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References
Of Mice and Men (1939)
Leonard Smalls named after Lenny Small
Leonard Smalls named after Lenny Small
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952)
H. I. says of his relationship with Ed, "It ain't Ozzie and Harriet".
H. I. says of his relationship with Ed, "It ain't Ozzie and Harriet".
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
The acronyms "P.O.E" and "O.P.E." spray-painted in the washroom and shown in reverse in the mirror.
The acronyms "P.O.E" and "O.P.E." spray-painted in the washroom and shown in reverse in the mirror.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
Straight Time (1978)
The main character H.I. sports the look given to Dustin Hoffman's character Max in 'Straight Time,' a mustache and fondness for tacky-unbuttoned shirts. 'Raising Arizona' also was loosely inspired by Straight Time's plot which focused on an ex-con falling in and out of recidivism. Also, many chase scenes were inspired by the Ulu Grosbard film.
The main character H.I. sports the look given to Dustin Hoffman's character Max in 'Straight Time,' a mustache and fondness for tacky-unbuttoned shirts. 'Raising Arizona' also was loosely inspired by Straight Time's plot which focused on an ex-con falling in and out of recidivism. Also, many chase scenes were inspired by the Ulu Grosbard film.
Dallas (1978)
When H. I. says that he calls the baby 'Junior', Evelle comments "You mean JR, just like the TV show".
When H. I. says that he calls the baby 'Junior', Evelle comments "You mean JR, just like the TV show".
Mad Max (1979)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
According to Nathan Sr., Nathan Jr. was wearing jammies that "... Yodas and shit on them".
According to Nathan Sr., Nathan Jr. was wearing jammies that "... Yodas and shit on them".
The Shining (1980)
letters in the mirror; also small American flag (as on Ullman's desk) on the desk of adoption agency interviewer.
letters in the mirror; also small American flag (as on Ullman's desk) on the desk of adoption agency interviewer.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Evil Dead (1981)
Nicholas Cage's character drives the same car as Ash, a 1973 Delta 88. Also, the shot in which the camera moves in on the mother discovering that Nathan Jr. is gone is a direct homage to The Evil Dead (1981).
Nicholas Cage's character drives the same car as Ash, a 1973 Delta 88. Also, the shot in which the camera moves in on the mother discovering that Nathan Jr. is gone is a direct homage to The Evil Dead (1981).
The Karate Kid (1984)
Crimewave (1985)
The alarm button the clerk presses in the convenience store reads "Odegaard-Trend Security." This is the name of the security company in Sam Raimi's Crimewave.
The alarm button the clerk presses in the convenience store reads "Odegaard-Trend Security." This is the name of the security company in Sam Raimi's Crimewave.
Evil Dead II (1987)
Referenced in
Intruder (1989)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: City Limits (1992)
Tom: "It looks like 'Raising Arizona' now."
Tom: "It looks like 'Raising Arizona' now."
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Dream for an Insomniac (1996)
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Ultimatum (1999)
poster visible at Mr. Chu's video store
poster visible at Mr. Chu's video store
Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Spider-Man (2002)
25th Hour (2002)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Kip says "you know I do" when asked if he will take LaFawnduh as his wife, echoing HI's response when asked if he will take Ed as his wife in Raising Arizona.
Kip says "you know I do" when asked if he will take LaFawnduh as his wife, echoing HI's response when asked if he will take Ed as his wife in Raising Arizona.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
close-quarters fight in a run-down trailer
close-quarters fight in a run-down trailer
Dead Horse (2004)
The Robber is wearing a panty on his head
The Robber is wearing a panty on his head
Film Geek (2005)
movie in 'Scotty's Favorites' section
movie in 'Scotty's Favorites' section
I Heart Huckabees: Production Surveillance (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Ghost Rider (2007)
While riding through the desert, Ghost Rider rides past a lizard on a rock. The lizard bursts into flame.
While riding through the desert, Ghost Rider rides past a lizard on a rock. The lizard bursts into flame.
Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
Smith tries to pick the baby from the road in a drive-by maneuver similar to Tex Cobb in Raising Arizona
Smith tries to pick the baby from the road in a drive-by maneuver similar to Tex Cobb in Raising Arizona
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Zombieland/A Serious Man/Whip It (2009)
Ellen compares this movie to "A Serious Man"
Ellen compares this movie to "A Serious Man"
American Dad!: G-String Circus (2009)
Steve and his friends break out of space camp just like Gale and Evelle.
Steve and his friends break out of space camp just like Gale and Evelle.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.10 (2011)
a clip of Roger's original review of the film is shown during the closing credits
a clip of Roger's original review of the film is shown during the closing credits
The Cleveland Show: Brown Magic (2012)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Temporary Setbacks: Raised in Arizona (2012)
Title Reference
Title Reference
Featured in
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Teeth (1996)
100 Years of Comedy (1997)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
This film is #31 on the list.
This film is #31 on the list.
Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld (2003)
Sonnenfeld discusses making of the film; clips are shown
Sonnenfeld discusses making of the film; clips are shown
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1987 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
A clip is shown.
A clip is shown.
TMZ on TV: Episode dated 1 October 2009 (2009)
clip shown
clip shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.31 (2010)
a clip is shown in a montage of Nicolas Cage films
a clip is shown in a montage of Nicolas Cage films
Hollywood's Top Ten: Let Me Go! (2011)
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Hollywood's Top Ten: Thanksgiving Scenes (2011)
Honorable mention, footage shown
Honorable mention, footage shown
Spoofed in
The Work and the Story (2003)
The ending narration spoofs the ending dream scene of Raising Arizona.
The ending narration spoofs the ending dream scene of Raising Arizona.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
The shots of the HITMAN sent by Plankton riding his motorcycle are identical to those of Tex Cobb in Raising Arizona.
The shots of the HITMAN sent by Plankton riding his motorcycle are identical to those of Tex Cobb in Raising Arizona.
Shrek the Third (2007)
Scene where Shrek is chasing the babies around on the floor (in his dream) is in Raising Arizona, when H.I. McDunnough is attempting to kidnap Nathan Arizona.
Scene where Shrek is chasing the babies around on the floor (in his dream) is in Raising Arizona, when H.I. McDunnough is attempting to kidnap Nathan Arizona.
The Simpsons: You Kent Always Say What You Want (2007)
Scene of Marge running home uses similar shots and same music.
Scene of Marge running home uses similar shots and same music.
