One of the primary reasons that the Australian animated children's show Bluey has rapidly developed into a global phenomenon is how accessible it is to viewers of all ages, and that starts with the many movie references scattered throughout the show. Many adults now hail Bluey as the best modern kids show for many reasons, from its valuable life lessons and realistic depiction of parenting to its adult-friendly humor, but the many pop culture Easter eggs in Bluey may be one of its most distinguishing features. Amid a multitude of sight gags and background references, Bluey's movie homages stand out.

Plenty of kids' shows make reference to modern pop culture, but none of them execute the references quite as well as Bluey does. In addition to the diverse genre of movies that receive a call-out, Bluey doesn't just lean in to all the most obvious references, making the Easter...