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.

The Oddball Couple was an animated half hour Saturday morning show that ran on the ABC TV network from September 6, 1975 to September 3, 1977. The show was a production of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in association with Paramount Television and was an animated homage to the Neil Simon play-turned movie-turned hit TV series The Odd Couple, which was ironic because this series premiered the same year that the show to which it paid homage was canceled by ABC. The show initially aired at 11:30am ET the first season and was switched to 12 Noon ET the following season.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Dennis Potter adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel about how the rich languoring on the Riviera in the 1920s are slowly drawn into the coming depression is once again filmed with Peter Strauss, Mary Steenburgen, and John Heard in the leads.

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.

XX is an anthology horror film that consists of four stories centered around a mysterious box. Each story explores different themes of horror and features a variety of characters and situations. From supernatural powers to evil children, XX delivers a chilling and suspenseful viewing experience. Prepare to be terrified as you uncover the dark secrets hidden within the box.

The New Odd Couple is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1982–1983, and was an updated version of the 1970s television series The Odd Couple. The New Odd Couple was the second attempt to remake a series of one of Neil Simon's plays with a primarily African-American cast. The first was Barefoot in the Park.

QB VII is a TV mini-series set in post-war Europe, following the story of a doctor accused of war crimes during World War Two. It revolves around a courtroom trial and explores themes of reflection, Nazism, and the Holocaust.

In Cheaper by the Dozen 2, the Baker family goes on a family vacation to a lakeside resort, where they encounter rival families and face various challenges. As they navigate through the competitive holiday activities, they learn the importance of family unity and love.

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.

The Long Hot Summer is a drama and romance TV show that follows the story of various characters in a small town during a scorching summer. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and family dynamics. The plot revolves around a mentally challenged man who becomes entangled in a family argument that escalates into a violent confrontation. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.

Jo (1971) is a dark comedy where chaos ensues as a couple accidentally kill someone and try to dispose of the body. They face obstacles such as hiding the corpse, dealing with a nosy police inspector, and unraveling a web of secrets and lies.

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.

Hitch Hike is a crime thriller movie released in 1977. The film follows a sadistic murderer who picks up a hitchhiker and subjects her to a nightmarish ordeal. The hitchhiker's husband, a neglected trophy wife, and various other characters become entangled in a web of violence, rape, and revenge. The movie is known for its grindhouse style and deep exploration of disturbing themes.

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.

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?