Movies and TvShows featuring "american-literature-on-screen" theme.

Daddy Long Legs is a TV show about an orphan girl named Judy Abbott who is given the opportunity to attend college by a mysterious benefactor whom she nicknames Daddy Long Legs. The show follows Judy as she navigates the challenges of school life, makes new friends, and discovers her hidden identity. Along the way, she falls in love and learns important life lessons about friendship and growing up.

When the CIA's most skilled operative, Court Gentry, accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global manhunt by international assassins.

Clark Griswold, a food processing salesman, decides to take his family on a cross-country road trip to the Walley World theme park. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles and misadventures, including getting lost, having their car vandalized, and dealing with the eccentricities of relatives they visit. Despite all the challenges, Clark is determined to reach their destination and give his family the vacation they deserve.

With his wife on a book tour, Tom Baker, a father of twelve, must navigate a new job and the challenges of his wild and eccentric children. As he tries to balance work and family, chaos ensues, leading to unexpected adventures and personal growth. Can Tom handle the chaos and keep his family together?

A high school senior named Vee is enticed to join an online game called Nerve where players complete dares for money and viewers pay to watch. As Vee becomes more involved in the game, her every move is controlled by the watchers. Along the way, she meets Ian, another player with a dark past. Together, they navigate through dangerous dares and discover the dark side of the game. Vee eventually realizes that she needs to take a stand against the watchers and exposes their true motives. With the help of her friends, she brings down the game and finds a new beginning with Ian.

A frustrated novelist named Monk decides to take a stand against the exploitation of Black entertainment by writing a book under a pen name. The book becomes a sensation and thrusts Monk into the very heart of the hypocrisy and madness he criticizes.

My World and Welcome to It is an American half-hour television sitcom based on the humor and cartoons of James Thurber. It starred William Windom as John Monroe, a Thurber-like writer and cartoonist who works for a magazine closely resembling The New Yorker called The Manhattanite. Wry, fanciful and curmudgeonly, Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his rather sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia. Monroe's frequent daydreams and fantasies are usually based on Thurber material. My World — And Welcome To It is the name of a book of illustrated stories and essays, also by James Thurber. The series ran one season on NBC 1969-1970. It was created by Mel Shavelson, who wrote and directed the pilot episode and was one of the show's principal writers. Sheldon Leonard was executive producer. The show's producer, Danny Arnold, co-wrote or directed numerous episodes, and even appeared as Santa Claus in "Rally Round the Flag."

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. Opening in 1969, single mother Elizabeth Kendall (Lily Collins) is at a college bar when she meets a charming stranger named Theodore 'Ted' Robert Bundy (Zac Efron). Over the years, as Ted is arrested and stands trial for his crimes, Liz struggles to come to terms with the reality of who Ted really is.

Set in Massachusetts during the American Civil War, Little Women follows the lives of the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each sister has her own unique personality and struggles, but together they navigate through love, loss, and the challenges of growing up in a time of upheaval.

In 'The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,' a teenage boy and girl find themselves stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. As they become closer, they realize that the only way to break free from the time loop is to uncover the hidden secrets of their small town. Together, they embark on a journey to find the 'tiny perfect things' that make each day unique and special. Along the way, they learn about love, friendship, and the power of living in the moment.

The Preacher's Wife is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a reverend whose faith is tested when an angel enters his life. As he struggles with a crisis of faith and the pressures of his church, he finds help and guidance from an unexpected source - the angel Dudley. Together, they work to restore the reverend's relationship with his wife and reconnect with their community.

Logan and Jessica attempt to escape from a domed city where people are killed once they reach the age of 30. They discover a secret outside world and join a group of rebels fighting against the totalitarian regime.

Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome with grief after his younger brother, Sam, dies in a car accident. He takes on a job as a caretaker of the cemetery where Sam is buried, and he has the ability to see and talk to his dead brother. Charlie's world is turned upside down when he meets Tess, a beautiful and adventurous sailor, and he must choose between keeping his promise to his brother or moving forward with his own life and love.

Little Women is a heartwarming story about four sisters and their mother as they navigate through the challenges and joys of life during the Civil War in New England. The movie beautifully captures their strong bond, their dreams, and their pursuit of happiness. It explores themes of love, family, and the importance of female empowerment.

Topaz is a Cold War thriller that follows a French spy who uncovers a Soviet spy ring in America. Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the story explores themes of espionage, betrayal, and international intrigue.

In this heartwarming holiday film, an angel in disguise arrives to assist a stressed-out bishop and his neglected wife. As he helps them find happiness and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas, unexpected miracles occur. With themes of love, faith, and the power of miracles, this movie is a heartwarming tale for the holiday season.

Carrie, a shy and awkward high school girl with telekinetic powers, faces relentless bullying from her classmates. When she is pushed to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her powers in a horrifying act of revenge.

Cat's Eye is an anthology film consisting of three stories connected by a mysterious cat. The cat becomes a companion to a little girl, helps a man quit smoking, and saves a woman from a sadistic troll. The stories explore themes of addiction, menace, and the power of pets.

Band of Outsiders follows the story of three young outsiders who meet and become friends in Paris. They decide to join forces to commit a robbery at the Louvre Museum. Along the way, they navigate their complicated relationships, encounter unexpected obstacles, and face the consequences of their actions.

The Old Man and the Sea is a gripping adventure that tells the story of an old fisherman named Santiago who sets out alone in a small boat into the Gulf Stream to catch a giant marlin. As Santiago battles with the enormous fish, he faces numerous challenges that test his physical and mental strength. The novel explores themes of human resilience, the inherent struggle between man and nature, and the pursuit of personal goals despite overwhelming odds.