Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-new-york-knicks"

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

PG | 99 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.

Directors: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears | Stars: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon

Votes: 63,379

2. Uncut Gems (2019)

R | 135 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.

Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie | Stars: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Mesfin Lamengo

Votes: 317,666

3. Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

PG | 115 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.

Director: Malcolm D. Lee | Stars: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis

Votes: 80,197 | Gross: $70.59M

4. The First Wives Club (1996)

PG | 103 min | Comedy

Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women.

Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith

Votes: 54,153 | Gross: $105.49M

5. Soul (2020)

PG | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House

Votes: 378,879

6. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby

Votes: 242,409 | Gross: $92.82M

7. Space Jam (1996)

PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.

Director: Joe Pytka | Stars: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington

Votes: 213,203 | Gross: $90.46M

8. 1408 (2007)

PG-13 | 104 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

Director: Mikael Håfström | Stars: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub

Votes: 293,792 | Gross: $71.99M

9. The Insider (1999)

R | 157 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora

Votes: 180,073 | Gross: $28.97M

10. Basquiat (1996)

R | 107 min | Biography, Drama

The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

Director: Julian Schnabel | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Votes: 22,018 | Gross: $2.96M

11. Splash (1983)

PG | 111 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A young man is reunited with a mermaid he briefly encountered as a boy and falls in love with her without knowing her secret.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy

Votes: 83,344 | Gross: $62.10M

12. He Got Game (1998)

R | 136 min | Drama, Sport

A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Milla Jovovich, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson

Votes: 51,405 | Gross: $21.55M

13. The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)

TV-MA | 112 min | Comedy, Drama

An estranged family gathers together in New York City for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

Director: Noah Baumbach | Stars: Adam Sandler, Grace Van Patten, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel

Votes: 54,077

14. Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance, Thriller

An American computer wiz who works at a New York bank is suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage after she inadvertently receives a coded message from a British spy.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Collins, John Wood, Carol Kane

Votes: 20,745 | Gross: $25.59M

15. She's Gotta Have It (1986)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Story of a woman and her three lovers.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee

Votes: 16,281 | Gross: $7.14M

16. Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995)

PG | 95 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Teenager Jesse becomes reunited with Willy two years after the whale's jump to freedom as the teenager tries to rescue the killer whale and other orcas from an oil spill.

Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Jason James Richter, Michael Madsen, Francis Capra, Mary Kate Schellhardt

Votes: 19,567 | Gross: $30.08M

17. In Good Company (2004)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged ad exec is faced with a new boss who's nearly half his age... and who also happens to be sleeping with his daughter.

Director: Paul Weitz | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger

Votes: 56,483 | Gross: $45.81M

18. Monday (2020)

R | 116 min | Drama, Romance

A spark on a Friday can lead to a sizzling weekend fling (Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough as Mickey and Chloe), but what happens when you get to the inevitable Monday?

Director: Argyris Papadimitropoulos | Stars: Denise Gough, Sebastian Stan, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos, Michalis Laios

Votes: 5,651

19. Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Romance

A Jewish man who owns a Brooklyn deli asks his domineering uncle for a loan so he can buy his dream restaurant in Manhattan, but the uncle demands that he give up his Gentile girlfriend ... See full summary »

Director: Menahem Golan | Stars: Elliott Gould, Margaux Hemingway, Sid Caesar, Carol Kane

Votes: 1,647 | Gross: $0.84M

20. Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys: Empire State of Mind (2009 Music Video)

5 min | Music

Add a Plot

Director: Hype Williams | Stars: Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Spike Lee

Votes: 101

21. The Barr Letter Has Turned David Pakman into a Conspiracy Theorist (2019 Video)

45 min | News

Add a Plot

Star: Hard Bastard

22. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Amelia's Divorce (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

The Bunkers are shocked when the seemingly happy marriage of Edith's favorite cousin is anything but.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 196

23. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Second Honeymoon (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie and Edith try to rekindle their romance by traveling to Atlantic City for their 25th anniversary.

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

Votes: 204

24. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Afterglow (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Chris tries to get John to be more considerate of her feelings. Margaret takes a night job with a telemarketer. Hector tricks Jake into selling porn magazines.

Director: Chris Brougham | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 86

25. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Chris is frustrated when John repeatedly refuses to maintain his side of a conversation. Linda claims that she has met "the one." Hector tries to persuade Jake to invest in his latest get-rich-quick scheme.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 85

26. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Table Stakes (2001)

TV-PG | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team arrives at a charity fund-raiser being held at the house of Portia Richmond, an ex-show girl who became very successful, where a body is found floating in the swimming pool. Portia... See full summary »

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 923

27. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: City of the Dolls (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A teenage boy stumbles upon a dead body in a shop full of dolls. The man was the owner of the doll hospital. The room shows signs of a great struggle with dolls scattered all over the floor... See full summary »

Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 333

28. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Tri-Borough (2005)

TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team investigate the apparent third rail electrocution of a young man, the shooting of a gallery owner, and the bludgeoning of a construction worker.

Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 344

29. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: Insubordination (1984)

TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cagney and Lacey assist Sgt. McKenna, newly returned from drug rehab. A captain who used to work under Lt. Samuels envisions changes at the precinct.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 59

30. City Guys (1997–2001)
Episode: Knicks Tickets (1997)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy

Shakespeare in the Park is playing at the same time as Chris' Knicks and Lakers game. Chris and Jamal are expected to tape the play, but they get Dawn to do so instead. Meanwhile, Cassidy, ... See full summary »

Director: Frank Bonner | Stars: Wesley Jonathan, Scott Whyte, Caitlin Mowrey, Dionysio Basco

Votes: 12

31. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode: Heartstrings (1986)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a woman's newborn baby disappears and the police are unable to help her, she calls McCall. After ruling out the possibility of her child being abducted for ransom or by disgruntled ... See full summary »

Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Edward Woodward, Michele Dotrice, Keith Szarabajka, David Margulies

Votes: 74

32. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode: Tip on a Sure Thing (1986)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a race between two horses is being highly touted the press is giving a lot of coverage to the underdog. And everyone seems to be betting on that horse. So a bookie takes all of the ... See full summary »

Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Edward Woodward, Paul Gleason, Daniel Faraldo, Ted Ross

Votes: 82

33. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Retirement Is Murder (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Frasier is excited when he believes that he's cracked Martin's long-unsolved case, the "Weeping Lotus" murder.

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

Votes: 1,059

34. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where No One's Ready (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

A stressed Ross desperately and insistently tries to get the rest of the gang ready for a black tie event at the museum, while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 7,459

35. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Old Yeller Dies (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Phoebe's world view is shattered when she learns how Old Yeller really ends. Monica becomes jealous when Richard starts hanging out with Chandler and Joey. Rachel panics when she learns that Ross has planned their whole life together.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,277

36. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel's sister Amy comes to visit and moves in with her and Joey. Phoebe constantly and accidentally ruins Mike's proposals. Joey struggles to write a letter of recommendation for Monica and Chandler's adoption agency.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,508

37. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with All the Haste (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ross proposes to Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win their apartment back from Chandler and Joey.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,115

38. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Rachel's Crush (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

After seeing Kathy's play, Chandler becomes convinced she is cheating on him with her co-star. Rachel develops a crush on one of her customers. Monica becomes jealous when she realizes she is no longer the 'hostess'.

Director: Dana De Vally Piazza | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,848

39. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Birth (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

As Carol goes into labor; Ross and Susan argue, Rachel flirts with Carol's doctor, and Joey assists a pregnant single mother.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,311

40. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Engagement Picture (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Chandler struggles to photograph well for his and Monica's engagement picture. Joey teaches Tag how to pick up women, much to Rachel's annoyance. Phoebe and Ross date a couple who are divorcing.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,472

41. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

In order for her kitchen staff to acknowledge her authority, Monica hires Joey so she can fire him in front of them. Chandler unsuccessfully tries to set Rachel up with a co-worker. Ross can't choose between two girls.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,870

42. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Jam (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Monica tries to get over Richard by using her free time to make jam and considers artificial insemination through a sperm bank. Phoebe is stalked by a man who mistakes her for Ursula.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,308

43. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Father's Day (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

A 12-year-old boy named Darren who seems fatherless persuades George to partner with him at bowling in a father-son tournament. But things aren't always as they seem.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 60

44. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Me and Mr. G (1979)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Louise is excited when a children's program sponsored by the Neighborhood Help Center is allowing her to have an orphan girl, Abby, stay with her for a week. But when Abby acts like George ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 94

45. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Denial (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Bloody sheets and an apparently stolen credit card lead Briscoe and Curtis to a pair of college age lovers who present McCoy and Ross with a united front of denial that one of them killed their newborn son and disposed of the body.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 305

46. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Disappeared (1998)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A disturbed, self-righteous activist opposed to high-rent developments is wanted for the kidnappings of a property owner and two of his tenants. However, the D.A.'s office may have to renege on the deal made with his brother to find him.

Director: David Platt | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 280

47. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Paranoia (1995)

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

The DA's office tries to prosecute a co-ed for brutally murdering her roommate, but the only evidence is a vague confession. However, Dr. Olivet suggests that she may have suffered from paranoia due to her tragic family history.

Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 332

48. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Rage (1995)

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

A smug African American stock broker who resents other people of his own race is accused of murder. However, he hires a high-profile civil rights attorney, who presents a "black rage" defense.

Director: Arthur W. Forney | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 334

49. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: We Like Mike (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A good Samaritan's life is thrown into turmoil when he is accused of murder. And when Jack asks him to testify against the real killer, things only get worse for him.

Director: David Platt | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 319

50. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: False-Hearted Judges (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When the judge in a race-relations case is murdered, Goren and Eames sift through the likely suspects until they pick up a thread to a very unlikely one.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 284