Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-sammy-davis-jr."

1. Goodfellas (1990)

R | 145 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco

Votes: 1,262,900 | Gross: $46.84M

2. Clueless (1995)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other.

Director: Amy Heckerling | Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd

Votes: 247,375 | Gross: $56.63M

3. The Gift (VI) (2015)

R | 108 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts.

Director: Joel Edgerton | Stars: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, Allison Tolman

Votes: 173,120 | Gross: $43.77M

4. American Gangster (2007)

R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin

Votes: 454,073 | Gross: $130.16M

5. Kids (1995)

Unrated | 91 min | Drama

A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.

Director: Larry Clark | Stars: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Henderson

Votes: 84,936 | Gross: $7.42M

6. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

R | 135 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch aided by a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace

Votes: 292,376 | Gross: $49.28M

7. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

R | 82 min | Comedy, Music

Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Kimberly Stringer

Votes: 147,718 | Gross: $4.74M

8. Trouble with the Curve (2012)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping him in a recruiting trip which could be his last.

Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake

Votes: 68,776 | Gross: $35.76M

9. History of the World: Part I (1981)

R | 92 min | Comedy, History, Musical

Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch to the history of mankind covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes.

Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Mel Brooks, Gregory Hines, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn

Votes: 55,380 | Gross: $31.67M

10. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Trendy West Coasters Bob and Carol try wife-swapping with square Ted and Alice.

Director: Paul Mazursky | Stars: Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliott Gould, Dyan Cannon

Votes: 7,339 | Gross: $31.90M

11. Get Him to the Greek (2010)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Music

A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.

Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne

Votes: 185,921 | Gross: $60.97M

12. A Private War (2018)

R | 110 min | Biography, Drama, War

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontline of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

Director: Matthew Heineman | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Alexandra Moen, Tom Hollander, Faye Marsay

Votes: 21,072 | Gross: $1.63M

13. 61* (2001 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 129 min | Biography, Drama, History

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

Director: Billy Crystal | Stars: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur

Votes: 17,689

14. Looking for Eric (2009)

Not Rated | 116 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

Director: Ken Loach | Stars: Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns

Votes: 18,014 | Gross: $0.06M

15. Bamboozled (2000)

R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Rapaport

Votes: 12,388 | Gross: $2.27M

16. Everything Is Illuminated (2005)

PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama

A young Jewish American man, with the help of an eccentric local, endeavors to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II in a Ukrainian village that was ultimately razed by the Nazis.

Director: Liev Schreiber | Stars: Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz, Boris Lyoskin, Jonathan Safran Foer

Votes: 59,970 | Gross: $1.71M

17. Violation (2020)

Unrated | 107 min | Drama, Horror

A troubled woman on the edge of divorce returns home to her younger sister after years apart. But when her sister and brother-in-law betray her trust, she embarks on a vicious crusade of revenge.

Directors: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer | Stars: Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombe, Obi Abili

Votes: 4,407

18. Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)

Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Romance

Jealous piano teacher Orville Spooner sends his beautiful wife, Zelda, away for the night while he tries to sell a song to famous nightclub singer Dino, who is stranded in town.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Dean Martin, Kim Novak, Ray Walston, Felicia Farr

Votes: 8,641 | Gross: $5.00M

19. Beyond the Sea (2004)

PG-13 | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin and specifically his relationship with wife Sandra Dee.

Director: Kevin Spacey | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, John Goodman, Bob Hoskins

Votes: 15,563 | Gross: $6.32M

20. Bless the Beasts & Children (1971)

GP | 109 min | Comedy, Drama

A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club's slaughter.

Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Bill Mumy, Barry Robins, Miles Chapin, Darel Glaser

Votes: 1,584 | Gross: $0.21M

21. American Swing (2008)

Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary

Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.

Directors: Jon Hart, Mathew Kaufman | Stars: Bryce Britton, Irwin Corey, William Davidson, Dan Dorfman

Votes: 777 | Gross: $0.03M

22. Obsessed (1992 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Thriller

A young woman (Doherty) who grew up feeling neglected by her father, has a fascination for older men. When she meets a man (Devane) that her company is doing business with, she is taken ... See full summary »

Director: Jonathan Sanger | Stars: Shannen Doherty, William Devane, Clare Carey, James Handy

Votes: 536

23. Woo (1998)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Gorgeous and extravert Woo meets insecure and straight-laced law clerk Tim at a blind date.

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Duane Martin, Michael Ralph

Votes: 2,262 | Gross: $8.03M

24. Keys to Tulsa (1997)

R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Richter is a lazy son of a wealthy woman, who's put up with too much so no more money. He's about to lose his local newspaper job arranged by his mom. Richter owes money to a violent drug dealer/blackmailer but sees his wife. Death wish?

Director: Leslie Greif | Stars: Eric Stoltz, James Spader, Deborah Kara Unger, Joanna Going

Votes: 1,813

25. The Hebrew Hammer (2003)

R | 85 min | Comedy

An orthodox Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.

Director: Jonathan Kesselman | Stars: Adam Goldberg, Andy Dick, Judy Greer, Mario Van Peebles

Votes: 5,096 | Gross: $0.02M

26. They Call Me Bruce (1982)

PG | 87 min | Action, Comedy

A goofy Korean finds his life hopelessly complicated with people continually confusing him with Bruce Lee.

Director: Elliott Hong | Stars: Johnny Yune, Margaux Hemingway, Raf Mauro, Pam Huntington

Votes: 1,862 | Gross: $16.89M

27. Die, Mommie, Die! (2003)

R | 90 min | Comedy

An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.

Director: Mark Rucker | Stars: Charles Busch, Natasha Lyonne, Jason Priestley, Angela Paton

Votes: 2,139

28. Japanese Story (2003)

R | 106 min | Drama, Romance

Against the background of an Australian desert, Sandy, a geologist, and Hiromitsu, a Japanese businessman, play out a story of human inconsequence in the face of the blistering universe. ... See full summary »

Director: Sue Brooks | Stars: Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Lynette Curran, Matthew Dyktynski

Votes: 6,773 | Gross: $0.65M

29. The Big Bang (1987)

76 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Sex farce about Fred, an inept post WWIII superhero garbageman, who must prevent WW4 by disarming the continents of Virginia, where mutated feminists live, and USSSR, where mutated buttless men live. Beautiful Liberty is his only ally.

Director: Picha | Stars: Luis Rego, Georges Aminel, Perrette Pradier, Régine Teyssot

Votes: 348

30. King of Cool (2021)

107 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of Dean Martin.

Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Dean Martin, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Blavat, Bill Boggs

Votes: 890

31. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.

Directors: Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, Frédéric Tcheng | Stars: Diana Vreeland, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 1,698 | Gross: $1.00M

32. Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia (2023 TV Movie)

Documentary, Crime, History

With his mafia wiseguy links and access to entertainment industry star power, Frank Sinatra helped John F. Kennedy into the White House in 1960. But it all came to a bitter end.

Director: David Harvey | Stars: Chuck Granata, Lenny Luizzi, Robert Foster, Robbyn Swan

Votes: 58

33. Hollywood Mouth (2008)

Not Rated | 75 min | Drama

In Hollywood, a film buff gets involved with selling a Faberge egg.

Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Michael Abruscato, Katy Baker, Sam Bologna, Veli Erturk

Votes: 714

34. Doris Day Today (1975 TV Special)

51 min | Comedy, Music

A one hour musical/comedy special showcasing Doris Day with guest stars John Denver and Tim Conway.

Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: Doris Day, Tim Conway, Rich Little, The Lockers

Votes: 103

35. Sam Cooke: Legend (2003 TV Movie)

67 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The life and tragic death of popular R&B singer Sam Cooke, who topped the music charts in the US during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Directors: Carl Franklin, Mary Wharton | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles

Votes: 60

36. Hollywood Mouth 2 (2014)

84 min | Drama

A film buff discovers strange goings-on at a movie museum and elsewhere in Hollywood.

Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Sam Bologna, Alexander Des Combes, Ronald Duthweiler, Matthew Glaser

Votes: 698

37. Diamonds Are Forever: Deleted Scenes (2006 Video)

8 min | Documentary, Short, Action

Deleted scenes from Diamonds Are Forever (1971).

Director: Guy Hamilton | Stars: Michael G. Wilson, Sean Connery, Lana Wood, Jill St. John

Votes: 16

38. I Gotta Be Me (2015– )

70 min | Comedy

A frustrated soap-star travels to Cyprus to perform in a shambolic Rat Pack tribute show as his hero, Sammy Davis Junior. A 'real' documentary.

Stars: Phaldut Sharma, Andrea Morrelli, Martin Rhodes, Andrew Oliver

39. Movie Critters' Big Picture (2003 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 80 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Benny Gopher learns a big lesson in telling the truth when he arrives on the lot of Sunshine Pictures - Hollywood's Brightest Studio. Bennny's adventure begins when he becomes lost on the studio lot.

Director: Steven F. Zambo | Stars: Neil Hankwitz, John Barber, Steven F. Zambo, Bobby Barret

Votes: 29

40. Rifftrax: The Magic Sword (2015 Video)

Comedy

The RiffTrax gang take on the story of a questionably likable hero versus the evil wizard Lodac, who intends to feed a princess to his pet dragon

Stars: Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 28

41. The Bob Downe Special! (1996 TV Special)

Comedy, Music

Add a Plot

Director: Brian Klein | Stars: Mark Trevorrow, PJ & Duncan, Martine McCutcheon, Anthony Newley

Votes: 8

42. John Wayne: On Board with the Duke (1997 Video)

Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary

An intimate look at John Wayne seen through home movies taken aboard his yacht the Wild Goose, a converted minesweeper.

Director: Shannon Clark | Stars: Scott Carpenter, Carol Channing, James Coburn, Ron Ely

43. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode: Linda Lovelace (2000)

TV-PG | Documentary, Biography

Television documentary about the life and career of X-rated film actress, and later anti-porn activist, Linda Lovelace. The film features clips from her most famous movies including 'Deep Throat' and 'Linda Lovelace for President'.

Stars: Linda Lovelace, William Margold, Sharon Mitchell, Luke Ford

Votes: 21

44. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Teach Me Tonight: Part 2 (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Sandra and Mitchell have doubts about their wedding.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 22

45. The Chronicle (2001–2002)
Episode: Bring Me the Head of Tucker Burns (2001)

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Wes and Grace investigate the serial killings committed by a headless biker wearing a jack-o'-lantern helmet, who decapitates seemingly random people with his sword. Tucker and Kristen go on a date.

Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Chad Willett, Casey Biggs, Len Cordova, Elaine Hendrix

Votes: 10

46. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: Odell (1989)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy

Charlene's 19-year-old brother Odell comes to town with his fiancée, Sissy Sloan. They have to come to Atlanta because no Justice of the Peace or minister in Poplar Bluff will marry them ... See full summary »

Director: Dwayne Hickman | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 89

47. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: The Women of Atlanta (1989)

Not Rated | Comedy

The women agree to pose for a famous photographer's upcoming magazine spread called "The Women of Atlanta," not knowing about the photographer's real intentions.

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 98

48. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Big Max Calvada (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A man with suspected underworld connections asks Rob, Sally and Buddy to write a comedy routine for his no-talent nephew - a favor they fear for their lives to either decline or accept.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 289

49. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: No More Mr. Dumb Guy (1990)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Jesse feels ultimately challenged as he's to meet some of Becky's intellectual friends.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 291

50. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Say Goodnight, Gracie (2003)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

Jess' father shows up in the diner, Dean gets engaged, and Fran dies, leaving the inn up for sale

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena

Votes: 806