Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-book" theme.
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.
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.
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.
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
Perry Mason is a defense attorney in 1950s Los Angeles who solves crime mysteries while representing his clients in the courtroom.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
A rare condition — face blindness — gives an eccentric yet incredibly gifted neurologist a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change the way people see his patients. Alongside a team of brilliant young interns, he solves some of the world's most puzzling psychological cases while navigating the complicated relationships that come with the job.
When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended, and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.
Ronja, the daughter of a robber chieftain, spends her childhood exploring the wilderness, making new friends, and learning about the power of nature. She must navigate her father's forbidden friendship with a rival gang while trying to find her own place in the world.
Lü Guichen is the heir of the nomadic Qingyang tribe, and is sent to the Eastern Land as hostage. He meets Ji Ye, an unfavoured illegitimate son who is training to become a warrior, and Yu Ran, the princess of the Winged tribe. The three become close friends, and the boys’ feelings for Yu Ran soon turn romantic. At the same time, powerful warlord Ying Wuyi has been maintaining a firm control over the Emperor, giving him unprecedented power over the nobles. Lü Guichen, Ji Ye and Yu Ran decide to join the decisive battle against Ying Wuyi at Shangyang Pass, but unbeknownst to them, an even darker conspiracy is yet to unfold.
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.
The crafty Bad Guys crew embarks on a high-stakes Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion. What could go wrong?
When an upright officer accepts a job at Tihar Jail, he vows to make amends after witnessing cold-blooded corruption within its walls.
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.
Zoo (2015) is a TV show that follows a group of people who join forces to investigate and stop a wave of violent animal attacks that are occurring all over the world. They soon discover that the attacks are part of a wider plot involving a dangerous pandemic and must race against time to find a cure before it's too late.
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
The heroine Balsa is a skilled bodyguard and a masterful spear-wielder. One day she rescues Prince Chagum who has fallen into a river. The prince is carrying a mysterious spirit egg in his body, and is in danger of being assassinated by his father, the Mikado, who fears this will damage his imperial prestige. Balsa embarks upon a perilous journey when she accepts the queen’s plead to protect her son from her husband.
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.
The Naked Director is a TV show based on the true story of a Japanese director in the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases his journey of ambition, business struggles, and personal life, including his relationships with unfaithful wives and involvement with the Yakuza. The show also explores the taboo world of pornography and its impact on the director's career.
During WWII, five miles above the ground and behind enemy lines, ten men inside a bomber known as a 'Flying Fortress' battle unrelenting flocks of German fighters.