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

1. Ocean's Eleven (2001)

PG-13 | 116 min | Crime, Thriller

Danny Ocean and his ten accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon

Votes: 621,562 | Gross: $183.42M

2. The Italian Job (2003)

PG-13 | 111 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After being betrayed and left for dead in Italy, Charlie Croker and his team plan an elaborate gold heist against their former ally.

Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron

Votes: 389,440 | Gross: $106.13M

3. Armageddon (1998)

PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler

Votes: 451,982 | Gross: $201.57M

4. Zombieland (2009)

R | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Horror

A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting bruiser in search of the last Twinkie and a pair of sisters striving to get to an amusement park join forces in a trek across a zombie-filled America.

Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin

Votes: 623,613 | Gross: $75.59M

5. Nothing But Trouble (1991)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy

A businessman and his friends are captured by a sadistic judge and his equally odd family in a bizarre mansion in the backwoods.

Director: Dan Aykroyd | Stars: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Demi Moore

Votes: 27,519 | Gross: $8.48M

6. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

PG | 125 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

James Bond is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin, while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder.

Director: Guy Hamilton | Stars: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams

Votes: 113,338 | Gross: $20.97M

7. Bedtime Stories (2008)

PG | 99 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A hotel handyman's life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.

Director: Adam Shankman | Stars: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Courteney Cox, Guy Pearce

Votes: 101,523 | Gross: $110.10M

8. F Is for Family (2015–2021)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Follow the Murphy family back to the 1970s, when kids roamed wild, beer flowed freely and nothing came between a man and his TV.

Stars: Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry

Votes: 41,370

9. Always (1989)

PG | 122 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman

Votes: 32,881 | Gross: $43.86M

10. Earthquake (1974)

PG | 122 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.

Director: Mark Robson | Stars: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene

Votes: 17,939 | Gross: $79.70M

11. Bottoms Up (1974)

X | 81 min | Comedy

Two secret Agents are determined to retrieve a microfilm containing a revolutionary formula that transforms cow manure into fuel, but first, they must put into action a hot inspection procedure.

Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb | Stars: Alena Penz, Alexander Grill, Rinaldo Talamonti, Alexander Miller

Votes: 313

12. Fled (1996)

R | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Two prisoners chained together flee during an escape attempt gone bad.

Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Stephen Baldwin, Will Patton, Robert John Burke

Votes: 9,845 | Gross: $17.10M

13. Lucky Numbers (2000)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime

A television weatherman scams a local lottery.

Director: Nora Ephron | Stars: John Travolta, Lisa Kudrow, Tim Roth, Ed O'Neill

Votes: 10,960 | Gross: $10.01M

14. It's a Free World... (2007)

Not Rated | 96 min | Drama

After being fired from her job, Angie teams up with her flatmate to find employment for immigrants.

Director: Ken Loach | Stars: Kierston Wareing, Juliet Ellis, Leslaw Zurek, Joe Siffleet

Votes: 6,312

15. Dangerous Game (1988)

R | 98 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A computer expert and his friends manage to disable a department store's security system so they can rob it, but once inside they find themselves stalked by a killer.

Directors: Stephen Hopkins, David Lewis | Stars: Miles Buchanan, Marcus Graham, Steven Grives, Kathryn Walker

Votes: 409

16. Executive Target (1997)

R | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A stunt driver heading for prison on a minor charge is freed against his will by a terrorist gang. Then by kidnapping his wife, he is forced to drive a getaway car in a plot to kidnap the President from a motorcade.

Director: Joseph Merhi | Stars: Michael Madsen, Roy Scheider, Keith David, Angie Everhart

Votes: 1,175

17. Shut Up Little Man (2011)

Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama

When two friends tape-recorded the fights of their violently noisy neighbors, they accidentally created one of the world's first 'viral' pop-culture sensations.

Director: Matthew Bate | Stars: Eddie Lee Sausage, Mitch Deprey, Daniel Clowes, Ivan Brunetti

Votes: 1,330 | Gross: $0.02M

18. Dean's Place (1975 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Dean Martin's comedy/variety show that aired on September 1975.

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Sherman Hemsley

Votes: 22

19. American Daredevils (2013– )

TV-14 | Reality-TV

Brings to life the stories of the men who proudly carry the torch lit by Evel Knievel. These daredevils travel the country performing live death-defying acts without the luxuries of rehearsals or second chances.

Stars: Dave Pettitt, Mike Buse, Indus Alelia, Mike Cook

Votes: 21

20. Barenaked Ladies: One Week (1998 Music Video)

2 min | Music

The music video for Barenaked Ladies' "One Week."

Director: McG | Stars: Carmit Bachar, Barenaked Ladies, Jim Creeggan, Kiva Dawson

Votes: 71

21. Zulu Summer (2019)

78 min | Documentary

After receiving a suspicious e-mail from an African prince, a radio DJ in small-town Montana forges an international alliance that will change the lives of people continents apart.

Directors: Joseph Litzinger, Eric Michael Schrader | Stars: Prince Sboniso Zulu, Clark Grant, Dark Sevier, Tulsa

Votes: 51

22. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Fire Practice (1976)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Grace and Mr. Rumbold try to instill a sense of fire safety in the staff at Grace Brothers, but with the hilarity of a foreign customer, a kiss-of-life medical dummy and Mrs. Slocombe stuck in a fabric tube, it's impossible.

Director: Ray Butt | Stars: Trevor Bannister, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman

Votes: 202

23. Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Episode: Angels on Wheels (1976)

Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

After Roller Derby champ Karen Jason is killed in a competition, her sister Barbara hires the Angels to investigate, believing the death was intentional.

Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, David Doyle

Votes: 289

24. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode: The Winds of Change: Part 2 (1983)

Drama, Romance

After Shirley tells him about her suspicion that telephone operator Beverly Little is Melanie Shields, Neville reveals to Shirley that he is the romance writer, and that his job as postman is what allows him to keep tabs on everyone.

Director: Leigh Spence | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond

25. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Ross's Tan (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ross goes to a tanning salon but fails to follow the 'simple' instructions. Joey and Rachel struggle to make the transition from friends to lovers. Monica and Phoebe try to avoid an annoying woman that used to live in their building.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,233

26. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: A Tale of Two Santas (2001)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Fry, Leela and Bender make a delivery to Neptune, they run afoul of the robot Santa Claus. Bender takes his place, but the previous Santa's fearsome reputation makes his job difficult.

Director: Ron Hughart | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,614

27. Highlander: The Raven (1998–1999)
Episode: The Devil You Know (1999)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

While preparing security plans for an exhibit featuring a very expensive diamond, a former colleague of Nick is drugged by a disguised man. Worried that the security of the exhibit may be ... See full summary »

Director: Donald Paonessa | Stars: Elizabeth Gracen, Paul Johansson, Geordie Johnson, Patricia Gage

Votes: 45

28. The Incredible Hulk (1996–1998)
Episode: Helping Hands, Iron Fist (1996)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Bruce Banner goes to California and attempts to contact Tony Stark. He is suffering from amnesia and attack Rick and Iron Man when they show up to help. Hulk regains his senses transforms ... See full summary »

Director: Ernesto Lopez | Stars: Lou Ferrigno, Neal McDonough, Luke Perry, Genie Francis

Votes: 139

29. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Guardian (1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A financial advisor is implicated in the drug overdose death of one of his client's children.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 286

30. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Prince of Space (1997)

TV-14 | 92 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A wimpy space hero kicks tyrannical aliens off of Earth while the Widowmaker and the SOL are sucked through a wormhole.

Director: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett

Votes: 673

31. Police Rescue (1989–1996)
Episode: Tomorrow Never Knows (1996)

Crime, Drama

When Angels younger brother gets killed in a car accident, Angel takes his anger out on the drunk driver, who caused the crash.

Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, John Clayton

32. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode: The Becker Connection (1977)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Rockford's newest case; to clear his friend, Dennis Becker, who's suspected of selling drugs to deal with his financial problems.

Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Jack Carter

Votes: 274

33. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Treehouse of Horror XIV (2003)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

First, Homer kills the Grim Reaper and takes his place in Reaper Madness. Then, Professor Frink's father is revived, only to kill people and steal their organs in Frinkenstein. Finally, ... See full summary »

Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,112

34. That's My Mama (1974–1975)
Episode: Mama Gets Fractured (1974)

30 min | Comedy

Mama breaks her leg so Clifton gets one of the sisters from the church to move in to take over the household duties. The sister doesn't want to do things the way Mama wants, instead wants ... See full summary »

Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Clifton Davis, Theresa Merritt, Teddy Wilson, Lynne Moody

Votes: 18

35. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Bart the Daredevil (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy

After seeing a motorcycle daredevil at a monster truck show, Bart becomes a death-defying daredevil skateboarder.

Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,448

36. The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode: The Autobot Run (1985)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

While the Autobots perform stunts and race for charity, Megatron attacks them with a weapon that can freeze Transformers in their vehicle form.

Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Arthur Burghardt, Corey Burton

Votes: 132

37. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: The Long Morrow (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Picking up on the day after last season's finale, Lorelai wakes up in bed with Christopher. Confused and mortified, she makes a hasty exit, ignoring Christopher's pleas that she stay. Once ... See full summary »

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 803

38. Playing the Field (1998–2002)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (2000)

Drama, Romance, Sport

Eddie's new-found success means a difficult decision for Theresa. Shazza feels increasingly trapped in her marriages and resorts to desperate measures for freedom.

Director: David Innes Edwards | Stars: John Thomson, Lesley Sharp, Brian Abbott, Ralph Ineson

39. Monk (2002–2009)
Episode: Mr. Monk and the Daredevil (2007)

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

Monk's arch-nemesis, Harold Krenshaw, catapults to fame after he falls from a tower and survives. Now Monk must figure out if he's the real Frisco Fly before someone dies.

Director: Jonathan Collier | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine

Votes: 1,164

40. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Sixty: Dog Day Afternoon (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Things take a dangerous turn when Betty and Charles track down Edgar and his Farmies; Jughead's first day at Stonewall Prep doesn't go as planned; Cheryl learns a dark family secret.

Director: Gregory Smith | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 1,113

41. In Plain Sight (2008–2012)
Episode: High Priced Spread (2008)

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

10 years earlier - Following a street basketball game, and free-throw practice, orphaned Scott Worley and his baby brother Chris, witness the execution of one bookie by another, followed by... See full summary »

Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Mary McCormack, Frederick Weller, Nichole Hiltz, Lesley Ann Warren

Votes: 157

42. Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2011)
Episode: When Jonny Met Sharky (2008)

Comedy

Tim, a camp young man, becomes the new manager at the Archer and has a theme night dedicated to John Barrowman with Donna working alongside him. Jonny has won an adventure holiday in Hawaii... See full summary »

Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Natalie Casey, Will Mellor, Sheridan Smith, Kathryn Drysdale

Votes: 37

43. Shockwave (2007–2008)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (2008)

History

A time bomb explodes in a bomb squad officer's face. A skydiver gets snagged in the airplanes landing gear. A motorcyclist's jump is just a little bit short. A skier tumbles down a rock ... See full summary »

44. F Is for Family (2015–2021)
Episode: The Rustland Massacre (2021)

TV-MA | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

While Sue tries to broker a peace dealer with her dad, Frank meets the new airline management, and Bill and Maureen get into mischief on a field trip.

Directors: Sylvain Lavoie, Rich Wilkie | Stars: Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry

Votes: 336

45. F Is for Family (2015–2021)
Episode: Blind Alley (2021)

TV-MA | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Sue hits the bars to look for her brother. Bill spends his Saturdays in a "scared straight" program. Kevin gets clingy after learning about Alice's ex.

Directors: Sylvain Lavoie, Rich Wilkie | Stars: Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry

Votes: 320

46. F Is for Family (2015–2021)
Episode: The Searchers (2021)

TV-MA | 28 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

While Frank ducks out of a family to scour the city for Box 16, Sue goes to a party at Vic's house. Bill and his friends enjoy the perks of police life.

Directors: Sylvain Lavoie, Rich Wilkie | Stars: Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry

Votes: 319

47. Burn Notice (2007–2013)
Episode: Fearless Leader (2009)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Michael, Fi, and Sam pose as an under boss' crew to bring down a criminal and hopefully get Detective Paxson off Michael's case. Meanwhile, Sam is audited by a humorless, no-nonsense IRS agent.

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless

Votes: 570

48. MacGyver (2016–2021)
Episode: H2O + Orthophosphates + Mission City + Corrosion + Origins (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Drama

Mac and Wilt travel to their hometown to visit Wilt's family. Meanwhile, Riley and her hackers try to get a leader on the nano-trackers.

Director: Christine Swanson | Stars: Lucas Till, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton

Votes: 496

49. Biography: WWE Legends (2021– )
Episode: "Macho Man" Randy Savage (2021)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Tells the larger-than-life story of one of the most colorful and charismatic Superstars to ever step foot inside the ring. With two WWE Championships, four WCW® World Championships and a 14... See full summary »

Stars: Randy Savage, Angelo Poffo, Lanny Poffo, Judy Poffo

Votes: 278

50. Benidorm (2007–2018)
Episode: Episode #3.1 (2009)

Not Rated | 46 min | Comedy

For their part in capturing Enrique "The Rat" Lopez, the Brits return for their reward, a free holiday. Martin has separated from Kate and brings along the younger, vulgar Brandy, though ... See full summary »

Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: Paul Bazely, Nicholas Burns, Jake Canuso, Janine Duvitski

Votes: 124