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

1. The Social Network (2010)

PG-13 | 120 min | Biography, Drama

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara

Votes: 759,527 | Gross: $96.96M

2. Midnight in Paris (2011)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Kurt Fuller

Votes: 450,175 | Gross: $56.82M

3. In the Heights (2021)

PG-13 | 143 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

In Washington Heights, a sympathetic New York bodega owner saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.

Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera

Votes: 52,166

4. Tank Girl (1995)

R | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

A girl is among the few survivors of a dystopian Earth. Riding a war tank, she fights against the tyranny of a mega-corporation that dominates the remaining potable water supply of the planet.

Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, Don Harvey

Votes: 34,807 | Gross: $4.06M

5. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama

Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine, Barbara Hershey

Votes: 76,831 | Gross: $40.08M

6. Music and Lyrics (2007)

PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though he's never written a decent lyric in his life, he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.

Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Scott Porter, Nick Bacon

Votes: 107,235 | Gross: $50.57M

7. Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

PG-13 | 111 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson

Votes: 59,610 | Gross: $27.38M

8. Bullets Over Broadway (1994)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Crime

In New York in 1928, a struggling playwright is forced to cast a mobster's talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Tilly, Chazz Palminteri

Votes: 41,829 | Gross: $13.38M

9. The Boys in the Band (1970)

R | 118 min | Drama

Tempers fray and true selves are revealed when a heterosexual accidentally intrudes on a homosexual party.

Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Kenneth Nelson, Peter White, Leonard Frey, Frederick Combs

Votes: 5,900 | Gross: $7.63M

10. Zelig (1983)

PG | 79 min | Comedy

"Documentary" about a man who can look and act like whoever he's around, and meets various famous people.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan, John Buckwalter

Votes: 44,217 | Gross: $11.80M

11. Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)

Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Romance

Jealous piano teacher Orville Spooner sends his beautiful wife, Zelda, away for the night while he tries to sell a song to famous nightclub singer Dino, who is stranded in town.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Dean Martin, Kim Novak, Ray Walston, Felicia Farr

Votes: 8,622 | Gross: $5.00M

12. Cannonball! (1976)

PG | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum.

Director: Paul Bartel | Stars: David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham

Votes: 5,182 | Gross: $3.27M

13. Phoenix (II) (2014)

PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, History, Music

After surviving Auschwitz, a former cabaret singer has her disfigured face reconstructed and returns to her war-ravaged hometown to seek out her gentile husband, who may or may not have betrayed her to the Nazis.

Director: Christian Petzold | Stars: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter

Votes: 20,684

14. Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)

PG | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Journalist Marie Jouvet attempts to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau.

Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Peter Sellers, David Niven, Herbert Lom, Richard Mulligan

Votes: 11,221 | Gross: $9.06M

15. Lions Love (... and Lies) (1969)

Not Rated | 112 min | Comedy, Drama

Three actors in Hollywood live and love together. A director comes from New York to make a movie about actors and Hollywood.

Director: Agnès Varda | Stars: Viva, James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Shirley Clarke

Votes: 1,337

16. Save the Tiger (1973)

R | 100 min | Drama

A disillusioned war veteran has two days to let go of his shaken morals if he wants his small fashion company to survive.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton

Votes: 5,612 | Gross: $2.33M

17. Born to Be Blue (2015)

R | 97 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A re-imagining of jazz legend Chet Baker's musical comeback in the late '60s.

Director: Robert Budreau | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie, Tony Nappo

Votes: 9,278 | Gross: $0.83M

18. Melinda and Melinda (2004)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two alternating stories, one comedy and the other tragedy, about Melinda's attempts to straighten out her life.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Will Ferrell, Vinessa Shaw, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Wallace Shawn

Votes: 33,220 | Gross: $3.83M

19. 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: 1,806 | Gross: $0.46M

20. The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)

Approved | 114 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilamanjaro.

Directors: Henry King, Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Hildegard Knef

Votes: 5,904 | Gross: $18.05M

21. April in Paris (1952)

Unrated | 100 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A series of misunderstandings leads to a chorus girl traveling to Paris to represent the American theater, where she falls in love with a befuddled bureaucrat.

Director: David Butler | Stars: Doris Day, Ray Bolger, Claude Dauphin, Eve Miller

Votes: 1,516

22. Low Down (2014)

R | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A look at the life of pianist Joe Albany from the perspective of his young daughter, as she watches him contend with his drug addiction during the 1970s jazz scene.

Director: Jeff Preiss | Stars: John Hawkes, Elle Fanning, Glenn Close, Peter Dinklage

Votes: 2,218 | Gross: $0.04M

23. The World of Henry Orient (1964)

Approved | 106 min | Comedy, Drama

A mischievous, adventuresome fourteen-year-old girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around New York City after she develops a crush on him.

Director: George Roy Hill | Stars: Peter Sellers, Tippy Walker, Merrie Spaeth, Paula Prentiss

Votes: 3,847

24. The Song of Sway Lake (2018)

R | 94 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Music collector Ollie Sway recruits his only friend, a rowdy Russian drifter, to help him steal a 78 record from his own family's estate.

Director: Ari Gold | Stars: Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan, Isabelle McNally, Mary Beth Peil

Votes: 703

25. Whiplash (1948)

Passed | 91 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Sport

A struggling artist becomes a New York City prizefighter in an attempt to win the affection of the ring promoter's night club singing sister.

Director: Lewis Seiler | Stars: Dane Clark, Alexis Smith, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden

Votes: 782

26. The Rocking Horse Winner (1949)

Approved | 91 min | Drama, Fantasy

A young boy receives a rocking horse for Christmas and soon learns that he is able to pick the winning horse at the races.

Director: Anthony Pelissier | Stars: Valerie Hobson, John Howard Davies, Ronald Squire, John Mills

Votes: 1,417

27. Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Stagestruck adolescent learns about love the hard way while interning in Cleveland summer stock during the early '50's.

Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller

Votes: 330 | Gross: $0.06M

28. Always Leave Them Laughing (1949)

Passed | 116 min | Comedy, Drama

A young comic plays second-rate nightclubs and chintzy resorts in his struggle to break into the big time.

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Milton Berle, Virginia Mayo, Ruth Roman, Bert Lahr

Votes: 467

29. Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007 Video)

Not Rated | 81 min | Comedy

Cinematic Titanic dissects The Oozing Skull, aka _Brain of Blood (1972)_.

Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson, Mary Jo Pehl

Votes: 308

30. Love Etc. (2010)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Romance

A documentary on a group of diverse couples, each in different stages of their relationships in New York City.

Director: Jill Andresevic

Votes: 129 | Gross: $0.01M

31. Diamonds Are Forever: The Don Black Songbook (2014 TV Special)

89 min | Music, Talk-Show

Lyricist Don Black shares insights into his life's work with Michael Grade, and eminent musicians perform a selection of his songs.

Director: Guy Freeman | Stars: Don Black, Michael Grade, Brian May, Eliza Doolittle

32. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire (1981)

120 min | Documentary

A Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to dancer Fred Astaire by the AFI featuring highlights from his films and reminiscences from his co-workers.

Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Fred Astaire, David Niven, Mikhail Baryshnikov, James Cagney

Votes: 229

33. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary on Gene Kelly.

Director: Robert Trachtenberg | Stars: Stanley Tucci, Fred Astaire, Jeanine Basinger, Betsy Blair

Votes: 377

34. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: The Jinx (1962)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

A loss to Floyd at checkers while Henry Bennett looks over his shoulder prompts Barney to label him a jinx for "hexing" him. Andy resolves to rectify Henry's bad reputation before it forces the dejected man to leave Mayberry.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier

Votes: 351

35. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Lucky Day (1999)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Among other things, Becker gets an excellent parking space, an unexpected tax refund, and a fruitful trip to the post office. Despite his good fortune, he remains convinced his luck will change-for the worse.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 120

36. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Washington vs. the Bunny (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Rob is torn between going to Washington, DC on business and attending Ritchie's school play.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore

Votes: 301

37. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: They're Playing Our Song (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

All the on-air personalities are writing jingles to introduce their shows. Frasier typically overdoes when crafting his.

Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 961

38. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: So... Good Talk (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Luke, upset and missing Lorelai, begins to take it out on his customers. Lane realizes her mom is in her head, and with the grandparents back from their second honeymoon Rory makes it clear... See full summary »

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 770

39. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Twenty-One Is the Loneliest Number (2005)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Since Rory was a tyke, the Gilmore girls have planned her 21st birthday: in Atlantic City, sipping martinis, playing 21. But with the estrangement, Emily plans the birthday party -and it's soooo not Atlantic City.

Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 757

40. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Wedding Bell Blues (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Emily and Richard renew their vows. Rory experimentally kisses Logan, triggering a turf battle between Luke and her father Chris, who insists that Lorelai's attachment to Luke is temporary,... See full summary »

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 964

41. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: My Brother, My Father (1988)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When Sophia's brother Angelo, a priest, comes to visit, she makes Dorothy and Stan pretend that they are still married.

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

Votes: 512

42. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Love on the Line (1995)

Comedy

Disguising his online identity, John uses the internet to make a date with Catherine.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 36

43. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Shrunk (2003)

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

A popular Broadway composer is accused of murder. His psychiatrist blames it on a traumatic episode he had as a teenager, but McCoy discovers that the doctor may also have a motive.

Director: Jace Alexander | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 272

44. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode: Kim (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War

A wounded Korean boy captures the hearts of the 4077th especially Trapper who wants to adopt him.

Director: William Wiard | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit

Votes: 674

45. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode: Billy Joe Bob (1981)

Not Rated | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Texan Billy Joe Bob Little hires Magnum to find his sister, Carol Ann, who was a nightclub singer before going missing.

Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti

Votes: 439

46. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode: Gilda Radner (1978)

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

Bunsen Honeydew causes problems when he invents an all powerful glue that causes everyone and everything to stick to each other. Gilda has to improvise when forced to sing with a nine foot tall talking carrot.

Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Gilda Radner, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Votes: 179

47. 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. Joel hosts a quiz show with the Bots.

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

Votes: 473

48. The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode: Holy Night (2002)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama

Toby's estranged father appears in his office a couple of nights before Christmas. Leo and Jed find themselves trying to fix problems as well as their consciences.

Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina

Votes: 813

49. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Angels Revenge (1995)

Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Mike and the bots semi-suffer through this '70's jiggle-fest while the Mads turn them into the cast of "Renegade."

Director: Trace Beaulieu | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 564

50. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia (2007)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Rory receive unexpected comfort and some grief while at the hospital and at Richard's side: Christopher won't return Lorelai's calls, but Luke is there for her and the family; Emily is so distraught that she tries to distract herself by maintaining her rigorous social calendar, with Luke offering to help her out in keeping up her appearances; Rory is met by Logan, who flies to the ... See full summary »

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 727