Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "zoot-suit"

1. Back to the Future (1985)

PG | 116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover

Votes: 1,308,476 | Gross: $210.61M

2. The Mask (1994)

PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.

Director: Chuck Russell | Stars: Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene

Votes: 421,555 | Gross: $119.94M

3. Rush Hour (1998)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson

Votes: 295,096 | Gross: $141.15M

4. Red Dwarf (1988– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.

Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn

Votes: 37,329

5. American Me (1992)

R | 125 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A Mexican-American Mafia kingpin is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle.

Director: Edward James Olmos | Stars: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Sal Lopez, Vira Montes

Votes: 10,412 | Gross: $13.09M

6. The Black Dahlia (2006)

R | 121 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two policemen see their personal and professional lives fall apart in the wake of the "Black Dahlia" Elizabeth Short murder investigation.

Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Josh Hartnett, Aaron Eckhart, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank

Votes: 77,058 | Gross: $22.52M

7. 1941 (1979)

PG | 118 min | Action, Comedy, War

Hysterical Californians prepare for a Japanese invasion in the days after Pearl Harbor.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen

Votes: 36,292 | Gross: $31.76M

8. Xanadu (1980)

PG | 96 min | Fantasy, Musical, Romance

A struggling artist living in Los Angeles meets a girl who may hold the key to his happiness.

Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan

Votes: 15,401 | Gross: $22.76M

9. Chi-Raq (2015)

R | 127 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago, Illinois.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett

Votes: 10,727 | Gross: $2.65M

10. The Ghost Busters (1975)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Two guys and their pet gorilla hunt spooks.

Stars: Forrest Tucker, Larry Storch, Bob Burns, Richard Balin

Votes: 456

11. Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Passed | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.

Directors: Vincente Minnelli, Busby Berkeley | Stars: Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong

Votes: 3,414

12. Zoot Suit (1981)

R | 103 min | Drama, Musical

When barrio leader Henry Reyna and his friends are unjustly convicted on circumstantial evidence, activist lawyers Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant racially motivated miscarriage of justice to win them their freedom.

Director: Luis Valdez | Stars: Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly

Votes: 1,343 | Gross: $3.26M

13. Greaser's Palace (1972)

TV-MA | 91 min | Comedy, Western

A strange man named Jesse who can revive life and walk on water comes into a surreal and cruel western town.

Director: Robert Downey Sr. | Stars: Albert Henderson, Michael Sullivan, Luana Anders, George Morgan

Votes: 1,213

14. On Our Merry Way (1948)

Approved | 107 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Three short stories revolving around the topic of the daily question posed by the roving reporter to the readers of a daily newspaper.

Directors: Leslie Fenton, King Vidor, John Huston, George Stevens | Stars: Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, James Stewart, Henry Fonda

Votes: 847

15. Victims of Sin (1951)

Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Musical

In México City, a Cuban dancer from "Cabaret Changó" rescues a baby from a garbage can and decides to raise him, but her pachuco pimp gets in her way.

Director: Emilio Fernández | Stars: Ninón Sevilla, Tito Junco, Rodolfo Acosta, Rita Montaner

Votes: 379

16. Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)

Approved | 99 min | Comedy, Music

A Paramount Studios security guard who was a major actor during the silent film era must carry out the illusion that he is still a big deal when his sailor son comes to visit.

Directors: George Marshall, A. Edward Sutherland | Stars: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone

Votes: 672 | Gross: $0.60M

17. Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs (1943)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

So White flees from the wicked Queenie, wins over the thugs from Murder Inc. and meets her overrated Prince Chawmin'.

Director: Robert Clampett | Stars: Ivie Anderson, Mel Blanc, Ruby Dandridge, Vivian Dandridge

Votes: 1,562

18. The West Point Story (1950)

Approved | 107 min | Comedy, Music

A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show, aided by two lovely ladies and assorted complications.

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Doris Day, Gordon MacRae

Votes: 1,480

19. The Zoot Cat (1944)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

"Square" Tom becomes the coolest cat of all when he puts on homemade green and orange zoot suit,

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Sara Berner, Billy Bletcher, William Hanna, Jerry Mann

Votes: 1,492

20. The Old Settler (2001 TV Movie)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1940s Harlem, two sisters take in a hepcat as a boarder. Although he is young and they are older, their life choices parallel one another.

Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, Bumper Robinson, Eartha Robinson

Votes: 193

21. 3 Flowers

Crime, Drama | Filming

A Mexican-American story that explores the legacy of one gang through the roots of a grandfather, son, and grandson surviving the 40's, 70's, and 90's in East Los Angeles.

Director: Christopher Baiza | Stars: Alejandro Morales, Israel López Reyes, David Blak, Moises Rodriguez

22. Step Lively (1944)

Passed | 88 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Adolphe Menjou, George Murphy, Frank Sinatra, Gloria DeHaven

Votes: 634

23. Swing Shift Maisie (1943)

Approved | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Street-smart Maisie from Brooklyn lands a job at an airplane assembly plant during WWII and falls in love with handsome pilot "Breezy" McLaughlin. Breezy, however, falling in love with and ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Z. McLeod | Stars: Ann Sothern, James Craig, Jean Rogers, Connie Gilchrist

Votes: 431

24. Three Arabian Nuts (1951)

Approved | 16 min | Comedy, Short

The stooges are delivering some Arabian antiques, which include a magic lamp complete with genie. Three Arabian bad guys are after the magic lamp, but the stooges defeat them once they get ... See full summary »

Director: Edward Bernds | Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Philip Van Zandt

Votes: 399

25. Swing Fever (1943)

Approved | 79 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Lowell Blackford (Kay Kyser) is blessed with a gift of music,but also cursed with a hereditary "evil eye" which hypnotizes people,and he is virtually a recluse. He goes in search of a ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Kay Kyser, Marilyn Maxwell, William Gargan, Nat Pendleton

Votes: 234

26. Always a Bridesmaid (1943)

Approved | 61 min | Comedy, Music

A detective working undercover joins a Lonely Hearts Club in order to to expose a swindler using it for nefarious reasons.

Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: The Andrews Sisters, Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews

Votes: 48

27. Am I Guilty? (1940)

Approved | 70 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A young black doctor sets out to establish a free clinic in Harlem.

Director: Sam Newfield | Stars: Ralph Cooper, Sybil Lewis, Sam McDaniel, Laurence Criner

Votes: 15

28. A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (1942)

3 min | Short, Music

Paul White and Dorothy Dandridge sing about the clothes they will wear to impress their "Sunday" beaux.

Director: Josef Berne | Stars: Dorothy Dandridge, Paul White

Votes: 42

29. Criminal Squad (1950)

80 min | Crime, Drama

A young policemen witnesses a bank robbery which will become his first case. To catch the thieves he will infiltrate himself as one of the gang members. At first it works, but it won't be so easy afterwards.

Director: Ignacio F. Iquino | Stars: José Suárez, Soledad Lence, Alfonso Estela, Manuel Gas

Votes: 93

30. Caldonia (1945)

Approved | 18 min | Musical, Short

Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-... See full summary »

Director: William Forest Crouch | Stars: Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Milt Hinton

Votes: 15

31. Jitterbug Jive (1950)

6 min | Animation, Comedy, Short

Olive has invited the boys over, but finds Popeye old-fashioned compared to the zoot-suited Bluto. Popeye wants to dance a waltz, pull taffy, play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and croquet, ... See full summary »

Directors: Bill Tytla, George Germanetti | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 109

32. Replay (1970)

GP | 8 min | Short

Older adults cannot believe the things younger people do, but they probably have forgotten they were the same way when they were younger.

Director: Robert Deubel | Star: Shelley Plimpton

Votes: 6

33. Mr. Zoot Suit (2018)

17 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

After putting his dreams on hold, a university housekeeping supervisor follows his passion for dancing and educating others about the history of the zoot suit.

Director: Chan'Cellore Makanjuola | Stars: Moses Porras, Rose Mary Porras, Rose Barrera, Josey Porras

34. Meet Miss Bobby Socks (1944)

Passed | 68 min | Comedy, Music

After receiving his military discharge, singer Don Collins proceeds to the address of the pen pal who corresponded with him while he was overseas. Helen Tyler answers the door and is ... See full synopsis »

Director: Glenn Tryon | Stars: Bob Crosby, Lynn Merrick, Louise Erickson, Robert White

Votes: 38

35. Cherry Poppin' Daddies: Zoot Suit Riot (1998 Music Video)

G | 4 min | Music

Music video promotional short featuring live performance of "Zoot Suit Riot" by the Eugene, Oregon swing/ska band, the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

Director: Gregory Dark | Stars: Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Steve Perry

Votes: 14

36. Your Feet's Too Big (1941)

3 min | Short, Comedy, Music

Soundie performance by Fats Waller of this titular song accompanied by dancers and a very big hat.

Director: Warren Murray | Stars: Fats Waller, Hilda Brown, Vivian Brown, Winnie Johnson

Votes: 17

37. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: Zoot Suit Riots (2002)

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History

On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more proof that Mexican American crime was spiraling out ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Tovares | Stars: Hector Elizondo, Steve Acevedo, Salome Aguilar Jr., Andrew Aguilar

Votes: 77

38. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1972)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Season 6 opens with Jim Nabors as guest star. Carol presents Harvey Korman with his Emmy award. Sketches include "Stella Toddler" and "Hollywood Canteen."

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

Votes: 45

39. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode: Trick or Treatment (1982)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War

The 4077th's Halloween celebrations are interrupted by the arrival of wounded, including one supposedly dead soldier who is actually comatose and clinging to life.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit

Votes: 507

40. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Escorts (1976)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

When Fred's friend Elroy can't find a date, Fred's inspired to launch his latest get rich quick scheme: an escort service for seniors.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Arnold Johnson, George Wiltshire

Votes: 105

41. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: Bye Bye Basement (2001)

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

Hyde moves back with the Formans. Without telling why, Kitty decides to redo the basement, and hires Leo and his cousin Theo as contractors. Meanwhile, Eric and Donna break into an argument about redoing the basement, and the promise ring.

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

Votes: 875

42. Project Runway (2004– )
Episode: Trendsetter (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Reality-TV

The designers are challenged to create a fashionable, current look based on out-of-date trends. In addition, they had to team up in trios and ensure each disparate look came together in one... See full summary »

Director: Tony Sacco | Stars: Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Tim Gunn

Votes: 43

43. Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode: Man Jam (2010)

TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy

After discovering Dobby has a boyfriend, Mark and Gerard become allies in a "Dobby club". Super Hans joins a band and Jez is excluded, but tries to get the upper hand through his new job with a record label owned by Zahra's boyfriend Ben.

Director: Becky Martin | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Danny Babington, Camilla Beeput

Votes: 556

44. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
Episode: Electro/City (2015)

TV-MA | Comedy

Lindsay pays her debt to JJ. Jonas has totally flipped out back to Gene. Eric followed Lindsay and takes her away from camp. The Beehive rocks as Electro City starts. Coop freaks out as the... See full summary »

Director: David Wain | Stars: Elizabeth Banks, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper, Janeane Garofalo

Votes: 602

45. Wartime Crime (2017– )
Episode: The Zoot Suit Riots (2017)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime

During WW2 in Los Angeles, white servicemen and civilians attack Hispanic and other minority youths who are seen as unpatriotic due to the style of clothes they wear.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Luis Alvarez, Omar Banana, Mike Bodie, Zuma Davies

Votes: 12