References
The Ice Storm (1997)
- Anne Hathaway talks about an "Ice Storm", an overt reference to director Ang Lee's earlier film
Fa yeung nin wa (2000)
- Both films deal with married people committing adulterous acts. "Fa yeung" used and re-popularized the Spanish version of the song "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)", which is heard playing when Jack is in Mexico in "Brokeback", as a tribute to the earlier film.
Referenced in
Meat Pie (2005)
- cowboy says to another cowboy "I wish I knew how to quit you."
Logo Movie Special: 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005) (TV)
- Referenced throughout
"Smagsdommerne: (#2.17)" (2005)
- review of film
"To kokkino domatio: To aspro paketo (#1.24)" (2006)
- dialogue
"To kokkino domatio: To hreos tou Vangeli: Part 2 (#1.29)" (2006)
- dialogue
Bareback Mounting (2006) (V)
- title reference
Broke Crack Mountain (2006) (V)
- title reference
Farce of the Penguins (2006) (V)
- "Now get your head out of my ass, you 'Brokeback Mountain' bitch."
Supertwink (2006) (TV)
- Richard Roeper mentions the film in his review
"Saturday Night Live: Peter Sarsgaard/The Strokes (#31.11)" (2006)
- Mentioned on Weekend Update and National Security Agency
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
- "Brokeback Mountain Stunt Fabtacular"sign
"Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Prince (#31.12)" (2006)
- Referenced on Weekend Update
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2006-02-06)" (2006)
- During Bill Maher's segment O'Reilly makes reference to this film.
"Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: (2006-02-08)" (2006)
- Rush Limbaugh makes reference to this film by name.
"Real Time with Bill Maher: (#4.2)" (2006)
- Maher jokes about a man who bought shirts from the movie
"The King of Queens: Buggie Nights (#8.15)" (2006)
- Doug says Spence and Danny should go to Brokeback Mountain for the holidays.
"Gilmore Girls: Bridesmaids Revisited (#6.16)" (2006)
- Zack tells Brian and Gil: "I don't mean to get all 'Brokeback Mountain' on you, but..."
"Howard Stern on Demand: Building the New Studio" (2006)
- working on a spoof called "Buttcrack Mountain"
"Howard Stern on Demand: Richard Christy Gets Waxed" (2006)
- Howard references the film whe Will smacks Richard's ass
"Howard Stern on Demand: The Daniel Carver Roast" (2006)
- Modi jokes about the film
"Saturday Night Live: Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy (#31.13)" (2006)
- mentioned on Weekend Update
Bareback Mountain (2006/II) (V)
- title reference
"Bones: Two Bodies in the Lab (#1.15)" (2006)
- When Angela is showing James some computer images. She asks if he's gay. When he asks why she replies Brokeback.
"Howard Stern on Demand: Bobby Badfingers" (2006)
- Badfingers joked he auditioned for it
"Veronica Mars: I Am God (#2.18)" (2006)
- Dick sarcastically says to Logan, in a twangy accent, "I wish I knew how to quit you" when he is split from him as lab partners.
"Saturday Night Live: Lindsay Lohan/Pearl Jam (#31.16)" (2006)
- One of the songs performed at Deep House Dish is about the film and called "Brokeback Remix".
"Howard Stern on Demand: The Howard Stern Film Festival" (2006)
- several jokes referencing the film
Ridin' High on Bareback Mountain! (2006) (V)
- title reference
Let's Go Bareback on the Mountain (2006) (V)
- title reference/the movie is about gay cowboys
"Howard Stern on Demand: Robert Duvall" (2006)
- the film is mentioned several times when discussing Broken Trail
Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) (V)
- The amusement park has a ride called "Brokeback Mountain Bobsled"
2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV)
- Wins award, is talked about.
Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed (2006) (TV)
- Black mentions the title
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road (2006) (TV)
- Ron White mentions Brokeback Mountain during his act
Little Man (2006/I)
- When Darrell and Kalvin hug, he mentions this movie.
"Entourage: Three's Company (#3.6)" (2006)
- Ari refers to "Aquaman" as "BrokebackAquaman" when Jake Gyllenhaal takes over the lead role in it
"Kureyon Shin-chan: Pee Strike! (#1.1)" (2006)
- Penny compares Maso and Shin's situation to this movie.
Bo bui gai wak (2006)
- A security guard who reveals himself as gay in the car chase says he's from Brokeback Mountain.
"Degrassi: The Next Generation: Here Comes Your Man: Part 1 (#6.1)" (2006)
- When Sean says he's with Jay, Jay replies, "Easy, Brokeback Mountain. He means he's sleeping on my couch."
"Extras: Sir Ian McKellen (#2.5)" (2006)
- Talked about between Andy's agent
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Dead and Unburied (#4.5)" (2006)
- "McGee and I watched the sunrise together. It was very Brokeback Mountain."
"Pastewka: Die Hochzeit (#2.7)" (2006)
- Pastewka says to his girlfriend that he has the DVD of "Brokeback Mountain"
"Dexter: Circle of Friends (#1.7)" (2006)
- "Brokeback" is used as slang for homosexual men.
"Prison Break: Disconnect (#2.12)" (2006)
- The investigator mentions "going Brokeback" when talking to Bellick
"20 to 1: Magnificent Movies (#3.14)" (2006)
- In a segment on the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Bert Newton refers to Paul Newman as "the original butch cowboy, long before Brokeback Mountain".
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: The Christmas Show (#1.11)" (2006)
- Darius suggests film as the basis for a sketch.
Wedding Wars (2006) (TV)
- Shel (who is gay) is told that he hates camping and Heath Ledger won't be cuddling with him
Night at the Museum (2006)
- Jed tells Octavius that "He wont quit him" which is a reference to Brokeback Mountain.
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2006) (TV)
- Borat mentions this as a film released this year.
"Saturday Night Live: Jake Gyllenhaal/The Shins (#32.10)" (2007)
- referenced during the monologue
Agent X44 (2007)
- A character says the gay is from Brokeback Mountain.
A Groundbreaking Success: 'Brokeback Mountain' (2007) (V)
- documentary about the movie
"Shouf shouf!: Body Fight (#2.2)" (2007)
- Open reference by a character.
"After You've Gone: School of Hard Knocks (#1.5)" (2007)
- Referenced by name
"Top Gear: (2007-02-11)" (2007)
- Mentioned by Jeremy
Undead or Alive (2007)
- Some music plays in an intimate scene involving the two cowboys, Luke and Elmer, that is very similar to the Brokeback Mountain theme.
My Name Is Bruce (2007)
- "I wish I could quit you."
Crap Shoot: The Documentary (2007)
- Mentioned its awards and earnings
Life in a Metro (2007)
- Poster visible in the office of Shruti's boss
Werewolf: The Devil's Hound (2007) (V)
- the brother jokingly says "I can't quit you" to Kwan
Knocked Up (2007)
- During the scene were Ben and Allison are looking at baby books, a copy of Brokeback Mountain can be seen on the shelf.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
- Movie is shown in Chuck's shopping cart along with other "gay" items.
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
- Carter says "I'm Brokeback Carter!" regarding Genevieve being bald
"Trading Spaces: Cast Gone Wild" (2007)
- "Is this Trading Spaces or Brokeback Mountain?"
"Saxondale: (#2.3)" (2007)
- Tommy mentions accidentally renting this film.
"Allemaal film: De amerikaanse droom (#1.6)" (2007)
- Seen in a DVD store
"An ypirhes tha se horiza: (#1.3)" (2007)
- Referenced in dialogue
Kingdom of the Vampire (2007) (V)
- Movie poster in video store window.
"The Office: Survivor Man (#4.7)" (2007)
- Michael refers to this film as "Broken Mountain"
"Verbotene Liebe: (#1.3080)" (2008)
- Christian & Oliver the new gay couple on the show befriend beside a camping fire and a caracter says: Hey, which movie is that? Sighing cowboys?.
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Bull (#8.11)" (2008)
- Hodges comes up with the 'gay cowboy connection' during processing
American Teen (2008)
- Briefly mentioned.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-25)" (2008)
- Heath Ledger is shown on the set of this film while his death is mentioned.
"Getaway: (#17.3)" (2008)
- Mentioned by Catriona in a story on Kananaskis country as an inspiration for other people to visit there.
"The Apprentice: Bread and Badda-Bing (#7.11)" (2008)
- "Brokeback Boardroom" mentioned in response to Piers kissing Trace
"Gavin & Stacey: (#2.4)" (2008)
- Bryn tells Gwen and Nessa that he's been watching the film again.
Manay po 2: Overload (2008)
- Orson told the doctor: I will give you a copy of Brokeback Mountain when the doctor peeps the kissing gay couple.
Bachelors (2008) (V)
- Main character claims it's his favorite movie
"Se eida...: To mystiko tou Kissavou (#1.14)" (2008)
- about 2 guys who met on a mountain
Toxic (2008)
- the word "brokeback" is used to call someone gay
"HBO First Look: The Dark Knight" (2008)
- mentioned once
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)
- A character mentions the film
The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) (V)
- "brokeback" used to refer to homosexuals
Religulous (2008)
- The theme song plays when talking about homosexuality
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
- "Fuckback Mountain" porn title mentioned
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (2008) (TV)
- Referenced by name
"Schnitzelparadijs - De serie: Vreemd vlees (#1.2)" (2008)
- This is the movie Patrick suggests he and Sander go to after Sander accidentally asks him out.
Cliente (2008)
- Talk about watching the movie again
"Schnitzelparadijs - De serie: Kofi (#1.8)" (2008)
- The immigration officer gropes Kofi and asks if he has seen the film.
"Dancing with the Stars: 2008 Grand Final (#8.10)" (2008)
- Mentioned by Mark Wilson in his comments on Luke Jacobz and Luda Kroitor in the Cha-Cha face-off.
Take (2008/I)
- Jim says Heath Ledger was nominated for an Oscar because of his 'subtle' performance in 'Brokeback Mountain'
Bank Bang (2008)
- Scene between Katia and Kostas
In the Loop (2009)
- Title mentioned in dialogue.
"Saturday Night Live: Justin Timberlake/Ciara (#34.21)" (2009)
- During Mom Celebrity Translator add one mom refers to this film as 'Breakdance Fountain'
Bring Back... Star Trek (2009) (TV)
- Mentioned by Justin Lee Collins
"Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell/Green Day (#34.22)" (2009)
- One of the mothers in the "Mom Celebrity Translator" ad mentions the movie "Breakdance Fountain" (Brokeback Mountain).
"Dancing with the Stars: Round Ten: Final Results (#8.21)" (2009/I)
- Jeffrey Ross refers to Ty Murray's "brokeback mambo"
Dance Flick (2009)
- mentioned in the song lyrics of "Gay"
Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009) (V)
- a gay man tells another man "I can't quit you"
"House M.D.: Epic Fail (#6.2)" (2009)
- "You can't quit." "I think you're confusing me with Jake Gyllenhaal."
"Being Erica: Yes We Can (#2.5)" (2009)
- Kai mentions the movie by name.
Features
Surf Party (1964)
- We see this film on screen at a drive-in.
"Kojak" (1973)
Featured in
On Being a Cowboy (2005) (V)
- documentary about this film
Logo Movie Special: 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005) (TV)
- Clips are shown
"Smagsdommerne: (#2.17)" (2005)
- footage used in the episode
The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV)
- clips
12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2006) (TV)
- Clip shown as nominees announced.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2006-02-06)" (2006)
- Clips of this film are featured.
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
- excerpt; cited as example of GLBT cinema
2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV)
- clips
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)
2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV)
- Nominated, clips shown.
2006 Glitter Awards (2006) (V)
- Clip shown.
Schau mir in die Augen, Kleiner (2007)
- scenes of the movie are shown
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Sex Scenes (#1.5)" (2007)
- clips are shown to illustrate the best movie sex scenes
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Kisses (#1.11)" (2007)
- clips featured to illustrate the best movie kisses
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
- Clips of this film are shown during talk about Heath Ledger's death.
"A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008)
- Clips shown.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-24)" (2008)
- Clips of this film are featured when talking about Ledger's death.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
- Featured in In Memoriam segment.
15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009) (TV)
- Clips featured during montage.
Spoofed in
"Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Shakira (#31.8)" (2005)
- a sketch titled 'Brokeback Goldmine'
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
- As Tom and Catherine drive through the lot, a sequel to Brokeback Mountain is being shot.
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)
- the opening scene introduces former hosts Billy Crystal and Chris Rock, who are both "busy" inside a tent on a mountain
Bareback Mountain (2006/I) (V)
- similar title/plot about cowboys who have sex then say that they aren't gay
"The Footy Show: (#13.1)" (2006)
- Shane Crawford and Nathan Brown appear as two cowboys in a skit titled "Brokeleg Mountain"
Bareback Mountain: The Raw Truth (2006) (V)
- title/gay porn parody, including recreation of tent scene
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- Mahalik and C.J. spoof a scene of the cowboy drama.
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman (2006) (TV)
Bi-Back Mountain (2006) (V)
- bisexual porn parody
Brokeback Karate (2006)
- parody (especially the sex scene and the ending)
"The Simpsons: The Haw-Hawed Couple (#18.8)" (2006)
- the final scene of the episode is almost identical to the last scene of the movie
Buckback Mountain (2007) (V)
- porn parody
"Family Guy: The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou (#5.11)" (2007)
- One of Stewie's friends at the party directed a remake of Brokeback Mountain" but from the horses' point of view
Gohy theu gay (2007)
- parody
"Family Guy: It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One (#5.17)" (2007)
- Peter sings a song about cowboy gay sex.
Postal (2007)
- In the scene where Osama calls Bush via payphone, he ends the conversation with the quote "I wish I knew how to quit you"
INRI (2009)
- As Jesus and Judas walk off toward mountain, Jesus puts arm around Judas' shoulder and says "I wish, I could quit you..."
"The Bachelorette: (#5.3)" (2009)
- spoofed during "movie"
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