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The Andy Griffith Show
1960–1968 · Series · 8 seasonsComedy · Family
6 EmmysWidower Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his friend and deputy, Barney Fife.
Paramount+ - #2691

Arrival
2016 · Movie · 1h 56mDrama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
1 OscarLinguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial vi...
Paramount+ - #5488

Hell on Wheels
2011–2016 · Series · 5 seasonsDrama · Western
The Civil War is past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can't put it behind him. Fresh are the memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of Union soldiers, an act that sets him on a course of revenge.
Paramount+ - #5887
Ghosts
2021– · Series · 5 seasonsComedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A young couple, Sam and Jay, inherit a haunted mansion and, unaware of their invisible housemates, plan to turn it into a B&B. Their lives become much more complicated after a fall causes Sam to see the ghosts. Based on the UK ser...
Paramount+ - #6586
Prophet's Prey
2015 · Movie · 1h 41mDocumentary · Biography · History
When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and t...
Paramount+ - #6686
Fellow Travelers
2023– · Series · 1 seasonDrama · Romance
Decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
Paramount+ - #10183

Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
2015–2016 · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before.
Paramount+ - #10283

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986 · Movie · 1h 43mComedy
A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the a...
Paramount+ - #10682

Real Husbands of Hollywood
2013– · Series · 5 seasonsComedy
Kevin Hart and other celebrities play a comic fictionalized version of themselves in this parody of similarly named reality shows. Episodes often feature Kevin Hart's attempts to gain celebrity and his jealousy of his friends.
Paramount+ - #11781

Hot in Cleveland
2010–2015 · Series · 6 seasonsComedy
1 EmmyThree middle-aged best friends from Los Angeles are flying to Paris when their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland. Realizing that all the norms from Los Angeles don't apply anymore, they decide to celebrate a city that ...
Paramount+ - #12381

Aerial America
2010– · Series · 8 seasonsDocumentary
Helicopter flights above the USA give breathtaking views of the nation's historic landmarks and natural wonders all presented in stunning HD aerial cinematography while narration provides background information and historical cont...
Paramount+ - #12780

I Love You, Man
2009 · Movie · 1h 45mComedy · Romance
Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But, when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after?
Paramount+ - #14779
We Need to Talk About Cosby
2022– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary · Biography · Crime
Writer/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career an...
Paramount+ - #15179
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015–2025 · Series · 10 seasonsComedy
2 EmmysStephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast four nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theatre in New York.
Paramount+ - #17977
Welcome to Sarajevo
1997 · Movie · 1h 43mDrama · War
American and British journalists Flynn and Michael Henderson, along with their respective news teams, meet at the beginning of the Bosnian war in Sarajevo. During their reports, the group find an orphanage run by the devoted Mrs. ...
Paramount+ - #19876
A Quiet Place Part II
2021 · Movie · 1h 37mDrama · Horror · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.
NetflixParamount+ - #20176
Personal Shopper
2016 · Movie · French · 1h 45mDrama · Mystery · Thriller
A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message.
Paramount+ - #20376
Light of My Life
2019 · Movie · 1h 59mDrama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Thriller
A father and his child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world's population. As the father struggles to protect his child, their bond and the character of humanity are tested.
Paramount+ - #20776

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006 · Movie · 1h 30mComedy
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends have gotten together to boldly go where no one has gone before: on William Shat...
Paramount+ - #20875
I Used to Go Here
2020 · Movie · 1h 20mComedy · Drama · Romance
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate's former professor invites her to speak at her alma mater. After accepting the invitation, Kate finds herself deeply enmeshed in the lives of a group of college students.
Paramount+Prime Video - #21975
The Neighborhood
2018–2026 · Series · 8 seasonsComedy
A friendly Midwest family moves to LA where their new neighbor is skeptical of how they'll fit in. The dad's optimism and negotiation skills are tested as he tries to connect with his neighbor and make their diverse community like...
HuluParamount+ - #22374
Hannibal Buress: Animal Furnace
2012 · Movie · 1h 5mComedy
Hannibal's a Chicago native, currently living in New York City where he regularly performs and lives alone with no pets. His credits include writing for 30 Rock, SNL and performing in several basements of bars in NYC and Chicago.
Paramount+ - #24373

Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump
2011 · Movie · 1h 5mComedy
Billionaire Donald Trump is roasted on Comedy Central by Jeffrey Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Gilbert Gottfried, Whitney Cummings, Snoop Dogg, Larry King, Marlee Matlin, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Lisa Lampanelli and Anthony Jeselnic
Paramount+ - #24673
Sid & Judy
2019 · Movie · 1h 35mDocumentary · Biography · History
Revealing new look at Judy Garland fifty years after her tragic, untimely death. Fusing the unpublished recollections of producer, manager and third husband, Sid Luft, with film clips, rare concert footage and Judy's own inimitabl...
Paramount+ - #25173
Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal
2024– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
Follow the wild, excessive '80s hard rock scene's insanity and ambition that enthralled generations. Uncensored behind-the-scenes look at an iconic musical era's influence on culture through candid insights from renowned rock jour...
Paramount+ - #25473
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
2021 · Movie · 1h 23mDrama · Thriller
Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check ...
Paramount+ - #25573
Lilies Not for Me
2025 · Movie · 1h 39mDrama · History · Romance
A gay novelist and his psychiatric nurse bond over a series of doctor-ordered 'dates' as he tells the story of a friendship which spiraled out of control when they turned to a risky procedure to cure themselves of feelings for eac...
Paramount+Prime Video - #26672
Kyle Kinane: Whiskey Icarus
2012 · Movie · 1hDocumentary · Comedy
In his first hour-long Comedy Central special, Kyle Kinane contemplates the existence of God, and the true meaning of being delivered an unsliced pizza. This special is extended and uncensored with all sorts of extra Kyle.
Paramount+ - #26772
Inside the Factory
2015– · Series · 10 seasonsDocumentary · History
How our favorite foods and products are made? Cherry Healey and Gregg Wallace go into the factories to figure out, while Ruth Goodman tell us about the historical development of the manufacturing process of these products.
Paramount+ - #26972
The Day Kennedy Died
2013 · Movie · 1h 32mDocumentary · History
Captures the frantic rush to the local hospital, the public chaos that ensued, the quickly mobilized manhunt by law enforcement looking for a suspect after witnesses identified the source of the gunshots as the Texas Book Deposito...
Paramount+ - #27572
The Spymasters: CIA in the Crosshairs
2015 · Movie · 2hDocumentary · Drama · War
Documentary revealing the inner workings of the world's most powerful intelligence organization, with unprecedented access to America's spy network, all 12 living CIA directors and top agency operatives, who talk candidly about to...
Paramount+ - #27872
Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High
2014 · Movie · 1h 3mComedy
Perched high above it all in Denver, Joe Rogan¹s brand-new one-hour stand-up special, "Rocky Mountain High," has a clear perspective. Tune in to find out the real meaning of infinity, why Joe will lie to you on stage and why Kim K...
Paramount+ - #28471
Lynching Postcards: Token of a Great Day
2021 · Movie · 15mDocumentary
During 1880-1968 over 4,000 African Americans were lynched at the hands of white mobs. These lynchings were commemorated through souvenir postcards that would ultimately be subverted by Black activists to expose racist violence in...
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