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1David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Martin LandauIn The X-Files, FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) probe into the unexplained, the paranormal. They delve into mysteries shrouded in government conspiracies, alien encounters, and inexplicable phenomena. The film, an offshoot of the acclaimed TV series, intensifies their pursuit for truth. Their quest is fraught with danger, deception, and disbelief. Unveiling disturbing secrets, they grapple with increasingly bizarre cases that challenge their skepticism and faith. Wrapped in a cloak of sci-fi thriller genre, it's a testament to the adage - the truth is out there.More The X-Files
- #36 of 178 onThe 150+ Best Movies With Aliens
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2Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe DannerIn the comedy Meet the Parents, Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) finds himself under the microscope of his girlfriend's stern and suspicious father, Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro). The film centers on Greg's disastrous attempt to win over his would-be in-laws during a weekend visit. A former CIA operative, Jack subjects Greg to a series of grueling tests and uncomfortable situations, leading to multiple humorous and cringe-worthy moments. This film stands as a classic tale of familial acceptance, peppered with comedic mishaps. It bagged an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance by Ben Stiller.More Meet the Parents- #266 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #45 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
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3Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'KeefeBull Meechum (Robert Duvall) is a great fighter pilot -- so great that he dubs himself "The Great Santini." While his take-no-prisoners attitude and willingness to fight has served him well in the military, he's unable to turn it off at home. Eventually his competitive nature and abusive behavior take their toll on his relationships with his wife (Blythe Danner) and his rebellious 18-year-old son (Michael O'Keefe) after a friendly father-and-son basketball game turns ugly.
4Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth RogenIn the comedic sci-fi film Paul, two British comic book enthusiasts, Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), embark on an American road trip. Their journey takes a turn for the extraordinary when they encounter an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen). This extraterrestrial fugitive from Area 51 ropes them into a mission to help him escape government agents. As they cavort across the Western United States, they also cross paths with Ruth Buggs (Kristen Wiig), a creationist who undergoes a radical transformation after meeting Paul. The film, directed by Greg Mottola, is a clever blend of humor and homage to the world of science fiction.More Paul- #51 of 178 onThe 150+ Best Movies With Aliens
- #525 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #19 of 102 onThe Best British Comedy Movies
5Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Sean LeonardA rich Midwestern lawyer (Paul Newman), his wife (Joanne Woodward) and their children grow apart in the World War II era.
6Chieko Baishô, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro MiwaA young girl is forced to toil in her parents' hat shop and her only joy is in her occasional meetings with a handsome stranger, Howl the wizard. When a witch sees her happiness, she curses her to become old in a jealous rage. Ashamed and afraid, she flees to Howl's magic moving castle. Will Howl see her for who she really is?More Howl's Moving Castle- Dig Deeper...15 Quotes From 'Howl's Moving Castle' That Could Break Any Curse
- #327 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #68 of 452 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
7Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur HillTwo years removed from a scandal that cost several lives, the Delos company has spent billions on safety updates and revamping their resort, Futureworld. Reporters Chuck Browning (Peter Fonda) and Tracy Ballard (Blythe Danner) are sent to cover the reopening, but an insider leads the pair to believe the attraction is not what it seems. Feigning interest with Delos head Dr. Duffy (Arthur Hill), they try to get to the bottom of his nefarious agenda, which involves robots and human cloning.
8Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe DannerA New York psychiatrist treating an emotionally scarred woman finds it helpful to discuss her South Carolina family's troubled history with the woman's twin brother. He and the psychiatrist find themselves drawn together by their equally turbulent pasts, and they form an alliance which ultimately leads to romance.More The Prince of Tides- #57 of 86 onThe Best Movies Of 1991, Ranked
- #35 of 50 onThe Best Oscar-Nominated Movies of the '90s
- #247 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
9Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John LeguizamoIn the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, we follow the journey of three drag queens - Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze), Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes), and Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo). They embark on a cross-country trip to Los Angeles for a national drag queen competition. However, their car breaks down in a small midwestern town, where they touch lives and challenge norms. This comedy-drama was nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Directed by Beeban Kidron, it showcases a blend of humor, drama, and societal commentary through its unique characters' experiences.- #124 of 168 onThe Best '90s Comedy Movies, Ranked
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- #409 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
10Ellen DeGeneres, Jack Black, Tom SelleckThe Love Letter is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Chan and starring Kate Capshaw. It is based on the novel by Cathleen Schine. The original music score was composed by Luis Enriquez Bacalov. The film takes place in the New England town of Loblolly-by-the-Sea.
11Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Juliette LewisGabe (Woody Allen) and his wife, Judy (Mia Farrow), are shocked to discover that their best friends, Sally (Judy Davis) and Jack (Sydney Pollack), are splitting up. Not only did they not see the breakup coming, but it makes them start to question their own relationship. While Gabe flirts with the idea of dating one of his college students (Juliette Lewis), Sally and Jack discover that being single again isn't all its cracked up to be and contemplate getting back together.
12Anthony Perkins, Beau Bridges, Blythe DannerTaking place over the course of 40 years in rural Texas, this romance tells the story of two friends, Gid Frey (Anthony Perkins), a rancher, and Johnny McCloud (Beau Bridges), a cowboy, who both fall in love with the same woman, the independent-minded Molly Taylor (Blythe Danner). Over the years, Molly marries another man, but continues to carry on romantic relationships with both Gid and Johnny. But the situation takes on new dimensions when Molly has a child with both Gid and Johnny.
13Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian HolmWhen philosophy professor Marion Post (Gena Rowlands) rents an apartment to work on her new book, she soon realizes that she can hear into the next room, which houses a psychiatrist's office. Marion becomes captivated by the sessions of a patient named Hope (Mia Farrow). As Hope talks about her emotional issues, Marion begins to reevaluate her life. She comes to realize that her coldness has shut her off from friends and family, and she has missed a chance for true love.
14John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia KirshnerSimple security guard Sam (John Travolta) has lost his job at a museum, and in a fit of desperation, he returns and demands his boss, Mrs. Banks (Blythe Danner), rehire him. But he comes armed, and his plan goes awry when he accidentally shoots an ex-coworker and ends up with schoolchildren as hostages. Meanwhile, down-and-out TV reporter Brackett (Dustin Hoffman) is on scene to capture everything, thinking this suddenly huge story is his ticket back to the top of the news game.
15Mia Farrow, Joe Mantegna, William HurtA well-to-do Manhattan housewife, Alice Tate (Mia Farrow), finds her affections shifting from her stockbroker husband (William Hurt) of 16 years to saxophone player Joe Ruffalo (Joe Mantegna), a veritable stranger. After realizing her feelings, Tate begins to experience back pains and visits a Chinatown herbalist, Dr. Yang (Keye Luke), for a cure. Perceptive to her dilemma, Yang provides a series of magical herbal remedies to provide Tate the insight she needs to solve her problem.
16Blythe Danner, Beau Bridges, Tammy BlanchardThe Mulvaneys, a seemingly perfect family, are nearly destroyed after daughter Marianne (Tammy Blanchard) is raped at the school prom. Patriarch Michael (Beau Bridges) descends into alcoholism afterward, while mother Corinne (Blythe Danner) tries to deny the incident happened. As her relationship with her parents becomes cold and distant, Marianne is sent away to a relative's home, and her once-pristine reputation is left to be dragged through the mud until one of her brothers takes action.
17Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig, Jared HarrisYoung Sylvia Plath (Gwyneth Paltrow) dreams of becoming an important writer. Her childhood is scarred by the unexpected loss of her father, and by the time she enrolls in college Sylvia has become emotionally fragile, suffering from depression. In 1955, she travels to Cambridge, England, to study literature, and falls in love with well-known poet Ted Hughes (Daniel Craig). As she struggles to balance a rocky marriage and growing literary success, Sylvia becomes increasingly obsessed with death.More Sylvia- #54 of 56 onThe Best Biopics About Women
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- #44 of 73 onThe Greatest Movies About Writers, Ranked
18Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura TierneyAll Ben Holmes (Ben Affleck) wants to do is make it from New York to Savannah, Ga., in time for his wedding. When a seagull and a hurricane ruin any chance he has of flying there, Holmes reluctantly joins the quirky Sarah Lewis (Sandra Bullock) in a rental car for a road trip back to his waiting bride-to-be, Bridget Cahill (Maura Tierney). But nature seems to conspire against his every attempt at a timely return -- and in the meantime, he finds himself growing closer to Sarah.
19Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin HoffmanMeet the Fockers is a comedic romp, a sequel to the hit movie Meet the Parents. Gaylord Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and his fiancé Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo) decide it's time for their parents to meet. The reserved, conservative Byrnes family, led by patriarch Jack (Robert De Niro), travels to Florida to spend time with Greg's free-spirited, eccentric parents - Bernie and Roz Focker (Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand). As cultural clashes unfold, hilarity ensues. This light-hearted comedy won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie in 2005.More Meet the Fockers- #437 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #31 of 99 onThe Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked
- #192 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
20Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen WilsonAfter 10 years of marriage and two children, it seems that Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) has finally earned a place in the "circle of trust" of his uptight father-in-law, Jack (Robert De Niro). However, Greg is moonlighting with a drug company, which raises Jack's suspicions. As two clans descend on the scene of the young twins' birthday party, Greg must find a way through myriad misunderstandings to prove to Jack -- once and for all -- that he is worthy of being the next family patriarch.More Little Fockers- #89 of 104 onThe 100+ Best Third Movies In A Film Series
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21Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America FerreraFollowing freshman year at college, best friends Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Lena (Alexis Bledel), Carmen (America Ferrera) and Bridget (Blake Lively) find it increasingly difficult to stay in touch. As their lives take different paths, it may take more than a shared pair of well-worn blue jeans to keep their bonds from completely unraveling.- #15 of 32 onThe Best Movies About Teenage Girl Friendships
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- #37 of 76 onThe 60+ Best PG-13 Teen Movies
22The Lightkeepers
Richard Dreyfuss, Blythe Danner, Tom WisdomA grumpy sailor (Richard Dreyfuss) and a young stranger (Tom Wisdom) change their negative opinions about women when two move nearby.
23Jordana Brewster, Christopher Eccleston, Cameron DiazAfter learning that her sister, Faith (Cameron Diaz), has committed suicide in Portugal, Phoebe (Jordana Brewster), an 18-year-old hippie, decides to uproot from her San Francisco home to travel to Europe. Phoebe hopes to discover and experience the life that led to her sister's death by retracing her footsteps, which eventually leads to Wolf (Christopher Eccleston) -- Faith's boyfriend. However, as Phoebe's journey continues, a series of visions of Faith pushes her mind to the brink.
24Zach Braff, Casey Affleck, Michael WestonFour friends (Zach Braff, Casey Affleck, Michael Weston, Eric Christian Olsen) face the prospect of turning 30 and losing the freedom of their youth. For one, Michael, the transition is especially difficult; although he is in love with Jenna (Jacinda Barrett), the mother of his child, his panicked reaction to the onset of adult responsibilities sends him into the arms of another woman (Rachel Bilson).
25Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. NelsonMan, Woman and Child is a 1983 film directed by Dick Richards.
261776
William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken HowardThe nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.More 1776- #186 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
- #168 of 241 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
- #30 of 65 onThe Most Patriotic Movies Of All Time
27The Scarecrow
Gene Wilder, Blythe Danner, Will GeerThe Scarecrow is a 1972 drama tv fim directed by Boris Sagal.
28Gwyneth Paltrow, Ed Asner, David ArquetteCruel Doubt is a 1992 miniseries starring Blythe Danner and Matt McGrath, as well as Danner's daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow. The film was broadcast in two parts on NBC in the United States and on CTV in Canada on May 17 and May 19, 1992. The miniseries is based on the 1991 true crime book Cruel Doubt by Joe McGinniss, which documents the 1988 murder of Lieth Von Stein by his stepson, Chris Pritchard, and two friends, James Upchurch and Gerald Neal Henderson.
29Jon Bon Jovi, Connie Britton, Jennifer EspositoNo Looking Back is a 1998 American drama-genre film directed, written, produced by, and starring Edward Burns. The film centers on the relationship of Charlie and Claudia. The film had a limited theatrical release and grossed less than $250,000 domestically from its $5 million budget.
30Jeff Bridges, Andy Griffith, Donald PleasenceDuring the 1930s, endearingly naïve Lewis Tater (Jeff Bridges) aspires to be the next great American Western writer. But when he travels to California, he's recruited by Bert Kessler (Alan Arkin), a Hollywood unit manager, to star in a series of low-rent Westerns. While on set, Lewis learns about the less glamorous aspects of the movie business while befriending an old stuntman, Howard Pike (Andy Griffith), and falling in love with a spirited young secretary, Miss Trout (Blythe Danner).
