Do the Right Thing
Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee
On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.
Why you'll love it
The film is set in a pizzeria in Brooklyn, and pizza is a central element to the story and its racial tensions.
Saturday Night Fever
John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller
Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.
Why you'll love it
The iconic opening scene features the main character enjoying a slice of pizza, setting the tone for the film's Brooklyn setting.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais
Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.
Why you'll love it
Pizza is a favorite food of the main characters, and it features prominently throughout the franchise.
Mystic Pizza
Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the Connecticut town of Mystic.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around the lives of three waitresses and the pizzeria where they work, becoming a symbol of their experiences and growth.
Eat Pray Love
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Why you'll love it
One of the central themes is the protagonist's exploration of Italian cuisine, including the enjoyment of pizza in Naples.