Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "villain-pretending-to-be-hero"

1. The Incredibles (2004)

PG | 115 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee

Votes: 809,725 | Gross: $261.44M

2. Frozen (I) (2013)

PG | 102 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee | Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad

Votes: 664,543 | Gross: $400.74M

3. Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)

PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

Director: Jon Watts | Stars: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei

Votes: 557,701 | Gross: $390.53M

4. Heart of a Dog (1988 TV Movie)

PG | 136 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

In the wake of the Russian revolution, Professor Preobrazhensky rescues a starving dog from the gutter, and attempts to transform him into a man. Based on Mikhail Bulgakov's novel of the same name.

Director: Vladimir Bortko | Stars: Evgeniy Evstigneev, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Boris Plotnikov, Roman Kartsev

Votes: 9,101

5. Man on a Swing (1974)

PG | 110 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. However, when the chief discovers that the "psychic" is in possession of information known only... See full summary »

Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson

Votes: 769

6. Kamen Rider Wizard (2012–2013)

TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Phantoms appear and attack the human because they create New-Phantoms from hopeless human minds. Haruto Souma uses magic rings to turn into a Kamen Rider Wizard, and fights against Phantoms. Why did he undertake his fate?

Stars: Shun'ya Shiraishi, Junki Tozuka, Yûko Takayama, Michael C. Pizzuto

Votes: 371

7. The Adventures of Batman (1968–1969)
Episode: My Crime is Your Crime/A Bird Out of Hand/Luthor's Lethal Laser/Forget Me Not, Superdog (1968)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure

Batman is sued for false arrest in a strange twist by The Penguin and Joker./The Penguin has become the newest costumed crusader but is he for real?

Directors: Hal Sutherland, Anatole Kirsanoff | Stars: Bud Collyer, Bob Hastings, Jackson Beck, Jack Grimes

Votes: 69

8. Fallen Angels (1993–1996)
Episode: Tomorrow I Die (1995)

30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In this grim tale, a secretive man who may or may not be a famous Hollywood actor visits a small town bar. Mistaking him for the town's mayor, a ruthless gang of bank robbers takes him hostage along with the sheriff and his family.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Bill Pullman, Dan Hedaya, Heather Graham, Kim Coates

Votes: 70

9. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: The Quest for Peace (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Lex Luthor descends upon Washington, D.C. and summons Lena and Lillian to the White House; When Supergirl realizes she has the one last chance to stop Lex, she turns to the power of the press to help.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath

Votes: 1,352

10. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: 100 Years a Solid Fool (2020)

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Stan embarrasses himself while on a mission in Colombia.

Directors: Shawn Murray, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 509

11. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode: Witch Hunt (2014)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Emma works with Regina to find out who took everyone's memories from the past year, as flashbacks show the Evil Queen and Robin Hood attempt to break into her castle, which has been overtaken by the Wicked Witch.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas

Votes: 1,574

12. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode: The Tower (2014)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

As the hunt for the Wicked Witch continues, she sets a plan for David into motion, as flashbacks show Charming encounter Rapunzel and assists her in facing her fears.

Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas

Votes: 1,448

13. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode: Quiet Minds (2014)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Neal finds himself back in Storybrooke, as flashbacks show Baelfire and Belle attempt to bring Rumplestiltskin back from the dead.

Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas

Votes: 1,519

14. The New Shmoo (1979–1980)
Episode: The Amazing Captain Mentor (1979)

TV-G | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The gang becomes obsessed with the amazing Captain Mentor, the city's new superhero who may not exactly be what he seems.

Directors: Oscar Dufau, George Gordon, Ray Patterson, Carl Urbano | Stars: Hal Smith, Frank Welker