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

1. A League of Their Own (1992)

PG | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna

Votes: 121,132 | Gross: $107.53M

2. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

R | 169 min | Drama, War

Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns

Votes: 1,497,267 | Gross: $216.54M

3. The Shape of Water (2017)

R | 123 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.

Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Doug Jones

Votes: 447,841 | Gross: $63.86M

4. All About Eve (1950)

Passed | 138 min | Drama

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Votes: 138,819 | Gross: $0.01M

5. Taking Sides (2001)

Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Music, War

After the end of World War II, a famous German conductor is accused of loyalty to the Nazi regime. He argues that art and politics are separate. An investigator thinks otherwise.

Director: István Szabó | Stars: Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, Birgit Minichmayr

Votes: 3,814 | Gross: $0.19M

6. Rose Red (2002)

PG-13 | 85 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A college professor and a team of psychics investigate mysterious deaths and disappearances at an old abandoned mansion.

Stars: Nancy Travis, Matt Keeslar, Kimberly J. Brown, David Dukes

Votes: 27,038

7. May (2002)

R | 93 min | Drama, Horror

A socially awkward veterinary assistant with a lazy eye and obsession with perfection descends into depravity after developing a crush on a boy with perfect hands.

Director: Lucky McKee | Stars: Angela Bettis, Jeremy Sisto, Anna Faris, James Duval

Votes: 40,518 | Gross: $0.15M

8. Stalag 17 (1953)

Not Rated | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, War

After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss

Votes: 58,827

9. Atlantic City (1980)

R | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.

Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli

Votes: 18,304

10. Murder in the First (1995)

R | 122 min | Drama, Thriller

An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement.

Director: Marc Rocco | Stars: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz

Votes: 30,685 | Gross: $17.38M

11. When the Wind Blows (1986)

16+ | 84 min | Animation, Drama, War

A naive elderly British rural couple survive the initial onslaught of a nuclear war.

Director: Jimmy T. Murakami | Stars: Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills, Robin Houston, James Russell

Votes: 12,654 | Gross: $0.01M

12. Wish You Were Here (1987)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.

Director: David Leland | Stars: Emily Lloyd, Trudi Cavanagh, Clare Clifford, Barbara Durkin

Votes: 3,340 | Gross: $3.28M

13. Paris Is Burning (1990)

R | 78 min | Documentary

A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.

Director: Jennie Livingston | Stars: Brooke Xtravaganza, André Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Duprée

Votes: 17,621 | Gross: $3.78M

14. Battleground (1949)

Approved | 118 min | Action, Drama, History

True tale about a squad of the 101st Airborne Division coping with being trapped by the Germans in the besieged city of Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.

Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy

Votes: 7,865 | Gross: $10.29M

15. The Day After Halloween (1979)

R | 92 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A naive hairdresser is spurred by her vivacious friend into becoming a nude model, but soon discovers that everyone she knows wants a piece of her.

Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Chantal Contouri, Robert Bruning, Sigrid Thornton, Hugh Keays-Byrne

Votes: 732

16. Ziegfeld Follies (1945)

Approved | 110 min | Comedy, Musical

The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. looks down from Heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.

Directors: Lemuel Ayers, Roy Del Ruth, Robert Lewis, Vincente Minnelli, George Sidney, Merrill Pye, Charles Walters | Stars: William Powell, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire

Votes: 3,635 | Gross: $7.93M

17. The Land Girls (1998)

R | 111 min | Drama, Romance, War

Three young women from very different walks of life join the women's land army during World War II, and are sent to work together on a farm in Dorset, where the experience changes their lives forever.

Director: David Leland | Stars: Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel, Steven Mackintosh

Votes: 2,169 | Gross: $0.15M

18. Lost in Yonkers (1993)

PG | 114 min | Comedy, Drama

In the summer of 1942, two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother and their childlike aunt in Yonkers, New York.

Director: Martha Coolidge | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl, Irene Worth, Brad Stoll

Votes: 3,688 | Gross: $9.29M

19. Counterpoint (1967)

Approved | 107 min | Drama, Music, War

A famous orchestra conductor is captured by the Germans in WW2, and is forced to perform at private concerts for the Nazi generals.

Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays, Leslie Nielsen

Votes: 1,049

20. The Stripper (1963)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Romance

Lila Green is an insecure and aging showgirl for Madame Olga's stage shows. When her boyfriend, Rick, runs off with the show's money, Madame Olga and Ronny let Lila go. Lila goes to stay ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Joanne Woodward, Richard Beymer, Claire Trevor, Carol Lynley

Votes: 454

21. 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: 3,647 | Gross: $3.69M

22. One Is a Lonely Number (1972)

PG | 97 min | Drama

A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her ... See full summary »

Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Trish Van Devere, Monte Markham, Janet Leigh, Melvyn Douglas

Votes: 436 | Gross: $0.09M

23. Once a Year on Blackpool Sands (2021)

Unrated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gritty Northern LGBTQ comedy drama. Blackpool 1953. Two young gay Yorkshire miners, Eddy and Tommy, on their annual holiday there, meet transvestite James Elbridge who is summoning up the courage to do the fabled walk from pier to pier.

Director: Karlton Parris | Stars: Kyle Brookes, Macaulay Cooper, Wendy Laurence James, Elizabeth Coombs

Votes: 141

24. Winter of Frozen Dreams (2009)

R | 92 min | Crime, Drama

Barbara Hoffman is a University of Wisconsin science student. She is a part-time employee at a local massage parlor. She is also a killer. Now all Detective Lulling has to do is prove it.

Director: Eric Mandelbaum | Stars: Thora Birch, Keith Carradine, Brendan Sexton III, Leo Fitzpatrick

Votes: 904 | Gross: $0.01M

25. Wing and a Prayer (1944)

Passed | 97 min | Action, Drama, War

In WW2, an American aircraft carrier sails around the Pacific on a decoy mission until it joins the battle of Midway against the Japanese forces.

Director: Henry Hathaway | Stars: Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford

Votes: 1,549

26. The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987)

R | 116 min | Drama, Romance

A middle-aged spinster falls in love with a fellow resident of her boardinghouse, who mistakenly believes she has the money to help him start a new business.

Director: Jack Clayton | Stars: Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Wendy Hiller, Marie Kean

Votes: 1,220 | Gross: $0.52M

27. Copacabana (1947)

Passed | 92 min | Comedy, Musical, Mystery

An agent has his only client pose as both a French chanteuse and Brazilian bombshell to fool a nightclub owner.

Director: Alfred E. Green | Stars: Groucho Marx, Carmen Miranda, Steve Cochran, Andy Russell

Votes: 1,386

28. The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)

G | 92 min | Comedy, War

During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot

Votes: 606

29. Thieves (1977)

PG | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Dramedy of a native New York married couple who splits up in an attempt to rediscover their sanity.

Directors: John Berry, Alfred Viola | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Charles Grodin, Irwin Corey, Hector Elizondo

Votes: 180

30. Cop in Drag (1984)

96 min | Comedy, Crime

During a show held at Blue Gay, drag queen cabaret in the center of Rome, an artist of the restaurant is found dead. The investigations are entrusted to Inspector Giraldi.

Director: Bruno Corbucci | Stars: Tomas Milian, Bombolo, Olimpia Di Nardo, Paco Fabrini

Votes: 305

31. 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

32. Freddie Steps Out (1946)

Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Musical

A high school student is mistaken for a famous radio singer who goes missing. Complications ensue.

Director: Arthur Dreifuss | Stars: Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Warren Mills, Anne Rooney

Votes: 95

33. 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

34. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Paintball (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim is tired of Cheryl always picking activities for them as a couple, especially the cooking class which was a disaster. He picks paint-ball for the next activity, thinking she will hate it.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 159

35. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie Feels Left Out (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie's family and friends throw a surprise party for his 50th birthday, but Archie insists that he's only 49, and is upset to find out he's older than he thinks.

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

Votes: 205

36. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: The Mission (1985)

PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A courageous young World War II gunner and aspiring cartoonist, trapped in the belly gun of a B-17 aircraft with the landing gear destroyed, has only his imagination as a force that might be able to save him.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Kevin Costner, Casey Siemaszko, Kiefer Sutherland, J.J. Cohen

Votes: 1,254

37. 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

38. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Phil Silvers and Jean Stapleton (1975)

TV-G | 51 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this show with guests Jean Stapleton and Phil Silvers include: another spoof of TV commercials including for Mr. Coffee, sleeping pills and life insurance; and a feminist (... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Jean Stapleton

Votes: 46

39. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Shirley MacLaine (1975)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: Carol and guest Shirley MacLaine sing about the problems with fan mail, and play little-league mothers who argue with the team's coach (Harvey); in "The Family", Eunice ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 71

40. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: I'll Be Seeing You (1987)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy

Charlene meets and falls in love with Bill Stillfield, a recently widowed Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. That night, she dreams of herself in a World War II era bar. There she meets him, ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 111

41. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode: Storm Front (2004)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Following the destruction of the Xindi weapon, the Enterprise crew discovers that they have been sent back in time to 1944. However, history has been altered, leaving Nazi Germany in control of a large portion of the eastern United States.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,715

42. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Rose: Portrait of a Woman (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

Miles' birthday is coming up, so Blanche convinces Rose to present him a naughty picture of herself as a gift. Meanwhile, Dorothy lands a highly-paid new job teaching adults, much to Sophia's delight.

Director: Lex Passaris | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 363

43. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Richie's Cup Runneth Over (1974)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Richie pays the price after getting plastered in a beer drinking contest at Potsie's cousin's bachelor party.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 252

44. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: A Russian Is Coming (1967)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

A disagreeable Russian pilot wants to escape, but refuses to go first to London. He wants to head east to Mother Russia.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 174

45. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: Duel of Honor (1968)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

Hogan helps Klink prepare for a hasty trip to Argentina when he finds himself in a duel.

Director: Edward H. Feldman | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 177

46. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: Hogan Goes Hollywood (1969)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

To complete a mission given to him by the Underground, Hogan makes use of an American actor that is appearing in a German propaganda film.

Director: Edward H. Feldman | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 157

47. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: One Army at a Time (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

Dressed in a German uniform for a mission, Carter finds himself serving in the German army.

Director: Edward H. Feldman | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 173

48. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: Standing Room Only (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

Hogan has to save Klink when his account books at Stalag 13 aren't quite correct.

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 166

49. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Mr. Piano Man (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

George likes the idea of boosting his classy, luxurious image, so he asks Louise to purchase a piano for their home, despite knowing that no one around can play one. George later becomes ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker

Votes: 155

50. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode: Fair Exchange (1994)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After a night of heavy drinking Lovejoy wakes up to being charged with assaulting Charlotte and stealing a painting, but he has no memory of anything.

Director: Richard Laxton | Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Caroline Langrishe, Diane Parish

Votes: 57