- a clip from the film starring Eddie Murphy is shown
"Ebert Presents: At the Movies" Episode #2.15 (TV Episode 2011)
a clip of the film to be reviewed on next week's episode is shown"The Big Picture" November 2011 (TV Episode 2011)
Premiere report, clips shown"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Episode #20.27 (TV Episode 2011)
a clip from the film starring Eddie Murphy is shown"Ebert Presents: At the Movies" Episode #2.16 (TV Episode 2011)
clips are shown as Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky review the film
Today (TV Series 1952)
Matt Lauer reports on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
"Conan" The Mystery of the Recent NYU Grad Who Got a Job (TV Episode 2011)
Title mentioned while introducing Matthew Broderick"Estrenos Críticos" La Ninfa de MELANCOLÍA (TV Episode 2011)
release mentioned"Film Junk Podcast" Episode 343: Tower Heist (Podcast Episode 2011)
Reviewed"Ebert Presents: At the Movies" Episode #2.17 (TV Episode 2011)
Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky's thumb verdicts are shown during the "Now in Theaters" segment"Ebert Presents: At the Movies" Episode #2.18 (TV Episode 2011)
Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky's thumb verdicts are shown in the "Now in Theaters" segment
Frankenstein (1931)
Mentioned by EnriqueThe Wizard of Oz (1939)
In a deleted scene they discuss Dorothy and Toto.Davey and Goliath (TV Series 1960–2004)
Referenced by Josh as one of the TV shows he and Slide used to watch at Mrs. Salzberg's apartment when they were kidsH.R. Pufnstuf (TV Series 1969–1970)
Referenced by Josh as one of the TV shows he and Slide used to watch at Mrs. Salzberg's apartment when they were kidsThe Doberman Gang (1972)
Mentioned by Fitzhugh when Slide suggests using dogs for the heist
Italiano medio (2015)
The plan to get into the skyscraper at the end is a comedic version of this film's heist.