabbing execs at a Canadian TV network stop at nothing to get ahead.
Stars: Rick Mercer, Peter Keleghan, Leah Pinsent, Dan Lett
Votes: 452
63. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
64. Night Heat (1985–1989)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The exploits of the detectives of the Mid South Precinct, in a generic North American city not unlike New York (but a lot like Toronto), chronicled through the eyes of newspaper columnist ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Hylands, Allan Royal, Jeff Wincott, Sean McCann
Votes: 425
65. This Is Not a Movie (2019)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
The groundbreaking and often game-changing reporting of legendary foreign correspondent and author Robert Fisk is profiled in the latest from acclaimed documentarian Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze).
Director: Yung Chang | Stars: Robert Fisk, Amira Hass, Nirmeen Hazineh, Sulieman Khatib
Votes: 370
66.
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987–1990)
Episode:
The Inheritance
(1987)
TV-14 | 46 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Two cousins, Ryan Dallion and Micki Foster, inherit an antiques shop from their uncle. Together with his partner, they must track down cursed objects that their devil-worshiping uncle had created. The first object is a demonic killer doll.
Director: William Fruet | Stars: John D. LeMay, Louise Robey, Chris Wiggins, R.G. Armstrong
Votes: 352
67. Joe's So Mean to Josephine (1996)
89 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A man and woman meet and find out they have trouble with their relationship.
Director: Peter Wellington | Stars: Eric Thal, Sarah Polley, Don McKellar, Waneta Storms
Votes: 336
68. Días de cine (1991– )
60 min | News
Antonio Gasset hosts this show in which recently released movies and DVDs are thoughtfully discussed in a documentary-like way.
Stars: Gerardo Sánchez, Elena S. Sánchez, Antonio Gasset, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Votes: 334
69. Love Come Down (2000)
R | 99 min | Drama
Two brothers in their early 20s, one black, one white, each the other's keeper since their family was torn apart by a decade old tragedy.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Larenz Tate, Deborah Cox, Martin Cummins, Rainbow Sun Francks
Votes: 334
70. Tomorrow's a Killer (1987)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A detective tries to track down a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes while at the same time having to deal with his girlfriend's mental problems, which are gradually deteriorating into a split personality.
Director: George Kaczender | Stars: David Birney, Season Hubley, Suzanne Snyder, Susannah York
Votes: 329
71. Lantern Hill (1989 TV Movie)
111 min | Drama, Family
Jane, a young Toronto girl, tries to reunite her estranged parents during the 1930's, sick of her strict private school and abusive, nasty grandmother.
Director: Kevin Sullivan | Stars: Mairon Bennett, Sam Waterston, Patricia Phillips, Zoe Caldwell
Votes: 324
72. The Planet of Junior Brown (1997)
R | 91 min | Drama
This is the story of an extremely obese, rather immature, yet very bright and talented young man, and of his world and the people in it... mostly homeless young adults... who refer to their... See full summary »
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Martin Villafana, Lynn Whitfield, Rainbow Sun Francks, Clark Johnson
Votes: 309
73. Making a Scene (2013)
10 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
Some of 2013's best performers read a line of dialogue, without context, with each line being written by a different person.
Director: Janusz Kaminski | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Adèle Exarchopoulos
Votes: 296
74. Hands of a Stranger (1987 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 130 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A New York cop becomes obsessed with finding his wife's rapist.
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Armand Assante, Blair Brown, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Lerner
Votes: 292
75. 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023 TV Special)
147 min
Jerrod Carmichael host as nominees are honored for being the best in film and American television with "The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)" leading the way among nominated films and "Abbott Elementary (2021)" leading the way for TV series.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Zendaya, Glen Powell, Ana de Armas, Jenna Ortega
Votes: 288
76. The Law of Enclosures (2000)
111 min | Drama
Story of the same couple, first in their teenage years and then in their twilight years, paradoxically set in the same time during the backdrop of the Gulf War in the Middle East.
Director: John Greyson | Stars: Sarah Polley, Diane Ladd, Kelci Stephenson, Robb Paterson
Votes: 282
77. Silver Road (2006)
13 min | Short, Drama, Romance
Two childhood friends have grown up in Ontario, Canada, around them only farms and fields. One of them is moving into a bigger city, so they spend one last day together. Things take a turn, when one of them lets his longing take over.
Director: Bill Taylor | Stars: Jonathan Keltz, Andrew Hachey
Votes: 274
78. Buenafuente (2005–2011)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Andreu Buenafuente, Miquel Company Costa, Joan Eloi Vila, Edu Soto
Votes: 255
79. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 246
80. Wrath of Gods (2006)
42 min | Documentary, Short
Canadian filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson arrives in Iceland to make his film Beowulf and Grendel, but the elements are against him and his crew.
Director: Jon Einarsson Gustafsson | Stars: Andrew Rai Berzins, Gerard Butler, Martin Delaney, Sturla Gunnarsson
Votes: 234
81. Ramona (1988–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Drama, Family
Based on the popular children's series, Ramona Quimby struggles with the day-to-day life of being an eight-year-old.
Stars: Sarah Polley, Lynda Mason Green, Lori Chodos, Barry Flatman
Votes: 230
82. Entertainment Tonight Canada (2005–2023)
30 min | Family, News
Entertainment Tonight Canada is the nation's entertainment powerhouse delivering in depth and breaking up-to-the minute celebrity, film, television and music news both on-air and online.
Stars: Cheryl Hickey, Carlos Bustamante, Sangita Patel, Roz Weston
Votes: 226
83. Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007– )
Talk-Show
Up Close with Carrie Keagan is a comedy talk-show featuring ground-breaking, funny and uncensored interviews with Hollywood's A-list.
Stars: Carrie Keagan, Shark Firestone, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone
Votes: 221
84. I Shout Love (2001)
38 min | Short
Bobby is about to abandon Tessa, but in a suicidal panic she persuades him to stay one last night and reenact the good old times in front of a video camera for posterity.
Director: Sarah Polley | Stars: Matthew Ferguson, Julian Richings, Kristen Thomson
Votes: 172
85. Corazón de... (1997– )
30 min | News
Stars: Anne Igartiburu, Alejandra Navas, Carolina Casado, Jose Toledo
Votes: 169
86. The Hidden Room (1991–1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
This half-hour anthology show usually featured a woman in hardship, musing about might-have-beens, or fighting for her life, such as a woman being visited by the ghost of the child she ... See full summary »
Stars: Mimi Kuzyk, Yannick Bisson, Don Francks, Ashleigh Ann Wood
Votes: 131
87. The 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards (2000 TV Special)
Comedy
The first annual Canadian Comedy Awards, held in Toronto, Canada, featuring many of Canada's best comedians from TV, film, and live comedy.
Director: Bob Sorger | Stars: Dave Thomas, Roger Abbott, Mark Andrada, Katherine Ashby
Votes: 126
88.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
The Journey Begins
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When Montreal industrialist Blair Stanley is indicted for embezzlement, he sends his 10-year-old daughter Sara to the small town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, where she lives with her two aunts, Hetty and Olivia King.
Director: Paul Shapiro | Stars: Sarah Polley, Frances Hyland, Robert Collins, Jackie Burroughs
Votes: 113
89. Don't Think Twice (1999)
3 min | Short
A black comedy, Don't Think Twice is a disturbing and profound examination of the morals of a man forced to choose between lover and family.
Director: Sarah Polley | Stars: Tom McCamus, Jennifer Podemski, Chick Reid, William Greenblatt
Votes: 111
90. Canada A.M. (1972–2016)
150 min | News
Stars: Marci Ien, Beverly Thomson, Jeff Hutcheson, Seamus O'Regan
Votes: 110
91. A Better Man (2017)
85 min | Documentary
Following a series of intimate conversations between a former couple who lived through two years of domestic abuse, A Better Man infuses new energy and possibility into the movement to end violence against women.
Directors: Lawrence Jackman, Attiya Khan | Star: Attiya Khan
Votes: 107
92.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Circumstances throw Rachel Lynde, the most disagreeable woman in Avonlea, and Alexander Abraham, the most disagreeable man in Avonlea, along with Sara and Felix, in close quarters while ... See full summary »
Director: Don McBrearty | Stars: Sarah Polley, W.O. Mitchell, Patricia Hamilton, Colleen Dewhurst
Votes: 81
93.
Slings and Arrows (2003–2006)
Episode:
The Promised End
(2006)
TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy
"King Lear" finally opens with the original cast intact.
Director: Peter Wellington | Stars: Paul Gross, Stephen Ouimette, Martha Burns, Susan Coyne
Votes: 78
94. GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton host.
Stars: Jennifer Ashton, Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, DeMarco Morgan
Votes: 77
95.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
The Materializing of Duncan McTavish
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Fans of 'Anne of Green Gables' will remember Marilla getting on Anne's case for her wild imagination. Now the shoe is on Mirilla's foot - during a gossip section at the town's Sewing Circle... See full summary »
Director: Don McBrearty | Stars: Sarah Polley, Colleen Dewhurst, Patricia Hamilton, Tom Peacock
Votes: 77
96.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
Aunt Hetty's Ordeal
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Muriel Stacey, former teacher at Avonlea School and Hetty's colleague at teachers college, has just been promoted to Provincial Superintendent of Schools. This promotion irks Hetty, who has... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Gillard | Stars: Sarah Polley, Jackie Burroughs, Marilyn Lightstone, Michael Mahonen
Votes: 77
97.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
The Story Girl Earns Her Name
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
After inadvertently helping a con-man skip town with the proceeds raised for new books for the school library, Sara launches a number of money raising schemes to recoup the funds. Jasper ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Pittman | Stars: Sarah Polley, R.H. Thomson, John Gilbert, Barbara Gordon
Votes: 76
98.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
Proof of the Pudding
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Alec and Janet go away to celebrate their wedding anniversary, leaving Felicity in charge. When Hetty makes a trip to Charlottetown to settle a water rights dispute, Sara is sent to stay with her cousins and immediately clashes with Felicity and her know-it-all attitude.
Director: Richard Benner | Stars: Sarah Polley, Doris Petrie, Paul Haddad, Gema Zamprogna
Votes: 75
99.
Avonlea (1990–1996)
Episode:
How Kissing Was Discovered
(1990)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Several changes are happening at the King farm. First, Janet's judgmental and demanding Aunt Eliza comes for a visit. Much to Alec's chagrin, they learn that Aunt Eliza's stay at the last ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Gillard | Stars: Sarah Polley, Jackie Burroughs, Greg Spottiswood, Michael Mahonen
Votes: 74
100. Secret Path (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Animation
Follows the escape of Chanie Wenjack from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School and the brutal winter conditions he faces on the outside.
Director: Gord Downie
Votes: 71