Connections
Followed by
Return from the River Kwai (1989)
References
The General (1926)
The train crash at the end uncannily mirrors the finale from Buster Keaton's The General.
The train crash at the end uncannily mirrors the finale from Buster Keaton's The General.
Referenced in
What's My Line?: Episode dated 1 December 1957 (1957)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Les Cousins (1959)
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour: Lucy's Summer Vacation (1959)
(TV Episode)
When Lucy expresses frustration at not being able to reach an island by boat, Ida says "How do you expect us to get over there, have Alec Guinness build us a bridge?"
When Lucy expresses frustration at not being able to reach an island by boat, Ida says "How do you expect us to get over there, have Alec Guinness build us a bridge?"
Bachelor Father: Hilda the Jewel (1960)
(TV Episode)
After Hilda assigns several chores to Peter, he complains that when he gets done she'll want him to build a bridge over the River Kwai.
After Hilda assigns several chores to Peter, he complains that when he gets done she'll want him to build a bridge over the River Kwai.
The Jack Benny Program: Main Street Shelter (1961)
(TV Episode)
Theme music played while The Beavers approach Jack's home.
Theme music played while The Beavers approach Jack's home.
The Parent Trap (1961)
Hancock: The Lift (1961)
(TV Episode)
Hancock says that he is not Alec Guinness, just prior to leading the others in whistling the 'Colonel Bogey March'.
Hancock says that he is not Alec Guinness, just prior to leading the others in whistling the 'Colonel Bogey March'.
Invasion of the Star Creatures (1962)
Soldiers whistle the title tune as they march out of the cave
Soldiers whistle the title tune as they march out of the cave
Irma la Douce (1963)
The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Third One from the Left (1964)
(TV Episode)
Sally refers to she and Buddy constantly having to leave the office as a march on the river Kwai
Sally refers to she and Buddy constantly having to leave the office as a march on the river Kwai
Arabesque (1966)
Gregory Peck mentions the movie when they are crawling on the brigde at the end of the movie!
Gregory Peck mentions the movie when they are crawling on the brigde at the end of the movie!
The Dirty Dozen (1967)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
Pike's line "I wouldn't have it any other way" is taken from this film.
Pike's line "I wouldn't have it any other way" is taken from this film.
Bed & Board (1970)
When discussing which tune to play to let Antoine know that Christine's student has left, one suggestion is 'River Kwai'.
When discussing which tune to play to let Antoine know that Christine's student has left, one suggestion is 'River Kwai'.
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Scott of the Antarctic (1970)
(TV Episode)
In the "Scott of the Sahara"-Trailer it says: "From the team that brought you 'Lawrence of Glenmorgan' and 'Bridge Over the River Trent'..."
In the "Scott of the Sahara"-Trailer it says: "From the team that brought you 'Lawrence of Glenmorgan' and 'Bridge Over the River Trent'..."
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Wind and the Lion (1975)
John Hay says, regarding President Roosevelt's use of force in Morocco: "Madness! Madness! Utter madness!"
John Hay says, regarding President Roosevelt's use of force in Morocco: "Madness! Madness! Utter madness!"
Lemon Popsicle (1978)
mentioned at the theater
mentioned at the theater
Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Shining (1980)
"All work no play makes Jack a dull boy" is a line spoken by Colonel Saito in the aforementioned film.
"All work no play makes Jack a dull boy" is a line spoken by Colonel Saito in the aforementioned film.
Magnum, P.I.: Did You See the Sun Rise? (1982)
(TV Episode)
The matchstick bridge model Higgins is building is a version of the bridge built by British POWs in this movie, and Higgins claims to have been part of the army unit that built the real bridge the movie is based on. Magnum blowing up the model bridge also mirrors the end of the movie.
The matchstick bridge model Higgins is building is a version of the bridge built by British POWs in this movie, and Higgins claims to have been part of the army unit that built the real bridge the movie is based on. Magnum blowing up the model bridge also mirrors the end of the movie.
The A-Team: Diamonds 'n Dust (1983)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Murdock and Face
mentioned by Murdock and Face
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
A shot of the sky filled with bats pays homage to a similar scene in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
A shot of the sky filled with bats pays homage to a similar scene in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Zeg 'ns Aaa: Tot de rand gevuld (1984)
(TV Episode)
The boys whistle Colonel Bogey's march as they go off fishing
The boys whistle Colonel Bogey's march as they go off fishing
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Breakfast Club whistle 'Colonel Bogey'.
The Breakfast Club whistle 'Colonel Bogey'.
The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986)
(TV Special)
Short Circuit (1986)
Johnny 5 whistles the theme song.
Johnny 5 whistles the theme song.
Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist (1987)
(TV Movie)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1989)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Crow
mentioned by Crow
The Simpsons: The Telltale Head (1990)
(TV Episode)
the line "What have I done?"
the line "What have I done?"
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (1990)
(Short)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel and the Bots whistle the 'Colonel Bogey March'"
Joel and the Bots whistle the 'Colonel Bogey March'"
The Simpsons: Stark Raving Dad (1991)
(TV Episode)
Bart makes up a song to the tune of "Colonel Bogey's March."
Bart makes up a song to the tune of "Colonel Bogey's March."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Star Force: Fugitive Alien 2 (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "It's 'Bridge on the River Kwai' over there."
Joel: "It's 'Bridge on the River Kwai' over there."
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
The welcome speech that Kirk, McCoy, and the others receive on arriving on Rura Penthe is an homage to the speech made by Colonel Saito to the British POW's.
The welcome speech that Kirk, McCoy, and the others receive on arriving on Rura Penthe is an homage to the speech made by Colonel Saito to the British POW's.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Castle of Fu-Manchu (1992)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Civil Wars (1992)
(TV Episode)
The "Colonel Bogey March" plays as Jerry moves his things into Parker's home.
The "Colonel Bogey March" plays as Jerry moves his things into Parker's home.
Mad About You: The Unplanned Child (1993)
(TV Episode)
Dutch whistles the theme
Dutch whistles the theme
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
(TV Episode)
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
There's No Business (1994)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girls Town (1994)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "Bridge on the River Wow"
Tom: "Bridge on the River Wow"
The Little Rascals (1994)
The marching band plays the "Colonel Bogey March."
The marching band plays the "Colonel Bogey March."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Colossus and the Headhunters (1994)
(TV Episode)
Crow, Mike, and Tom whistle "Colonel Bogey's March."
Crow, Mike, and Tom whistle "Colonel Bogey's March."
The Red Green Show: Men's Night on the Mountain (1995)
(TV Episode)
Edgar claims that an example of an educational movie is this one, when the bridge blew up and the train crashed into the river
Edgar claims that an example of an educational movie is this one, when the bridge blew up and the train crashed into the river
Friends: The One with All the Poker (1995)
(TV Episode)
The gang whistles the theme
The gang whistles the theme
'Doctor Zhivago': The Making of a Russian Epic (1995)
(TV Special)
Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
(TV Movie)
The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Lawrence of Arabia: A Conversation with Steven Spielberg (2000)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
One of the Hollywood Ten (2000)
Mentioned in the closing credits as one of the movies Michael Wilson went on to work in.
Mentioned in the closing credits as one of the movies Michael Wilson went on to work in.
Recess: School's Out (2001)
Theme song is played on kazoo during "military preperations"
Theme song is played on kazoo during "military preperations"
Francis Veber artisan du rire: La saga Pignon (2001)
(Video)
metionned
metionned
La saga Pignon (2001)
(Video)
metionned
metionned
Inside the Actors Studio: Episode #8.5 (2001)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Kevin Costner.
Mentioned by Kevin Costner.
The Wire: The Target (2002)
(TV Episode)
McNulty mentions the film
McNulty mentions the film
Weakest link: Hitori gachi no hôsoku: Episode dated 19 August 2002 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name.
Referenced by name.
Open Hearts (2002)
Farscape: Mental as Anything (2003)
(TV Episode)
While a prisoner, Crichton whistles the Colonel Bogey March made popular by the POWs in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
While a prisoner, Crichton whistles the Colonel Bogey March made popular by the POWs in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2003)
(Video)
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Something to Do with Death (2003)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004)
(TV Movie)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004)
(Video Game)
At the end of the Konquest Mode, Shujinko asks himself "What have I done?" like Col. Nicholson did.
At the end of the Konquest Mode, Shujinko asks himself "What have I done?" like Col. Nicholson did.
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (2004)
(Video Game)
Title parodied in one of Bilzarbra's conversations.
Title parodied in one of Bilzarbra's conversations.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
(Video Game)
Para-Medic mentions this film during a conversation with Snake after you save.
Para-Medic mentions this film during a conversation with Snake after you save.
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: Au Revoir: Part 2 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
(TV Movie)
One of the films on the list
One of the films on the list
Neighbours: Bridge Over the River Lie (2006)
(TV Episode)
paraphrases the title, except the fifth word
paraphrases the title, except the fifth word
Gilmore Girls: That's What You Get, Folks, for Makin' Whoopee (2006)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai lists it as one of the films she and Rory can watch during their Asia-themed party.
Lorelai lists it as one of the films she and Rory can watch during their Asia-themed party.
Lost: Catch-22 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Desmond, Charlie, Hurley, and Jin whistle the "Colonel Bogey March" as they march across the beach
Desmond, Charlie, Hurley, and Jin whistle the "Colonel Bogey March" as they march across the beach
Panel Quiz Attack 25: Episode dated 17 June 2007 (2007)
(TV Episode)
referenced by name.
referenced by name.
I Know Who Killed Me (2007)
Movie poster can be seen for a short moment at the movie theatre.
Movie poster can be seen for a short moment at the movie theatre.
BBC Proms: Prom 2: Music from Great British Films (2007)
(TV Episode)
Playing March & showing clips
Playing March & showing clips
Sands of Oblivion (2007)
(TV Movie)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Blue Murder: Crisis Management (2007)
(TV Episode)
Butchers wants to watch the video in the dorm
Butchers wants to watch the video in the dorm
Midsomer Murders: Shot at Dawn (2008)
(TV Episode)
The soldiers whistle the "Colonel Bogey March"
The soldiers whistle the "Colonel Bogey March"
Casting a Classic (2008)
(Video)
Referenced during a discussion of the work of David Lean and Alec Guinness.
Referenced during a discussion of the work of David Lean and Alec Guinness.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Bridge detonation sequence
Bridge detonation sequence
Afstiros katallilo (2008)
Mentioned in a dialogue
Mentioned in a dialogue
Waiting for Angelina (2008)
Dialogue while drinking beer and waiting for the pizza
Dialogue while drinking beer and waiting for the pizza
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.44 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $50,000 question
Subject of a $50,000 question
BackTracker (2009)
The Narrator rant mentions the death railway and the Alec Guiness film
The Narrator rant mentions the death railway and the Alec Guiness film
Mad Men: The Fog (2009)
(TV Episode)
Lane mentions the movie by name.
Lane mentions the movie by name.
QI: Green (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Jeremy when the Colonel Bogey March is played
Mentioned by Jeremy when the Colonel Bogey March is played
Toy Story 3 (2010)
The description of the things that will get toys put in "the box" is quoted almost verbatim.
The description of the things that will get toys put in "the box" is quoted almost verbatim.
Special Collector's Edition: Zombie Town (2010)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Special Collector's Edition: Titanic - 1ª Edición (2011)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of DVD releases of January/February
Appears on the list of DVD releases of January/February
The Cleveland Show: Escape from Goochland (2012)
(TV Episode)
Cleveland tells Chet, "Welcome to the Bridge on the River 'Die'."
Cleveland tells Chet, "Welcome to the Bridge on the River 'Die'."
Peep Show: Big Mad Andy (2012)
(TV Episode)
Mark says he feels like Alec Guinness at the end of this ("What have I done?").
Mark says he feels like Alec Guinness at the end of this ("What have I done?").
Parks and Recreation: Emergency Response (2013)
(TV Episode)
Ron says, "I've seen three movies in my life: 'Bridge on the River Kwai,' 'Patton,' and 'Herbie: Fully Loaded.'"
Ron says, "I've seen three movies in my life: 'Bridge on the River Kwai,' 'Patton,' and 'Herbie: Fully Loaded.'"
Psych: Lassie Jerky (2013)
(TV Episode)
Lassiter says, "It's like we're in 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' but you get to be Bill Holden."
Lassiter says, "It's like we're in 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' but you get to be Bill Holden."
Featured in
Moscow in Madrid (1965)
Pasternak (1965)
Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean (1966)
excerpt
excerpt
The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968)
(TV Special)
The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980)
(TV Special)
Precious Images (1986)
I Love You to Death (1990)
Kevin Kline`s character watches the film on TV
Kevin Kline`s character watches the film on TV
The Pickle (1993)
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Movie)
Siskel & Ebert: Villains: So Bad, They're Good (1995)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
The Evening Star (1996)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #13 on the list.
This film is #13 on the list.
The Lady with the Torch (1999)
The Bridge on the River Kwai: An Appreciation by Filmmaker John Milius (2000)
(Video)
clips shown
clips shown
The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (2000)
(Video)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
(TV Special)
This film is #58 on the list.
This film is #58 on the list.
Doors of Glory (2001)
seen several times on TV
seen several times on TV
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
(TV Special)
Sniper 3 (2004)
(Video)
On the television in Beckett's hotel room.
On the television in Beckett's hotel room.
The Ultimate Film (2004)
(TV Movie)
number 33
number 33
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005)
(TV Special)
Pucker Up (2005)
illustrates whistling in the face of fear
illustrates whistling in the face of fear
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
The Slanted Screen (2006)
clip
clip
War Stories (2006)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clip
clip
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
(TV Movie)
This film is #14 on the list.
This film is #14 on the list.
Walking Tall: The Payback (2007)
(Video)
bad guys watch it on TV
bad guys watch it on TV
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
(TV Movie)
This film is #36 on the list.
This film is #36 on the list.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
(TV Special)
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Getaway: Episode #17.34 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown when a story on Kanchanaburi, Thailand visits the bridge of its title.
Clips shown when a story on Kanchanaburi, Thailand visits the bridge of its title.
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics (2009)
(TV Movie)
clips
clips
Justified: Hatless (2010)
(TV Episode)
playing on TV in bar
playing on TV in bar
Parks and Recreation: Eagleton (2011)
(TV Episode)
Ron watches "The Bridge on the River Kwai."
Ron watches "The Bridge on the River Kwai."
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011)
(TV Movie)
Jesse watches the movie's climax on TV
Jesse watches the movie's climax on TV
Breaking Bad: Crawl Space (2011)
(TV Episode)
Hector is seen watching this movie on TV in his nursing home.
Hector is seen watching this movie on TV in his nursing home.
Spoofed in
The Geisha Boy (1958)
The Mouse That Roared (1959)
The Haunted Castle (1960)
Beetle Bailey: Bridge on the River 'Y' (1963)
(TV Episode)
title spoof
title spoof
How I Won the War (1967)
The melody ("Colonel Bogey March") of "The Bridge on the River Kwai" is used in a satirical context.
The melody ("Colonel Bogey March") of "The Bridge on the River Kwai" is used in a satirical context.
Sanford and Son: Sergeant Gork (1976)
(TV Episode)
This film is among those spoofed in this episode.
This film is among those spoofed in this episode.
Take Off (1978)
soldiers whistle the famous song from the movie while working under a little stone bridge
soldiers whistle the famous song from the movie while working under a little stone bridge
Caveman (1981)
Spoofs
Spoofs
Volunteers (1985)
The Wayne and Shuster Years (1991)
(TV Movie)
their famous spoof of this film is used to show how they liked to spoof old movies
their famous spoof of this film is used to show how they liked to spoof old movies
Chicken Run (2000)
