Connections
Remake of
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
Edited into
Histoire(s) du cinéma: Le contrôle de l'univers (1998)
(Video)
Referenced in
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Number Twenty-Two (1957)
(TV Episode)
Introduction makes joking reference.
Introduction makes joking reference.
Greedy for Tweety (1957)
(Short)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The great assassination scene pays homage to the one in "The Man Who Knew Too Much": In both scenes, (1) there is a sharpshooter at a huge, full, indoor arena, (2) the film audience has been told exactly what point in time the marksman is to fire, (3) the protagonist runs to try to locate the marksman before he shoots, (4) he finds him just after he fires, (5) the marksman dies a few seconds later, (6) the target lives.
The great assassination scene pays homage to the one in "The Man Who Knew Too Much": In both scenes, (1) there is a sharpshooter at a huge, full, indoor arena, (2) the film audience has been told exactly what point in time the marksman is to fire, (3) the protagonist runs to try to locate the marksman before he shoots, (4) he finds him just after he fires, (5) the marksman dies a few seconds later, (6) the target lives.
Take Her, She's Mine (1963)
Reference to "Que Será Será".
Reference to "Que Será Será".
Monitor: Huw Wheldon Meets Alfred Hitchcock (1964)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Huw.
Mentioned by Huw.
The Disorderly Orderly (1964)
Jerome plays "Que Sera, Sera" on the jukebox.
Jerome plays "Que Sera, Sera" on the jukebox.
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)
The musical cue used in the finale of Hitchcock's film is cearly referenced.
The musical cue used in the finale of Hitchcock's film is cearly referenced.
The Muppet Show: Vincent Price (1977)
(TV Episode)
A character sings "Que Sera, Sera."
A character sings "Que Sera, Sera."
Remington Steele: Steele Sweet on You (1984)
(TV Episode)
Remington relates a solution for the case to the film, and Donald remembers that Doris Day sang "Que Sera, Sera" in the film.
Remington relates a solution for the case to the film, and Donald remembers that Doris Day sang "Que Sera, Sera" in the film.
Screen Two: The McGuffin (1986)
(TV Episode)
MacGyver: Dalton, Jack of Spies (1987)
(TV Episode)
One of the agents says "Do you like movies? How about 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'?", to which Jack Dalton replies "I was thinking more of 'Three Days of the Condor'."
One of the agents says "Do you like movies? How about 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'?", to which Jack Dalton replies "I was thinking more of 'Three Days of the Condor'."
Growing Pains: The Mom Who Knew Too Much (1988)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Frantic (1988)
Perfect Strangers: The Men Who Knew Too Much: Part 1 (1990)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Perfect Strangers: The Men Who Knew Too Much: Part 2 (1990)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Empty Nest: The Dog Who Knew Too Much (1991)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Victim of Love (1992)
(Video)
The title is mentioned.
The title is mentioned.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Rebel Set (1992)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Tom
Mentioned by Tom
Animaniacs: The Warners' 65th Anniversary Special (1994)
(TV Episode)
"Que Sera Sera, Whatever Will Be Will Be" is listed in the closing credits.
"Que Sera Sera, Whatever Will Be Will Be" is listed in the closing credits.
The Simpsons: Bart's Comet (1995)
(TV Episode)
Towards the end, everyone sings the "Cira" song from this movie.
Towards the end, everyone sings the "Cira" song from this movie.
Due South: The Man Who Knew Too Little (1995)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
The X-Files: Colony (1995)
(TV Episode)
The name of the CIA agent in this episode-Ambrose Chapel-is a reference to the earlier film. In both cases, the name used is a false one. In the film, it is revealed to be the name of a church and not a person. In this episode, it is used as an alias by the Alien Bounty Hunter in disguise.
The name of the CIA agent in this episode-Ambrose Chapel-is a reference to the earlier film. In both cases, the name used is a false one. In the film, it is revealed to be the name of a church and not a person. In this episode, it is used as an alias by the Alien Bounty Hunter in disguise.
The Nanny: Danny's Dead and Who's Got the Will? (1997)
(TV Episode)
Fran mentions the name of the song "Que Sera, Sera".
Fran mentions the name of the song "Que Sera, Sera".
The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Title is a reference.
Title is a reference.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Bees (1998)
(TV Episode)
Servo sings Que Sera Sera.
Servo sings Que Sera Sera.
L.A. Without a Map (1998)
Movie poster on a wall.
Movie poster on a wall.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Sabrina the Matchmaker (1999)
(TV Episode)
Willard and Carlton sing "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" from the film.
Willard and Carlton sing "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" from the film.
The Matrix (1999)
Dialogue
Dialogue
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic (2000)
(Video)
Poster shown when Patricia Hitchcock says J.M. Hayes went on to write 4 films for her father.
Poster shown when Patricia Hitchcock says J.M. Hayes went on to write 4 films for her father.
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest' (2000)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
'Topaz': An Appreciation by Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin (2001)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Trouble with Harry Isn't Over (2001)
(Video)
'Torn Curtain' Rising (2000)
(Video)
poster shown
poster shown
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger (2002)
(TV Episode)
on theater marquee
on theater marquee
Dark Side of the Moon (2002)
(TV Movie)
A priest is called "Ambrose Chapel" which is the name of the church in the referenced movie.
A priest is called "Ambrose Chapel" which is the name of the church in the referenced movie.
The Simpsons: The Dad Who Knew Too Little (2003)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Gilmore Girls: Say Goodnight, Gracie (2003)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai and Sookie talk about Doris Day singing "Que Sera Sera."
Lorelai and Sookie talk about Doris Day singing "Que Sera Sera."
Monk: Mr. Monk and the 12th Man (2003)
(TV Episode)
Featured on theater marquee.
Featured on theater marquee.
The Simpsons: The Girl Who Slept Too Little (2005)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
It is mentioned in a magazine.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Psycho (2007)
(TV Episode)
The poster of this movie was shown.
The poster of this movie was shown.
King of the Hill: The Minh Who Knew Too Much (2007)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
The Key to Reserva (2007)
(Short)
The whole idea of the plot taking place in a music hall and the shot of the man falling off the balcony is a reference to the assassin falling off the balcony.
The whole idea of the plot taking place in a music hall and the shot of the man falling off the balcony is a reference to the assassin falling off the balcony.
Mary and Max (2009)
"Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" is heard in one scene.
"Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" is heard in one scene.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.96 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Oscar-Winning Song Lyrics"
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Oscar-Winning Song Lyrics"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $15,000 question
Subject of a $15,000 question
Red Dead Redemption (2010)
(Video Game)
In the cutscenes set in Mexico the General and the Governor frequently reference the phrase "Que sera, sera" which means "whatever will be". It was made popular by the song of the same name by Doris Day which was the title song to Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much".
In the cutscenes set in Mexico the General and the Governor frequently reference the phrase "Que sera, sera" which means "whatever will be". It was made popular by the song of the same name by Doris Day which was the title song to Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much".
Supernatural: The Man Who Knew Too Much (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011)
(TV Movie)
still picture with Reggie Nalder, who later appeared in Salem's Lot (1979) (TV)
still picture with Reggie Nalder, who later appeared in Salem's Lot (1979) (TV)
Hitchcock (2012)
Alma jokingly suggests that they adapt the novel into a musical starring Doris Day.
Alma jokingly suggests that they adapt the novel into a musical starring Doris Day.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Jedi Who Knew Too Much (2013)
(TV Episode)
The four episodes of this story arc are all named after Alfred Hitchcock films
The four episodes of this story arc are all named after Alfred Hitchcock films
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989)
(TV Movie)
Clip of the trailer is shown.
Clip of the trailer is shown.
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey (1991)
(TV Movie)
clip
clip
Siskel & Ebert: Villains: So Bad, They're Good (1995)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999)
(TV Movie)
The Making of 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' (2000)
(Video)
Plotting 'Family Plot' (2001)
(Video)
clips shown of Bruce Dern's performance
clips shown of Bruce Dern's performance
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004)
(TV Movie)
The song "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" is #48 on the list.
The song "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" is #48 on the list.
The Making of 'Psycho' (1997)
(Video)
Hitchcocked! (2006)
(TV Movie)
Clips featured.
Clips featured.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 22 February 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clips of this film are shown during the interview with Jeanne Wolf about the film career of Doris Day.
Clips of this film are shown during the interview with Jeanne Wolf about the film career of Doris Day.
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar (2009)
(TV Movie)
A clip from the movie is shown.
A clip from the movie is shown.
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009)
(TV Movie)
clip with James Stewart and Doris Day
clip with James Stewart and Doris Day
Special Collector's Edition: Comparativa: Psicosis (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown in trailer
clip shown in trailer
Spoofed in
Foul Play (1978)
The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Get Smart (2008)
the 'Ode to Joy' ending in a bang - i.e. someone getting killed when the orchestra hits a particular note/crescendo
the 'Ode to Joy' ending in a bang - i.e. someone getting killed when the orchestra hits a particular note/crescendo
