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1. Forrest Gump (1994)
PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, Romance
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Votes: 2,266,718 | Gross: $330.25M
2. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,384,577 | Gross: $290.48M
3. Elf (2003)
PG | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel
Votes: 311,350 | Gross: $173.40M
4. August Rush (2007)
PG | 114 min | Drama, Music
A musically gifted orphan, Evan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.
Director: Kirsten Sheridan | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard
Votes: 111,273 | Gross: $31.66M
5. Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996 Video)
Not Rated | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The King of Thieves disrupts Aladdin and Jasmine's long-anticipated wedding, looking for an oracle that will lead him to an even bigger treasure. His true identity causes trouble for Aladdin.
Director: Tad Stones | Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, John Rhys-Davies, Val Bettin
Votes: 38,276
6. Kung Fu: The Movie (1986 TV Movie)
89 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Kwai Chang Caine meets up with the father of the man he killed in China who seeks revenge using Caine's own illegitimate son.
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: David Carradine, Kerrie Keane, Mako, William Lucking
Votes: 969
7. The Miser (1980)
125 min | Comedy
An incredible miser fights against the whole world to multiply his wealth.
Directors: Louis de Funès, Jean Girault | Stars: Louis de Funès, Franck Cabot-David, Hervé Bellon, Georges Audoubert
Votes: 5,201
8. Bata bata paano ka ginawa? (1998)
TV-PG | 109 min | Comedy, Drama
Women's-rights advocate Lea has two children from two different men. Although her children's fathers find madness in her methods, they pretty much let her have her way as far as their children are concerned.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Vilma Santos, Ariel Rivera, Albert Martinez, Raymond Bagatsing
Votes: 153
9.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Mike's Mysterious Son
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike's ex-girlfriend contends that he fathered her 4-year-old son. Mike strongly denies he ever became serious with her, but furious Gloria and irate Archie aren't interested in his side of the story.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 272
10.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Schneider's Kid
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The Romanos run into a young man who is Schneider's son from a previous marriage.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 108
11.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode:
Taterhead Is Our Love Child
(2008)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Charlie runs into an ex with a child who looks and acts a lot like him, and he starts to suspect that he is the boy's father.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 1,338
12.
Beck (1997– )
Episode:
I stormens öga
(2009)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
When the charred remains of woman are found, Säpo, the Swedish Security Services, suspect Gunvald Larsson of being mixed up in her murder. The dead woman was wanted internationally and a ... See full summary »
Director: Harald Hamrell | Stars: Peter Haber, Mikael Persbrandt, Måns Nathanaelson, Ingvar Hirdwall
Votes: 1,312
13.
Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020– )
Episode:
Six Feet Under
(2024)
TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When a close friend of Mr. Potts is murdered, Eliza finds herself investigating the dark and macabre world of Victorian undertakers.
Director: Nimer Rashed | Stars: Simon Ludders, Kate Phillips, Tim Chipping, Vukasin Randjelovic
Votes: 221
14.
Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode:
Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Gordon and Bullock investigate a trail of clues left in a museum robbery which unbeknownst to them were left by Nygma in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Gordon's past comes back to haunt... See full summary »
Director: Nick Copus | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 2,824