Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "recovered-memory"

1. Joe Dirt (2001)

PG-13 | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

After being abandoned by his parents at the Grand Canyon, Joe Dirt tells the story of his journey to find his parents.

Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: David Spade, Brittany Daniel, Dennis Miller, Adam Beach

Votes: 61,090 | Gross: $27.09M

2. Sleepy Hollow (1999)

R | 105 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon

Votes: 384,013 | Gross: $101.07M

3. Mysterious Skin (2004)

Unrated | 105 min | Drama

Two pre-adolescent boys both experienced a strange event and later it affects their lives in different ways. One becomes a reckless, sexually adventurous prostitute, while the other retreats into a reclusive fantasy of alien abduction.

Director: Gregg Araki | Stars: Brady Corbet, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue, Chase Ellison

Votes: 76,344 | Gross: $0.70M

4. Fire in the Sky (1993)

PG-13 | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Fantasy

An Arizona logger mysteriously disappears for five days in an alleged encounter with a flying saucer in 1975. His co-workers endure ridicule and contempt as they are wrongly accused of murder.

Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer, Peter Berg

Votes: 28,442 | Gross: $20.10M

5. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.

Director: Harald Zwart | Stars: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan, Jemima West

Votes: 138,789 | Gross: $31.17M

6. Unleashed (2005)

R | 103 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A man enslaved by the mob since childhood and raised into behaving like a human attack dog escapes his captors and attempts to start a new life.

Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman, Kerry Condon

Votes: 108,098 | Gross: $24.52M

7. Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

R | 110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

At the snobby Crawford Academy, Virginia's group of friends start to go missing years after horrible events that happened to her as a child around her birthday.

Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, Glenn Ford, Lawrence Dane, Sharon Acker

Votes: 11,237

8. Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

G | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home?

Director: John Hough | Stars: Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards

Votes: 11,358 | Gross: $20.00M

9. The Final Cut (2004)

PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Set in a world with memory recording implants, Alan Hakman is a cutter, someone with the power of final edit over people's recorded histories. His latest assignment is one that puts him in danger.

Director: Omar Naim | Stars: Robin Williams, Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, Mimi Kuzyk

Votes: 34,507 | Gross: $0.55M

10. Samantha Who? (2007–2009)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance

A woman suffers from amnesia and is forced to find out who she really is.

Stars: Christina Applegate, Jennifer Esposito, Kevin Dunn, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 11,397

11. Sound of My Voice (2011)

R | 85 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Two documentary filmmakers attempt to penetrate a cult who worships a woman who claims to be from the future.

Director: Zal Batmanglij | Stars: Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius, Brit Marling, Davenia McFadden

Votes: 22,964 | Gross: $0.41M

12. The Dead (1987)

PG | 83 min | Drama

Gabriel Conroy and wife Gretta attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, an evening which results in an epiphany for both of them.

Director: John Huston | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany

Votes: 8,908 | Gross: $4.37M

13. The Prototype (2022)

97 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A government agent stumbles upon an alien conspiracy to conquer Earth. Using a blue liquid created by the aliens to make soldiers stronger, he becomes The Prototype-the only hope for mankind.

Director: Marcelo Grion | Stars: Mark Vasconcellos, Frank Spinelli, Victoria De Mare, Juan Antonio Devoto

Votes: 41,701

14. Hangover Square (1945)

Passed | 77 min | Crime, Drama, Music

A promising classical musician finds his life poisoned by a music hall dancer -- and by the strange gaps in his memory.

Director: John Brahm | Stars: Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Glenn Langan

Votes: 4,139

15. Not in My Family (1993 TV Movie)

87 min | Drama

Dark memories of her father are revealed by a new mother's nightmares and depression after childbirth.

Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Joanna Kerns, Michael Brandon, Shelley Hack, Richard Gilliland

Votes: 220

16. Family of Strangers (1993 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted; later she learns that she was conceived from rape.

Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Patty Duke, Martha Gibson, Gordon Clapp

Votes: 304

17. Die Hände meiner Mutter (2016)

106 min | Drama

At a family gathering on a boat, engineer Markus vaguely remembers what his mother did to him when he was a child. Soon, Markus and his wife Monika have to face an unthinkable truth and violation, that a mother would seem incapable of.

Director: Florian Eichinger | Stars: Andreas Döhler, Jessica Schwarz, Katrin Pollitt, Sebastian Fräsdorf

Votes: 238

18. The UFO Incident (1975 TV Movie)

97 min | Biography, Drama, History

In the early 1960s, a married couple undergo hypnosis, which unlocks memories of a forgotten event on a lonely road. Soon they believe they were abducted by extraterrestrials.

Director: Richard A. Colla | Stars: James Earl Jones, Estelle Parsons, Barnard Hughes, Dick O'Neill

Votes: 854

19. Let There Be Light (1980)

Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, War

A group of mentally traumatized veteran patients is followed as they go through psychiatric treatment.

Director: John Huston | Stars: Walter Huston, Benjamin Simon

Votes: 2,027

20. Jericho Mansions (2003)

R | 98 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A murder in an old apartment building leads the superintendent to suspect everyone, and eventually himself, of the murder.

Director: Alberto Sciamma | Stars: James Caan, Geneviève Bujold, Jennifer Tilly, Maribel Verdú

Votes: 1,018

21. The Bogie Man (1992 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

A mental patient who believes he is Humphrey Bogart escapes from his institution and sets up in business as a private eye.

Director: Charles Gormley | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Fiona Fullerton, Jean Anderson, Craig Ferguson

Votes: 50

22. Deep Sleep (1990)

87 min | Mystery, Thriller

Shelly, institutionalized following the death of her father, returns home desperate for answers about his death. Her memories return, revealing long-repressed dark family secrets.

Director: Patricia Gruben | Stars: Megan Follows, Stuart Margolin, Patricia Collins, David Hewlett

Votes: 84

23. Repressions (2007)

24 min | Short, Drama, Thriller

An impressionable young woman seeks help from an overbearing psychologist and begins to recover memories that may or may not be real.

Director: Adam Kargman | Stars: Sharon Case, Debra Hopkins, Mike Kirkland, Courtney Robinson

Votes: 30

24. Hungry for Monsters (2004)

67 min | Documentary

In the early 1990s, teenager Nicole Althaus began an unlikely friendship with a teacher at her high school. Soon after, she accused her father of sexual abuse and rape. Local law ... See full summary »

Director: George Paul Csicsery | Stars: C. Renee Althaus, Nicole Althaus, Rick Althaus, Martha Bailor

Votes: 23

25. Flashback: The Science Behind the Recovered Memory of Child Sexual Abuse (2008)

Documentary

"Flashback" dramatically unspools the science behind the long-standing controversy over "recovered memory" of child sexual abuse. Exclusive footage brings the social history of the ... See full summary »

26. Chennai Circuit (2019)

Not Rated | 15 min | Short, Action, Sci-Fi

In AD 2072, a young techie fights to protect his problematic invention from an enemy who wants it despite the flaws.

Director: Achyut Prashast Singh | Star: Achyut Prashast Singh

27. Drug Affected (2020)

120 min | Drama

Two inner city youths coming up in a world of drug dealing and addiction. Their simple plan turns into disasters, death, poverty, murder.

Director: Jamel Wade | Stars: Brittany Angley, Tenieka Brannon, Sarayyah Butler Davis, James Blake Carrington

28. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
Episode: The Long Silence (1963)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A paralyzed woman is terrified her husband will learn she is recovering.

Director: Robert Douglas | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Rennie, Phyllis Thaxter, Jim McMullan

Votes: 440

29. Cold Squad (1998–2005)
Episode: Michelle Dorn (1998)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Four years earlier, Rikki Stanfield lied to Ali about what she remembered the night that she and her best friend, were attacked. When Rikki starts to remember what really happened she begs Ali to re-open the case.

Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Julie Stewart, Michael Hogan, Joy Tanner, Paul Boretski

Votes: 30

30. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Football (2004)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Comedy, Family

For him to be cool, Drake advises Josh to try out for the football team. Josh makes the team - as its equipment manager - much to Drake's irritation.

Director: Virgil L. Fabian | Stars: Josh Peck, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 331

31. The Hitchhiker (1983–1991)
Episode: Murderous Feelings (1985)

TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Unethical psychiatrist Dr. Peter Milne gets romantically involved with unstable Sara Kendal. His manipulation of her mind and emotions makes her illness worsen. When she can't tell dreams from reality, he becomes her rage's target.

Director: Mai Zetterling | Stars: Page Fletcher, Cec Linder, Franco Nero, John Novak

Votes: 69

32. Jake 2.0 (2003–2004)
Episode: Get Foley (2004)

Drama, Sci-Fi

Diane must convince Jake to let her help him before the search party finds him.

Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Christopher Gorham, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Judith Scott, Keegan Connor Tracy

Votes: 39

33. Profit (1996–1997)
Episode: Healing (1996)

45 min | Crime, Drama

As a secret merger boils, Profit realizes he has under estimated Sykes and must deal with him, Joanne, and a polygraph.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Sherman Augustus, Lisa Blount, Lisa Darr

Votes: 70

34. Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode: Breaking Glass: Part 1 (2003)

TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The CCS is alerted to sexual abuse of young boys in care homes. The team race to identify the murderer before his vengeful victims reach him.

Director: David Thacker | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Holly Aird, Claire Goose

Votes: 139

35. NewsRadio (1995–1999)
Episode: Spooky Rapping Crypt (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Beth and Mr. James clash over employee profit-sharing. After undergoing hypnosis, Matthew believes he endured Satanic ritual abuse from Lisa.

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: David Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney

Votes: 298

36. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Mawdryn Undead: Part Two (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

In 1983 the Doctor is once again reunited with his old friend Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, only the Brigadier struggles to remember his adventures with the Doctor. Meanwhile Tegan also meets the Brigadier in 1977.

Director: Peter Moffatt | Stars: Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, David Collings

Votes: 446

37. Weird Anime Excel Saga (1999–2001)
Episode: Yarinige (2000)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Il Palazzo has gained superhuman strength, and battles both the Daitenzin and Excel, who is seeking answers after regaining her memory. Meanwhile, Pedro, Sandora, Nabeshin, and his fallen ... See full summary »

Directors: Jun Fukuda, Shin'ichi Watanabe | Stars: Jason Douglas, Tiffany Grant, Jay Hickman, Yuka Imai

Votes: 17

38. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.790 (1969)

TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After a jail guard is attacked, Quentin escapes. He and Judith encounter the ghost of Minerva.

Director: Henry Kaplan | Stars: Joan Bennett, Grayson Hall, Jerry Lacy, David Selby

Votes: 25

39. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.791 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Evan and Trask try to convince Judith to sign a paper committing her to a sanitarium.

Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Clarice Blackburn, Jerry Lacy, Humbert Allen Astredo

Votes: 27

40. Robotech (1985)
Episode: Crisis Point (1985)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Outright rebellion becomes the first order of the day, as Musica and Zor reject the teachings of the Robotech Masters and turn to aid the human captives. It is a fantastic journey in ... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi, Frank Catalano, Richard Epcar

Votes: 79

41. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Stranger Beside Me (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Supergirl, Alex and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara; J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a problem.

Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath

Votes: 1,413

42. Anatomy of a Scandal (2022)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2022)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long ago encounter with Holly.

Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Sienna Miller, Nancy Farino, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery

Votes: 644

43. Who Killed Sara? (2021–2022)
Episode: Nunca fuimos amigos (2021)

TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Flashbacks reveal Sara and Manifer's connection. Moncho's brother exacts his revenge. Nicandro hands Alex the ultimate proof of Sara's double life.

Director: David Ruiz | Stars: Manolo Cardona, Ginés García Millán, Carolina Miranda, Ximena Lamadrid

Votes: 217

44. Shattered (2010–2011)
Episode: Out of Sorrow (2010)

44 min | Crime, Drama

The Homicide Unit investigates the murder of Malcolm Jones, who was shot point blank inside his home. At the scene, they find a memory stick but no computer. When the detectives see the ... See full summary »

Director: Helen Shaver | Stars: Callum Keith Rennie, Camille Sullivan, Clé Bennett, Martin Cummins

Votes: 17

45. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: Flipping the Pieces (2022)

TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Following her incident on the subway, Mabel receives help from an unlikely ally who takes her to a legendary amusement park full of terror. Back at the Arconia, Charles and Oliver find amusement of their own - and new evidence.

Director: Chris Teague | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne

Votes: 3,164

46. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode: Episode #1.9666 (2011)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Victoria and Billy win custody of Lucy just before Phyllis arrives with Daisy. Colin disappoints Jill with his lack of enthusiasm for her idea of a trip to Australia. Abby refuses to suppress the truth about her role in Tucker's accident.

Director: Andrew Lee | Stars: Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, Greg Rikaart, Peter Bergman

47. Les papillons noirs (2022)
Episode: Toutes les Réponses (2022)

TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

One year later, an eyewitness account sends Adrien back to Brussels in search of the truth. Mathilde's search for Carrel comes to a close.

Director: Olivier Abbou | Stars: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger, Alyzée Costes

Votes: 162

48. Crime Scene (2021– )
Episode: The Reckoning (2022)

47 min

Pieces of the puzzle come together when an abducted woman jumps from a moving vehicle and new evidence from an old case points to a suspect.

Director: Jessica Dimmock | Stars: Richard Rennison, Skip Hollandsworth, Gay Smither, Kathryn Casey

Votes: 223

49. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Controlling Interest (2013)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Peter sends Neal undercover with a psychiatrist who may be manipulating her patients into committing robberies.

Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 650

50. Haereul poomeun dal (2012)
Episode: Why Am I Dead? (2012)

TV-Y | 64 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Only Shaman Jang Nok Yeong sees the coming solar eclipse as the moment when the heavens begin to return everything to their proper places, which none shall escape it.

Directors: Kim Do-hoon, Lee Seong-joon | Stars: Han Ga-in, Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-seo

Votes: 30