Fran Drescher
Biography: Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress, comedian, writer, activist, and trade union leader. Drescher is known for her role as Fran Fine in the television sitcom The Nanny (1993–1999). Drescher made her screen debut with a small role in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, and later appeared in American Hot Wax (1978) and Wes Craven's horror tale Stranger in Our House (1978). In the 1980s, she gained recognition as a comedic actress in the films Gorp (1980), The Hollywood Knights (1980), Doctor Detroit (1983), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), and UHF (1989) while establishing a television career with guest appearances on several series. In 1993, she achieved wider fame as Fran Fine in her own sitcom vehicle The Nanny, for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Television Series during the show's run. In the 2000s, Drescher reinforced her position as a leading sitcom star with Living with Fran and Happily Divorced. Since 2012, she has starred in the animated Hotel Transylvania film series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Fran Drescher, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: September 30, 1957
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Cadillac Man
1990-05-18
Cadillac Man
Overview: Joe's a car salesman with a problem—he has two days to sell 12 cars or he loses his job. This would be a difficult task at the best of times but Joe has to contend with his girlfriends (he's two-timing), a missing teenage daughter and an ex-wife.
Genres: Comedy Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-18
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Saturday Night Fever
1977-12-16
Saturday Night Fever
Overview: Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-16
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The Hollywood Knights
1980-05-18
The Hollywood Knights
Overview: Led by their comedic and pranking leader, Newbomb Turk, the Hollywood Knights car gang raise hell throughout Beverly Hills on Halloween Night, 1965. Everything from drag racing to Vietnam to high school love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-18
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Gorp
1980-05-01
Gorp
Overview: Pranksters cause trouble at a summer camp for rich kids.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-01
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Doctor Detroit
1983-05-06
Doctor Detroit
Overview: A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-06
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Car 54, Where Are You?
1994-01-28
Car 54, Where Are You?
Overview: Brash NYC policeman Officer Gunther Toody is partnered with stiff, by-the-book Officer Francis Muldoon to protect an important mafia witness prior to testifying against orgainzed crime in Brooklyn, all the while dealing with their personal lives, overbearing spouses, common criminals, arms dealers, and their officious boss Captain Anderson.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-28
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Jack
1996-08-09
Jack
Overview: Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10 year old boy looks like a 40 year old man. After years of being tutored at home, Jack convinces his overprotective parents to send him to public school. The children don't know what to make of Jack, but with the help of his fifth-grade teacher, he makes an effort to win them over.
Genres: Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-09
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UHF
1989-07-21
UHF
Overview: The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-21
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Brave Miss World
2013-12-13
Brave Miss World
Overview: Linor Abargil, an Israeli beauty queen, was raped two months before being crowned Miss World in 1998. Ten years later, she’s ready to talk about it – and to encourage others to speak out.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-13
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Santa's Slay
2005-10-25
Santa's Slay
Overview: Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, so he became the giver of toys and happiness. But this year the bet is off, and Santa is about to return to his evil ways.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-25
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American Hot Wax
1978-03-17
American Hot Wax
Overview: This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-17
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Beautiful Girl
2003-01-01
Beautiful Girl
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Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Stranger in Our House
1979-08-16
Stranger in Our House
Overview: A country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, though teenaged daughter Rachel grows suspect that she has an alternative agenda; one that possibly includes witchcraft.
Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-16
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The Beautician and the Beast
1997-02-07
The Beautician and the Beast
Overview: A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-02-07
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Shark Bait
2006-07-07
Shark Bait
Overview: After losing everything, a young fish, Pi, goes to live with his family on the Reef. There he meets the love of his life but finds that she already has the unwanted affections of a bully shark. He must follow his destiny to save her and rid the Reef of this menace for good.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-07
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Hotel Transylvania
2012-09-20
Hotel Transylvania
Overview: Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-20
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The Rosebud Beach Hotel
1984-11-02
The Rosebud Beach Hotel
Overview: After taking over a failing Miami hotel with her workaholic fiancé, Elliot, Tracy thinks Liza has seduced her better half-to-be. She then tries to have an affair of her own, and arranges for hookers to become bellhops. Meanwhile, her rich daddy hires an inept arsonist to blow up the place.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-02
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Picking Up the Pieces
2000-05-26
Picking Up the Pieces
Overview: A small New Mexican village discovers a severed hand that is considered a miracle of God, when it actually belongs to a murdered spouse with a husband in search of it.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-26
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We're Talkin' Serious Money
1992-05-08
We're Talkin' Serious Money
Overview: A couple of bumbling con men go on the lam when they can't repay a loan from the mob.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-08
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The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
2004-12-06
The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
Overview: The cast members reminisce about the show and present exclusive blooper footage never shown on television, as well as an update on their current activities.[1][2] The reunion took place at Fran Drescher's oceanside home in California. The entire cast was present except for Daniel Davis, who was performing in the musical La Cage aux Folles on Broadway at the time and was unable to attend. Also at the reunion were Drescher's mother and father, Sylvia and Morty, who made several appearances on the show. In the special, Daniel Davis, or "Danny", was said by Drescher to have gotten "lost". At the end of the special, "Danny" (actually Danny Bonaduce), makes an appearance.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-06
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Love and Betrayal
1989-04-16
Love and Betrayal
Overview: Caroline Landry's husband has a sudden mid-life crisis and their idealistic 20-year marriage breaks apart when he leaves her for a younger woman. With the help of her friends and children, Caroline learns to pick herself up again and do the impossible - move on with her life.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-16
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Hotel Transylvania 2
2015-09-21
Hotel Transylvania 2
Overview: When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-21
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The Big Picture
1989-09-15
The Big Picture
Overview: Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-15
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Ragtime
1981-11-20
Ragtime
Overview: A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-20
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Treyf
1998-06-07
Treyf
Overview: TREYF —“unkosher” in Yiddish— is an unorthodox documentary by and about two Jewish lesbians who met and fell in love at a Passover “seder”. With personal narration, real and imagined educational films, and haunting imagery, filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky examine the Jewish identity of their upbringings and its impact on their lives.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: yi
Release Date: 1998-06-07
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Spinal Tap II
Spinal Tap II
Overview: Spinal Tap, England’s loudest and most punctual band, reunite following a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
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This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
This Is Spinal Tap
Overview: "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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Skum Rocks!
2013-09-26
Skum Rocks!
Overview: The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their primary objective was to invent new and creative ways to get kicked off stage without actually playing. Narrated by 'Alice Cooper', Skum ROCKS!, is a genre-bending film described by some as a true-life 'This is Spinal Tap', and by others as an independent 'Rock of Ages'. 'Skum Rocks!' chronicles the rise, fall, and return of this infamous band, giving new life to the tale of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-26
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Rock 'N Roll Mum
1988-02-07
Rock 'N Roll Mum
Overview: Dyan Cannon portrays Annie Hackett, an aspiring singer and suburban mother of two, who rocks and rolls her way through her household chores. When one of her songs is bought by a hip record executive for his label's biggest star, Darcy X, Annie is unexpectedly drafted into doing the demo record. To everyone's surprise, Annie's demo version becomes a hit, and Annie finds herself being groomed into a sexy Madonna-like idol! But the fun and fantasy of Annie's hot new image hit a sour not when she is told that her identity, her past - and her children - must remain a secret!
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-07
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It Had to Be You
1989-10-27
It Had to Be You
Overview: A has-been actress lures a TV commercial director to her apartment to seduce him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-27
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
2018-06-28
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Overview: Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-28
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After Class
2019-12-06
After Class
Overview: An NYC Professor spends the week reconnecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behavior at his college. Meanwhile, his family is determined to make an around-the-clock effort to support their matriarch when she’s admitted to New York’s Presbyterian Hospital and is expected to die within a few days.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-06
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Young Lust
1984-04-27
Young Lust
Overview: The reunion of Garytown High School’s class of ‘71 is a catalyst for a series of comic crises involving sex, drugs, murder and anatomical oddities.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-04-27
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Funny Women of a Certain Age
2019-03-23
Funny Women of a Certain Age
Overview: Fran Drescher leads a cast of mature women of standup in a night of uninhibited comedy. Starring Fran Drescher, Carole Montgomery, Luenell, Lynne Koplitz, Kerri Louise and Vanessa Hollingshead.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-23
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The Creatress
2019-08-23
The Creatress
Overview: Young, bestselling author Eryn Bellow concludes her bookstore tour with her agent selling film rights and closing a six figure advance for her follow-up. Headwinds arise as critics get offended by the claims that Eryn is being declared a living literary legend. The storm gathers force as the assaults gravitate from bad reviews to a fake-memoir designed to obliterate her from the field. Through the noise, Eryn attempts to write her way out of the public fray, and reclaim her voice in the minds of her readers. Along the way, she hopes to prove a happy ending is not always a bad thing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-23
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Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
1993-05-26
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
Overview: Massive rescue efforts are mobilized to save occupants of New York City's World Trade Center after a terrorist bombing. Based on the events surrounding the bombing of the World Trade Center towers in February 1993.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-26
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Wedding Band
1990-03-02
Wedding Band
Overview: A couple who both work at wedding receptions encounter complications when they decide to marry.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-02
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Seven Women
2018-03-08
Seven Women
Overview: A deep insight in the life of 7 women: journalists, costume designers, actors and so on: Rosita Missoni founder, with Ottavio, of fashion house Missoni; Rula Jabreal, Palestine journalist, Patricia Field costume designer for "Sex and the city" and "The devil wears Prada"; Bethann Hardison, first Afro-American top model and civil rights activist; Susanne Bartsch and Alba Clemente, newyorkies artists and Fran Dresher, lead actress in the cult TV series "the Nanny". A tale of troubles and rewards, dreams and passions, the private journey of these incredible women told by their own honest voice.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2018-03-08
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020-04-21
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Overview: From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-21
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The Christmas Setup
2020-12-12
The Christmas Setup
Overview: Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-12
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Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
2020-12-01
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Overview: Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a celebration of the lives lost to AIDS told in free-verse monologues with a blues, jazz and rock score.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-01
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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
2022-01-31
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Overview: When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-31
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A Tooth Fairy Tale
2024-09-29
A Tooth Fairy Tale
Overview: Van, the brave son of a tooth fairy leader, meets the goblins girl Gemma on his first mission. Despite the myths about ancient disputes between fairies and goblins, they share common values. When the greedy Spider Queen threatens both tribes, they must work together.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-29
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Pamela, A Love Story
2023-01-30
Pamela, A Love Story
Overview: In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-30
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Marty Supreme
2025-12-25
Marty Supreme
Overview: A fictional story set in the world of 1950s ping pong culture, loosely inspired by the life of professional ping pong player Marty Reisman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-12-25
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Twiggy
2025-03-07
Twiggy
Overview: Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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Untitled SAG-AFTRA Documentary
Untitled SAG-AFTRA Documentary
Overview: Tracks the evolution of the union between 2008 and 2024, a time that saw a failed strike authorization, a merger and the 2023 work stoppage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Camelot: Live from Lincoln Center
2008-05-08
Camelot: Live from Lincoln Center
Overview: A production of the beloved Lerner and Loewe musical "Camelot," about the love triangle involving King Arthur (Gabriel Byrne), Guenevere (Marin Mazzie) and Sir Lancelot (Nathan Gunn). Pellinore: Christopher Lloyd. Morgan le Fey: Fran Drescher. Lionel: Marc Kudisch.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-08
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