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References
The Mikado (1926)
Harold first sees Sybil in a production of this operetta.
Harold first sees Sybil in a production of this operetta.
H.M.S. Pinafore (1939)
Harold and his friends sing "For He Is an Englishman."
Harold and his friends sing "For He Is an Englishman."
The Mikado (1939)
Sybil takes part in a production of Three Little Maids
Sybil takes part in a production of Three Little Maids
Brigadoon (1954)
Eric Liddell refers to "the heather on the hill" in his speech in the highlands of Scotland.
Eric Liddell refers to "the heather on the hill" in his speech in the highlands of Scotland.
Referenced in
The Directors: The Films of Terry Gilliam
Mentioned in film.
Mentioned in film.
The Missionary (1982)
Repo Man (1984)
Home and Away: Episode #1.44 (1988)
Tom mentions the movie while training on the beach with Steven
Tom mentions the movie while training on the beach with Steven
L.A. Law: Chariots of Meyer (1988)
title reference
title reference
Full House: Divorce Court (1989)
The theme-song plays as the three friends race.
The theme-song plays as the three friends race.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Fire Maidens of Outer Space (1992)
Mentioned by Joel as the astronauts are seen running
Mentioned by Joel as the astronauts are seen running
Married with Children: Go for the Old (1993)
theme music is played during men's 1500 meter run and running is in slow motion
theme music is played during men's 1500 meter run and running is in slow motion
My Life (1993)
theme plays
theme plays
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997)
Crow (as a character runs): "Chariots of Puss"
Crow (as a character runs): "Chariots of Puss"
Monarch of the Glen: Episode #1.2 (2000)
"You look like an extra from Chariots of Fire."
"You look like an extra from Chariots of Fire."
HBO First Look: I Dreamed of Africa: On Location (2000)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Kevin of the North (2001)
Sonny (2002)
Old School (2003)
L'escala de diamants (2003)
Home Game (2004)
theme music is played when Stian is running in slow motion
theme music is played when Stian is running in slow motion
Madagascar (2005)
Running on the beach with "Chariots of Fire" playing.
Running on the beach with "Chariots of Fire" playing.
The Ringer (2005)
The theme from "Chariots of Fire" is played.
The theme from "Chariots of Fire" is played.
Getaway: A Day in the Life of Europe (2006)
In a story on St. Andrews, Scotland, Erik mentions the beach that was featured in one of this movie's memorable scenes.
In a story on St. Andrews, Scotland, Erik mentions the beach that was featured in one of this movie's memorable scenes.
The Holiday (2006)
Miles picks up the DVD and performs the theme at Blockbuster
Miles picks up the DVD and performs the theme at Blockbuster
The Eric Liddell Story (2007)
The film is mentioned by the narrator, and a movie poster is seen.
The film is mentioned by the narrator, and a movie poster is seen.
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
"Titles (Theme from Chariots of Fire" played during end credits
"Titles (Theme from Chariots of Fire" played during end credits
Ugly Betty: Don't Ask, Don't Tell (2007)
Slow-motion race between Daniel and Alexis, accompanied by the theme from Chariots of Fire.
Slow-motion race between Daniel and Alexis, accompanied by the theme from Chariots of Fire.
George of the Jungle: George Skips Breakfast/Muscle Mania (2007)
George runs in slow-motion while music similar to the "Chariots" theme plays.
George runs in slow-motion while music similar to the "Chariots" theme plays.
View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Great Bolshy Yarblockos! Making 'A Clockwork Orange' (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Office: Local Ad (2007)
Main theme used in Michael's ad
Main theme used in Michael's ad
20 to 1: Fantastic Sporting Finishes (2007)
The theme music from this movie is played in a segment on Robert Cheriot's slip at the finish of the 2006 Chicago Marathon.
The theme music from this movie is played in a segment on Robert Cheriot's slip at the finish of the 2006 Chicago Marathon.
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
Mentioned once.
Mentioned once.
The Fairly OddParents: Mission: Responsible/Hairicane (2008)
The music when characters move in slow motion is a reference to this film and its slow motion sequences.
The music when characters move in slow motion is a reference to this film and its slow motion sequences.
Old Dogs (2009)
The theme from Chariots of Fire played.
The theme from Chariots of Fire played.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2010)
Subject of a $25,000 question
Subject of a $25,000 question
Peep Show: Seasonal Beatings (2010)
During the game of Charades, Mark's dad does this.
During the game of Charades, Mark's dad does this.
Parks and Recreation: Go Big or Go Home (2011)
The "Chariots of Fire" theme plays as Leslie makes her pitch to Chris and Ben.
The "Chariots of Fire" theme plays as Leslie makes her pitch to Chris and Ben.
Featured in
The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1982)
clips
clips
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
I Love the 80's 3-D (2005)
It's discussed in the 1981 episode.
It's discussed in the 1981 episode.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #100 on the list.
This film is #100 on the list.
20 to 1: Magnificent Movies (2006)
Some clips from this movie are shown when it is the subject of a segment.
Some clips from this movie are shown when it is the subject of a segment.
British Film Forever: Corsets, Cleavage and Country Houses: The Story of British Costume Drama (2007)
clips appear in documentary
clips appear in documentary
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Featured in Best Picture montage.
20 to 1: Greatest Sporting Anthems (2010)
Clips shown in a segment on its main theme.
Clips shown in a segment on its main theme.
Spoofed in
Hysterical (1983)
running on the beach scene
running on the beach scene
Mr. Mom (1983)
Vacation (1983)
Saved by the Bell: Zack's War (1990)
At the end of the obstacle course, Screech and Butch run in slow-motion through the tires while a send-up of the "Chariots of Fire" theme plays.
At the end of the obstacle course, Screech and Butch run in slow-motion through the tires while a send-up of the "Chariots of Fire" theme plays.
The Simpsons: Lisa's First Word (1992)
The music in the Itchy and Scratchy cartoon is a parody of music in this film.
The music in the Itchy and Scratchy cartoon is a parody of music in this film.
ReBoot: Enzo the Smart (1994)
Music during the characters' slow-motion athletic failures is reminiscent of the Chariots of Fire theme
Music during the characters' slow-motion athletic failures is reminiscent of the Chariots of Fire theme
Chariots of Fur (1994)
The Nanny: Lamb Chop's on the Menu (1995)
There is a sequence involving Fran and C.C. racing in slow motion to the movie's theme music.
There is a sequence involving Fran and C.C. racing in slow motion to the movie's theme music.
Good Burger (1997)
Theme music heard as Ed & Dex run up to Shaq in slow motion
Theme music heard as Ed & Dex run up to Shaq in slow motion
Stiff Upper Lips (1998)
Will & Grace: Alley Cats (1999)
The final sequence of events at the end is a parody of the film Chariots of Fire.
The final sequence of events at the end is a parody of the film Chariots of Fire.
Hooves of Fire (1999)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Theme plays while The Grinch competes in a sack race
Theme plays while The Grinch competes in a sack race
The Master of Disguise (2002)
Boat Trip (2002)
slo-mo running scene with similar music
slo-mo running scene with similar music
Old School (2003)
Bruce Almighty (2003)
Kicking & Screaming (2005)
The Crazy Cartoon III: The Quest for the Thing That Does Some Stuff (2006)
The running scene in the hallway
The running scene in the hallway
Two and a Half Men: Release the Dogs (2006)
Alan is imitating slow-motion running on the beach, like in the opening scene of that film, and is singing the score from that scene.
Alan is imitating slow-motion running on the beach, like in the opening scene of that film, and is singing the score from that scene.
Are We Done Yet? (2007)
"Chariots of Fire" plays as Chuck prepares and begins to powerwalk
"Chariots of Fire" plays as Chuck prepares and begins to powerwalk
Zaag (2008)
there's a running scene with the vangelis song from that movie
there's a running scene with the vangelis song from that movie
The Middle.: Average Rules (2010)
theme plays as Sue hobbles across the finish line on crutches
theme plays as Sue hobbles across the finish line on crutches
2011: ¡¿Estamos contentos?! (2010)
"Cargos de fuego" sketch (Judges have a race and Vangelis' score plays during it)
"Cargos de fuego" sketch (Judges have a race and Vangelis' score plays during it)
