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51. Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey (1995)

75 min | Documentary, Biography

Elia Kazan was one of the greatest Hollywood and Broadway directors. A three-time Academy Award winner, five-time Tony Award winner and winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, he was also ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Elia Kazan, Eli Wallach

Votes: 189

52. Itan oloi tous... koroida! (1964)

84 min | Comedy, Romance

The former president of a rural village must first find a suitable husband for his lonely sibling, unaware that his seven nieces have already planned a private romantic rendezvous with their secret beloveds. Will things go as planned?

Director: Hristos Apostolou | Stars: Vasilis Avlonitis, Georgia Vasileiadou, Nikos Rizos, Giannis Fermis

Votes: 40

53. O gois (1969)

88 min | Comedy

A non-existent uncle provides the necessary status required from two best friends to woo two wealthy sisters; however, an unforeseen meeting with him in the flesh shall lead to embarrassing complications. Who is this gift-bearing relative?

Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Kostas Voutsas, Nora Valsami, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Hronis Exarhakos

Votes: 305

54. Frontrunners (2008)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary

It's hard to run for office - even in high school. And the campaign for student body president at Stuyvesant, perhaps the most prestigious public high school in the country, is almost as ... See full summary »

Director: Caroline Suh | Stars: George Zisiadis, Hannah Freiman, Michael Zaytsev, Matt Polazzo

Votes: 267

55. Roast-Beef and Movies (1934)

Passed | 16 min | Short, Comedy, Music

A trio of amateur film makers try to persuade a group of studio executives to exhibit their new movie.

Director: Sam Baerwitz | Stars: George Givot, Curly Howard, Bob Callahan, Albertina Rasch Dancers

Votes: 265

56. Dollars and Dreams (1956)

87 min | Comedy, Romance

To locate the heir of $500,000, an affluent Greek-American places an announcement in the newspaper, and hundreds of potential plutocrats start flocking to the city. Will he ever find the lucky one? Is love more important than money?

Director: Ion Daifas | Stars: Anna Synodinou, Nikos Kazis, Vasilis Afentakis, Stavros Xenidis

Votes: 23

57. Wall Writers (2016)

Not Rated | 77 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Narrated by John Waters, Wall Writers is a documentary about graffiti in its innocence. Through unprecedented access to TAKI183, CORNBREAD, and other legendary writers, Wall Writers ... See full summary »

Director: Roger Gastman | Stars: Bama, Cornbread, Wicked Gary, La-zar

Votes: 67

58. O anipsios mou, o Manolis (1963)

75 min | Comedy

After a misunderstanding, a simple man is considered to be the expected rich nephew of a family.

Director: Apostolos Tegopoulos | Stars: Kostas Hatzihristos, Vasilis Avlonitis, Georgia Vasileiadou, Nikos Rizos

Votes: 45

59. Apaches of Athens (1950)

81 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Costas is known as the "Prince". Now that he has learned of the arrival of the Greek-American Paralis and his daughter Vera, for whom Paralis is looking for an aristocratic groom, he decides to appear before him as a real prince.

Director: Ilias Paraskevas | Stars: Anna Kalouta, Labros Konstadaras, Fragiskos Manellis, Mimis Fotopoulos

Votes: 76

60. The Great American Mug (1945)

Approved | 10 min | Short

A look at the typical barbershop today and in the bygone days.

Director: Cy Endfield | Stars: John Nesbitt, Harry Barris, Frank Darien, Lester Dorr

Votes: 110

61. The Heirs of Karaboubounas (1959)

78 min | Comedy

Three distant cousins receive $20,000 each from their late Greek expatriate uncle in Chicago; however, one decides to trick the others into giving him their share. Has the greedy relative the nerve to go all the way?

Director: Petros Giannakos | Stars: Petros Giannakos, Koulis Stoligas, Sperantza Vrana, Nikos Rizos

Votes: 11

62. Lost in the Bewilderness (2014)

97 min | Documentary, Biography, Family

"Lost in the Bewilderness" is a modern-day Greek myth - a documentary about the filmmaker's cousin Lucas, kidnapped at age five from his native Greece, and found on the eve of his sixteenth birthday in the U.S.

Director: Alexandra Anthony | Star: Froso Psychopaidopoulos

Votes: 91

63. Could Be Worse! (2000)

Musical

Everyone has something to come out about.

Director: Zack Stratis | Stars: Eustathios Stratis, Evmorphia Stratis, Gus Stratis, Olympia Stratis

Votes: 33

64. O ponos tou bekri (1966)

80 min | Drama

Trapped in a downward spiral of self-loathing, a once-successful merchant and now an alcohol-dependent loner tries to drown his sorrows, after the disappearance of his only son. Can the mysterious and kind new friend help him find him?

Director: Errikos Thalassinos | Stars: Orestis Makris, Thanasis Mylonas, Betty Moshona, Sasa Kastoura

Votes: 21

65. Tasso (2016– )

Animation

Tasso has a habit of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, witnessing strange and crazy events. As far as he's concerned he is the only sane man in an insane world.

Stars: Richard Goteri, Michael Mili, Matthew Capitanio, Ted Metas

66. Apaches of Athens (1930)

92 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Kostas saves two naive people from a brutal beating. A pretty seamstress, Titika, who happens to come by, attends to his minor wounds, and they fall in love.

Director: Dimitris Gaziadis | Stars: Petros Epitropakis, Mery Sagianou-Katseli, Stella Hristoforidou, Yannis Prineas

Votes: 96

67. O horos ton sfoungaradon (2003)

60 min | Documentary

Kalymnos islanders' dangerous lines of work in Greece and the US. From Sponge Diving to Bridge Painting.

Director: Vassilis Vassiliadis

68. Marriage Adventures (1959)

84 min | Comedy, Romance

On her way back to Greece after two years in Paris as a student, a beautiful woman has a chance encounter with a kind co-passenger who wants to marry her. However, another handsome suitor arrives from America. Who will be the lucky one?

Director: Kostas Yeorgoutsos | Stars: Dinos Iliopoulos, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Kostas Kakavas, Yorgos Damasiotis

Votes: 61

69. Kino-Eye Journal (2023– )

Documentary

A series of experimental short films by Gianni Kazakis documenting life as an artist.

Star: Gianni Kazakis

70. Greektown (2011– )

Documentary

Add a Plot

Stars: Eugene Rossides, Ted Manousakis, George Pelecanos, John Varvatos

71. Down on the Farm with James Cagney (1955)

Approved | 4 min | Documentary, Short

Actor James Cagney talks about his farm and his new picture, "A Tribute to a Bad Man." The actor introduces the film's three newcomers" Don Dubbins, Irene Papas, and Vic Morrow.

Star: James Cagney

72. Everything's Anonymous (EA) (2023– )

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Tom is a sex addict a fact identified by his girlfriend Jerri who has been tasked by her EA group to lure Tom so he can confront his issues. EA is the place where no secrets are sacred and anonymous wears many faces. This is their stories.

Stars: George Zouvelos, Kimm Mauceri

73. Columbo (1971–2003)
Episode: Blueprint for Murder (1972)

TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elliot Markham, a brilliant architect and con-man, murders a Texas millionaire and hides his body in order to keep his visionary construction project financed.

Director: Peter Falk | Stars: Peter Falk, Patrick O'Neal, Janis Paige, Pamela Austin

Votes: 3,082

74. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: King of America (1982)

74 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the ... See full summary »

Director: Dezsö Magyar | Stars: Larry Atlas, David Canary, Philip Casnoff, Olympia Dukakis

Votes: 29

75. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: My Palikari (1982)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged Greek immigrant visits his native village, with his American-born son in tow. The older finds that the place he remembered as paradise on earth now seems like a desolate ... See full summary »

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Telly Savalas, Keith Gordon, Michael Constantine, Eyde Byrde

Votes: 45

76. Baretta (1975–1978)
Episode: Murder for Me (1976)

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

A father who is overwhelmed with grief, murders the physician he believes is responsible for his son's demise. Baretta must track the man down before he carries out further vengeance.

Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Michael D. Roberts

Votes: 46

77. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Ol' Brown Eyes (1991)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Danny feels uncool when DJ turns to Joey and Jesse instead of him.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 271

78. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: 13 Candles (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The family causes D.J. to become embarrassed at her 13th birthday party, and she admits that she has some feelings for a special boy.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 284

79. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: A Date with Fate (1994)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Danny's date and D.J.'s date meet and become attracted to each other. Nicky and Alex learn a Mother's Day song.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 231

80. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: A Fish Called Martin (1991)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Michelle gets a hard lesson in proper fish care when she gives her new goldfish, Martin, an actual bubble bath and things go belly-up. Meanwhile, Becky teaches the gang to square dance.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 266

81. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: A House Divided (1994)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A rich man who used to live in the Tanner house makes Danny a handsome offer to buy it back. The rest of the family's excited about moving on to new and bigger places, but Michelle tries to stop the sale so the family won't split up.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 244

82. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: A Little Romance (1989)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Becky gets the guys to participate in a date auction, and DJ gets her first boyfriend.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 344

83. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: A Pinch for a Pinch (1990)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Jesse gives Michelle bad advice on how to handle a bully.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 267

84. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Aftershocks (1989)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Earthquake! A tremor shakes everyone up - especially Stephanie, who immediately becomes a clinging daddy's girl.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 292

85. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Air Jesse (1995)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After being recruited by D.J. to play in a charity basketball game, Jesse gets tips from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 235

86. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: All Stood Up (1995)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Stephanie asks a boy to the dance and he does not show. Danny goes to talk to him and embarrasses Stephanie. Jesse has to relax but Kimmy and her distractions keep him from doing so.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 241

87. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: And They Call It Puppy Love (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A dog walks into the Tanners' and Joey and the girls like her and would like to keep her. But Danny doesn't like dogs. And Jesse doesn't like her because she keeps going on his bed.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 299

88. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Another Opening, Another No Show (1993)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The Smash Club is about to open, but everything that can go wrong does: Joey books the wrong band, Kimmy gives her waitress uniform a "creative" touch, and no one can find the owner, Jesse.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 242

89. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Arrest Ye Merry Gentlemen (1994)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Michelle saves up to buy the perfect present for her father for Christmas. Later Becky buys the same present as a gag gift for Joey, and the whole family Laughs at it. Michelle forces Jesse... See full summary »

Director: John Tracy | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 256

90. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Baby Love (1989)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Michelle develops a crush on Rebecca's nephew.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 332

91. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Bachelor of the Month (1991)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When Danny wins Bacholor of the month, he suddenly gets a bunch of dates. Michelle is upset though because she has to be put to bed by DJ and Stephanie and the aren't quite the same. Jesse ... See full summary »

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 251

92. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Back to School Blues (1989)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

DJ goes to Jr. High and figures out that it's much different than Elementary School and the older girls tease her. She tries to change herself, but it doesn't turn out the way she wants it to!!

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 316

93. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Be True to Your Pre-School (1993)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Jesse lies about the twins' academic abilities to get them in to a prestigious preschool. Kimmy gets her drivers license.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 243

94. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Be Your Own Best Friend (1994)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Danny suggests Michelle's class do a project of drawing their best friend. But when Michelle can't decide whether to draw Teddy or Denise, they quit being friends with her.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 237

95. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Beach Boy Bingo (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The Beach Boys are in town and D.J. wins a radio contest where she and a guest can see the Beach Boys in concert. Problem is, Danny, Jesse and Joey want to go and D.J. has to decide who ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 374

96. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Blast from the Past (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Joey gets a phone call from an old girlfriend he had at college ten years ago. Kimmy 'spellbinds' DJ and Steph to a very close co-existence that lasts a lot longer than originally ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Rickard | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 311

97. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Breaking Away (1994)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Rebecca and Jesse are apprehensive about their twin boys attending preschool. Stephanie becomes rebellious due to a friend's influence.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 242

98. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (in 22 Minutes) (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Steph loses a tooth in an apple and decides to spoil the tooth fairy with milk and cookies. Michelle celebrates a new sandbox in the garden with a selfish attitude to toys. Danny reacts ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 298

99. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Bye, Bye Birdie (1990)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Michelle loses the preschool's pet bird.

Director: Jeff Franklin | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 279

100. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Captain Video: Part 1 (1992)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A record company wants to shoot a music video for Jesse's cover of the Beach Boys' song, "Forever."

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 250