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

1. Into the Wild (2007)

R | 148 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Director: Sean Penn | Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden

Votes: 658,652 | Gross: $18.35M

2. I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)

R | 134 min | Drama, Thriller

Full of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm. Upon arriving, she comes to question everything she thought she knew about him, and herself.

Director: Charlie Kaufman | Stars: Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette, David Thewlis

Votes: 100,181

3. The Goldfinch (2019)

R | 149 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.

Director: John Crowley | Stars: Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright

Votes: 27,055 | Gross: $5.33M

4. Capote (2005)

R | 114 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row.

Director: Bennett Miller | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Clifton Collins Jr., Catherine Keener, Allie Mickelson

Votes: 140,871 | Gross: $28.75M

5. Paterson (2016)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A quiet observation of the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.

Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Nellie, Rizwan Manji

Votes: 89,045 | Gross: $2.14M

6. Love Hard (2021)

TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy, Romance

An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she's been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.

Director: Hernán Jiménez | Stars: Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, James Saito

Votes: 61,685

7. Gypsy (2017)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Thriller

Therapist Jean Holloway becomes too immersed in the lives of her patients.

Stars: Naomi Watts, Billy Crudup, Sophie Cookson, Karl Glusman

Votes: 18,744

8. What a Way to Go! (1964)

Approved | 111 min | Comedy, Romance

A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich and died prematurely because of their drive to be rich.

Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin

Votes: 5,734 | Gross: $13.30M

9. Southland Tales (2006)

R | 145 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

During a three-day heat wave just before a huge 4th of July celebration, an action star stricken with amnesia meets up with a porn star who is developing her own reality TV project, and a policeman who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.

Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seann William Scott, Carlos Amezcua

Votes: 40,652 | Gross: $0.28M

10. The Great Debaters (2007)

PG-13 | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

Director: Denzel Washington | Stars: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Votes: 62,894 | Gross: $30.23M

11. Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)

PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

When Mr. Harrigan dies, Craig, the teen who befriended and did odd jobs for him, puts his smart phone in his pocket before burial. When the lonely youth sends his dead friend a message, he is shocked to get a return text.

Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Jaeden Martell, Joe Tippett, Colin O'Brien

Votes: 38,228

12. The Sandpiper (1965)

TV-14 | 117 min | Drama, Romance

A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the married headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint, Charles Bronson

Votes: 3,810 | Gross: $15.26M

13. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

Not Rated | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A unassuming greeting card poet from a small town in Vermont heads to New York City upon inheriting a massive fortune and is immediately hounded by those who wish to take advantage of him.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, George Bancroft, Lionel Stander

Votes: 23,235

14. I Heart Huckabees (2004)

R | 107 min | Comedy

A husband-and-wife team play detective, but not in the traditional sense. Instead, the happy duo helps others solve their existential issues, the kind that keep you up at night, wondering what it all means.

Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Mark Wahlberg

Votes: 66,295 | Gross: $12.78M

15. Goodbye World (2013)

Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama

When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group.

Director: Denis Henry Hennelly | Stars: Adrian Grenier, Kid Cudi, Mckenna Grace, Kerry Bishé

Votes: 7,365

16. The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975)

R | 105 min | Mystery, Thriller

When college professor, Peter Proud begins experiencing flashbacks of an earlier life, he's mysteriously drawn to a place he's never been to, but which seems familiar and where he soon finds his previous incarnation's wife.

Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Michael Sarrazin, Jennifer O'Neill, Margot Kidder, Cornelia Sharpe

Votes: 2,269 | Gross: $3.08M

17. My Side of the Mountain (1969)

G | 100 min | Adventure, Family

As young Sam Gribley runs away he learns about nature.

Director: James B. Clark | Stars: Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert

Votes: 1,176

18. Savannah (2013)

PG-13 | 101 min | Drama, Family, History

Drama about the friendship between an Oxford-educated Southerner and a former black slave in turn-of-the-century Savannah.

Director: Annette Haywood-Carter | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jaimie Alexander, Bradley Whitford

Votes: 1,772 | Gross: $0.04M

19. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)

PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.

Director: Kevin Willmott | Stars: Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, Molly Graham, William Willmott

Votes: 5,162 | Gross: $0.67M

20. The Pleasure of His Company (1961)

Not Rated | 115 min | Comedy

Jessica Poole, is marrying Roger Henderson. When her father arrives, he disrupts the household of his ex-wife and befriends their cook.

Director: George Seaton | Stars: Fred Astaire, Lilli Palmer, Debbie Reynolds, Tab Hunter

Votes: 890

21. I'm with Lucy (2002)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

A woman experiences five blind dates in one year, but only one of them is "Mr. Right".

Director: Jon Sherman | Stars: Monica Potter, Craig Bierko, Linda Halaska, Julianne Nicholson

Votes: 3,577

22. Hit Me (1996)

R | 125 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sonny lives with his intellectually disabled older brother, and works as a bellhop at a second-rate hotel. This changes when Monique a beautiful, suicidal nut-case checks in. Sonny is offered a part in a heist that goes wrong.

Director: Steven Shainberg | Stars: Elias Koteas, Laure Marsac, Jay Leggett, Bruce Ramsay

Votes: 518 | Gross: $0.00M

23. A Friend of Dorothy (1994)

Not Rated | 33 min | Drama, Short

Winston arrives at NYU as a freshman, knowing he's gay and wondering where that fact will lead him. He falls hard for Tom, his temporary roommate who's soon to leave for L.A., and it's a ... See full summary »

Director: Raoul O'Connell | Stars: Raoul O'Connell, Ann Russo, Kevin McClatchy, Greg Lauren

Votes: 390

24. Thurgood (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama

Prior to his appointment to United States Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall worked as a lawyer for the NAACP. This one man play tells the story of his role in the civil rights movement and the people that influenced him.

Director: Michael Stevens | Star: Laurence Fishburne

Votes: 590

25. The Cummington Story (1945)

Not Rated | 19 min | Short, Documentary

War refugees begin new lives in a small Massachusetts town.

Directors: Helen Grayson, Larry Madison | Stars: Sidney Meyers, Clifton L. Sears

Votes: 51

26. Walden (2018)

106 min | Documentary

Gentle birdsong filters through dense forest vegetation only to be drowned out by the sudden roar of chainsaws.

Director: Daniel Zimmermann

Votes: 53

27. I Went to the Woods Because... (2014)

7 min | Short

A short silent film based on the book "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862). It reflects on excerpts of Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years in a cabin in the woods he ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick Müller

Votes: 18

28. Century of Cinema (1995–1998)
Episode: A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)

225 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Martin Scorsese describes his initial and growing obsession with films from the 1940s and 50s as the art form developed and grew with clips from classics and cult classics.

Directors: Martin Scorsese, Michael Henry Wilson | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Allison Anders, Kathryn Bigelow, Francis Ford Coppola

Votes: 5,138

29. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Chaos Theory (2001)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The detectives hunt for clues relating to a missing college freshman. Their hope of finding her alive diminishes as all of their leads on her turn cold.

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 946

30. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Live Deliberately (2001)

Comedy, Drama

Phil wants Ed to give him a cut of the bowling alley profits, Warren tries to live a simplified lifestyle while trying to impress the girl of his dreams, Ed represents a client who believes... See full summary »

Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 143

31. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode: What House Across the Street? (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Jeannie invites Roger Healey to visit her home that she blinks one onto a nearby vacant lot and creates parents based upon characters she sees on TV.

Director: Theodore J. Flicker | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily

Votes: 250

32. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode: The Autumn of Rome (1992)

46 min | Crime, Drama, Family

The Mayor investigates a crooked citizen and crashes with his car just before elections start. Wambaugh runs for mayor with brass band and drums and is shot at.

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly

Votes: 96

33. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Weight Gain 4000 (1997)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Kathie Lee Gifford comes to South Park to present an award to Cartman, and Mr. Garrison hopes to use the event to assassinate her.

Directors: Trey Parker, Matt Stone | Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Jennifer Howell, Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Votes: 4,438

34. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Camping Trip (1976)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont brings Fred along on a camping trip to have some solitude and quality time together. Fred is no friend of nature and does nothing but complain...when the truck won't start they are stranded and begin to reminisce about old times.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Carol Arthur, Deborah Berns

Votes: 111

35. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Happenstance (2006)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CSI investigates the deaths of estranged identical twins: one from a gunshot wound, and one from an apparent suicide. The two deaths do not appear to be related, but are they?

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 792

36. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Lab Rats (2007)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With Grissom out of his office and all of the detectives out in the field, Hodges and the lab other techs try to discover new clues in the miniature killer case.

Director: Brad Tanenbaum | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 930

37. The Good Lord Bird (2020)
Episode: Hiving the Bees (2020)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, War, Western

Onion and new recruit John Cook head to Harper's Ferry to prepare for the arrival of John Brown and his army. Onion struggles recruiting African-American soldiers. Brown's arrival with daughter Annie creates a new distraction: true love.

Director: Haifaa Al-Mansour | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Beau Knapp, Nick Eversman

Votes: 374

38. The Good Lord Bird (2020)
Episode: Last Words (2020)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, War, Western

John Brown and his remaining army take a last stand as more federal troops descend upon Harper's Ferry. With John Brown captured, Onion, truly on his own, risks his life to say his goodbyes to Brown. Series finale.

Director: Michael Nankin | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Beau Knapp, Nick Eversman

Votes: 353

39. We Are Who We Are (2020)
Episode: Right Here Right Now VII (2020)

TV-MA | 75 min | Drama

The friend group fractures even further over their hatred for Colonel Wilson. Richard's insubordination reaches a breaking point, forcing Wilson to make a difficult decision.

Director: Luca Guadagnino | Stars: Chloë Sevigny, Jack Dylan Grazer, Alice Braga, Jordan Kristine Seamón

Votes: 492

40. Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Episode: Water & Power (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The death of the man who runs the local dam puts Emerson on a trail that leads back to his ex, and perhaps his long-lost daughter.

Director: Dean White | Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale

Votes: 510

41. The Propaganda Report (2016– )
Interview with Green Anarchist & Homesteader Bellamy Fitzpatrick (2020 Podcast Episode)

News

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Stars: Monica Perez, Brad Binkley, Bellamy Fitzpatrick

42. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...been a playa (2021)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Ahead of their impeding move to India, Devi faces her first-ever love triangle, while Nalini tries to sell her patient roster to a flashy competitor.

Director: Kabir Akhtar | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet

Votes: 1,016

43. The Republic of Sarah (2021)
Episode: The Perfect Conditions for Disaster (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

A blizzard leaves Greylock stranded with no plows. Sarah comes up with an innovative plan to clear the roads. Sarah gets two unexpected guests and has to navigate the difficulties with both.

Director: Yangzom Brauen | Stars: Stella Baker, Luke Mitchell, Hope Lauren, Nia Holloway

Votes: 60

44. Taz-Mania (1991–1995)
Episode: Like Father, Like Son/Frights of Passage (1991)

TV-Y7-FV | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Hugh takes Taz out for a father-son bonding experience. Francis X. Bushlad of the Mudpeople is out to hunt a Tasmanian Devil as his proof of manhood.

Director: Keith Baxter | Stars: Jim Cummings, Miriam Flynn, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen

Votes: 50

45. When Calls the Heart (2014– )
Episode: Rock, A Bye, Baby (2022)

TV-G | Drama, History, Romance

Elizabeth worries about her relationship with Lucas, while Bill helps Gowen through the fallout of the mine explosion. Rosemary and Lee receive some news.

Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith

Votes: 413

46. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Checkmate (2012)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Peter and Neal work together to save Elizabeth from Keller.

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 970

47. The Following (2013–2015)
Episode: Pilot (2013)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

In the series premiere episode, FBI Agent Ryan Hardy is called out of retirement to track down serial killer Joe Carroll who's escaped from prison.

Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Jeananne Goossen, Natalie Zea, Shawn Ashmore

Votes: 2,421

48. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Episode #1.80 (2012)

60 min | News, Talk-Show

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Star: Michael Hoggard

49. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: Double Indecency (2016)

TV-MA | 20 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Who's sexier, Cyril or Krieger? Pam or Cheryl? Only one way to find out... Bar fight!

Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Nika Futterman, Judy Greer, Leigh Jackson

Votes: 1,282

50. Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode: The Bender (2016)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

Frankie is reunited with an old dear friend, Babe. Her sons meet Jacob over dinner when a drunk Grace interrupts.

Director: Alex Hardcastle | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen

Votes: 614