Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-oliver-twist"

1. Good Will Hunting (1997)

R | 126 min | Drama, Romance

Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.

Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård

Votes: 1,069,133 | Gross: $138.43M

2. The Retirement Plan (2023)

R | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

When Ashley and her young daughter Sarah get caught up in a criminal enterprise that puts their lives at risk, she turns to estranged father Matt, currently living the life of a retired beach bum in the Cayman Islands.

Director: Tim Brown | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Thalia Campbell, Ron Perlman

Votes: 7,094

3. Limitless (I) (2011)

PG-13 | 105 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller

A mysterious pill that enables the user to access 100% of his brain's abilities transforms a struggling writer into a financial wizard, but it also puts him in a new world with many dangers.

Director: Neil Burger | Stars: Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro

Votes: 612,680 | Gross: $79.25M

4. Love at First Sight (I) (2023)

PG-13 | 91 min | Drama, Romance

A 20 year old girl misses her flight at JFK Airport and meets a young British guy who may turn out to be her true love.

Director: Vanessa Caswill | Stars: Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Rob Delaney, Katrina Nare

Votes: 32,612

5. Fighting with My Family (2019)

PG-13 | 108 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment.

Director: Stephen Merchant | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn, Florence Pugh

Votes: 87,613 | Gross: $22.96M

6. The Internship (2013)

PG-13 | 119 min | Comedy

Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne, Aasif Mandvi

Votes: 215,175 | Gross: $44.67M

7. Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Manny, Sid and Diego discover that the ice age is coming to an end, and join everybody for a journey to higher ground. On the trip, they discover that Manny is not in fact the last of the woolly mammoths.

Director: Carlos Saldanha | Stars: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott

Votes: 296,738 | Gross: $195.33M

8. Oliver & Company (1988)

G | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.

Director: George Scribner | Stars: Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin, Richard Mulligan

Votes: 52,988 | Gross: $74.15M

9. Shoot 'Em Up (2007)

R | 86 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen.

Director: Michael Davis | Stars: Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti, Stephen McHattie

Votes: 155,043 | Gross: $12.81M

10. Weekend (II) (2011)

Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, Romance

After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.

Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Tom Cullen, Chris New, Jonathan Race, Laura Freeman

Votes: 32,871 | Gross: $0.46M

11. The More Love Grows (2023 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Helen is blindsided when her husband asks for a separation. With the help of a friendly vet and a rambunctious stray dog, she rediscovers her strength and begins to rebuild her life.

Director: Heather Hawthorn Doyle | Stars: Rachel Boston, Lynda Boyd, Andrea Brooks, Chris Carson

Votes: 638

12. Dodsworth (1936)

Passed | 101 min | Drama, Romance

A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.

Director: William Wyler | Stars: Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, Mary Astor

Votes: 10,205

13. California Suite (1978)

PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine

Votes: 8,114

14. Save the Cinema (2022)

109 min | Comedy, Drama

The story of Liz Evans from Carmarthen, Wales, who campaigned to save the Lyric Cinema in 1993.

Director: Sara Sugarman | Stars: Louisa Cliffe, Krrish Patel, Jonathan Pryce, Beatie Edney

Votes: 1,571

15. Lady of the Camelias (1981)

115 min | Drama, Romance

A young girl from the provinces, comes to Paris with one goal: to become a part of the rich bourgeoisie. To achieve this she will use her unique beauty and charm.

Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Gian Maria Volontè, Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Votes: 720

16. Bells Are Ringing (1960)

Not Rated | 126 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A Brooklyn answering service operator becomes involved in the lives of her clients, including a struggling playwright with whom she begins to fall in love.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr.

Votes: 3,813 | Gross: $6.16M

17. Romantic Comedy (1983)

PG | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

A successful playwright employs a new female writing partner, and it's love on first sight, but it happens to be the day he gets married. They both suppress their feelings for each other in order to form a successful writing partnership.

Director: Arthur Hiller | Stars: Dudley Moore, Mary Steenburgen, Frances Sternhagen, Janet Eilber

Votes: 1,005 | Gross: $6.86M

18. The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997 TV Movie)

Unrated | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fellow PI tricks Rockford into taking on a treacherous case that makes him the target of a vengeful police department.

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: James Garner, John Amos, Joe Santos, Isabel Glasser

Votes: 270

19. I Can Quit Whenever I Want (2019)

TV-MA | 98 min | Comedy

Three university teachers who have lost their jobs turn into drug dealers after one of them creates an experimental new pill.

Director: Carlos Therón | Stars: David Verdaguer, Ernesto Sevilla, Carlos Santos, Cristina Castaño

Votes: 1,939

20. Surfwise (2007)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Sport

Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.

Director: Doug Pray | Stars: Juliette Paskowitz, David Paskowitz, Jonathan Paskowitz, Abraham Paskowitz

Votes: 1,641 | Gross: $0.27M

21. Si Baleleng at ang gintong sirena (1989)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

In this comedy/fantasy film, orphan Beleleng runs away from the orphanage, gets adopted by a millionaire, is kidnapped for ransom, and is rescued by the golden mermaid, Perlita.

Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Cheche Sta. Ana, Charito Solis, Eddie Garcia, Laurice Guillen

Votes: 20

22. Life in Victorian Britain (1998)

TV-G | 55 min | Documentary, History

The Victorian era was one of the most remarkable in British history. It saw The Industrial Revolution, the growth of the major cities, the birth of the Empire, as well as huge advances in medicine, transport, and education.

Director: Steve Gillham | Stars: Rachel Iliffe, Terry Molloy, Dave Perks

23. Oliver & Company (1989 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Family

A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.

Votes: 31

24. Chikara Hour of Power 12 (2017 TV Special)

60 min | Action, Sport

The 12th Hour of Power sees Obariyon get his hands on Merlok, or does he? It's dirt vs. sand as Cornelius Crummels and Sonny DeFarge tie up with Hermit Crab and Cajun Crawdad, and more.

Director: Mike Spillane | Stars: Cajun Crawdad, Cornelius Crummels, Sonny DeFarge, Joey Eastman

25. Chikara: Hour of Power 10 (2017 TV Special)

Action, Sport

CHIKARA's hottest property Fire Ant looks to claim his third point toward contention for the CHIKARA Grand Championship when he faces the Closers' Sloan Caprice in the main event, plus the ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Spillane | Stars: Cameron Action, James Cipperly, Cornelius Crummels, Cabana Man Dan

26. The Charles Dickens Show (1974 TV Movie)

50 min | Documentary, Family

Travelling showman, Bill Marigold, relates the story of the late, great Charles Dickens, accompanied by his magic lantern show.

Director: Piers Jessop | Stars: Michael O'Hagan, Victor Spinetti, Paula Swift, Edward Thorpe

27. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: The Phrase Is Familiar (1970)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After learning that plays on words helps Darrin in his line of work, Endora casts a spell that makes Darrin speak only in clichés ... whether she meant to pick on Darrin or not, Endora ends up helping Darrin in the end after all.

Director: Richard Michaels | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead, David White

Votes: 294

28. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: First Time Caller (1994)

TV-14 | Comedy

With Sharon and Dorien doing something for the community - though Dorien's reasons for becoming a first-aider are questionable - Tracey feels left out and rings a local radio phone-in to ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis

Votes: 26

29. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

Who can finally get Rory thinking she made a BIG mistake dropping out of Yale? If you guess Jess, you're right. Her old flame returns with exciting news about his life... and some blunt advice about hers.

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 884

30. Homicide (1964–1977)
Episode: The Artful Dodger (1974)

Action, Crime, Drama

The husband of a nagging woman sees his opportunity to get some money and escape.

Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Don Barker, John Stanton, Gary Day

31. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Bachelor at Large (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When Eddie Haskell moves into a place of his own after a fight with his parents, best friend Wally and a kind landlady join forces to try to get the unhappy, but stubborn, teen to go back home.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 136

32. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Beaver Sees America (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Beaver is excitedly planning a 6-week summer bus trip to see famous sites in America until he sees Gilbert Bates making a move on girlfriend Mary Margaret Matthews.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 144

33. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Everybody Needs a Bubby (1994)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Grandma Yetta stays with Fran and the Sheffields while her retirement home is being fumigated.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 405

34. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: When You Pish Upon a Star (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Fran inadvertently persuades an obnoxious child star set to star in Maxwell's revival of "Oliver!" to give up show business.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 398

35. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode: One Foot in the Algarve (1993)

TV-PG | 92 min | Comedy, Drama

The Meldrews and Mrs. Warboys embark upon a hellish holiday to Portugal. After an entanglement with the police, they finally arrive at their unpleasant villa.

Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Peter Cook

Votes: 317

36. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Baby, Don't Do It! (2000)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ms. Glass assigns crying baby dolls to everyone in the class to teach them about parental responsibilities. Brooke must choose between her mom and her dad. Emory's wicked tween sisters hold a party and try to outdo Nicole and Mary Cherry.

Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 70

37. Popular (1999–2001)
Episode: Citizen Shame (2000)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Carmen runs away from home and moves in with Sam. Jane finds out she's pregnant. Brooke bonds with her new teacher, but she gets her in trouble. Ms. Glass wants to deceive her rich Aussie uncle, so she hires Nicole to play her daughter.

Director: Lev L. Spiro | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 67

38. Shelley (1979–1983)
Episode: Brave New World (1982)

Comedy

With the prospect of meaningful employment looking even more unlikely than ever, Shelley is left with no option other than to take up office temping work. He goes along on his first day ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Garfield Morgan, Sheila Mathews, Bruce Bould

Votes: 15

39. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Jack's Bad Boy (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy

An orphaned boy shows up at the apartment and plays the girls against Jack.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline

Votes: 203

40. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Episode #11.19 (2006)

TV-14 | Comedy

Sketches: The Jeffersons '06, Baby's First Playdate, Coach Hines: Oliver Twist, Malfunctioning Flashlights, Ka-Son: Club Liaison, Stuart: Big Brother, Knobs, Medium.

Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Ike Barinholtz, Frank Caliendo, Crista Flanagan, Daniele Gaither

Votes: 27

41. Radio Free America (2017– )
Episode: Saturday Melt Down/Saturday Boomer Tech (2019)

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Stars: Halsey English, Dustin Gold, Brian Hendrix

42. Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode: Supergirl (2020)

TV-14 | 38 min | Comedy

With a big demand for female superheroes these days, the Nostalgia Critic looks back at one of the earliest attempts to bring a super-heroine to the big screen.

Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Tamara Chambers, Malcolm Ray, Rob Walker

Votes: 50

43. Vintage Video: A Chronological 80's Film Rewatch Podcast (2020– )
Defiance (1980) (2020 Podcast Episode)

Documentary

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Stars: Patrick O'Riley, Jessica Bayliss, Richard Wells

44. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (1972–1973)
Episode: That Damned Dorland Woman (1973)

44 min | Crime, Mystery

The General's death is attributed to a lethal overdose of digitalis and as the primary beneficiary is Ann Dorland, suspicion falls on her.

Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Ian Carmichael, Mark Eden, Terence Alexander, Anna Cropper

Votes: 29

45. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Gaslight (2021)

TV-MA | 62 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.

Director: John J. Gray | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Finn Wittrock

Votes: 3,327

46. Monk (2002–2009)
Episode: Mr. Monk's Favorite Show (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monk must reconcile reality with his fan-boy feelings toward an actress who starred as a child in a Brady Bunch-style sitcom in his youth after an attempt on her life.

Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine

Votes: 1,240

47. Gavin & Stacey (2007–2024)
Episode: Episode #3.3 (2009)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After agreeing to build Pam and Mick a conservatory Smithy joins his mates for a lads' weekend in Barry, staying with Bryn, who goes clubbing with them in Cardiff and ends up being sick. ... See full summary »

Director: Christine Gernon | Stars: Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, James Corden, Ruth Jones

Votes: 295

48. Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil (1959–1962)
Episode: Oil's Well That Ends Well/There's No Such Thing as a Sea Serpent/D.J. the D.J. (1962)

29 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

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Directors: Robert Clampett, Jack Hannah | Stars: Robert Clampett, Jim MacGeorge, Irv Shoemaker

49. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Dentist of Detroit (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When a mobster from Mozzie's Detroit childhood surfaces in Manhattan, Neal and Peter must help their friend rework a scam from his past to take down the ruthless gangster and prevent a mob war.

Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 819

50. Defenders of the Earth (1986–1991)
Episode: The Mystery of the Book (1986)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Once again guided by the book, Enigma, Kshin faces an evil monster who is out to conquer and destroy first the Defenders then the Earth.

Directors: John Gibbs, Ray Lee | Stars: William Callaway, Adam Carl, Ron Feinberg, Buster Jones

Votes: 14