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

1. A Simple Favor (2018)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Stephanie is a single mother with a parenting vlog who befriends Emily, a secretive upper-class woman who has a child at the same elementary school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to investigate.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells

Votes: 163,044 | Gross: $53.55M

2. The Birdcage (1996)

R | 117 min | Comedy

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.

Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 100,892 | Gross: $124.06M

3. House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

R | 89 min | Horror

Two young couples traveling across the backwoods of Texas searching for urban legends of murder end up as prisoners of a bizarre and sadistic backwater family of serial killers.

Director: Rob Zombie | Stars: Sid Haig, Karen Black, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie

Votes: 93,592 | Gross: $12.63M

4. They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

R | 122 min | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.

Director: Juel Taylor | Stars: John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, Kiefer Sutherland

Votes: 40,754

5. Scream 3 (2000)

R | 116 min | Horror, Mystery

While Sidney and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.

Director: Wes Craven | Stars: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Liev Schreiber

Votes: 164,337 | Gross: $89.14M

6. Vampire Academy (2014)

PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human-half vampire, a guardian of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discreetly within our world. Her calling is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi.

Director: Mark Waters | Stars: Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Danila Kozlovskiy, Gabriel Byrne

Votes: 56,883 | Gross: $7.79M

7. Sleepless (III) (2017)

R | 95 min | Action, Thriller

A cop with a connection to the criminal underworld scours a nightclub in search of his kidnapped son.

Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union

Votes: 34,258 | Gross: $20.78M

8. Line of Duty (2019)

R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A disgraced cop finds himself in a race against time to find a kidnap victim whose abductor he accidentally killed.

Director: Steven C. Miller | Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Courtney Eaton, Ben McKenzie, Giancarlo Esposito

Votes: 9,200

9. Psycho III (1986)

R | 93 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Norman Bates falls in love with a fallen nun who stays at the Bates Motel alongside a drifter and a curious reporter. Meanwhile, "Mother" is still watching.

Director: Anthony Perkins | Stars: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell

Votes: 16,547 | Gross: $14.48M

10. The Stepfather (1987)

R | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

After murdering his entire family, a man marries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.

Director: Joseph Ruben | Stars: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer

Votes: 18,235 | Gross: $2.49M

11. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

R | 90 min | Horror, Thriller

Three years after he last terrorized his sister, Michael Myers confronts her again, before traveling to Haddonfield to deal with the cast and crew of a reality show which is being broadcast from his old home.

Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Brad Loree, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 49,349 | Gross: $30.35M

12. Big Business (1988)

PG | 97 min | Comedy

Two couples of sisters from New York and from the countryside discover that they are connected in an incredible way.

Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann

Votes: 15,571 | Gross: $40.15M

13. True Crime (1995 Video)

R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Mary, a precocious high school senior, longs to be a cop. When a classmate dies and the case remains unsolved, Mary becomes obsessed and gets involved in the investigation.

Director: Pat Verducci | Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Kevin Dillon, Bill Nunn, Michael Bowen

Votes: 3,078

14. The Morning After (1986)

R | 103 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance

A washed up, alcoholic actress who is prone to blackouts wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she kill him and, if not, is she in danger?

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Raul Julia, Diane Salinger

Votes: 7,439 | Gross: $25.15M

15. Hurricane Bianca (2016)

TV-MA | 84 min | Comedy, Drama

A New York teacher, who moves to small town Texas where he's fired for being gay, returns disguised as a mean lady to get revenge on the nasty town.

Director: Matt Kugelman | Stars: Roy Haylock, Lola Botha, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Willam Belli

Votes: 6,697

16. The Clown at Midnight (1998)

R | 91 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Seven teenagers are stalked by a murderous clown while refurbishing an old opera house.

Director: Jean Pellerin | Stars: Christopher Plummer, Margot Kidder, Sarah Lassez, James Duval

Votes: 2,372

17. My Little Girl Is Gone (2018)

TV-14 | 88 min | Thriller

When single mom Stephanie gets engaged to single dad Jameson she receives an anonymous stalker's threat: "Break off the engagement or I'll kidnap your daughter!" The threats continue and ... See full summary »

Director: Ben Meyerson | Stars: Sarah Lind, Chrishell Stause, Robb Derringer, Betsy Randle

Votes: 286

18. An American Girl Story: Ivy & Julie 1976 - A Happy Balance (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 43 min | Family

Set in 1976 San Francisco, Ivy Ling is a Chinese-American who struggles to find a balance between her two cultural identities. With the help of her best friend, Julie Albright, Ivy makes a ... See full summary »

Director: Sasie Sealy | Stars: Nina Lu, Hannah Nordberg, Gwendoline Yeo, Rob Yang

Votes: 139

19. Deadly Scholars (2018)

Unrated | 90 min | Drama, Thriller

Samantha is a serious journalist, both for the school paper and for the yearbook, but she's just as serious about her friends, Nate, Gillian, and Rudy, all of whom are vying with her for a full-ride local scholarship to college.

Director: Danny J. Boyle | Stars: Sheryl Lee, Paris Berelc, Kennedy Lea Slocum, Corey Fogelmanis

Votes: 631

20. Return to Boggy Creek (1977)

G | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Two men travel deep into the woods to search for a Bigfoot-like creature called "Big Bay-Ty" which has recently been sighted near Boggy Creek. Three children secretly follow. Little do they know a hurricane is about to commence.

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Dawn Wells, Dana Plato, David Sobiesk, Marcus Claudel

Votes: 696

21. I Was a 7th Grade Dragon Slayer (2010)

PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Arthur Lyle miraculously discovers the secret to stopping an evil dragon named Lord Darksmoke who threatens to destroy all civilization.

Director: Andy Lauer | Stars: Lea Thompson, Hunter Allan, Eric Lutes, Richard Sellers

Votes: 745

22. The Cold Lands (2013)

Unrated | 100 min | Drama

When his self-reliant mother dies unexpectedly, Atticus flees deep into the forests surrounding his Catskills home. Wandering the woods in shock, relying on what meager food and shelter he ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Gilroy | Stars: Lili Taylor, Silas Yelich, Maggie Low, Deb Monteith

Votes: 505

23. Perfect Little Angels (1998 TV Movie)

125 min | Action, Drama, Family

A teen and her mother suspect mind control is being practiced in their suburban housing development.

Director: Timothy Bond | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Jody Thompson, Michael York, Jade Pawluk

Votes: 437

24. Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around (2021 TV Special)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Music, Musical

Kelly Clarkson hosts this holiday spectacular filled with singing, dancing and celebrity guests.

Director: Joseph C. Terry | Stars: Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Leslie Odom Jr., Amy Poehler

Votes: 98

25. Kultur Shock! (2013)

85 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Three helpless American immigrants, Red, White and Blue, are tormented by an Uncle Sam doll in a locked, windowless room. They can't remember who they are or how they got there. Little by ... See full summary »

Director: Todd Osleger | Stars: Eric Paul Chapman, Maureen O'Malley, Terry McNavage, Jerry Pietrala

Votes: 73

26. River to River: Iowa's Forgotten Highway 6 (2015)

55 min | Documentary

What do Bonnie and Clyde, Jesse James, Nancy Drew and Jack Kerouac have in common? U.S. Route 6 in Iowa takes two-lane motorists from Davenport on the Mississippi to Council Bluffs on the ... See full summary »

Director: Kelly Rundle

27. Verlore (2014)

94 min | Thriller

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Director: Andrus Strauss | Stars: Elicia Grobler, Susanna Cornelia Dewing, Walter Dewing, Michael Paul Bam

Votes: 11

28. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Truck (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

The girls made a large paper mâché bear for the school for team spirit. Jim has to take the bear to school in his truck, but he lost his truck in an arm wrestling match and does not want to tell Cheryl.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 147

29. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode: Choices (1999)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The Mayor takes Willow prisoner after Buffy and her friends steal away a box containing demonic energy needed for Ascension Day.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter

Votes: 3,413

30. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Gum Drops (2005)

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

Nick arrives at the house of Jude McBride and the sheriff explains to him that they received an anonymous call reporting a possible crime. There is blood everywhere inside the house ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 1,099

31. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Hollywood Brass (2005)

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

When the prostitute Dakota leaves the street of Los Angeles in a car for a program with a client, she never contacts her friend Jersey again. On the next morning, Jersey reports to the ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Eagles | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 778

32. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: The Jackson Five and Roddy McDowell (1974)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include the first "Family" sketch, where Eunice's brother Phillip (guest Roddy McDowall) pays a visit. Also featured: Carol and Roddy sing a duet (with him wearing his "Planet of... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 75

33. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Come Home (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Richard gets jealous and comes to a realization after finding out who Emily is dating. Rory offers to help Logan with an article, but she has ulterior motives. Tensions arise when Lane and ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 722

34. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Survivor (1996)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While investigating the murder of a coin collector, detectives discover the existence of extremely rare coins that belonged to a Holocaust survivor.

Director: Vincent Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 341

35. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: He's All Yours (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mary must deal with the amorous advances of WJM's obnoxious, and very young, new cameraman.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 240

36. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: Eric's Drunken Tattoo (2001)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After sneakily reading Donna's diary, Eric thinks he's not cool enough for her and, after drinking sake, decides to get a tattoo.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson

Votes: 901

37. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: Nobody's Fault But Mine (2003)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Kelso finds out Hyde cheated on Jackie and confronts him. Hyde tells Jackie about what he did. Meanwhile, Laurie has come back from Chicago.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson

Votes: 736

38. The Torkelsons (1991–1992)
Episode: A Kiss Is Still a Kiss (1991)

TV-G | Comedy, Drama, Family

Steven Floyd is caught french kissing a girl during a hayride. This upsets Dorothy Jane, who can't believe her younger brother was kissed first.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, Aaron Michael Metchik, Lee Norris

Votes: 67

39. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: My Uncle the Car (2001)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jack receives a letter that indicates he is black. Grace inherits an old a car from a deceased uncle. She sells the the car that she believes to be a lemon to a nun. Meanwhile, Karen ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 333

40. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: William, Tell (1998)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

When Jack reveals to Grace that Will once had an affair with a "client," she becomes paranoid that Will is keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions continue to grow when Will meets Karen ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 458

41. Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode: Nightmare on Oak Street (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

After Dan and the kids stay up late watching a horror movie, Roseanne must contend with a terrified Darlene keeping her up all night but soon learns there's more going on with her growing daughter than simple night terrors.

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman

Votes: 329

42. The Dresden Files (2007–2008)
Episode: The Other Dick (2007)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Harry's forced to go get a license to continue working for the police department, but when his teacher turns up dead of black magic he teams with man's assistant in a case that takes fertile twist.

Director: James Head | Stars: Paul Blackthorne, Valerie Cruz, Terrence Mann, Raoul Bhaneja

Votes: 298

43. All American (2018– )
Episode: Protect Ya Neck (2020)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Sport

With Tyrone back on the streets, Spencer becomes overly protective of Coop; Coop and Patience try to get back into a rhythm, until Coop's jealous streak comes out.

Director: Dawn Wilkinson | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan

Votes: 202

44. Bless the Harts (2019–2021)
Episode: The Last Supper (2020)

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Jenny tries to make a commercial about Greenpoint when a new chain seafood restaurant threatens to put the Last Supper out of business, but is annoyed by the town's lack of motivation.

Directors: Samantha Arnett, Albert Calleros | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz

Votes: 80

45. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: The Orpheus Gambit (2020)

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Archer is back in the spy game and his first mission is to guard a priceless statue; then, he must tell Lana his true feelings and get blind drunk.

Director: Chad Hurd | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Jon Curry, Judy Greer, Tom Kane

Votes: 1,172

46. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead? (2007)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Two students claim that one of their teachers is a murderer after hearing a phone call. It is Juliet and Lassiter's one year anniversary as partners and Juliet takes her first lead detective job.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,048

47. 9-1-1 (2018– )
Episode: Future Tense (2021)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

The 118 race to save a man under siege by his high-tech smart home, and a yoga teacher who has lost her vision. Athena hunts down a bank robber disguised by Covid protocols. The 118 prep an out-of-state mission.

Director: Marita Grabiak | Stars: Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark

Votes: 811

48. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Little Girl Lost (2009)

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

A 2-year-old girl is abducted reuniting Beckett with her ex-boyfriend, FBI agent Will Sorensen.

Director: John Terlesky | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Votes: 1,478

49. B Positive (2020–2022)
Episode: Integration Therapy (2021)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama

After a chance meeting with Julia, Drew realizes he lost all his friends in the divorce. Gina decides to help him make new friends by throwing a party for his dialysis mates.

Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Kether Donohue, Sara Rue

Votes: 137

50. Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode: That Holiday Spirit (2021)

TV-14 | Drama

Carrington Manor is decorated to the hilt as only the Carringtons can, but all is not well at the Manor. Kirby, Liam, Sam, and Culhane all deal with the recent events in very different ways.

Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente

Votes: 266