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

1. American Graffiti (1973)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

A group of teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals.

Director: George Lucas | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith

Votes: 98,092 | Gross: $115.00M

2. We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

R | 112 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.

Director: Lynne Ramsay | Stars: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller, Jasper Newell

Votes: 167,658 | Gross: $1.74M

3. Nowhere Boy (2009)

R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall

Votes: 38,852 | Gross: $1.45M

4. The Commitments (1991)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 38,765 | Gross: $14.92M

5. Whip It (2009)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Sport

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock-loving misfit finds a way of dealing with small-town misery after discovering a roller-derby league in nearby Austin.

Director: Drew Barrymore | Stars: Elliot Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig, Sarah Habel

Votes: 70,175 | Gross: $13.04M

6. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Music

Singer Dewey Cox overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, David Krumholtz, Nat Faxon

Votes: 77,214 | Gross: $18.32M

7. The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)

PG-13 | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.

Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio

Votes: 38,898

8. The Sparks Brothers (2021)

R | 140 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck, Jane Wiedlin

Votes: 6,049

9. Last Train to Christmas (2021)

110 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Tony Towers is a local celebrity, a successful nightclub manager and he is engaged to a younger woman, Sue. Things get a little strange when he embarks upon the 3:17 to Nottingham for a Christmas family reunion.

Director: Julian Kemp | Stars: Michael Sheen, Cary Elwes, Nathalie Emmanuel, Katherine Kelly

Votes: 3,308

10. A Little Help (2010)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A woman gets entangled in a series of bizarre lies in order to take care of herself and her 12-year-old son.

Director: Michael J. Weithorn | Stars: Jenna Fischer, Jay Klaitz, Daniel Yelsky, Brooke Smith

Votes: 3,564 | Gross: $0.09M

11. Naked in New York (1993)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

Jake meets Joanne in college. He's into theater, writing plays. She's into photography. They move in together etc. She meets Elliot, owner of a big gallery, works for him and things change.

Director: Daniel Algrant | Stars: Eric Stoltz, Mary-Louise Parker, Ralph Macchio, Jill Clayburgh

Votes: 1,750 | Gross: $1.04M

12. Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008)

R | 119 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A music-infused drama about Joe Meek, the flamboyantly gay, tone deaf, songwriter-producer behind the '60s hits "Have I the Right," "Just Like Eddie," "Johnny, Remember Me" and "Telstar."

Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris, JJ Feild

Votes: 1,934

13. Shut Up & Sing (2006)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary on the The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert.

Directors: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck | Stars: Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, Clayton Allen

Votes: 4,988 | Gross: $1.22M

14. Buddy's Song (1991)

R | 102 min | Drama, Music

Buddy is an aspiring teenager who is a very good musician and has pressure to go further than his Dad's teddy boy rocker days. However when his father is sent away for a year for covering ... See full summary »

Director: Claude Whatham | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Chesney Hawkes, Sharon Duce, Michael Elphick

Votes: 368

15. Weezer: Buddy Holly (1994 Music Video)

4 min | Comedy, Music

Music video for the song "Buddy Holly" by the American rock band Weezer, written by Rivers Cuomo. It was released as the second single from the band's debut album Weezer (The Blue Album) in 1994.

Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Weezer, Tom Bosley, Tony Maxwell, Al Molinaro

Votes: 1,116

16. Hollyweird (1998 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

Unsold TV pilot about three young ambitious true crime documentary filmmakers (an Ohio couple and their L.A. friend) recording their amateur sleuth attempts to solve grisly murders in Hollywood for their rising TV show 'Hollyweird.'

Director: Jefery Levy | Stars: Fab Filippo, Melissa George, Bodhi Elfman, Ivar Brogger

Votes: 52

17. Up and Down (2004)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama

The discovery of an abandoned child by two smugglers kicks into a gear a series of tragic, comic events.

Director: Jan Hrebejk | Stars: Petr Forman, Emília Vásáryová, Jan Tríska, Jirí Machácek

Votes: 1,984 | Gross: $0.24M

18. The Education of Shelby Knox (2005)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary

A 15-year-old girl's transformation from conservative Southern Baptist to liberal Christian and ardent feminist parallels her fight for sex education and gay rights in Lubbock, Texas.

Directors: Marion Lipschutz, Rose Rosenblatt | Stars: Yvonne Caudillo, Shelby Knox, Rene Maquilleur, Amanda Noble

Votes: 443

19. Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962 - 1969 (2010 Video)

190 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Brian Wilson Songwriter 1962 - 1969 is a documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed. With... See full summary »

Stars: The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Hal Blaine, Peter Ames Carlin

Votes: 54

20. The 6th Stage of Sugar (2013)

13 min | Short, Drama

A confused, grieving daughter attempts to capture her absent father's affections after the death of her mother.

Director: Emily Railsback | Stars: Lindsay Rathert, Kelsey Sante, Kylie Sullivan, Brad Walker

Votes: 8

21. Elvis Costello & The Attractions: Clubland (1980 Music Video)

4 min | Music

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Director: Barney Bubbles | Stars: Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve, Bruce Thomas, Pete Thomas

22. Arena (1975– )
Episode: The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985)

86 min | Documentary

Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of legendary rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly. Features interviews with contemporaries and fans including Paul McCartney.

Director: Richard Spence | Stars: Larry Holley, Travis Holley, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison

Votes: 126

23. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode: Career Move (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A singer fakes suicide to boost his career.

Director: Timothy Bond | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, David Cassidy, Robert Wisden, Mary Beth Rubens

Votes: 88

24. Babylon 5 (1993–1998)
Episode: Infection (1994)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A living weapon wreaks havoc on the station.

Director: Richard Compton | Stars: Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan

Votes: 938

25. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: Gut Reaction (1998)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance

When a compatible bone marrow donor cannot be located, Scott Anspaugh agrees to undergo a new round of chemotherapy, even though there appears to be little point. Doug Ross suggests to ... See full summary »

Director: Babu Subramaniam 'T.R.' | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies

Votes: 411

26. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Come Home (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Richard gets jealous and comes to a realization after finding out who Emily is dating. Rory offers to help Logan with an article, but she has ulterior motives. Tensions arise when Lane and ... See full summary »

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 721

27. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Bringing Up Baby (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Rose's uncle Hingeblotter dies and leaves Baby, his 29-year-old prize-winning pig, to her. The other girls object until they learn about the cash they will receive if they take care of the animal until it dies.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 498

28. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Fonzie Drops In (1974)

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

Soon after patting himself on the back for convincing drop-out Fonzie to drop back into high school, Richie risks his neck by refusing to help the intimidating tough cheat on a test.

Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 218

29. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)
Episode: Chopper (1975)

TV-PG | 51 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Land development disturbs the final resting place of a headless, sword-wielding cyclist who hunts down and beheads the rival gang bikers who killed him.

Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Larry Linville, Art Metrano

Votes: 468

30. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: By Hooker by Crook (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A call girl witnesses two henchmen take her client and ultimately murder him, causing her to go into hiding, confiding and staying with a friend, a woman Crockett falls for big time. Unknown to him, there is far more to her than he knows.

Director: Don Johnson | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 398

31. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Heart of Darkness (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Investigating a porn baron, Crockett and Tubbs become involved with an undercover FBI agent who may have gone native and become a criminal, and may have murdered an underage porn starlet. ... See full summary »

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 953

32. Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
Episode: How the Tess Was Won - August 5, 1956 (1989)

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

Sam finds himself as a veterinarian who has to compete as a cowboy to win the heart of a cowgirl heiress.

Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Lance LeGault, Kari Lizer

Votes: 712

33. Second Thoughts (1991–1994)
Episode: Night Moves (1991)

Comedy

Bill and Faith plan a night of passion at Faith's house, which involves sending the children out on sleep-overs at friends' houses. Unfortunately the night is ruined when the dog refuses to... See full summary »

Director: David Askey | Stars: James Bolam, Lynda Bellingham, Julia Sawalha, Mark Denham

Votes: 15

34. Shelley (1979–1983)
Episode: Elders and Betters (1980)

Comedy

With their wedding looming ever closer, Fran and Shelley take the express train across country to visit Fran's father - the first time he's ever met Shelley. Will Shelley and his new ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Belinda Sinclair, Frederick Jaeger, Rowena Cooper

Votes: 20

35. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Colonel Homer (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer becomes the manager of a beautiful young country singer and finds himself almost attracted to her, sparking Marge's jealousy.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,595

36. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode: The Game (1978)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After the duo fail to capture a wanted felon, Hutch bets that he can successfully elude Starsky for 48 hours. The game becomes deadly serious when Starsky discovers that Hutch has unknowingly eaten soup contaminated with botulism.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton

Votes: 211

37. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: Galileo (2000)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

The President and NASA plan a TV event for a probe's landing on Mars; satellite photographs show a suspicious-looking fire in Russia; Leo asks Toby and Josh to decide on the next postage stamp; Sam and C.J. have personal reasons for not wanting to accompany the President to a concert.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney

Votes: 1,038

38. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: The Leadership Breakfast (2001)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Toby wants to use a bipartisan breakfast to discuss real issues instead of making it a staged event; Sam floats the idea of moving the press room across the street; Leo wants Josh to apologize to a columnist on his behalf; Leo and Toby realize they need to start thinking about reelection.

Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney

Votes: 942

39. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose (1995)

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

A grumpy old man with psychic powers that show him how someone will die assists the agents with the hunt for a crazed killer who targets psychics. He also cryptically reveals to Mulder and Scully their own ultimate fates.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Boyle, Stuart Charno

Votes: 7,394

40. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001–2007)
Episode: One Guilty Deed (2006)

Not Rated | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The case against a mobster seems to fall apart with the killing of a potential informant.

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: David Hepple, Gabrielle Palmer, Sharon Small, Nathaniel Parker

Votes: 270

41. The Best Damn Internet Show (2019– )
Episode: Abbe Davis (2019)

Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Abbe Davis turns the tables on Ken and interviews HIM, learning about his life, his music and his influences.

Stars: Ken Hurley, Stephen Spurling, Doug Kaplan, Abbe Davis

42. Nurses (2020–2021)
Episode: Lady Business (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Under pressure to steal more drugs, Wolf is forced into an ethical dilemma in which he is turned against his patient; while trying to protect her patient before a major surgery, Ash is forced to confront Sinead about her drinking problems.

Director: Grant Harvey | Stars: Tiera Skovbye, Natasha Calis, Jordan Johnson-Hinds, Sandy Sidhu

Votes: 101

43. Monkey in the Morning (2017– )
Episode: Lazy Sunday Music Edition (2019)

News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Francis Leonard Powers, Dax Orien, Bad Comic Reviews, Poly Dub

44. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Spuds (2020)

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

Phil and Claire take Haley and Dylan to dinner to reassure them they are not bad parents; Mitch and Cam chaperone on Lily's first date; Jay and Gloria attend Joe's school play.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 1,438

45. Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (2020)
Episode: Open Warfare (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Bone Collector's name and face are all over the news. Staying one step ahead of our team, The Bone Collector puts his ultimate revenge plan into action by targeting those closest to Lincoln, including Amelia.

Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Roslyn Ruff, Ramses Jimenez

Votes: 254

46. Gary Busey: Pet Judge (2020– )
Episode: Mousey Tongue (2020)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

A man sues his wife over the funeral arrangements for their deceased cat. And a widow is suing her employer for not insuring her dog, which she believes to be the reincarnation of her late husband.

Votes: 14

47. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Red Hot (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A Russian businessman dies in an explosion, and the prime suspect is a familiar face from CBI's past who also has a romantic interest in agent Lisbon.

Director: Chris Long | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,388

48. Rock & Chips (2010–2011)
Episode: Five Gold Rings (2010)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Helped by her knitting-obsessed mother-in-law Violet, Joan brings up baby Rodney with Reg none the wiser that he is not the father. Meanwhile, Del is impressing his friends with fake ... See full summary »

Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Kellie Bright, Phil Daniels, Paula Wilcox

Votes: 80

49. Tulsa King (2022– )
Episode: Happy Trails (2023)

TV-MA | 37 min | Crime, Drama

It's all hands on deck as tensions between Dwight's crew and Waltrip escalate past the point of no return. Elsewhere, a flashback reveals what sent Dwight to prison 25 years ago.

Director: Lodge Kerrigan | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will

Votes: 2,416

50. Hello from the Magic Tavern (2015– )
Merzia the Red Queen (w/Janet Varney) (2023 Podcast Episode)

18+ | Comedy

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Stars: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, Adal Rifai, Janet Varney