Movies About Pie

Updated May 1, 2024

For Movies About Pie, there is no limit to the movies talking about this idea. We assembled 18 of our favorites.

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

★★★★

3.3 out of 4 stars

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Mélanie Laurent
Rated R

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The story is set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II and follows a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers, known as the "Basterds", who are chosen to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Led by Lt. Aldo Raine, the Basterds team up with a young French Jewish cinema owner, Shosanna Dreyfus, to take a dramatic and violent path to justice. Faced with pressure from both the Allied forces and the Nazi hierarchy, the Basterds hatch a plan to take down Hitler and the Nazi leadership during the opening of a high-profile movie premiere. In the end, the Basterds succeed in their mission, taking down the Nazi leadership and sparking a revolution in Nazi-occupied France.

The Help (2011)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Tate Taylor, starring Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard
Rated PG-13

The Help is an acclaimed drama film directed by Tate Taylor, based on the novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett. The film follows a young white woman named Skeeter in Jackson, Mississippi, in the early 1960s. Skeeter is determined to change the town's racist attitudes by writing a book from the point of view of the African American maids who work for the white families. The movie follows Skeeter as she interacts with the maids and learns about their lives and struggles. Along the way, Skeeter builds an unlikely friendship with her housekeeper, Aibileen, and eventually also with Aibileen's best friend, Minny. Through their stories, Skeeter reveals the racism, injustice, and cruelty that African American maids faced in 1960s America. The Help won several awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The film is a powerful and heart-felt look at racial injustice and the strength of the human spirit.

Stand by Me (1986)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
Rated R

Stand By Me is a coming-of-age drama directed by Rob Reiner and based on the Stephen King novella, The Body. The story follows a group of four boys in the summer of 1959 as they set off on a two-day journey to find the body of a missing boy. Along the way, they encounter a series of obstacles, from a train trestle to a town bully, and learn lessons about friendship, loyalty, and coming to terms with death. The film stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell as the four boys, and Kiefer Sutherland as a menacing older character. Stand By Me is a timeless classic that continues to be celebrated as an iconic representation of childhood innocence and the bonds of friendship.

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From George A. Romero, starring David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross
Rated Unrated

Dawn of the Dead is a 1978 horror film directed by George A. Romero. The film follows a group of survivors of a global zombie apocalypse who seek refuge in a shopping mall, only to discover that they are not alone. In a desperate attempt to survive the zombie onslaught, the survivors must face not only the undead threat, but also the growing tensions between them. As the survivors struggle to survive in their new environment, they also must confront their own inner demons as they come to terms with their harsh new reality.

Blazing Saddles (1974)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Mel Brooks, starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman
Rated R

Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical western comedy directed by Mel Brooks and starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder. The film follows the story of a newly appointed African-American sheriff, Bart, who is sent to the frontier town of Rock Ridge to foil a land-grabbing scheme by a corrupt politician. Along the way, Bart teams up with Jim, a drunken gunfighter, to battle the corrupt politician and his gang of thugs. Along the way, they encounter a variety of wild characters from outlaws, to a Native American chief, to a deranged Waco Kid. The film is filled with an outrageous display of physical comedy, satire, and risqué humor, making it one of the most popular comedies ever made.

Shane (1953)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From George Stevens, starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde
Rated Not Rated

Shane is a classic Western film directed by George Stevens and starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, and Van Heflin. Set in Wyoming in 1889, Shane tells the story of a mysterious gunslinger (Ladd) who arrives in the small town of Starret and soon finds himself caught up in a fight between homesteaders and a powerful cattle baron. Shane's loyalties are tested when he falls in love with the homesteader's wife and becomes the reluctant guardian of a young boy. Ultimately, Shane must face off against the baron's hired guns in a deadly showdown. The film follows Shane's journey of redemption, as he ultimately decides to stay and fight for the homesteaders and embrace the possibility of a new life.