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

1. Minority Report (2002)

PG-13 | 145 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

John works with the PreCrime police which stop crimes before they take place, with the help of three 'PreCogs' who can foresee crimes. Events ensue when John finds himself framed for a future murder.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow

Votes: 585,627 | Gross: $132.07M

2. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

PG | 130 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell

Votes: 500,344

3. Bad Teacher (2011)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Romance

A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job, her students, and her co-workers is forced to return to teaching to make enough money for breast implants after her wealthy fiancé dumps her.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch

Votes: 212,991 | Gross: $100.29M

4. The Time Machine (2002)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races.

Director: Simon Wells | Stars: Guy Pearce, Yancey Arias, Mark Addy, Phyllida Law

Votes: 130,632 | Gross: $56.68M

5. Uptown Girls (2003)

PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A grown-up woman who kept her childish instincts and behavior starts working as the nanny of an 8-year-old girl who actually acts like an adult. But everything ends right-side up.

Director: Boaz Yakin | Stars: Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Heather Locklear, Jesse Spencer

Votes: 43,398 | Gross: $36.92M

6. Esteros (2016)

Not Rated | 83 min | Drama, Romance

Two boyhood chums, separated soon after sexually awakening together, re-meet as young men with unspoken sexual tensions lying between them.

Director: Papu Curotto | Stars: Ignacio Rogers, Esteban Masturini, Joaquín Parada, Blas Finardi Niz

Votes: 4,911

7. God Help the Girl (2014)

Unrated | 112 min | Drama, Music, Romance

As Eve begins writing songs as a way to sort through some emotional problems, she meets James and Cassie, two musicians each at crossroads of their own.

Director: Stuart Murdoch | Stars: Emily Browning, Olly Alexander, Hannah Murray, Pierre Boulanger

Votes: 9,248 | Gross: $0.10M

8. Sorceress (1995)

R | 93 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Jealous witch Erica uses her powers to influence her unwitting husband Larry and his colleagues, who all work for a big law firm.

Director: Jim Wynorski | Stars: Linda Blair, Edward Albert, Julie Strain, Michael Parks

Votes: 1,272

9. An American Rhapsody (2001)

PG-13 | 106 min | Drama

A young Hungarian girl struggles to find her place in the world when she's reunited with her parents in the USA years after she was left behind during their flight from the communist country in the 1950s.

Director: Éva Gárdos | Stars: Nastassja Kinski, Scarlett Johansson, Raffaella Bánsági, Tony Goldwyn

Votes: 4,604 | Gross: $0.85M

10. Little Ladies of the Night (1977 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

The sister of ex-pimp and current Los Angeles Police detective Kyle York was murdered working the streets a few years ago. Since his reform, he has teamed with Officer Russ Garfield to ... See full summary »

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: David Soul, Louis Gossett Jr., Linda Purl, Clifton Davis

Votes: 216

11. The Cat and the Canary (1978)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Mystery, Horror

A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.

Director: Radley Metzger | Stars: Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller

Votes: 1,687

12. Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1990 TV Movie)

92 min | Adventure, Family

This is yet another telling of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as the two try to clear their friend Jim of murder charges.

Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Raphael Sbarge, Mitchell Anderson, Megan Follows, William Windom

Votes: 155

13. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor

Votes: 4,900

14. Lucky Me (1954)

Approved | 100 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Three struggling theatrical performers meet a famous songwriter who is trying to convince a wealthy oilman to finance a musical he is scripting, promising them stardom if it comes to fruition.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Doris Day, Robert Cummings, Phil Silvers, Eddie Foy Jr.

Votes: 898

15. Silent Night (2002 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 100 min | Biography, Drama, War

In a cabin on a World War II front, a German mom with a young son mediates a truce between three German and three American soldiers so they can all celebrate Christmas Eve 1944 together.

Director: Rodney Gibbons | Stars: Linda Hamilton, Matthew Harbour, Romano Orzari, Alain Goulem

Votes: 1,884

16. The Price of a Broken Heart (1999 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 89 min | Drama

A woman learns that her husband has been having a very open affair with his secretary and has promised marriage. The wife sues for divorce and also sues the secretary based on an obscure ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Shapiro | Stars: Park Overall, Laura Innes, Timothy Carhart, Bill Nunn

Votes: 256

17. Heat of Desire (1981)

R | 86 min | Drama, Romance

In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up ... See full summary »

Director: Luc Béraud | Stars: Patrick Dewaere, Clio Goldsmith, Jeanne Moreau, Guy Marchand

Votes: 238

18. VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue (2008 Video)

Not Rated | 49 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Huckleberry Larry wants to help his new friend, Big Jim, a huge yellow gourd on the lam. Tomato Sawyer doesn't want to get involved, which strains his friendship with Larry.

Director: Brian Roberts | Stars: Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, Kay Sowell, Jim Poole

Votes: 154

19. Good Boys (2005)

Not Rated | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Two rent boys, hired by a trick to perform together, develop a relationship.

Director: Yair Hochner | Stars: Daniel Efrat, Dana Balalti, Michael Hamel, Yuval Raz

Votes: 400

20. The Comedy Club (2021)

90 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling local comedy scene. As a breeding ... See full summary »

Director: David Schendel | Stars: Dana Carvey, Bob Saget, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone

Votes: 18

21. Mark Twain's America in (1998)

G | 52 min | Documentary, Biography

Interweaves Twain's life and times with the lives of current day enthusiasts of the 19th century way of life. Utilizing archival stereo-optic photos, powerful images from the past seemingly come alive in a larger-than-life presentation.

Director: Stephen Low | Stars: Anne Bancroft, Dennis O'Connor, Kim Parr, LeeAnn Powers

Votes: 56 | Gross: $2.28M

22. Jubilo, Jr. (1924)

20 min | Family, Comedy, Short

A young boy, determined to make money enough to buy his mother a birthday present, finds a variety of odd jobs and finally starts up a makeshift circus.

Director: Robert F. McGowan | Stars: Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Votes: 64

23. VeggieTales: Bob Lends a Helping Hand (2011 Video)

74 min | Animation

Bob Lends a Helping Hand is a special VeggieTales compilation, and is also based upon the book of the same name.

Directors: Tim Hodge, Mike Nawrocki, Brian Roberts | Stars: G. Bock, Mike Nawrocki, Jim Poole, Kay Sowell

Votes: 7

24. The History of the English Language: Second Edition (2008 Video)

Documentary

Professor Seth Lerer lectures on the history of the English language, from its earliest roots to its modern forms, and includes lively commentary on American English.

Star: Seth Lerer

Votes: 7

25. The Mississippi Traveler (1955)

17 min | Documentary, Short

Scenic tour of the river region.

Director: Richard Goldstone | Star: John Nesbitt

26. Angel (1999–2004)
Episode: Tomorrow (2002)

Unrated | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Connor returns to Angel to seek his revenge, and Angel and Cordelia acknowledge their feelings for each other.

Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards

Votes: 1,552

27. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Chris' Ex (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

When Chris's extra-friendly ex-husband suddenly appears and stays at her apartment, Becker tries everything possible to keep the divorced couple apart.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 93

28. The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017)
Episode: Shelf Life (2002)

Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Summer vacation is almost over, and Timmy hasn't done any work on his book report. With time running out and the first day of school quickly approaching, Timmy wishes the fictional character, Tom Sawyer out from his book.

Directors: Wincat Alcala, Butch Hartman, Norton Virgien | Stars: Tara Strong, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee, Gary LeRoi Gray

Votes: 150

29. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Jews and Chinese Food (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai is hurt again when she realizes Luke has moved his boat from her garage without even telling her. Luke helps the school kids build the sets for their Fiddler on the Roof play in ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 775

30. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: The Garage Painters (1959)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When the television breaks down over a week-end, Ward encourages Wally and Beaver to read Mark Twain's classic book, "Tom Sawyer". But things don't turn out quite as they planned after the ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 128

31. O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971–1972)
Episode: Operation: Moonshine (1971)

60 min | Drama

O'Hara goes after a bootlegger whose bad whiskey--poisoned with lead salts--has already caused the deaths of a half-dozen of his customers.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: David Janssen, Will Geer, Russell Wiggins, Alan Hale Jr.

Votes: 15

32. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode: The Z Files (1996)

Crime, Drama, Family

When Zack's friend sends him a picture of his attractive teacher over the Internet, Zack creates a computerized pornographic picture of her and shares it with him but he puts it up on the ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 49

33. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Boosters (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Ben starts an autocourt venture with Corabeth. Then they find out the government stops all new constructions. Ben comes up with a clever plan to use old cabins. Meanwhile, Yancy takes a mail course to become a barber.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley

Votes: 100

34. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: The Day the Earth Stood Stupid (2001)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When flying brains invade, Fry is the only one who can save the Earth from destruction.

Director: Mark Ervin | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,902

35. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Simpsons Tall Tales (2001)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

A hobo tells the Simpsons tall tales on a train ride:. In the first story, Homer is Paul Bunyan. In the second, Lisa stars as Connie Appleseed. And in the third, Bart and Nelson raft down the Mississippi as Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,859

36. Robotech (1985)
Episode: Survival (1985)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The group of freedom fighters, now joined by Yellow Dancer (aka Lancer), Rook Bartley (a brave young woman) and Lunk (aka Jim Cooper), try getting back to nature as they set-up a base in the center of a hostile forest.

Stars: Robert Axelrod, Emilie de Azevedo Brown, Bill Capizzi, Frank Catalano

Votes: 95

37. Lost (2004–2010)
Episode: The Brig (2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Locke needs to prove himself to Ben before he can be accepted into the Others' group and tricks Sawyer into doing his dirty work for him. The secret of the woman who parachuted onto the Island is revealed.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson

Votes: 6,383

38. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode: Mannequin Head Ball (2010)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

When Jeff can't get out of the lease for a retail space he rented for Audrey's fleeting cookie business, he and Adam invent a new game involving the heads of mannequins. Meanwhile, Russell and Timmy go on a double date.

Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 608

39. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: Ourselves Alone (2011)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama

After Nucky is released, he finds that most of his organization have deserted him for the Commodore, Margaret keeps her head, and the IRA asks Nucky for a donation.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon

Votes: 2,158

40. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Cash Cash Bang Bang (2012)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

The Pawn Stars are amazed when a first issue Spider-Man comic book swings into the shop. Then, a guy moseys in with an antique 1860 Colt Army Pistol. And later, Old Man checks out a gold ... See full summary »

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Johnny Jimemez

Votes: 44

41. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie and Deception Therapy (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie decides to engage in deception therapy to help Ed deal with his anger issues, and Jennifer asks Charlie to hang out with Kate.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla

Votes: 240

42. The New Normal (2012–2013)
Episode: Finding Name-O (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Bryan and David find it hard to compromise when they plan their wedding and attempt to choose a name for their unborn child, and Shania decides to change her name after hearing where it originated.

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood

Votes: 97

43. Normal World (2022– )
Episode: Lil Tay Hoax, Tinseltown Croaks | Guest: Chris Gore | Ep 22 (2023)

Comedy, Talk-Show

Lil Tay is OK. Hollywood writers are feeling the heat of the strike. And all things Detroit. Joined by special guest Chris Gore.

Stars: Angela Boggs, Quarter Black Garrett, Chris Gore, Maxwell Hughes

44. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: Internment (2013)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Hershel struggles to care for the sick as the situation in the cell block escalates. Meanwhile, Rick and Carl defend the prison as the fences give way.

Director: David Boyd | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 14,589

45. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie and the Prison Riot (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

There's a riot at the prison and Charlie is held hostage. Nolan, Lacey and Ed throw Patrick a birthday party.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla

Votes: 197

46. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: The Grove (2014)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Carol has to cope with old secrets and Lizzie's psychotic behavior when she, Tyreese and the girls take refuge in a vacant house on the way to Terminus.

Director: Michael E. Satrazemis | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 19,052

47. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The First Pitch Insufficiency (2014)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

Howard becomes nervous after NASA asks him to throw out the first pitch at a Los Angeles Angels game. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny try to prove Sheldon wrong when he says that he and Amy have a 'superior' relationship.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,533

48. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: RICO (2015)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy discovers the Sandpiper Retirement Home has been scamming his elderly clients, and prepares to take legal action.

Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 15,590

49. In Their Own Words (2015– )
Episode: Jim Henson (2015)

TV-PG | 55 min | Biography

Explore the incredible life of the man behind The Muppets and so much more. Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and ... See full summary »

Stars: Brian Unger, Jim Henson, Michael K. Frith, John Landis

Votes: 47

50. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: The Storm (2016)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

During an electrical storm, Phil tries too hard to prove that he's useful, Jay desperately tries to make an appointment at a bar, Manny has an embarrassing moment with Claire, and Mitch and Cam try to save Lily's failing birthday party.

Director: James R. Bagdonas | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 2,020