Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-machiavelli"

1. A Bronx Tale (1993)

R | 121 min | Crime, Drama

An intense drama about a boy torn between his tough, hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss.

Director: Robert De Niro | Stars: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato, Francis Capra

Votes: 161,288 | Gross: $17.27M

2. Atomic Blonde (2017)

R | 115 min | Action, Thriller

An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.

Director: David Leitch | Stars: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Eddie Marsan

Votes: 206,620 | Gross: $51.69M

3. Downton Abbey (2019)

PG | 122 min | Drama, Romance

1927. The Crawleys prepare to host King George V and Queen Mary at Downton Abbey.

Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Stephen Campbell Moore, Michael Fox, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera

Votes: 63,413 | Gross: $96.85M

4. The Gambler (III) (2014)

R | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Literature professor and gambler Jim Bennett's debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. Further complicating his situation, is his relationship with one of his students. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance?

Director: Rupert Wyatt | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Brie Larson

Votes: 73,583 | Gross: $33.68M

5. Fahrenheit 451 (2018)

TV-14 | 100 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In a terrifying care-free future, a young man, Guy Montag, whose job as a fireman is to burn all books, questions his actions after meeting a young woman - and begins to rebel against society.

Director: Ramin Bahrani | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Davis, Cindy Katz, Michael Shannon

Votes: 22,684

6. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)

R | 87 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller

A group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface (Robert Jacks) and his insane family of cannibalistic psychopaths.

Director: Kim Henkel | Stars: Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Robert Jacks, Tonie Perensky

Votes: 26,047 | Gross: $0.14M

7. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History

Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels

Votes: 101,318 | Gross: $31.56M

8. Romeo Must Die (2000)

R | 115 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

An avenging cop seeks out his brother's killer and falls for the daughter of a businessman who is involved in a money-deal with his father.

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak | Stars: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong

Votes: 73,711 | Gross: $55.97M

9. The Collector (1967)

Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A womanizing art dealer and a painter find the serenity of their Riviera vacation disturbed by a third guest, a vivacious bohemian woman known for her long list of male conquests.

Director: Éric Rohmer | Stars: Patrick Bauchau, Haydée Politoff, Daniel Pommereulle, Alain Jouffroy

Votes: 9,794

10. The Prince (2019)

Unrated | 96 min | Drama

A '70s-set homoerotic prison drama based on a low-circulated pulp novel, tracking the sexual, often-violent and eventually murderous experiences of 20-something narcissist Jaime.

Director: Sebastián Muñoz | Stars: Juan Carlos Maldonado, Alfredo Castro, Gastón Pauls, Cesare Serra

Votes: 1,693

11. Danton (1983)

PG | 136 min | Biography, Drama, History

In 1793, as the Terror begins in France, Georges Danton, a champion-of-the-people, returns to clash against Maximilien Robespierre and his extremist party.

Director: Andrzej Wajda | Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro, Roland Blanche

Votes: 7,779

12. The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

During his final days, a dying man is reunited with old friends, former lovers, his ex-wife, and his estranged son.

Director: Denys Arcand | Stars: Rémy Girard, Dorothée Berryman, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze

Votes: 30,039 | Gross: $3.43M

13. Paris (I) (2008)

R | 130 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A ex-dancer has a heart problem and even with a transplant, he may still only have a few months to live. Time's spent looking at people/life in Paris from his balcony. His single mom sister moves in with her 3 kids to look after him.

Director: Cédric Klapisch | Stars: Fabrice Luchini, Romain Duris, Joffrey Platel, Mélanie Laurent

Votes: 12,877 | Gross: $1.01M

14. Johnny Eager (1941)

Passed | 107 min | Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery

The step-daughter of a district attorney falls in love with a gangster on parole who her father originally imprisoned.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, Van Heflin

Votes: 3,421

15. Love on the Run (1936)

Passed | 80 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A runaway bride and an undercover reporter get caught up in political intrigue as they lead a merry chase across Europe and uncover a spy plot.

Director: W.S. Van Dyke | Stars: Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, Reginald Owen

Votes: 1,357 | Gross: $1.14M

16. The Strange One (1957)

Approved | 100 min | Drama, Film-Noir

Students faced with an ethical dilemma about the dehumanization associated with the tradition of hazing, at a military college in the Southern United States, take matters in their own hands.

Director: Jack Garfein | Stars: Ben Gazzara, Pat Hingle, Peter Mark Richman, Arthur Storch

Votes: 1,364

17. Travelling Salesman (2012)

80 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Four mathematicians are hired by the US government to solve the most powerful problem in computer science history.

Director: Timothy Lanzone | Stars: Danny Barclay, Eric Bloom, David John Cole, Malek Houlihan

Votes: 1,371

18. Le grand jeu (I) (2015)

99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Ostensible puppet master is an affable white-haired gentleman named Joseph Paskin casually approaches the sullen Pierre Blum outside a French casino. Joseph pretends not to recognize the 40... See full summary »

Director: Nicolas Pariser | Stars: Melvil Poupaud, André Dussollier, Clémence Poésy, Sophie Cattani

Votes: 442

19. A Clear and Present Danger (1970 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama

The son of a U.S. Senator takes on the cause of clean air when a friend dies of emphysema.

Director: James Goldstone | Stars: Hal Holbrook, E.G. Marshall, Joseph Campanella, Jack Albertson

Votes: 97

20. Io, Don Giovanni (2009)

127 min | Drama, History, Music

A drama based on the life of 18th century Italian lyricist Lorenzo da Ponte, who collaborated with Mozart on his "Don Giovanni" opera.

Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Tobias Moretti, Eulàlia Ramon, Sergi Roca, Anna Saura Ramón

Votes: 628

21. La mandragola (1965)

95 min | Comedy

Adaptation of the comic play by Macchiavelli about a man's attempt to bed a woman unable to have a child by pretending to be a doctor.

Director: Alberto Lattuada | Stars: Rosanna Schiaffino, Philippe Leroy, Romolo Valli, Nilla Pizzi

Votes: 318

22. Lucrezia Borgia (1935)

93 min | Drama, History, Romance

At the end of the 15th Century, Rome is ruled ruthlessly by power mad and sex hungry Cesare Borgia, the eldest son of Pope Alexander VI. Following the advice of his chief adviser Niccolo ... See full summary »

Director: Abel Gance | Stars: Edwige Feuillère, Gabriel Gabrio, Maurice Escande, Roger Karl

Votes: 278

23. Un pays qui se tient sage (2020)

86 min | Documentary

A group of citizens question and confront their views on the social order, and the legitimacy of the use of violent police force.

Director: David Dufresne | Stars: Arié Alimi, Myriam Ayad, Ludivine Bantigny, Benoît Barret

Votes: 806

24. The Prince (I) (1996)

Drama

A young executive in a toy company is dangerously close to being fired. He meets a mysterious man who teaches him how to manipulate others and soon the young man is a shark on the top of ... See full summary »

Director: Pinchas Perry | Stars: Billy Dee Williams, Michael Riley, Tom Billett, Earl Boen

Votes: 49

25. Stardust Stricken - Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait (1996)

70 min | Documentary, Biography

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Director: Houshang Golmakani | Stars: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Akbar Abdi, Dariush Arjmand, Ezzatolah Entezami

Votes: 37

26. The Damned Don't Cry: The Crawford Formula - Real and Reel (2005 Video)

Unrated | 13 min | Documentary, Short, Drama

The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.

Director: George Tzimopoulos | Stars: Joan Crawford, Glenn Erickson, Boze Hadleigh, Drew Casper

Votes: 174

27. Pleins feux (2017 TV Movie)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Dominique Thiel | Stars: Line Renaud, Fanny Cottençon, Lionel Abelanski, Raphaëline Goupilleau

28. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode: Murder Party (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A wealthy shady businessman is poisoned during his birthday party at his mansion. The main suspects are four of the people closest to him and they all had very good reasons to want him dead. Darkly comical plot twists ensue.

Director: Allan King | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, David McCallum, Leigh Taylor-Young, David Hemblen

Votes: 97

29. Angel (1999–2004)
Episode: Soul Purpose (2004)

Unrated | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Lindsey McDonald approaches Spike, introducing himself as Doyle and telling him that the Powers That Be have selected Spike to be their new champion now that Angel is working for Wolfram ... See full summary »

Director: David Boreanaz | Stars: David Boreanaz, James Marsters, J. August Richards, Amy Acker

Votes: 1,824

30. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Parannoyed (2002)

TV-PG | Comedy

Becker is furious because someone has tampered with his laundry and mail and left his apartment covered with roaches. He is sure these developments are all the result of intentional sabotage by his neighbours.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 98

31. The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970–1971)
Episode: The Day the Lion Died (1970)

60 min | Drama

Senator Hays Stowe questions the mental abilities of powerful committee chairman Homer Wydell and his ability to conduct good public policy. His wife Jean and Majority Leader Thad Brown ... See full summary »

Director: Daryl Duke | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Michael Tolan, Sharon Acker, Will Geer

Votes: 15

32. The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970–1971)
Episode: To Taste of Death But Once (1970)

60 min | Drama

Notwithstanding a threat on his life, Senator Hays Stowe is determined to deliver his speech "The Practical Uses of Dissent in the 1970s" at Garbury College.

Director: Daryl Duke | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Michael Tolan, Sharon Acker, Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Votes: 15

33. EZ Streets (1996–1997)
Episode: A Ceremony of Innocence (1997)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Romance

Theresa prompts Jimmy (Joe Pantoliano) to find out who planted the gun that killed Quinn's partner; Capt. Geary's past comes to light; Danny (Jason Gedrick) gets further indebted to Murtha ... See full synopsis »

Director: Michael Fields | Stars: Ken Olin, Joe Pantoliano, Jason Gedrick, Sarah Trigger

Votes: 18

34. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Pilot (2000)

Comedy, Drama

Having bought a bowling alley in his home town, Ed settles in Stuckeyville life and soon begins offering legal advice; Carol wrestles with her relationship; Mike and Nancy seek to revive their sex life.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 156

35. Lost in Space (1965–1968)
Episode: Flight Into the Future (1967)

Not Rated | 50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Accidentally landing on a planet, Will, Doctor Smith and the Robot find the Jupiter 2 is now an archaeological site and that they are in the future.

Director: Sobey Martin | Stars: Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen

Votes: 194

36. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Baby, Don't Do It! (2000)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ms. Glass assigns crying baby dolls to everyone in the class to teach them about parental responsibilities. Brooke must choose between her mom and her dad. Emory's wicked tween sisters hold a party and try to outdo Nicole and Mary Cherry.

Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 70

37. Profit (1996–1997)
Episode: Pilot (1996)

90 min | Crime, Drama

Jim Profit uses the death of a Vice-President at Gracen & Gracen, and every dirty trick in the book (plus a few tricks he invents), to position himself to assume the position of the dead man's boss, Jack Walters.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Lisa Zane, Scott Paulin, Lisa Darr

Votes: 90

38. Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
Episode: A Question of Ethics (1993)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

After a new professor takes over their ethics class, the gang face a dilemma when Zach gets his hands on a copy of the midterm.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Anne Tremko

Votes: 88

39. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Rat Pack (2004)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama

Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 6,231

40. Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode: The Great Debate (1999)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Mike courts a wealthy NYC socialite to fund Randall's Senate campaign, which Caitlin bankrupted. Nikki and Janelle compete to mentor a hunky intern. Paul moves in with coworkers temporarily after a tiff with Claudia.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck, Michael Boatman

Votes: 119

41. Stella (2005)
Episode: Coffee Shop (2005)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The guy's friendship is tested when they open rival coffee shops.

Director: David Wain | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Samantha Buck

Votes: 58

42. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
Episode: Red Leader (1987)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A corrupt business man is offered a top position in Hell by the devil.

Director: John Harrison | Stars: Joe E. Tata, Carmine Caridi, Brioni Farrell, Peter Bromilow

Votes: 195

43. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: Enemies (1999)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

A crucial banking bill is at risk when political rivals of environmentally sensitive President Bartlet attach a land-use rider to it that would allow strip-mining some of the Montana ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney

Votes: 1,189

44. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode: Last Days of the Maya (2005)

51 min | Documentary, History

The remains of a royal massacre uncovered at an abandoned Maya city are providing clues to the ancient mystery of why that civilization collapsed 1,200 years ago.

Star: Salvatore Vecchio

Votes: 8

45. The Private Life of a Masterpiece (2001–2011)
Episode: Paolo Uccello: The Battle of San Romano (2005)

50 min | Documentary

Scholars, critics, and military strategists discuss the abundant merits of Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano," a triptych painting that immortalizes a single day's warfare from preparation, engagement, and victory.

Director: Ian Michael Jones | Stars: Samuel West, Susanna Avery-Quash, Francesco Cagliotti, Alessandro Cecchi

Votes: 11

46. O.K. Crackerby! (1965–1966)
Episode: Operation Susan (1966)

30 min | Comedy

Crackerby decides St. John and Susan's five-year courtship needs a "nudge" towards the altar. Final episode of the series.

Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Burl Ives, Hal Buckley, Brooke Adams, Brian Corcoran

47. Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode: Shadowplay: Part 2 (2004)

TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A fourth schizophrenic young woman falls under the spell of the shadowy religious figure known as "The Shepherd," who exploits her paranoia and manipulates her toward murdering psychiatrist Matt Carney, brother of her doctor, David Carney.

Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Holly Aird, Claire Goose

Votes: 157

48. The Great (2020–2023)
Episode: And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great (2020)

TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Recruitment to Catherine's cause is slow. Meanwhile, the Emperor sends Catherine a new 'friend'.

Directors: Bertie Ellwood, Amber Templemore | Stars: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan

Votes: 1,202

49. Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode: Body Double (2008)

TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

During a performance of "Macbeth" in a venerable Toronto theater, a desiccated body breaks through the floor and lands with a chandelier just missing Lady Macbeth.

Director: Shawn Thompson | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris

Votes: 399

50. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode: Episode #1.9075 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Eden sneaks out of the house to visit Noah. J.T. and Colleen find Brad's car, but can't find Brad. Phyllis frets over the fact that Nick and Sharon are alone together.

Director: Dean Lamont | Stars: Peter Bergman, Vail Bloom, Eric Braeden, Bryton James