Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-mickey-rooney"

1. Child's Play (2019)

R | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

A mother gives her 13-year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.

Director: Lars Klevberg | Stars: Tim Matheson, Ben Daon, Zahra Anderson, Serge Jaswal

Votes: 56,323 | Gross: $29.21M

2. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History

Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels

Votes: 101,313 | Gross: $31.56M

3. The Prom (2020)

PG-13 | 130 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high-school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington

Votes: 29,250

4. Romance & Cigarettes (2005)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

This down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York tells the story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress and his beleaguered wife.

Director: John Turturro | Stars: James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi

Votes: 12,838 | Gross: $0.54M

5. On the Town (1949)

Passed | 98 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly | Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller

Votes: 18,789

6. StageFright (1987)

Unrated | 90 min | Horror, Thriller

A group of stage actors lock themselves in the theater for a rehearsal of their upcoming musical production, unaware that an escaped psychopath has sneaked into the theater with them.

Director: Michele Soavi | Stars: David Brandon, Richard Barkeley, Barbara Cupisti, Domenico Fiore

Votes: 9,302

7. The Aristocrats (2005)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Directors: Penn Jillette, Paul Provenza | Stars: George Carlin, Don Rickles, Chris Rock, Chris Albrecht

Votes: 17,061 | Gross: $6.38M

8. MVP (2022)

112 min | Drama

On the streets of Hollywood, a recently retired NFL player is saved from scandal by a homeless veteran. With their "glory days" behind them, the two men bond in search of purpose and identity.

Director: Nate Boyer | Stars: Mo McRae, Nate Boyer, Christina Ochoa, Dina Shihabi

Votes: 394

9. Jimmy Hollywood (1994)

R | 112 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A failing actor living in crime infested Los Angeles, frustrated with his career, decides to take the law into his own hands, and becomes the leader of a mock-vigilante group that videotapes criminals and turns them over to the police.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Joe Pesci, Christian Slater, Victoria Abril, Jason Beghe

Votes: 3,648 | Gross: $3.69M

10. A Hatful of Rain (1957)

Not Rated | 109 min | Drama

A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.

Director: Fred Zinnemann | Stars: Eva Marie Saint, Don Murray, Anthony Franciosa, Lloyd Nolan

Votes: 1,495

11. She-Wolf in Hollywood: The Story of Maria Ouspenskaya

59 min | Documentary | Completed

The story of actress and acting teacher Maria Ouspenskaya, who brought modern acting techniques to the U.S., focusing on her years in Hollywood (1936-1949).

Director: Jordan Mohr | Star: Jordan Mohr

12. Friends and Family (2001)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Crime

A gay couple are hit men for the mafia.

Director: Kristen Coury | Stars: Greg Lauren, Chris Gartin, Rebecca Creskoff, Edward Hibbert

Votes: 1,515

13. Hollywood Steps Out (1941)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

A tour of Ciro's Nightclub packed with caricatures of many top stars, including (in order) Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Edward G. Robinson and Ann Sheridan, Johnny Weissmuller, James Cagney, ... See full summary »

Director: Tex Avery | Stars: Dave Barry, Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Kay Kyser

Votes: 1,145

14. Senior Trip (1981 TV Movie)

96 min | Comedy, Drama

The adventures of Midwestern high-school students visiting New York City to celebrate their impending graduation.

Director: Kenneth Johnson | Stars: Scott Baio, Faye Grant, Randy Brooks, Peter Coffield

Votes: 188

15. Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! (1991 TV Special)

TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy

Mr. Hill's last TV work, taped and aired before his death, with outdoor scenes taped in New York City. Highlights of this show include "A Streetcar Named Desirée" (a Tennessee Williams ... See full summary »

Director: Dennis Kirkland | Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd, Anna Dawson

Votes: 352

16. Wild Grass (2009)

PG | 104 min | Drama, Romance

A quirky woman who spends her free time as a pilot has her purse stolen; when a mysterious man finds her wallet, they embark on a peculiar romance.

Director: Alain Resnais | Stars: André Dussollier, Sabine Azéma, Anne Consigny, Emmanuelle Devos

Votes: 3,986 | Gross: $0.40M

17. 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

18. Casting By (2012)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.

Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Deborah Aquila, Risa Bramon Garcia, Ellen Chenoweth, Marion Dougherty

Votes: 1,639 | Gross: $0.01M

19. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)

R | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.

Director: George Hickenlooper | Stars: Rodney Bingenheimer, David Bowie, Joey Ramone, Exene Cervenka

Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $0.26M

20. The Cinema Snob Movie (2012 Video)

Not Rated | 124 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

When an exploitation filmmaker goes undercover as a pretentious film snob to obtain proper filming permits, he is thrust into a strange mystery surrounding the very secretive film commission.

Director: Ryan Mitchelle | Stars: Brad Jones, Jake Norvell, Jillian Zurawski, Ryan Mitchelle

Votes: 482

21. The Nomi Song (2004)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Having failed to break into professional opera in his native Germany (where, as an usher in West Berlin's Deutsche Oper, he would serenade the staff after the real performances were over) ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Horn | Stars: Klaus Nomi, Ann Magnuson, David Bowie, Gabriele Lafari

Votes: 1,122 | Gross: $0.07M

22. Hollywood Mouth 3 (2018)

109 min | Drama

A film buff learns something new about her family and encounters noir-like situations in Hollywood.

Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Heidi Appe, Anastasia Art, Barbara Bologna, Angelica Coralvine

23. Malibu Beach Party (1940)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

Jack Bunny (a spoof of Jack Benny) invites Hollywood celebrities to his Malibu house for a party.

Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Sara Berner, Marie Greene, Danny Webb, Dave Barry

Votes: 193

24. James Cagney: Top of the World (1992 TV Movie)

47 min | Documentary

James Cagney was a song-and-dance man who loved animals, supported the underdog and was liked by everybody, but is remembered for his roles as a cold-blooded gangster.

Director: Carl H. Lindahl | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Casey Cagney Thomas, James Cagney, Mae Clarke

Votes: 207

25. Rifftrax: Replica (2017 Video)

TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy

First we riffed Birdemic, directed by James Nguyen. That wasn't enough, so we went on to riff Julie and Jack, also directed by James Nguyen. Somehow, inexplicably, we still wanted more, but... See full summary »

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

Votes: 40

26. Rifftrax: The Wizard of Oz (2014 Video)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music

Our most "not in Kansas anymore" release since Avatar. Yes, after years of riffing blockbusters packed with dialogue cliches, we finally went to the source, the motherlode, the true ... See full summary »

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

27. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
Episode: Penthouse on Skid Row (1962)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Somebody is picking on the inhabitants of an old house, framing or assaulting them one by one. Roger masquerades as a Shakesperean actor on the bum to sort it out. Grace Lee Whitney appears.

Director: George Waggner | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith, Edd Byrnes, Louis Quinn

Votes: 43

28. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: Slippin' on the Ice Song/'Twas the Day Before Christmas/Jingle Boo/The Great Wakkorotti: The Holiday Concert/Toy Shop Terror/Yakko's Universe (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The Animaniacs present six winter-themed cartoons to celebrate the holiday season.

Directors: Jeff DeGrandis, Jenny Lerew, David Marshall, Rusty Mills, Greg Reyna | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Sherri Stoner

Votes: 165

29. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: Hot Dogs (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

A man is convinced that a photo of Jean Harlow is of his missing wife. A pair of female officers makes an overzealous drug bust.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Hal Linden, Barbara Barrie, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail

Votes: 144

30. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: Thanksgiving Story (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The detectives clean up the mess after three mental patients have Thanksgiving dinner at an automat.

Director: David Swift | Stars: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Jack Soo

Votes: 111

31. Buddy Faro (1998)
Episode: Get Me Cody Swift (1998)

TV-PG | Drama

Buddy and Bob are investigating who's trying to kill a world-weary teen Hollywood star and heartthrob, Cody Swift, over his money. This was the last episode to air before the show's cancellation. The rest of the season was never shown.

Director: D.J. Caruso | Stars: Dennis Farina, Frank Whaley, Allison Smith, Charles Robinson

32. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: John Byner and Helen Reddy (1973)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

This evening, Carol is joined by guests Helen Reddy and John Byner. Highlights include a sketch where Nora Desmond thinks she is dying; and "The Seventh Annual 'Carol Burnett Show' Awards ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 41

33. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Tim Conway and Dame Maggie Smith (1974)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: Carol welcomes guest Maggie Smith in her American TV debut, and they duet on "You're So London"; a couple (Carol, Harvey) is visited by an old college chum (Maggie) who ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Maggie Smith

Votes: 59

34. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: Hard Hats and Lovers (1988)

Not Rated | Comedy

The women plan an inventive way to counter the sexual harassment they face from construction workers outside their office.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 89

35. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Bad Reception in Albany (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

While in an out-of-town wedding party with Laura, troubles plague Rob in trying to watch a TV show for Alan Brady, making his ability at even attending the wedding reception dubious.

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

Votes: 235

36. Empty Nest (1988–1995)
Episode: A Flaw Is Born (1990)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family

Harry is dating a world famous brain surgeon and he is a little apprehensive about dating someone so successful. Carol and Barbara plot revenge on a man that never called and promised he would.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Richard Mulligan, Kristy McNichol, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure

Votes: 102

37. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Blood Will Tell (1979)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Thugs who work for Sweet Daddy come to get JJ by force. Sweet Daddy is very sick and needs a blood transfusion. Turns out JJ is the closest person who has the blood Sweet Daddy needs. In exchange, he promises to do something for JJ.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Esther Rolle, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis

Votes: 67

38. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: The Rummage Sale (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Douglases are asked to donate old clothing to a charity rummage sale. Lisa is glad to give away Oliver's entire wardrobe, but can't part with any of her dresses. Each has a memory ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Alvy Moore

Votes: 89

39. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: Secret Snow, Deadly Snow (1975)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A plastic surgeon is found dead in his car, apparently shot to death. A drug dealer is arrested, but Kojak is forced to let him go when the medical examiner informs him that the surgeon, ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas

Votes: 129

40. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The Phantom Planet (1998)

TV-PG | 92 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Killer peanut brittle terrorizes the universe while Pearl settles into her ancestral home by building a doomsday device.

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett

Votes: 578

41. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode: Guest Starring Liza Minnelli (1971)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Music

Sketches include Hip hugger blackouts, Alan and Barbara in Bride and groom quickies, The birds and the bees, Vaudeville sketch, Jill in Partridge family blackout, the Mod, Mod world of ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Liza Minnelli, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 37

42. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: A House Is Not a Pool Room (1973)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont suffers buyer's remorse after the pool table he gave Fred for his birthday brings the boys over for billiards every day while Fred's work and girlfriend Donna go neglected.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, Whitman Mayo

Votes: 141

43. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Rated X (1973)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred tags along to a movie casting call that Lamont and Rollo hope will make them respected black actors, not suspecting this film is blue.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Nathaniel Taylor, LaWanda Page

Votes: 182

44. The War at Home (2005–2007)
Episode: Cheers (2005)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

After Dave and Vicky declare the Gold household a no-alcohol zone, they come home tipsy.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael Rapaport, Anita Barone, Kaylee DeFer, Kyle Sullivan

Votes: 94

45. Sanford (1980–1981)
Episode: The Meeting: Part 1 (1980)

60 min | Comedy

Fred continues coordinating his junk empire with a new partner, Cal Pettie, Lamont's larger than life friend and co-worker from the Alaskan Pipeline. And into Fred's Garden of Eden steps the beautiful Eve Lewis.

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Nathaniel Taylor

Votes: 31

46. Hollywood and the Stars (1963– )
Episode: The Wild and Wonderful Thirties (1964)

30 min | Documentary

A nostalgic look back to the golden age of Hollywood, featuring film clips of dozens of stars from movies, publicity shoots and home videos.

Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Joseph Cotten, Fred Astaire, Gene Autry, Constance Bennett

Votes: 15

47. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: House of Horrors (1998)

120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Kasia Januszewski

Votes: 14

48. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: H.M.S. Yakko/Slappy Goes Walnuts/Yakko's Universe Song (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The Warners encounter the dastardly pirate Captain Mel./ Slappy demonstrates Skippy different techniques how to gather walnuts from the yard of Doug the Dog./ Yakko takes a trip around the Milky way.

Directors: Spike Brandt, Michael Gerard, Jon McClenahan, Alfred Gimeno | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Sherri Stoner

Votes: 272

49. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
Episode: Jack Kerouac, William Bendix, Frankie Laine, Pam Garner (1959)

Comedy

Professor Norton proves to be one clumsy bacteriologist. The Family Doctor of the Year proves most adept at tape removal. A sitcom scene gets canned laughter, but then turns violent. Jack Kerouac reads from 'On the Road.'

Stars: Steve Allen, William Bendix, Jack Kerouac, Pam Garner

Votes: 12

50. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode: Bette Davis (1971)

TV-PG | 64 min | Music, Talk-Show

Dick interviews legendary actress Bette Davis. The two-time Oscar winner reads a scene with Dick from Dark Victory and sings two songs.

Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Bette Davis, Fred Foy

Votes: 296