Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-grateful-dead"

1. Hocus Pocus (1993)

PG | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz

Votes: 156,302 | Gross: $44.34M

2. Hair (1979)

PG | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Claude Bukowski leaves the family ranch in Oklahoma for New York where he is rapidly embraced into the hippie group of youngsters led by Berger, yet he's already been drafted. He soon falls in love with Sheila Franklin, a rich girl but still a rebel inside.

Director: Milos Forman | Stars: John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden

Votes: 41,051 | Gross: $15.28M

3. Conspiracy Theory (1997)

R | 135 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

A taxi driver with a penchant for conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of these theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart

Votes: 107,587 | Gross: $75.98M

4. We Summon the Darkness (2019)

R | 91 min | Horror, Music, Thriller

Three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy-metal show, where they bond with three aspiring musicians and head off to one of the girls' country home for an after-party.

Director: Marc Meyers | Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson, Maddie Hasson, Amy Forsyth

Votes: 11,949

5. Last Days (2005)

R | 97 min | Drama, Music

A Seattle musician's life and career are reminiscent of those of Kurt Cobain.

Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Michael Pitt, Lukas Haas, Asia Argento, Scott Patrick Green

Votes: 23,796 | Gross: $0.45M

6. The Presidio (1988)

R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.

Director: Peter Hyams | Stars: Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden

Votes: 20,034 | Gross: $20.04M

7. Mafia! (1998)

PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy, Crime

Takeoff on the Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father

Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Jay Mohr, Christina Applegate, Lloyd Bridges, Billy Burke

Votes: 16,013 | Gross: $19.88M

8. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)

Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary

A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige

Votes: 40,958

9. The Other Side of Hope (2017)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

A poker-playing restaurateur and former traveling salesman befriends a group of refugees newly arrived to Finland.

Director: Aki Kaurismäki | Stars: Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, Tuomari Nurmio

Votes: 13,709 | Gross: $0.18M

10. Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

An uptight New York City lawyer takes her two teenagers to her hippie mother's farmhouse upstate for a family vacation.

Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener, Elizabeth Olsen, Nat Wolff

Votes: 8,792 | Gross: $0.54M

11. The Hunted (1995)

R | 110 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

An American businessman visiting Nagoya, Japan, meets a woman in a hotel bar. Returning to her room, 3 ninjas kill her and wound him, but he sees the ninja boss' face. Now, he's the prime target of a dangerous ninja cult.

Director: J.F. Lawton | Stars: Christopher Lambert, John Lone, Joan Chen, Yoshio Harada

Votes: 5,710 | Gross: $6.61M

12. Save the Tiger (1973)

R | 100 min | Drama

A disillusioned war veteran has two days to let go of his shaken morals if he wants his small fashion company to survive.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton

Votes: 5,627 | Gross: $2.33M

13. Mad to Be Normal (2017)

106 min | Biography, Drama, History

During the 1960s, a renegade Scottish psychiatrist courts controversy within his profession for his approach to the field, and for the unique community he creates for his patients to inhabit.

Director: Robert Mullan | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, David Tennant, Michael Gambon, Gabriel Byrne

Votes: 1,733

14. Salvation Boulevard (2011)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Set in the world of mega-churches in which a former Deadhead-turned-born again-Christian finds himself on the run from fundamentalist members of his mega-church who will do anything to protect their larger-than-life pastor.

Director: George Ratliff | Stars: Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan, Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Connelly

Votes: 4,829 | Gross: $0.03M

15. Black Circle Boys (1997)

R | 101 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

All-American Kyle is the newest initiate of the Black Circle Boys, an underworld society of gothic groupies whose primary interests are creating mayhem and studying the Occult. By the time ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Carnahan | Stars: Scott Bairstow, Eric Mabius, Tara Subkoff, Chad Lindberg

Votes: 1,074

16. George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992 TV Special)

TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy

When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he... See full summary »

Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin

Votes: 4,069

17. Days of Rage: the Rolling Stones' Road to Altamont (2020)

107 min | Documentary, History, Music

The decade that began with peace and love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations and a war that wouldn't end. The Rolling Stones became the voice of this new era, which came to a horrific end at the Altamont festival.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Michael Lydon, Sam Culter, Ronnie Schneider, Anthony DeCurtis

Votes: 104

18. Jobriath A.D. (2012)

Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary

Called "The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll" and "Hype of the Year," Jobriath's reign as the first openly gay rock star was brief and over by 1975. Now, 35 years later, "... See full summary »

Director: Kieran Turner | Stars: Jerry Brandt, Jayne County, Dennis Christopher, Joe Elliott

Votes: 243

19. The Cockettes (2002)

R | 102 min | Documentary

Documentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s.

Directors: Bill Weber, David Weissman | Stars: Larry Brinkin, Peggy Cass, The Cockettes, Pristine Condition

Votes: 626 | Gross: $0.22M

20. Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969 - 1982 (2012 Video)

134 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Following Sexy Intellectual's previous film about Brian Wilson's magnificent craft; Songwriter 1962 - 1969, comes this companion piece covering the composer's life and work throughout the ... See full summary »

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Thomas Arnold, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Peter Ames Carlin

Votes: 36

21. Garden of the Peaceful Dragon (2019)

87 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

An elderly African-American veteran who occupies an abandoned plot of land on Kauai, Hawaii, shares his fascinating off-the-grid existence and incredible life-story. Luvell Benford III ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Peddle | Star: Luvell Benford

22. Zen and the Art of Landscaping (2001)

17 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

All manner of family secrets are out when the lawnmower man is invited inside one fateful day.

Director: David Kartch | Stars: Greg Haberny, Kathleen Garrett, Jacob Pitts, Mark Blum

Votes: 354

23. Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019)

Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music including the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descen...

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Simon Wells, Jeff Guinn, Anthony DeCurtis, Peter Richardson

Votes: 310

24. The Tale of the Dog (2020)

101 min | Documentary

The untold history of the Family Dog Denver, which changed Denver culture forever in 1967. As told by the people who were there: the bands, the hippies, the legendary psychedelic poster artists, and the police, who wanted it shut down.

Directors: Dan Obarski, Scott Montgomery | Stars: Canned Heat, Stanley Mouse, Victor Moscoso, Marc Arno

Votes: 14

25. Mac DeMarco: Dreamin (2013 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

18th century man Mac DeMarco is traveling through modern-day Quebec, playing guitar.

Director: Jason Harvey | Star: Mac DeMarco

26. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode: ISO Tank (1992)

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy

Banned from attending Saffron's college open day, Edina tries to get her own back by threatening to adopt a Romanian baby, a scheme which totally backfires.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 444

27. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: Oh, What a Feeling (1990)

Not Rated | Comedy

Because Suzanne promised a nasty woman named Mrs. Fricke that their job would be done by a certain date or it's free, the women need a new van to deliver it by midnight. Despite Julia's ... See full summary »

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 83

28. Maniac Mansion (1990–1993)
Episode: The 10th Anniversary Special (1990)

Comedy

Fred falls asleep in the lab and dreams that his family is starring in a sitcom celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Edison's watch home movies and flash back to Turner and Harry's accident.

Stars: Joe Flaherty, Deborah Theaker, Kathleen Robertson, Avi Phillips

29. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997)

TV-14 | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Scientists run a clone farm for VIPs while Pearl and her goons are forced into babysitting omnipotent Space Children.

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl

Votes: 606

30. The War at Home (2005–2007)
Episode: The Empire Spanks Back (2005)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Dave's new pro-spanking regime has unexpected consequences.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael Rapaport, Anita Barone, Kaylee DeFer, Kyle Sullivan

Votes: 95

31. Wings (1990–1997)
Episode: A Terminal Christmas (1990)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

After everybody's holiday plans fall through, they decide to surprise Faye at her Christmas party. When they arrive, they discover she'd lied about her plans and find her all alone.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, Thomas Haden Church

Votes: 128

32. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Ghost in the Machine (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

On Halloween, Mulder and Scully investigate the death of a corporate executive who may have been murdered by a thinking computer.

Director: Jerrold Freedman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Jerry Hardin, Rob LaBelle

Votes: 6,453

33. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Ring of Terror (1990)

TV-PG | 98 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college med student's final fraternity initiation goes wrong when he's assigned to retrieve a gold ring from a cadaver he had recently performed an autopsy on in "Ring of Terror (1961)."

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon

Votes: 537

34. Broke (2020)
Episode: The Dance (2020)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Jackie needs money for home repair so she gets into it with Derek, who wants more money for himself, and ends up quitting. Javier & Elizabeth find out that friends they had loaned money to ... See full summary »

Director: Victor Gonzalez | Stars: Jaime Camil, Pauley Perrette, Natasha Leggero, Izzy Diaz

Votes: 66

35. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Musical Chairs (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The NCIS team investigates the murder of a musician in the Navy's most elite band, which performs at diplomatic events around the world. Gibbs gives McGee the lead when he unexpectedly takes some leave time.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Emily Wickersham

Votes: 487

36. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode: Bag Ladies (2007)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance

Jeff tries to set up a night of wild romance so that he can have a story to tell the guys, Jennifer gets Adam an embarrassing gift, and Russell finds out that he's dating a homeless woman.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 467

37. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: Look at the Flowers (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Talk-Show

Ryan Hurst, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Ron Funches discuss the Season 10 episode of The Walking Dead, "Look At The Flowers." Hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Stars: Chris Hardwick, Ron Funches, Ryan Hurst, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Votes: 32

38. Broke (2020)
Episode: Soccer (2020)

TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy

Jackie's angry outburst gets her banned from Sammy's soccer games and the coach quits.

Director: Victor Gonzalez | Stars: Jaime Camil, Pauley Perrette, Natasha Leggero, Izzy Diaz

Votes: 42

39. Broke (2020)
Episode: The Test (2020)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Luis' dad, Don Dominguez (Cheech Marin), who works for Javier's wealthy father, arrives in town to test how Javier has handled being cut off financially. Also, Elizabeth agrees to help ... See full summary »

Director: Phill Lewis | Stars: Jaime Camil, Pauley Perrette, Natasha Leggero, Izzy Diaz

Votes: 37

40. The Good Fight (2017–2022)
Episode: Once There Was a Court... (2021)

TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama

New associates come to the office, including Marissa and Carmen. Marissa finds herself in an improvised court.

Director: Michael Trim | Stars: Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Boatman

Votes: 512

41. Blockbuster (2022)
Episode: Evan and Trevin (2022)

TV-14 | Comedy

Halloween brings screams and schemes as Timmy, Eliza, and Percy plot revenge against a pair of teen pranksters. Connie and Kayla launch an investigation.

Director: Aleysa Young | Stars: Randall Park, Melissa Fumero, Olga Merediz, Tyler Alvarez

Votes: 362

42. Rifftrax Shorts (2007– )
Episode: Truck Song (2017)

Comedy

Mike, Kevin and Bill make fun of a somewhat outdated "educational" short about the role that trucks play in American society - which believe it or not originates from a book.

Stars: Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson

43. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Evel Genius (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

A collection of rock concert posters has Rick raving about the 60's. A collection of glass eyes raises eye brows. But a Babe Ruth photo set off a debate. Big Hoss restores an Evil Knievel ... See full summary »

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Nick Kovalevsky, Drew Max

Votes: 50

44. Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode: La Locker Room Aux Folles (2023)

TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

Colin and Isaac's friendship is tested. Roy is asked to do a press conference.

Director: Erica Dunton | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster

Votes: 7,042

45. Biography: WWE Legends (2021– )
Episode: Undertaker (2022)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Learn the never-before-heard story of the man behind WWE's greatest character of all time--The Undertaker. Growing up in Texas, Mark Calaway loved wrestling so much he gave up a college ... See full summary »

Director: Kody Kozak | Stars: Mark Calaway, Tim White, Bruce Prichard, Vince McMahon

Votes: 149

46. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...had my own troll (2022)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Anonymous messages about Paxton have Devi playing detective. Aneesa feels neglected by Ben. Pati hosts a mixer to find Kamala a "suitable" partner.

Director: Maggie Carey | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet

Votes: 677

47. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Can Psychedelics Cure? (2022)

TV-14 | Documentary

Scientists discover that psychedelics can have positive clinical impacts, helping patients with afflictions ranging from addiction to depression to PTSD.

Director: Larkin McPhee | Stars: Mercer Boffey, Jon Kostakopoulos

Votes: 52

48. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode: And the Cupcake War (2012)

Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy

Max and Caroline decide to participate in TV show where they have a chance to win money by making cupcakes. Something that seems pretty easy to do turns out to be a huge disaster.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 898

49. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Skin in the Game (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CSI searches for a serial killer inspired by Dante's "Inferno," and Brass's daughter may be one of the killer's next victims.

Director: Alec Smight | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox

Votes: 503

50. Watchman Video Broadcast (2009– )
Episode: The Ceremony: Part 1 (2012)

70 min | News

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