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

1. Shaun of the Dead (2004)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Horror

The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis

Votes: 595,776 | Gross: $13.54M

2. Dogma (1999)

R | 130 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.

Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Bud Cort

Votes: 229,046 | Gross: $30.65M

3. Bronson (2008)

R | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A young man who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending three decades in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter-ego, Charles Bronson.

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn | Stars: Tom Hardy, Kelly Adams, Luing Andrews, Katy Barker

Votes: 141,203 | Gross: $0.10M

4. Ed Wood (1994)

R | 127 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Ambitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams despite his lack of talent.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette

Votes: 184,254 | Gross: $5.89M

5. Get Shorty (1995)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt, and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, John Travolta

Votes: 89,409 | Gross: $72.08M

6. A Single Man (2009)

R | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

An English professor, one year after the sudden death of his boyfriend, is unable to cope with his typical days in 1960s Los Angeles.

Director: Tom Ford | Stars: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Votes: 117,940 | Gross: $9.17M

7. Orgazmo (1997)

NC-17 | 94 min | Comedy

Naive young Mormon Joe Young is recruited to act in porn movies.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne Raab, Michael Dean Jacobs

Votes: 38,096 | Gross: $0.58M

8. My Dinner with Andre (1981)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.

Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer, Roy Butler

Votes: 25,928 | Gross: $5.25M

9. The Last Circus (2010)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

A young trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.

Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Carlos Areces, Antonio de la Torre, Carolina Bang, Manuel Tallafé

Votes: 15,255 | Gross: $0.04M

10. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)

88 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.

Director: Alexandra Dean | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, Mel Brooks, Jennifer Hom, Anthony Loder

Votes: 4,319 | Gross: $0.82M

11. All Over the Guy (2001)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

While the flame of Jackie and Brett's attraction intensifies, Eli and Tom, the unlikely pair they attempt to bring together, appear destined to spiral out of love rather than make any sort of progress toward becoming a genuine couple.

Director: Julie Davis | Stars: Dan Bucatinsky, Richard Ruccolo, Sasha Alexander, Adam Goldberg

Votes: 4,991 | Gross: $1.01M

12. The Walker (2007)

R | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An escort who caters to Washington, D.C.'s society ladies becomes involved in a murder case.

Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Ned Beatty

Votes: 5,902 | Gross: $0.08M

13. The Executioner (1963)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Comedy

An undertaker marries an old executioner's daughter and must continue his father-in-law's profession after his retirement, although he doesn't like it.

Director: Luis García Berlanga | Stars: Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez

Votes: 7,450

14. Apartment Zero (1988)

R | 124 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

In early 1980s Buenos Aires, a struggling movie theater owner takes in a roommate but suspects he is responsible for a series of political assassinations.

Director: Martin Donovan | Stars: Hart Bochner, Colin Firth, Dora Bryan, Liz Smith

Votes: 4,245 | Gross: $0.67M

15. The Trip to Spain (2017)

Unrated | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Europe. This time they're in Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan

Votes: 6,434 | Gross: $1.16M

16. Cantinflas (2014)

PG | 102 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The untold story of Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedy film star of all time, from his humble origins on the small stage to the bright lights of Hollywood.

Director: Sebastian del Amo | Stars: Óscar Jaenada, Michael Imperioli, Ilse Salas, Bárbara Mori

Votes: 4,187 | Gross: $6.37M

17. The Raspberry Reich (2004)

Unrated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A left-wing terrorist group, consisting of several homosexual men and a female leader, kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist.

Director: Bruce La Bruce | Stars: Susanne Sachße, Daniel Bätscher, Andreas Stich, Dean Monroe

Votes: 1,762

18. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy

The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.

Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams

Votes: 6,304

19. Airspeed (1999)

PG-13 | 81 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After lightening strikes Flight 109, the only chance for survival is a young girl.

Director: Robert Tinnell | Stars: Elisha Cuthbert, Bronwen Booth, Joe Mantegna, Lynne Adams

Votes: 1,439

20. Sois belle et tais-toi! (1981)

115 min | Documentary

Famous actresses talk about their role in the movie industry, and the demand to "be beautiful and shut up".

Director: Delphine Seyrig | Stars: Delphine Seyrig, Jill Clayburgh, Marie Dubois, Delia Salvi

Votes: 300

21. Looney Tunes: Stranger Than Fiction (2003 Video)

68 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Collection of 19 new original Looney Tunes shorts made as webisodes with Daffy, Bugs, Porky, Sylvester, Twitty, Taz, Foghorn and others. Segments include Daffy's show about the supernatural and Duck Dodgers' take on Planet of the Apes.

Director: Steve Belfer | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Greg Burson, Jim Cummings

Votes: 141

22. Hollywood Burn (2006)

52 min | Action, Comedy, History

Popular culture references are marshalled in a critique of copyright.

Director: Soda Jerk | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Bette Davis, Mark Hamill, Daryl Hannah

Votes: 45

23. Vente a ligar al Oeste (1972)

90 min | Comedy, Western

Railway switchman Benito hears one day a bugle call and sees a squad of American riders. Fearing an invasion, he looks for help, but the invaders are actually shooting a spaghetti western. ... See full summary »

Director: Pedro Lazaga | Stars: Alfredo Landa, José Sacristán, Antonio Ferrandis, Mirta Miller

Votes: 82

24. The Comedy Roast of Jesus Christ (2007 Video)

7 min | Short, Comedy

We've saved you a seat at this Roast of Biblical proportions. You'll die laughing, but probably be back three days later.

Stars: Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn, Sal Vulcano

Votes: 14

25. Charlton Heston, le goût de l'histoire (2019 Video)

Documentary, Short

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Director: Bertrand Tessier | Star: Fraser C. Heston

26. Lew Wallace: The Study of an American Hero (1999 Video)

17 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

Biography of Lew Wallace, noted American Civil War general and author of "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ".

Director: Gary Quigg | Star: Joanna Spragg

27. Culture Wars: Silicon Valley's Obsession with Diversity Hiring (2017 Video)

9 min | Short, News

In the wake of the James Damore/Google memo, Dave Cullen (aka Computing Forever) disputes the value of diversity hiring and affirmative action.

Stars: Dave Cullen, Dave Rubin, James Damore

28. Two-Minute Warning: Interview with director Larry Peerce (2016 Video)

26 min | Short, History, Talk-Show

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Star: Larry Peerce

29. Passion & Poetry: Major Dundee (2005 Video)

22 min | Documentary, Short

The making of Sam Peckinpah's Major Dundee. It contains filmed interviews, film clips as well as rare behind the scenes footage & production stills.

Director: Mike Siegel | Stars: R.G. Armstrong, Senta Berger, James Coburn, Gordon T. Dawson

Votes: 11

30. Rifftrax: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

TV-14 | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Strap on a vest and your smirkiest smirk, it's time for Solo. The first Star Wars title that tells you exactly how high to set your expectations.

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

31. The King James Code, Volume 1 (2009 Video)

98 min

Pastor Mike teaches about the scripture numerics of numbers 1 and 2, as found in the King James Bible.

Star: Michael Hoggard

32. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Pay the Twenty Dollars (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

George Jefferson storms into the house, demanding Archie to explain why he paid him using a counterfeit $20 bill.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 234

33. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1972)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Season 6 opens with Jim Nabors as guest star. Carol presents Harvey Korman with his Emmy award. Sketches include "Stella Toddler" and "Hollywood Canteen."

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

Votes: 45

34. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Tim Conway and the Pointer Sisters (1975)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this show include Stella Toddler as a game show contestant on "Up Your Income"; and Nora Desmond's butler Max finds a substitute for himself.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway

Votes: 42

35. Dead Like Me (2003–2004)
Episode: Rites of Passage (2004)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The other reapers are jealous when George draws a VIPR - Very Important Person Reap. Daisy restores a cynical priest's faith and Reggie visits the scene of her sister's death.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Ellen Muth, Laura Harris, Callum Blue, Jasmine Guy

Votes: 385

36. Fractured Flickers (1963– )
Episode: Annette Funicello (1963)

Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy

Guest Annette Funicello confesses to Hans that she never watches the show. Recordings reveal how silent movie director Frederick Fig achieved his unforgettable results in "The Cut Away." A ... See full summary »

Stars: Hans Conried, June Foray, Paul Frees, Lon Chaney

Votes: 15

37. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Joey's Dirty Day (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Joey arrives on the set of his latest movie unwashed, after a three-day fishing trip with his dad. Rachel sets up Ross with the niece of her boss. Chandler goes through three phrases to help recover from Kathy cheating on him.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,920

38. Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
Episode: Help Wanted: Angel (1984)

Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy

An advertisement brings Jonathan and Mark to a neighborhood where an elderly scriptwriter needs an "angel" to bankroll his movie about the lonely people in his neighborhood, but making the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, Al Ruscio, Dennis Fimple

Votes: 184

39. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
Episode: Episode #3.16 (1992)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Catch up with all you favorite characters in this Kids in the Hall episode, where Mississippi Gary sings the After-Death blues, the fact Girl discusses the importance of cleaning your ears,... See full summary »

Directors: John Blanchard, Kelly Makin, Stephen Surjik | Stars: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney

Votes: 115

40. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode: Chasing Bobby (2001)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Hank's truck is on its last wheels and he balks at the thought of getting a new truck, much to the chagrin of friends and family.

Directors: Anthony Lioi, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 412

41. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Nullification (1997)

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

An attempted armored car heist leads to the prosecution of a suburban right-wing militia group that claims to be at war with the U.S. government.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 312

42. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Unrequited (2004)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An aging actress is suspected of murdering her husband in order to pursue her dream.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 341

43. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: Walter Gets Religion (1975)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

When Walter suddenly becomes passionate about religion and drags Maude to church services. Maude is less than thrilled with attending and can hardly stay awake. She becomes even more irate when she learns the reason for Walter's sudden conversion.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 55

44. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)

Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The crew watches the second chapter of "The Phantom Creeps (1939)" and a film about an American spy sent to the Soviet Union to investigate a missile attack in "Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1960)." Joel hosts a quiz show with the Bots.

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 475

45. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Girl in Gold Boots (1999)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

In order to impress the Bureau of Mad Scientists, Pearl unleashes the mephitic "Girl in Gold Boots (1968)," a poorly acted, and even worse edited tale of a girl who attempts to make it big in LA as a dancer with the help of a petty thug.

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

Votes: 710

46. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Having His Baby (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Fran wants to have a baby, husband or not.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 345

47. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: One False Mole and You're Dead (1998)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Fran has a run-in with actress Margo Lange, who is starring in one of Maxwell's plays, when she discovers that her famous mole is a fake.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 287

48. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode: Video Nasty (1986)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Rodney's Art Class is given a £10,000 grant to make a film spotlighting the local community, but first he has to avoid the scheming intentions of Mickey Pearce and Del Boy. Whilst Rodders ... See full summary »

Director: Ray Butt | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Roger Lloyd Pack

Votes: 533

49. That's My Bush! (2001)
Episode: Eenie, Meenie, Miney, MURDER! (2001)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

The President turns to a telephone psychic for advice and is told someone he trust has it in for him. To ensure his own safety, George outlawed guns.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Carrie Quinn Dolin, Kurt Fuller, Marcia Wallace

Votes: 59

50. Undeclared (2001–2003)
Episode: Parents' Weekend (2002)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Marshall is reluctant to let his parents know that he isn't a business major. Ron gets propositioned by Lloyd's sister, Amanda. Rachel has to face the wrath of her control freak mother. Hal meets up with his estranged wife, Debra.

Director: John Hamburg | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena

Votes: 211