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

1. Beetlejuice (1988)

PG | 92 min | Comedy, Fantasy

The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Annie McEnroe

Votes: 340,255 | Gross: $73.71M

2. The Last Picture Show (1971)

R | 118 min | Drama, Romance

In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.

Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson

Votes: 52,406 | Gross: $29.13M

3. Fool's Paradise (2023)

R | 98 min | Comedy

A fool for love becomes an accidental celebrity only to lose it all.

Director: Charlie Day | Stars: Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody

Votes: 6,037

4. Trouble with the Curve (2012)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping him in a recruiting trip which could be his last.

Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake

Votes: 68,549 | Gross: $35.76M

5. Velvet Goldmine (1998)

R | 118 min | Drama, Music

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette

Votes: 38,316 | Gross: $1.05M

6. Café Society (2016)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

In the 1930s, a Bronx native moves to Hollywood and falls in love with a young woman who is seeing a married man.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Blake Lively

Votes: 81,322 | Gross: $11.10M

7. Hollywoodland (2006)

R | 126 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A detective examines the mysterious death of George Reeves, the star of the television series Adventures of Superman (1952).

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Diane Lane, Bob Hoskins

Votes: 35,959 | Gross: $14.42M

8. Fedora (1978)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Romance

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

Votes: 5,187 | Gross: $2.20M

9. The Leisure Seeker (2017)

R | 112 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker".

Director: Paolo Virzì | Stars: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay, Janel Moloney

Votes: 9,711 | Gross: $3.23M

10. Carrie Pilby (2016)

Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

A person of high intelligence struggles to make sense of the world as it relates to morality, relationships, sex, and leaving her apartment.

Director: Susan Johnson | Stars: Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, William Moseley, Vanessa Bayer

Votes: 13,756 | Gross: $0.02M

11. The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

PG | 100 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

When Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae is spilled by a hapless flunky, Fu Manchu sends his lackeys to round up supplies for a fresh batch of elixir, including a precious jewel, which prompts a team of agents to track him down.

Directors: Piers Haggard, Peter Sellers | Stars: Peter Sellers, Helen Mirren, David Tomlinson, Sid Caesar

Votes: 2,390 | Gross: $10.70M

12. Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017)

Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.

Director: Matt Tyrnauer | Stars: Scotty Bowers, William Mann, David Kuhn, Stephen Fry

Votes: 1,804 | Gross: $0.46M

13. Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance

To save his career, a writer for television advertising wants a famous actress to endorse a lipstick. In return, he has to pretend to be her new lover.

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Tony Randall, Jayne Mansfield, Betsy Drake, Joan Blondell

Votes: 4,085

14. I Love Melvin (1953)

Passed | 77 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Melvin, a photographer for "Look" magazine, meets Judy and wants to marry her. Her father is against that and as a last resort, Melvin promises to get Judy's photo on the cover of the next issue, a task easier said than done.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Una Merkel, Richard Anderson

Votes: 1,055

15. A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Alice is set to meet her future in-laws for the first time, but things don't go according to plan.

Director: Jonathan Wright | Stars: Alicia Witt, Mark Wiebe, Lawrence Dane, Scott Gibson

Votes: 4,109

16. Little City (1997)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

San Francisco is a little city, where you keep running into the same 6 people, here 5 around 30 y.o. and a cougar on the prowl for young women, all going in and out of relationships.

Director: Roberto Benabib | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Bellan, Robert Elross

Votes: 1,138

17. The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939)

Passed | 82 min | Drama, Music, Romance

An ice skater jeopardizes her marriage after she becomes a movie star.

Director: Reinhold Schünzel | Stars: Joan Crawford, James Stewart, Lew Ayres, Lewis Stone

Votes: 1,055

18. The Gathering (1977 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama

A dying father pulls his torn family back together for a last Christmas.

Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Edward Asner, Maureen Stapleton, Rebecca Balding, Sarah Cunningham

Votes: 811

19. 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

20. Lily in Love (1984)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy

Broadway star Fitzroy Wynn (Christopher Plummer) is thrilled when his wife Lily (Dame Maggie Smith) writes a new script with a brilliant lead role. While egocentric Fitz thinks himself ... See full summary »

Director: Károly Makk | Stars: Christopher Plummer, Maggie Smith, Elke Sommer, Adolph Green

Votes: 259 | Gross: $0.38M

21. 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

22. Mother Goose Goes Hollywood (1938)

Approved | 8 min | Comedy, Family, Animation

Various Mother Goose rhymes are portrayed by Hollywood stars for example, Old King Cole's fiddlers three are the Marx Brothers, and Humpty Dumpty is W.C. Fields, who falls while tormenting ... See full summary »

Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Al Bernie, Thelma Boardman, Beatrice Hagen, Ann Lee

Votes: 638

23. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)

87 min | Documentary, History

The history of the Academy Awards.

Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher

Votes: 1,525

24. Lucy Gets Lucky (1975 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Music

Lucy Gets Lucky finds the wacky redhead pulling out all the stops in Las Vegas to see her favorite entertainer, 'Dean Martin'. Lucy gets a job working at the MGM Grand casino and high stakes hijinks follow.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Dean Martin, Jackie Coogan, Bruce Gordon

Votes: 78

25. Hare Remover (1946)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Elmer Fudd is a mad scientist who wants to turn Bugs Bunny into a fiend. Bugs tricks this ersatz Dr. Jekyll into drinking his own mixture; later, each thinks the other has changed into a bear.

Directors: Robert McKimson, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan

Votes: 753

26. Hollywood Mouth 2 (2014)

84 min | Drama

A film buff discovers strange goings-on at a movie museum and elsewhere in Hollywood.

Director: Jordan Mohr | Stars: Sam Bologna, Alexander Des Combes, Ronald Duthweiler, Matthew Glaser

Votes: 698

27. 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

28. 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

29. King's Ransom (1993 Video)

Not Rated | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Inside this seductive world, gamblers find themselves pulled into a web of deception.

Directors: Tom Logan, Hugh Parks | Stars: Miles O'Keeffe, Dedee Pfeiffer, Christopher Atkins, Fred Ottaviano

Votes: 148

30. The Way of the Karate Kid (2005 Video)

45 min | Documentary, Sport

Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).

Director: Michael Gillis | Stars: Robert Mark Kamen, John G. Avildsen, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita

Votes: 90

31. Karl Rove, I Love You (2007)

97 min | Comedy

Election Year, 2004. A documentary on the "unknown supporting actor" takes a surprising turn when the lead of the film (Dan Butler; "Bulldog" from the television series "Frasier") becomes ... See full summary »

Directors: Dan Butler, Phil Leirness | Stars: Dan Butler, Phil Leirness, Julia Miranda, John Hoffman

Votes: 84

32. 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

33. Elizabeth Taylor - An Intimate Portrait (1975 TV Movie)

67 min | Documentary, Biography

A made-for-television documentary hosted by Peter Lawford in discussions with close friends, family and colleagues of Elizabeth Taylor about her life and career and featuring clips from her films and archive footage from her personal life.

Director: Pat Shields | Stars: Peter Lawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowall, Vincente Minnelli

Votes: 131

34. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: One More Time (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The A-Team is caught by the federal government and offered a mission in exchange for release.

Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz

Votes: 407

35. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Cousin Maude's Visit (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Edith's liberal cousin, Maude Findlay, arrives to help in caring for a flu-ridden Archie and Mike.

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

Votes: 377

36. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Edith Has Jury Duty (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Edith is the lone holdout in a high-profile murder case, in which the prosecution's case seems clear-cut. Archie whines because Edith has been sequestered for the duration and refuses to help himself around the house.

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

Votes: 353

37. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: On the Glass (1994)

TV-14 | Comedy

With Sharon ignoring Tracey's advice to curb her spending and ending up skint, Marcus stopping Dorien's allowance and the swimming pool business being less than brisk in winter, the girls ... See full summary »

Director: Terry Kinane | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Peter Polycarpou

Votes: 25

38. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: What's Up, Doc? (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Sam hits on a beautiful woman in the bar who promptly shoots him down. She is Dr. Sheila Rydell, a clinical psychiatrist and a colleague of the Drs. Crane. Because she shot him down, Sam ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 456

39. Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Episode: The Recruit (1973)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, War

Wilson enlists two unlikely recruits, the vicar and the verger, whilst Mainwaring is stuck in hospital.

Director: David Croft | Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie

Votes: 135

40. Decoy (1957–1958)
Episode: Stranglehold (1957)

26 min | Crime, Drama

Casey moves into a seedy rooming house to try to befriend a woman whose boyfriend is a suspect in a robbery and murder, but she senses that something is not quite right.

Director: Don Medford | Stars: Beverly Garland, Joanne Linville, Arch Johnson, Bruce Gordon

Votes: 102

41. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: Cruising (1987)

Not Rated | 21 min | Comedy

When the ladies are on a singles cruise ship, Suzanne and Mary Jo make a bet on who can catch the most attractive man.

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 105

42. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Pulp Friction (2005)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Rory and Logan's casual dating situation gets more complicated when Rory spots Logan with another girl and her jealousy sets in. Rory decides to go to a party with a guy she barely knows, ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 740

43. Going Straight (1978)
Episode: Going Off the Rails (1978)

TV-PG | Comedy

Ingrid is marrying Lennie Godber but Fletch feels frustrated because his ex-wife and her partner are paying for the wedding when he feels that he should be. He is thus tempted when a man ... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake, Alfred Lynch

Votes: 64

44. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: The Rains Came (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A drought in Hooterville has crops wilting in the fields. Oliver is so desperate, he agrees to pay Haney $350 if he can bring some relief. That's when Haney presents dancing Chief ... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester

Votes: 114

45. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Richie Moves Out (1974)

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

Richie Cunningham's dream of independence turns into a nightmare when he moves out of his parents' house and into older brother Chuck's apartment.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Henry Winkler

Votes: 210

46. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: A Long Way from Times Square (1975)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Kojak and Crocker go to Nevada to execute a subpoena on Arnold Saxler to have him testify on the murder of a councilman (for whose mobster murderer he worked), but Saxler has roots in Nevada, which cause difficulties for the NYPD pair.

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas

Votes: 148

47. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Enter Rhoda's Parents (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rhoda's parents' visit takes a left turn when Rhoda's suspicious mother, Ida, walks out on her her husband, Martin - to make him 'happy'.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 191

48. Soap (1977–1981)
Episode: Episode #1.18 (1978)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Chester enlists on Jessica's behalf E. Ronald Mallu, the most expensive attorney money can buy; Chester's spiteful secretary Claire finally makes good on her threats by turning him in to the SEC.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Robert Guillaume

Votes: 126

49. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Whitecaps (2002)

TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama

Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 8,743

50. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: The Wedding (2005)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

President Bartlet's plan to attend his daughter Ellie's White House wedding is jeopardized when Russia and China mobilize troops over growing chaos in Kazakhstan. The Santos campaign has ... See full summary »

Director: Max Mayer | Stars: Alan Alda, Stockard Channing, Kristin Chenoweth, Allison Janney

Votes: 632