Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-book" theme.
The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural drama series about a teenage girl, Elena Gilbert, who is torn between two vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the small town of Mystic Falls, Elena discovers that her hometown is filled with supernatural beings, including vampires, werewolves, witches, and more. As she navigates her complicated love life and battles against powerful enemies, Elena must also uncover the secrets of her own past and embrace her destiny.
In the year 2052, a nuclear war wipes out almost all of the Earth's population. The survivors are forced to live on a space station, but when resources start to run out, 100 juvenile prisoners are sent back to Earth to determine if it is livable. They find that Earth is not as uninhabitable as they were led to believe and must navigate a dangerous and mysterious new world.
Perry Mason is a defense attorney in 1950s Los Angeles who solves crime mysteries while representing his clients in the courtroom.
In a world where magic exists and reincarnation is possible, a group of warriors set out on a journey to defeat the forces of evil and protect their world. Along the way, they encounter supernatural drama, forge friendships, and face epic challenges.
Homicide: Life on the Street is a TV show that follows the lives of detectives in the Baltimore police department as they investigate murders and try to bring justice to the victims. The show delves into the social issues surrounding crime and the impact it has on the community.
A television serial that was in turn adapted from a radio series and a novel, My Daughter And I featured a Japanese novelist who is married to a French woman who have one daughter. The man and his daughter begin a new life when the woman dies. Having difficulty spending time with his daughter, the man sends his daughter to a Christian boarding school. He remarries and brings his daughter back home. After the end of the World War his lot improves professionally, yet his second wife dies.
Max and Ruby is an animated TV show that follows the stories of two sibling bunnies, Max and Ruby. They engage in exciting adventures with their friends, learning valuable life lessons along the way.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Fresh Off the Boat is a sitcom comedy that follows the story of a Taiwanese-American family as they move from Washington, D.C. to Orlando, Florida in the 1990s. The series focuses on the challenges they face while trying to adjust to their new surroundings, navigate cultural differences, and chase the American dream.
Fashion designer Andréa Vargas finds out the hard way she is adopted. The relationship with her sister Júlia had always been difficult, since childhood, and the antagonism grew when Júlia came between Andréa and her first true love, Diogo. But the worst is still to come: her first assistant in her atelier, Selma, is having an affair with her husband Bruno.
D.Gray-man follows the story of exorcists, specially chosen individuals with the power to fight against the Millennium Earl and his army of Akuma. The exorcists possess a substance called Innocence, which allows them to temporarily gain supernatural abilities to counter the Akuma. The main character, Allen Walker, joins the Black Order, an organization dedicated to protecting humanity from the Earl's evil plans. As Allen dives deeper into the war, secrets of his past and the truth about Innocence are unveiled.
In a parallel universe, where the Axis Powers won World War II, the United States has been divided between Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. The story follows a group of rebels who rise against the oppressive regime and search for a mysterious film that shows a different reality, known as 'The Man in the High Castle.' As tensions escalate between the Nazis and the Japanese, the rebels must navigate a dangerous landscape filled with spies, conspiracies, and interdimensional travel.
Bridgerton is a captivating TV show that takes place in the extravagant and scandalous world of Regency-era London. It follows the lives of the wealthy Bridgerton family as they navigate society's expectations, courtship, love, and secrets. The show explores themes of romance, power struggles, and the complexities of relationships in a time of strict social hierarchy.
Goosebumps is a TV show that combines elements of fantasy, horror, mystery, and sci-fi. It follows a group of kids who encounter all sorts of supernatural and paranormal phenomena, often finding themselves in terrifying situations. With its mix of spooky stories, suspenseful plotlines, and comedic moments, Goosebumps keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Friday Night Lights follows the lives of the players, coaches, and families involved with a high school football team in a small Texas town. The show explores the challenges they face on and off the field, their relationships, and the impact of the sport on their lives.
Gomorrah is a crime drama TV show that follows the story of the Neapolitan mafia, known as the Camorra. It explores the complex dynamics of power, loyalty, and betrayal within the Italian organized crime syndicate. The show is set in Naples, Italy, and delves into the violent world of drug trafficking, gang warfare, and the struggle for control. It offers a raw and gritty portrayal of the dark side of society and the consequences of living a life of crime.
An insomniac office worker seeks relief from his insomnia by attending support groups, where he meets a soap maker named Tyler Durden. Together, they form an underground fight club that spirals out of control. As the narrator delves deeper into the world of fight club and Tyler's extreme philosophies, he begins to question his own reality and identity. The boundaries between reality and madness blur as the narrator's life unravels.
Follow the adventures of Richard Scarry's animal characters in the town of Busytown, where they learn valuable life lessons and have fun along the way.
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
The Boss Baby: Back in Business is a TV show about a talking baby who works as a boss in a corporation. He goes on various adventures and explores the challenges of balancing work and family life. Based on the film of the same name, the show follows the baby's journey as he navigates the corporate world and tries to maintain his secret identity as a baby.