Connections
Remake of
Down to Earth (1947)
References
Citizen Kane (1941)
Cover Girl (1944)
Gene Kelly plays a club owner from the big band era named "Danny McGuire" in both; Danny's backstory in Xanadu sounds suspiciously like a version of "Cover Girl" without the happy ending.
Gene Kelly plays a club owner from the big band era named "Danny McGuire" in both; Danny's backstory in Xanadu sounds suspiciously like a version of "Cover Girl" without the happy ending.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Kira and Sonny wear slickers and carry umbrellas like in the opening title sequence of "Singin in the Rain"
Kira and Sonny wear slickers and carry umbrellas like in the opening title sequence of "Singin in the Rain"
The Wiz (1978)
Referenced in
Saturday Night Live: Olivia Newton-John (1982)
(TV Episode)
Referenced during cold opening
Referenced during cold opening
Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
The "Let's Dance Tonight" battle-of-the-bands sequence bears an uncannily similarity to Xanadu's "Dancin'" sequence; Pia Zadora transforms into a beam of light.
The "Let's Dance Tonight" battle-of-the-bands sequence bears an uncannily similarity to Xanadu's "Dancin'" sequence; Pia Zadora transforms into a beam of light.
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
A band on the list is named "The Nine Sisters." That is the name of the group that Sonny Malone asked to paint a cover for in "Xanadu."
A band on the list is named "The Nine Sisters." That is the name of the group that Sonny Malone asked to paint a cover for in "Xanadu."
Hudson Hawk (1991)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (1993)
(TV Episode)
Joel sings a variation on the theme song.
Joel sings a variation on the theme song.
Dream On: Music in My Veins: Part I (1995)
(TV Episode)
Katrina threatens Martin that if she finds out he's cheating on her while she's in rehab, she'll make him listen to the soundtrack to Xanadu until he goes insane, which should probably take about half of side 1.
Katrina threatens Martin that if she finds out he's cheating on her while she's in rehab, she'll make him listen to the soundtrack to Xanadu until he goes insane, which should probably take about half of side 1.
NewsRadio: The Secret of Management (1998)
(TV Episode)
Mr. James' original concept of his mansion, but without the dorky name
Mr. James' original concept of his mansion, but without the dorky name
Free Enterprise (1998)
Movie poster at theater.
Movie poster at theater.
Action: Re-Enter the Dragon (1999)
(TV Episode)
Peter reminds Asher that Joel Silver also made Xanadu
Peter reminds Asher that Joel Silver also made Xanadu
Drowning Mona (2000)
Gilmore Girls: I Solemnly Swear (2003)
(TV Episode)
Francie says that Rory is displaying "Xanadu levels of insanity."
Francie says that Rory is displaying "Xanadu levels of insanity."
Will & Grace: Leo Unwrapped (2003)
(TV Episode)
Will and Jack have the DVD and talk about scenes in it
Will and Jack have the DVD and talk about scenes in it
It's Latter-Day Night! Live Comedy (2003)
(Video)
"Xanadu" is one of the songs played by Hymnfir.
"Xanadu" is one of the songs played by Hymnfir.
Corner Gas: Face Off (2004)
(TV Episode)
Lacey mentions this as her favourite movie.
Lacey mentions this as her favourite movie.
Gilmore Girls: Women of Questionable Morals (2005)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai calls the inn "a snowy Xanadu of goodness."
Lorelai calls the inn "a snowy Xanadu of goodness."
When Disco Ruled the World (2005)
(TV Movie)
discussed
discussed
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
While reading a cast list for another film, Gay Perry mentions Michael Beck was the lead in "Xanadu." Joel Silver was the producer for that movie as well.
While reading a cast list for another film, Gay Perry mentions Michael Beck was the lead in "Xanadu." Joel Silver was the producer for that movie as well.
Queer as Folk: Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise) (2005)
(TV Episode)
Justin asks Brian if they should name their estate "Xanadu".
Justin asks Brian if they should name their estate "Xanadu".
Getting Into the Action (2006)
(Video)
Mentioned by Peter Dragon in clip from episode 2 of Action
Mentioned by Peter Dragon in clip from episode 2 of Action
The Ten (2007)
title on videotape
title on videotape
Lost: Eggtown (2008)
(TV Episode)
Hurley asks Sawyer if he wants to watch Xanadu
Hurley asks Sawyer if he wants to watch Xanadu
It Takes Two: Series 3 Grand Final (2008)
(TV Episode)
Dannii Minogue performs the title song.
Dannii Minogue performs the title song.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 9 June 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
This film is referenced during footage of director Robert Greenwald.
This film is referenced during footage of director Robert Greenwald.
Psych: Talk Derby to Me (2008)
(TV Episode)
Juliet claims that this movie influenced her to learn how to rollerskate.
Juliet claims that this movie influenced her to learn how to rollerskate.
Pornography (2009)
When asked by his boyfriend William what guys thought they were renting when they got a incorrecting labeled rental video, Michael answers "I don't know, Xanadu?"
When asked by his boyfriend William what guys thought they were renting when they got a incorrecting labeled rental video, Michael answers "I don't know, Xanadu?"
Deadly Premonition (2010)
(Video Game)
It's in a list of movies York likes
It's in a list of movies York likes
The Trip (2010)
Steve Coogan compares Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Kubla Khan to Olivia Newton John's film Xanadu
Steve Coogan compares Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Kubla Khan to Olivia Newton John's film Xanadu
Casino Jack (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Big C: The Ecstasy and the Agony (2010)
(TV Episode)
Cathy rents this movie
Cathy rents this movie
The Trip: Holbeck Ghyll (2010)
(TV Episode)
Steve Coogan says "I would have thought you would have preferred Olivia Newton John's version of Xanadu".
Steve Coogan says "I would have thought you would have preferred Olivia Newton John's version of Xanadu".
NCIS: One Last Score (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Security Guard.
Mentioned by Security Guard.
Dancing with the Stars: Episode #11.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Daniel MacPherson during Olivia Newton-John's introduction.
Mentioned by Daniel MacPherson during Olivia Newton-John's introduction.
Psych: The Tao of Gus (2011)
(TV Episode)
Shawn says, "We have tickets to a screening of 'Xanadu' at 5:50."
Shawn says, "We have tickets to a screening of 'Xanadu' at 5:50."
Dave's Old Porn: Greg Fitzsimmons/Sharon Kane (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title referenced by Dave Attell
Title referenced by Dave Attell
NCIS: Housekeeping (2012)
(TV Episode)
Barret says she liked Connery in Xanadu, mistaking him for Gene Kelly
Barret says she liked Connery in Xanadu, mistaking him for Gene Kelly
General Hospital: Episode #1.12654 (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Maxie
mentioned by Maxie
Featured in
Friends: The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know (1996)
(TV Episode)
Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe are watching it on their new TV.
Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe are watching it on their new TV.
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002)
(TV Movie)
I Love the '80s (2002)
(TV Series)
I Love the '80s: 1980 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
footage appears throughout
footage appears throughout
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004)
(Video)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2007)
(TV Movie)
featured clips behind projector while singing from this movie's songs.
featured clips behind projector while singing from this movie's songs.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 1 February 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
A clip from this film is shown while talking about Robert Greenwald.
A clip from this film is shown while talking about Robert Greenwald.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 4 April 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
A scenes from this film was ranked #2 on Bill's list of the worst in films.
A scenes from this film was ranked #2 on Bill's list of the worst in films.
20 to 1: Crazy Customs (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment on rollerskating.
Clips shown in a segment on rollerskating.
Going Back to Xanadu (2008)
(Video)
DVD documentary about this film
DVD documentary about this film
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
(TV Episode)
Footage is shown during Ellen's Secret Movie Confession
Footage is shown during Ellen's Secret Movie Confession
The Nostalgia Chick: Xanadu (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed; clips shown.
Reviewed; clips shown.
David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Bad dancing
Bad dancing
MarzGurl Reviews: MarzGurl Loves Don Bluth - The Secret of NIMH (2011)
(TV Episode)
A sequence was animated by Don Bluth
A sequence was animated by Don Bluth
Spoofed in
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
