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1. Vice (I) (2018)
R | 132 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.
Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell
Votes: 162,869 | Gross: $47.84M
2. Daddy Day Care (2003)
PG | 92 min | Comedy, Family
Two men named Charlie Hinton and Phil Ryerson get laid off and have to become stay-at-home fathers when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day care center.
Director: Steve Carr | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Anjelica Huston, Steve Zahn
Votes: 73,934 | Gross: $104.30M
3. Brüno (2009)
R | 81 min | Comedy
Flamboyant, gay Austrian Brüno looks for new fame in America.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Chibundu Orukwowu
Votes: 154,039 | Gross: $60.05M
4. Fast Food Nation (2006)
R | 116 min | Comedy, Drama
When contaminated meat is placed in the freezer next to that used for a fast food chain's most famous sandwich, a marketing executive seeks to find out who did it and why, taking a journey through the dark side of American alimentation.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Greg Kinnear, Bruce Willis, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Wilmer Valderrama
Votes: 25,184 | Gross: $1.00M
5. The Nines (2007)
R | 100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.
Director: John August | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy, Elle Fanning
Votes: 34,650 | Gross: $0.06M
6. Labor Pains (2009)
PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
A young woman pretends to be pregnant in order to avoid being fired from her job. When that gets her special treatment by everyone involved in her life, she tries to keep up the lie for nine months.
Director: Lara Shapiro | Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Luke Kirby, Chris Parnell, Aaron Yoo
Votes: 12,099
7. Brexit (2019 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
Political strategist Dominic Cummings leads a popular but controversial campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union from 2015 up until the present day.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Sarah Belcher, Malcolm Freeman, Lucy Russell
Votes: 17,777
8. Phil Spector (2013 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.
Director: David Mamet | Stars: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 7,948
9. The Century of the Self (2002)
59 min | Documentary
A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz
Votes: 6,380
10. If I Were You (2012)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Drama
When a woman tries to outwit her husband's sexy young mistress, the unexpected consequences include starring as King Lear in a very amateur production--with the mistress, an aspiring actress, playing The Fool.
Director: Joan Carr-Wiggin | Stars: Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling, Joseph Kell, Daniela Saioni
Votes: 2,406 | Gross: $0.01M
11. The TV Set (2006)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of a TV pilot as it goes through the network TV process of casting, production and finally airing.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer
Votes: 6,037 | Gross: $0.27M
12. The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle (2009)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy, Drama
After he loses his high-paying job, Dory takes a gig as a night janitor in order to pay rent. Alone late at night inside a market research firm, he soon discovers the company is experimenting on their other janitors ...
Director: David Russo | Stars: Marshall Allman, Jeanette Maus, Sean Nelson, Allen Johnson
Votes: 1,015
13. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
Not Rated | 167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,942
14. Tomboy (2018 TV Movie)
G | 85 min | Family, Romance
Tori, a sports agent who values winning at all costs, decides to become more feminine in order to impress her crush at work. When she finally lands the guy, she realizes she's lost not only... See full summary »
Director: Lee Friedlander | Stars: Makenzie Vega, Sal Stowers, Tom Maden, Greg Perrow
Votes: 347
15. The Ranganation (2019–2023)
44 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation (his very own focus group made up of 25 members of the Great British public) to take a topical, funny look at modern Britain.
Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Shanthi Ranganathan, John Cabrera, Nina Zou Porter
Votes: 347
16. Season's Greetings (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Will Harrington takes over his grandfather's greeting card company, disrupting the work life of all its employees, especially its most famous writer, Darcy Blake.
Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Laura Bell Bundy, Casey Manderson, Viv Leacock, Carrie Genzel
Votes: 820
17. Becoming Santa (2015 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 87 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A woman brings her boyfriend home for Christmas to meet her parents, Santa and Mrs. Claus. He must decide if he's willing to continue their relationship after learning that he'd be next in line for Santa's job.
Director: Christie Will Wolf | Stars: Laura Bell Bundy, Jesse Hutch, Tony Cavalero, Meredith Baxter
Votes: 798
18. Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood (2008)
66 min | Documentary, Family, Fantasy
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and ... See full summary »
Directors: Adriana Barbaro, Jeremy Earp | Stars: Daniel Acuff, Enola Aird, Michael Brody, George W. Bush
Votes: 594
19. Our Brand Is Crisis (2005)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
A documentary on American political campaign marketing tactics and their consequences.
Director: Rachel Boynton | Stars: Mauricio Balcazar, James Carville, Tad Devine, Stanley Greenberg
Votes: 640 | Gross: $0.17M
20. Ashens (2006– )
TV-14 | 15 min | Comedy, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Ashens (Stuart Ashen) reviews (usually in front of a brown sofa) an assortment of products, from gadgets to food (usually bad ones, called by him "tat") and does comedy skits from time to time.
Stars: Stuart Ashen, Matthew Stogdon, Alec Plowman, Paradox
Votes: 246
21. Oh Happy Day (2007)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two guys battle through the consequences of having had a one-night stand just before they started working together, and learn that to make a relationship work, you have to reveal everything... See full summary »
Director: Ian Poitier | Stars: Christopher Colquhoun, Jo Smith, Pooky Quesnel, Gerald Lepkowski
Votes: 331
22. 44 Pages (2017)
TV-Y7 | 90 min | Documentary, History
A cinematic portrait and history of the long-running American children's magazine, Highlights Magazine.
Director: Tony Shaff | Stars: Kevin Bayne, Andy Boyles, Patty Courtright, Christine French Cully
Votes: 109
23. The Focus Group (2016)
9 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Heather Fink | Stars: Sara Benincasa, Ann Carr, James Coker, Seena Ghaznavi
Votes: 11
25.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Persuaders
(2004)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE takes an in-depth look at multi-billion-dollar "persuasion industries" of advertising and public relations and how marketers have developed new ways of integrating their messages deeper into fabric of our lives.
Directors: Rachel Dretzin, Barak Goodman | Stars: Douglas Atkins, Scott Donaton, Linda Eatherton, Stuart Ewen
Votes: 94
26.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Nine Pretty Darn Angry Men
(1998)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After Thanksgiving dinner, Hank's feelings about his mother translate into an argument with his father over the latest model of a lawn mower.
Directors: Shaun Cashman, Wesley Archer | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 466
27.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
The 390th Broadcast
(1990)
TV-PG | Comedy
Research indicates news shows are getting stale so Miles hires consultant Chris Bishop to shake things up at FYI. Jim gets a perm, Frank wears leather and Murphy gets a segment where she ... See full summary »
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 71
28.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Grift of the Magi
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A toy company purchases Springfield Elementary and uses the student body as a focus group for their new Christmas toy Funzo.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,172
29.
Special Unit 2 (2001–2002)
Episode:
The Piper
(2002)
Action, Comedy, Crime
A popular children's TV character is suspected of being a Piper link whose been using his mind control power on children to make them commit crimes on his behalf. The Captain assigns Carl, ... See full summary »
Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Michael Landes, Alexondra Lee, Richard Gant, Danny Woodburn
Votes: 34
30.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
A Star Is Born
(1996)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Dr. Bronsteen, an old professor of James', is appointed the city's new School Commissioner by Winston, but it is later revealed by the press that he was caught on camera smoking pot at a ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Carla Gugino, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck
Votes: 178
31.
Whoopi (2003–2004)
Episode:
Strange Bedfellows
(2004)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Wren T. Brown, Elizabeth Regen, Omid Djalili
Votes: 8
32.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
One Gay at a Time
(2004)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace has a surprise reunion with Val as she attempts to steal doughnuts at an AA meeting. She gets hooked on AA meetings for free therapy and food and Val and Karen have a confrontation which leads to Grace's exposure as a fraud.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 278
33.
Home Movies (1999–2004)
Episode:
Focus Grill
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After the Brendon, Jason and Melissa's latest movie is berated in a focus group, the kids begin wondering when they lost their passion for filmmaking. They return to their roots and and try... See full summary »
Director: Loren Bouchard | Stars: Brendon Small, Janine Ditullio, Melissa Bardin Galsky, H. Jon Benjamin
Votes: 116
34.
Oh Jerome, No (2019)
Episode:
No Problem
(2019)
Comedy
After getting suckered by a sidewalk canvasser into spending several hours in a cookie-tasting focus group, Jerome realizes he needs to learn how to say no.
Directors: Teddy Blanks, Alex Karpovsky | Stars: Mamoudou Athie, Mitchell Winter, Gary Shteyngart, Leanne Shapton
Votes: 5
35.
Space Force (2020–2022)
Episode:
Proportionate Response
(2020)
TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy
Under pressure to retaliate against China, General Naird wrestles with his conscience. Dr. Mallory makes an ominous threat, and Erin goes rogue.
Director: Daina Reid | Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers
Votes: 1,920
36.
No One Saw a Thing (2019–2021)
Episode:
Small Town Requiem
(2021)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Stinnett's baby is rescued; her killer captured and sentenced to death. A Skidmore murder finally has closure. Residents hope to move past the Ken Rex curse, but there's no denying the ... See full summary »
Director: Avi Belkin | Stars: Steve Booher, Cheryl Bowenkamp, Gary Chilcote, Daniel Compo
Votes: 17
37.
Panorama (1953– )
Episode:
Have I Got Bad Language for You?
(2009)
30 min | Documentary, News
After recent BBC controversies, comedian Frank Skinner explores the boundaries of acceptable language on British television.
Stars: Jeremy Vine, Frank Skinner, Chris Banatvala, Julian Bellamy
38.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
It's Gil, Right?
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony learn about false memories and the Mandela Effect in a show that highlights the letter B. Alliterative cartoon titles include Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid (1942), The Bodyguard (1944), Baby Buggy Bunny (1954), Bugged by a Bee (1969), and Musical Mountaineers (1939).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 8
39.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Vampire Weekday
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
After Toony suspects Bill is a vampire, Bill's role is revamped as a vampire character named Count Curatorium. The spooky cartoon lineup includes Transylvania 6-5000 (1963), Bats in the Belfry (1942), Transylvania Mania (1968), Pink Panic (1967), and Dr. Jerkyl's Hide (1954).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz
Votes: 7
40.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Focus, Focus!
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Sue P. (from Sales) helps Bill and Toony improve the show with feedback from a focus group. Cartoons include Bugs' Bonnets (1956), Of Feline Bondage (1965), Nuts and Volts (1964), Nurse-Mates (1940), and Pink Ice (1965).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 8
41.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Gypsy and the Hobo
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
An old flame and potential client reenters Roger Sterling's life, Joan's husband searches for a new job, and Don finally comes clean to Betty about his true identity.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,293
42.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Mornin'
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
"Toon In with Me" adopts a more traditional morning show format and is re-branded as "Mornin!" Featured cartoons are The Million Dollar Cat (1944), Doggone Tired (1949), Pinkadilly Circus (1968), Wackiki Wabbit (1943), and Kitty Kornered (1946).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
43.
Kenny vs. Spenny (2002–2010)
Episode:
Who Can Produce the Best Commercial?
(2010)
TV-MA | Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Directors: Kenny Hotz, Sebastian Cluer | Stars: Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice, Tzafi Hotz, Matt Marek
Votes: 53
44.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Rejected
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Peter finds out that he will become a father, and has to break some bad business news to his father-in-law. Meanwhile an office focus group study for a client has some unintended personal consequences for Don.
Director: John Slattery | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,404
45.
Half in the Bag (2011– )
Episode:
The Matrix Resurrections
(2021)
Unrated | 55 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Mike and Jay take a little break from tracking down the Omega variant infested Mr. Plinkett to talk about an important contribution to cinema: The Matrix: Resurrections.
Director: Mike Stoklasa | Stars: Mike Stoklasa, Jay Bauman, Rich Evans, James Franco
Votes: 40
46.
Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum (2009–2011)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2010)
Reality-TV
Stars: Robert Webb, Adam, Coran, Danielle
47.
Brain Games (2011–2020)
Episode:
You Decide
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show
Every time you make a decision, your brain enters an often invisible battle between risk and reward. Through a series of addictive interactive games, surprising experiments, and relatable ... See full summary »
Director: Trey Nelson | Stars: Jason Silva, Daylian Cain, Apollo Robbins, Dan Goldstein
Votes: 65
48.
Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
It's a Newsy Day. Come Get Some. Bring Coffee
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Scott Adams
49.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
One Step Too Many
(2013)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama
Will makes an appearance on an ACN morning show. Jim meets old friends and foes when Hallie comes to visit. The ACN staff interview a general with knowledge of Operation Genoa, but Jerry's handling of the interview may prove costly.
Director: Julian Farino | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,333