Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-u.s.-supreme-court"

1. Lincoln (2012)

PG-13 | 150 min | Biography, Drama, History

As the Civil War rages on, U.S President Abraham Lincoln struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on his decision to emancipate the slaves.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Votes: 273,212 | Gross: $182.21M

2. The Age of Innocence (1993)

PG | 139 min | Drama, Romance

A tale of nineteenth-century New York high society in which a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder, Linda Faye Farkas

Votes: 68,051 | Gross: $32.20M

3. The 2nd (2020)

Not Rated | 93 min | Action, Drama

An Army Delta Force officer is late picking up his son at college. His son and a Supreme Court Justice's daughter are the last there. A gang of terrorists are there to abduct her and force her dad's hand on a Second Amendment vote.

Director: Brian Skiba | Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Casper Van Dien, Jack Griffo, Lexi Simonsen

Votes: 9,333

4. Savannah (2013)

PG-13 | 101 min | Drama, Family, History

Drama about the friendship between an Oxford-educated Southerner and a former black slave in turn-of-the-century Savannah.

Director: Annette Haywood-Carter | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jaimie Alexander, Bradley Whitford

Votes: 1,776 | Gross: $0.04M

5. I'm a Porn Star (2013)

TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

A history of the gay porn industry, with four prolific on-camera performers interviewed about their work.

Director: Charlie David | Stars: Brent Everett, Colby Jansen, Johnny Rapid, Joshua Broome

Votes: 259

6. The Janes (2022)

101 min | Documentary

Police arrested seven women who were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds and safe houses, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions calling themselves JANE.

Directors: Tia Lessin, Emma Pildes | Stars: Abby, Judith Arcana, Heather Booth, Richard J. Daley

Votes: 1,491

7. Roxie Hart (1942)

Passed | 75 min | Comedy

Roxie Hart signs a murder confession in order to attract publicity for her dancing career as dames don't swing in Cook County. Will everything go as planned?

Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Lynne Overman

Votes: 1,920 | Gross: $2.40M

8. Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Approved | 110 min | Biography, Drama, History

Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.

Director: John Cromwell | Stars: Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard

Votes: 2,069

9. Afterparty (2019 Video Game)

M | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

Stars: Janina Gavankar, Khoi Dao, Dave Fennoy, Ashly Burch

Votes: 159

10. Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream (2012)

Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Filmmaker Alex Gibney investigates the fact that the 400 richest Americans control more wealth than the 150 million people in the bottom 50 percent of the population.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Paul Piff, Anne Rueth, Colin Dunkley

Votes: 1,391

11. Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten (2021)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History

Deadly assault on the 100th anniversary of the crime in the context of other racial massacres and police killings.

Director: Jonathan Silvers | Stars: Michel Martin, Robert R.A. Turner, DeNeen L. Brown, Betsy Warner

Votes: 84

12. Godless in America (2006 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary

A documentary on atheism in contemporary America, framed around the story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the founder of American Atheists, who was murdered in 1995 at age 76.

Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Charlie Boy, Donna Cowling, Phil Donahue, Don Friend

Votes: 79

13. The Nuisance (1933)

Passed | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambulance-chasing lawyer gets tangled up with a female investigator out to end his shyster ways.

Director: Jack Conway | Stars: Lee Tracy, Madge Evans, Frank Morgan, Charles Butterworth

Votes: 337

14. 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

15. Gaming the System: The Making of 'Vice' (2019 Video)

36 min | Documentary, Short

The cast and crew of Vice (2018) discuss the making of the film.

Stars: Adam McKay, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Christian Bale

16. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Edith's Conversion (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

When Irene Lorenzo invites Edith to attend Catholic Mass with her, Archie begins to get suspicious that Edith will soon be converting to Catholicism.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 223

17. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: Victimless Crime (1984)

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

After the star of a pornographic film dies during production, Cagney and Lacey must convince his reluctant co-star to be a witness.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 58

18. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Paranoia (1995)

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

The DA's office tries to prosecute a co-ed for brutally murdering her roommate, but the only evidence is a vague confession. However, Dr. Olivet suggests that she may have suffered from paranoia due to her tragic family history.

Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 336

19. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Sideshow (1999)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death of a government official in New York leads Jack McCoy to cross swords with the Independent Counsel in Washington, as he tries to keep the identity of a key witness secret.

Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 299

20. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Abomination (2003)

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

A gay man who had a brief stint in a Fundamentalist Christian-sponsored sexual re-education course is found murdered, and suspects range from the conversion program itself, a bigoted church... See full summary »

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal

Votes: 823

21. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Tell It to Ella (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When he is punished for staying out too late on a school night, Beaver writes a letter to popular advice columnist "Ella" hoping that a sympathetic response from her will convince his parents that he is being treated unfairly.

Director: David Butler | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 123

22. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: The Ticket (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

After Maude fails to argue her way out of a speeding ticket, she proceeds to traffic court to plead her case and ignores Arthur's attempts to fix it behind the scenes.

Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 122

23. Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode: Two Families (2004)

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

A man who had been fervently trying to prove his son innocent of a convenience store shooting goes missing just before the scheduled execution for this crime.

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano

Votes: 214

24. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Michael Gets Suspended (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Michael is suspended from school for disparaging George Washington to his teacher. Now he wants to drop out. Florida and James try to convince Michael to remain in school and to apologize to his teacher.

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

Votes: 107

25. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: Abortion Clinic (1983)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News

Abortion Clinic tells the stories of four young women who are confronted by unplanned pregnancies. Two of them decide to carry their pregnancies to term; two chose to have abortions performed at a local clinic.

Director: Mark Obenhaus | Stars: Jessica Savitch, Mark Obenhaus

Votes: 16

26. Space Force (2020–2022)
Episode: Mark and Mallory Go to Washington (2020)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

While General Naird and Dr. Mallory brace themselves for a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill, Erin gets to know Captain Ali.

Director: Tom Marshall | Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers

Votes: 2,409

27. American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode: Not to Be Believed (2021)

TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Beanie Feldstein, Annaleigh Ashford, Margo Martindale

Votes: 1,034

28. Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode: Biscuits (2020)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

It's Ted's first day of coaching, and fans aren't happy. He makes little headway but remains undeterred as the team plays its first match.

Director: Zach Braff | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster

Votes: 7,896

29. Muhammad Ali (2021)
Episode: Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970) (2021)

108 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Cassius joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, he dominates the heavyweight ranks but, upon refusing induction into the U.S. Army in 1967, he is stripped of his world title and his license to box.

Directors: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Johnny Addie, Khalilah Camacho Ali, Rasheda Ali

Votes: 92

30. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Dr. Razmik Maier (No. 168) (2022)

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

The death of a professional tennis player leads the Task Force to a doctor who may be fixing the odds for a major sports betting syndicate. Red digs deeper into Dembe's betrayal. Ressler struggles with sobriety.

Director: Avi Youabian | Stars: James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison, Hisham Tawfiq

Votes: 871

31. Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2012)

TV-14 | 88 min | Drama, History, Romance

Bad Frank's raids force the besieged Hatfields deeper into the mountains; the impulsive Johnse sets his sights on another McCoy woman; the ruthless Nancy McCoy spies on the Hatfields; and ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Reynolds | Stars: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr, Tom Berenger

Votes: 654

32. Damages (2007–2012)
Episode: I'm Afraid of What I'll Find (2012)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Patty (Glenn Close) threatens to expose the insider trading by Channing McClaren's leading financier, Chris Sanchez (Chris Messina) uses McClarenTruth to release information charging the... See full summary »

Director: Ken Girotti | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, M. Emmet Walsh

Votes: 240

33. Crossfire (1982–2014)
Episode: Episode dated 20 September 2013 (2013)

News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Candy Crowley, Stephanie Cutter, Newt Gingrich, Matt Kibbe

34. Show Me a Hero (2015)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2015)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, History

The crisis drags on into September 1988, and Nick finds himself unable to solicit support from anyone. Meanwhile, Carmen receives unexpected news, and Doreen struggles to adjust to life in a new home.

Director: Paul Haggis | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Catherine Keener, Ilfenesh Hadera, Natalie Paul

Votes: 408

35. In Their Own Words (2015– )
Episode: Muhammad Ali (2015)

TV-PG | 55 min | Biography

He changed boxing almost as much as he changed the world. Follow Muhammad Ali's rise from Columbia Gym in Louisville, Kentucky to international fame, as he transcended his great athletic ... See full summary »

Stars: Brian Unger, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Robert Lipsyte

Votes: 23

36. Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode: All In (2018)

TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Saul's mission is a go. The clock ticks on the Keane administration.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Claire Danes, Elizabeth Marvel, Maury Sterling, Linus Roache

Votes: 2,537

37. Good Girls (2018–2021)
Episode: Atom Bomb (2018)

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

Beth comes home to a surprise guest and is forced to confess to Ruby and Annie that she asked Rio if they could continue working for him.

Director: Dean Parisot | Stars: Christina Hendricks, Retta, Mae Whitman, Reno Wilson

Votes: 879