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1. Captain Fantastic (2016)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama

In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Director: Matt Ross | Stars: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso

Votes: 235,181 | Gross: $5.88M

2. The Company You Keep (2012)

R | 125 min | Drama, Thriller

After a journalist discovers his identity, a former Weather Underground activist goes on the run.

Director: Robert Redford | Stars: Robert Redford, Brit Marling, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte

Votes: 34,985 | Gross: $5.13M

3. Golden Gate (I) (1993)

R | 91 min | Crime, Drama

A brash 22-year-old FBI agent trumps up charges of Communist spying against a Chinese laundryman. Ten years later, he wants to make amends to the man and his teenage daughter.

Director: John Madden | Stars: Matt Dillon, Joan Chen, Elizabeth Morehead, Bruno Kirby

Votes: 937 | Gross: $0.40M

4. Nano (2017)

16 min | Short, Crime, Drama

In the near future, nanotechnology administered into the bloodstream can sync with computer apps to augment the human genome. A new law mandating and regulating this once elective procedure... See full summary »

Director: Mike Manning | Stars: Brooke Butler, Bayardo De Murguia, Lindsey Ginter, Laura James

Votes: 401

5. The Fragile Promise of Choice: Abortion in the United States Today (1996)

57 min | Documentary

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Director: Dorothy Fadiman | Stars: James Armstrong, Rachel Atkins, David Booker, Susan Cahill

Votes: 15

6. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Everyday Is Christmas (1990)

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

Penhall is transferred to the 43rd Precinct and ends up working with dirty cops.

Director: Ken Wiederhorn | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 86

7. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Shirts and Skins (1990)

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

Penhall infiltrates a neo-Nazi group while Hoffs and Ioki investigate a group that opposes them.

Director: Jorge Montesi | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 81

8. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Jeopardy (1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A judge throws out all of the prosecution's key evidence and dismisses murder charges against a wealthy defendant. District Attorney Adam Schiff suspects that the judge, an old friend, may be on the take.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 331

9. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: How the Ghosts Stole Christmas (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

On Christmas Eve, Mulder and Scully find themselves trapped in a haunted house with two ghosts who are determined to prove just how lonely the holiday can be.

Director: Chris Carter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Lily Tomlin, Edward Asner

Votes: 4,469

10. Chicago Med (2015– )
Episode: Those Things Hidden in Plain Sight (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama

A new head of the ED is announced and not everyone likes the choice. Dr. Manning makes a stand for her patient which has repercussions. Dr. Charles tends to his family

Director: John Polson | Stars: Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Torrey DeVitto, Brian Tee

Votes: 281

11. Rebel (2021)
Episode: Pilot (2021)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Rebel stops at nothing to convince Cruz to join her fight against Stonemore Medical. While Rebel is out saving others, her husband, Grady, stands on the sidelines and picks up the pieces at home.

Directors: Kate Lanier, Marc Webb, Adam Arkin | Stars: Katey Sagal, John Corbett, Lex Scott Davis, Tamala Jones

Votes: 362

12. The Rookie (2018– )
Episode: Threshold (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Officer Nolan mildly injures himself while chasing down a shoplifter and the local DA wants to charge the suspect with assault despite Nolan's wishes. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover, Lopez... See full summary »

Director: Lisa Demaine | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Shawn Ashmore, Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz

Votes: 1,178

13. Pose (2018–2021)
Episode: Intervention (2021)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama

When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.

Director: Steven Canals | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore

Votes: 611

14. Blue Bloods (2010–2024)
Episode: Risk and Reward (2012)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A detective who was instrumental in the arrest of a Malaysian drug dealer is kidnapped by the drug dealer's brother who threatens to kill the detective if his brother is not released. ... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou

Votes: 431

15. Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode: Lost Horizon (2015)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama

Don goes AWOL from McCann Erickson in the middle of a meeting. Joan quickly gets fed up with the sexism at the new firm. Roger and Peggy put off reporting to their new jobs as long as possible.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 2,605

16. Angie Tribeca (2016–2018)
Episode: The Force Wakes Up (2018)

TV-14 | 21 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

After 20 years in prison, Angie is reunited with her old team and son, AJ, now part of the Special Division Force; the team's first assignment is to infiltrate a hospital to find a potential assassin of French Ambassador Pierre Cardin.

Director: Ira Ungerleider | Stars: Rashida Jones, Jere Burns, Andree Vermeulen, Kiersey Clemons

Votes: 128

17. The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
Is Everything Sexual Assault Now? (2017 Podcast Episode)

48 min | News, Talk-Show

George H.W. Bush gropes at least two actresses, and it may be the result of dementia. A 17-year-old illegal immigrant successfully sues to be allowed an abortion, and the ACLU celebrates it.

Star: Ben Shapiro

18. Dietland (2018)
Episode: F... This (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Plum participates in the next step of The New Baptist Plan, doing whatever it takes to become truly beautiful; Jennifer's terrorism goes global.

Director: Michael Trim | Stars: Joy Nash, Tamara Tunie, Robin Weigert, Rowena King

Votes: 121

19. How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode: Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2018)

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

A meeting with Olivia Pope proves to be crucial in giving Annalise the opportunity to argue her case in the nation's highest court.

Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King

Votes: 1,790

20. Party of Five (2020)
Episode: Speak for Yourself (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Lucia decides to host a fundraiser at the restaurant and finds her voice along the way. Emilio faces an identity crisis. Beto goes behind Ella's back. Val struggles to maintain her false identity, but is outed to a member of the family.

Director: Michael Medico | Stars: Brandon Larracuente, Niko Guardado, Emily Tosta, Elle Paris Legaspi

Votes: 49