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1. The Woman King (2022)
PG-13 | 135 min | Action, Drama, History
A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood | Stars: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim
Votes: 73,083 | Gross: $67.33M
2. A Good Woman (2004)
PG | 93 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
A 1930s American socialite creates a scandal in the expatriate high society of the Amalfi Coast of Italy when she forms a secretive relationship with a wealthy American unbeknownst to his young wife.
Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Wilkinson, Milena Vukotic
Votes: 14,103 | Gross: $0.22M
3. Tokyo Twilight (1957)
Not Rated | 140 min | Drama
Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot take the truth of being abandoned as a child.
Director: Yasujirô Ozu | Stars: Setsuko Hara, Ineko Arima, Chishû Ryû, Isuzu Yamada
Votes: 4,934
4. The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015)
PG | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
12-year-old wisecracking Gilly Hopkins finds herself shuffled from foster home to foster home until she meets Maime Trotter.
Director: Stephen Herek | Stars: Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, Octavia Spencer
Votes: 5,302
5. Angela (1977)
91 min | Drama
A war vet finds out that a former prostitute had his baby. Doubting it's his, he gives it away, so she reports him. Twenty years later, she still wants to find her son. She meets a young man and falls in love, but the vet's prison term ends.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Sophia Loren, Steve Railsback, John Vernon, John Huston
Votes: 212
6. Breathing (2011)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama
Through his work at a morgue, an incarcerated young man trying to build a new life starts to come to terms with the crime he committed.
Director: Karl Markovics | Stars: Thomas Schubert, Karin Lischka, Georg Friedrich, Gerhard Liebmann
Votes: 3,025 | Gross: $0.00M
7. Jackie (II) (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Dutch twin sisters travel to America to look for their long-lost mother.
Director: Antoinette Beumer | Stars: Carice van Houten, Jelka van Houten, Holly Hunter, Jacob Browne
Votes: 2,298
8. Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
Action, Drama, Romance
Johny, Govinda, and Iqbal Ali are three close friends who live in a small community in Bombay. The threesome get together to help each other and other needy people in the community, and ... See full summary »
Director: Kawal Sharma | Stars: Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Mandakini
Votes: 165
9. Thanks Maa (2009)
Not Rated | 120 min | Crime, Drama
A homeless petty thief attempts to find the biological mother of an abandoned baby.
Director: Irfan Kamal | Stars: Master Shams, Master Salman, Master Jaffer, Master Fayaaz
Votes: 743
10. Un paraíso bajo las estrellas (2000)
90 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Like her mother before her, beautiful Sissy wants to be a dancer at the Tropicana, Havana's famous cabaret. But her truck driving father, Candido, forbids her to do so because of his ... See full summary »
Director: Gerardo Chijona | Stars: Thais Valdés, Vladimir Cruz, Daisy Granados, Enrique Molina
Votes: 169
11. Eugenie Sandler P.I. (2000)
25 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Eugenie Sandler is just your typical 15-year-old girl, until a deep dark secret unravels; that she is a private detective which must uncover a mystery involving her father's disappearance as well as her real-life mother's identity.
Stars: Xaris Miller, Matthew Vennell, Martin Jacobs, Brett Climo
Votes: 34
12. Road North (2012)
110 min | Comedy, Drama
A father who was absent for 30 years of his son's life returns and wants to bond with his son, on a road trip to the north.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki | Stars: Vesa-Matti Loiri, Samuli Edelmann, Leena Uotila, Eija Vilpas
Votes: 2,240
13. Sa paraiso ni Efren (1999)
110 min | Drama
Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.
Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Stars: Anton Bernardo, Ana Capri, Alan Paule, Ynez Veneracion
Votes: 25
14. Nattseilere (1986)
113 min | Adventure, Drama
On the island of Senja in Northern Norway in 1877, Båremor, a 14-year-old girl is washed ashore almost dead. No-one knows her and she remembers nothing of her past. A poor family of ... See full summary »
Director: Tor M. Tørstad | Stars: Vera Holte, Helge Jordal, Per Oscarsson, Frode Rasmussen
Votes: 221
15. Mga mata ni Anghelita (2007– )
35 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The story of a blind girl who was given the eyes of the Virgin Mary.
Stars: Krystal Reyes, Sheryl Cruz, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Marvin Agustin
Votes: 17
16. Untitled Williams Sisters Movie
Comedy | Announced
Sisters hi-jinks in a cross-country adventure.
17. The Road Home (1988)
97 min | Drama, War
During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to ... See full summary »
Director: Jerzy Kaszubowski | Stars: Rafal Synówka, Jerzy Binczycki, Marzena Trybala, Slawa Kwasniewska
Votes: 22
18. Paloma (1975)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Aarón Hernán, Andrés García, Ofelia Medina, Rita Macedo
Votes: 6
19. Sebastian and the Sparrow (1988)
Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The story of the unlikely friendship between two teenage boys from vastly different cultural backgrounds. Sparrow is a working-class street kid and Sebastien a middle-class boy of privilege... See full summary »
Director: Scott Hicks | Stars: Alexander Bainbridge, Jeremy Angerson, Robert Coleby, Elizabeth Alexander
Votes: 46
20. Si Baleleng at ang gintong sirena (1989)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In this comedy/fantasy film, orphan Beleleng runs away from the orphanage, gets adopted by a millionaire, is kidnapped for ransom, and is rescued by the golden mermaid, Perlita.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Cheche Sta. Ana, Charito Solis, Eddie Garcia, Laurice Guillen
Votes: 20
21. Warum die UFOs unseren Salat klauen (1980)
91 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
A biologist has succeeded in growing a particularly energy-rich lettuce and now the whole world wants to get hold of the product.
Director: Hans Jürgen Pohland | Stars: Thomas Piper, Hildegard Knef, Ursela Monn, Raimund Harmstorf
Votes: 53
22. Broke in China (1927)
Not Rated | 20 min | Comedy, Short
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes... See full summary »
Director: Edward F. Cline | Stars: Ben Turpin, Louise Carver, Alice Belcher, Ruth Taylor
Votes: 68
23. Pretty Boy (1957)
Action, Drama
Director: Armando Garces | Stars: Van De Leon, Amalia Fuentes, Rosa Mia, Romeo Vasquez
24. Rosegarden (1997)
48 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Aa mysterious story of two sisters, Crete and Marija whose mother says she is leaving with her husband in a remote Ogababa. Crete and Marja remain at the home in Ostrobothnia waiting for ... See full summary »
Director: Maria Ruotsala | Stars: Irina Björklund, Julia Kärnä, Robert Enckell, Sue Lemström
Votes: 26
25.
Theatre Night (1985–1990)
Episode:
Lady Windermere's Fan
(1985)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Lord Windermere appears to all - including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Smith | Stars: Helena Little, Tim Woodward, Stephanie Turner, Kenneth Cranham
Votes: 152
26.
Popular (1999–2001)
Episode:
The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
(2001)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
News of April Tuna's sudden death make everyone face their prejudices about her and finally appreciate her. Josh is inducted into the secret Mullet Society. Sam learns that Harrison loves her. The new lunch lady may be Nicole's birth mom.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham
Votes: 91
27.
Silk Stalkings (1991–1999)
Episode:
Baser Instincts
(1992)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rita and Chris go undercover on a movie set as film executives when a local film crew seems to be the target of militants.
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith | Stars: Mitzi Kapture, Rob Estes, Beverly Adams, Mark Hutter
Votes: 36
28.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mother Simpson
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After faking his own death, Homer is reunited with his mother, who harbors a deep secret.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,520
29.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.15
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Corrine's natural mother, formerly the Tates' Swedish maid, travels to Dunn's River to be with her daughter; tiring of running from the mob, Danny winds up in bed with the daughter of mob boss Mr. Lefkowitz.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 165
30.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.16
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Corinne meets her real mother, Ingrid Svenson, for the very first time; still vengeful at the loss of her child, Ingrid has hired a German detective whose abrasive nature rubs Benson the ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 130
31.
Tripping the Rift (2004–2007)
Episode:
Six, Lies and Videotape
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Six is arrested for several counts of robbery. The real culprit turns out to be Haffa Dozen, the woman Six was modeled after. When T'Nuk goes undercover as a prison guard to break Six out, she mistakes Haffa Dozen for Six.
Stars: Stephen Root, Maurice LaMarche, Carmen Electra, John Melendez
Votes: 30
32.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3270
(2006)
TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Carly and Deano accept a lift from a stranger while Kevin comes face to face with his past. Evie reveals a shocking secret forcing Bert to make a difficult decision.
Directors: Paul Annett, Sven Arnstein | Stars: Phil Daniels, Linda Henry, Diane Parish, Rudolph Walker
33.
Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode:
Episode dated 8 July 2019
(2019)
TV-14 | 150 min | News, Talk-Show
President Trump hits back at UK ambassador; Deutsche Bank job losses; Richard meets the NHS staff who saved his life; woman reunited with birth mother after 40 years; plus, comedian Jimmy Tarbuck is live in the studio.
Stars: Richard Bacon, Susanna Reid, Richard Gaisford, Jeremy Hunt
34.
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode:
Shorts
(2012)
TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance
Meynard (Francis Magundayao) and Raymond (John Manalo) are best friends who have always dreamed of riding a ship and exploring the world together. When they finally had the chance to ... See full summary »
Director: Lino S. Cayetano | Stars: John Manalo, Francis Magundayao, Emilio Garcia, Daisy Reyes
35.
Sanditon (2019–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2023)
TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Charlotte (Rose Williams) and Colbourne (Ben Lloyd-Hughes) rush to Augusta's (Eloise Webb) aid and while love blossoms elsewhere, Arthur's (Turlough Convery) heart is broken.
Director: Steve Brett | Stars: Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Liam Garrigan, Rose Williams, Cai Brigden
Votes: 265
36.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4974
(2014)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Toby Frow | Stars: Linda Henry, Danny Dyer, Linda Marlowe, Annette Badland
37.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4975
(2014)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Toby Frow | Stars: Danny Dyer, Linda Marlowe, Annette Badland, Linda Henry
38.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4983
(2014)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The secrets the Carters have been keeping are about to be revealed on Christmas Day. The Beales are determined to enjoy their 1st Christmas since Lucy's death however an eerie gift left under their Christmas tree may put a stop to that.
Director: Jennie Darnell | Stars: Linda Henry, Danny Dyer, Kellie Bright, Matt Di Angelo
39.
Death in Paradise (2011– )
Episode:
She Was Murdered Twice
(2015)
TV-PG | 58 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Annette Burgess, overbearing boss of a travel company on the island for a team building exercise, is shot in her bed and her phone stolen. Goodman uncovers a secret linking Annette to Dom, ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Kaye Wragg, Jason Merrells, Gary Lewis, Michelle Collins
Votes: 537
40.
Magpakailanman (2012– )
Episode:
Kapatid sa ina: The Jason Delgado and Alvin Fontanilla Story
(2015)
Drama, Romance
Director: Albert Langitan | Stars: Mel Tiangco, Luz Fernandez, Kiko Estrada, Jake Vargas
41.
Pigeons & Dragons (2017– )
Episode:
Pigeonnage de terrain
(2017)
3 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Director: Nicolas Rendu | Stars: Gwénola de Luze, Nicolas Rendu, Martial Le Minoux, Emmanuel Garijo
42.
Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017–2021)
Episode:
Mother of Pearl
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frankie Drake finds herself a suspect in a jewel heist.
Director: Ruba Nadda | Stars: Lauren Lee Smith, Chantel Riley, Rebecca Liddiard, Sharron Matthews
Votes: 279