Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-character-from-novel" theme.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan follows the journey of a brilliant CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, as he is thrust into the world of international espionage. Ryan, formerly a marine, finds himself in the middle of a dangerous covert operation that threatens the security of the United States. As he navigates through political corruption, drug cartels, and domestic terrorism, Ryan must use his skills and intelligence to uncover the truth and protect his country.

Beck is a Swedish crime TV show that follows the investigations of Martin Beck, a police detective. The show delves into the criminality in Sweden and portrays the challenges faced by Beck and his team as they solve murder cases and unravel hidden truths. With its intriguing plot and strong characterization, Beck has become a cult TV series in the crime genre.

Backstrom is a misanthropic detective with self-destructive tendencies who solves crimes in Portland, Oregon. With the help of his team at the special crimes unit, he navigates the complexities of police work while dealing with his own personal demons.

Wallander is a police inspector in a small coastal town in Sweden. He is known for his unorthodox methods and his love for classical music. Wallander is often involved in murder investigations and works closely with a medical examiner. The series explores the complex relationships between Wallander and his colleagues, as well as his troubled personal life.

Miss Sherlock is a modern take on the classic detective stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, with a twist. It focuses on the iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, and her female partner, Dr. Wato Tachibana, as they solve various crimes in Tokyo, Japan. Together, they navigate through complex murder investigations, potential terrorist attacks, and dangerous criminals while dealing with their own personal struggles and forming an uneasy friendship.

Young Wallander follows detective Kurt Wallander in his early days as a police officer in Sweden. When he is faced with his first murder case, he is determined to uncover the truth behind the crime. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and finds himself entangled in a dangerous world. The series explores Wallander's journey as he learns to navigate the complexities of crime solving and solve challenging cases.

Agent Hamilton is a Swedish security service agent who becomes a double agent when he discovers a conspiracy involving politicians and secret agents. He must navigate the world of espionage and uncover the truth while risking everything. Based on the popular character from a series of novels, this action-packed show explores themes of terrorism, intelligence operations, and rogue agents.

Agatha Christie's Hjerson follows an ex-police detective as she unravels the mystery of a murder at a hotel on an island. With the help of text messaging on screen, she navigates through a web of suspects and uncovers shocking secrets. As tensions rise in the tight-knit community, the detective relies on her wit and intuition to solve the whodunit.

Hassel is a crime drama TV show that revolves around the life of Roland Hassel, a hardboiled detective, as he takes on various murder investigations. The series is based on a literary character and promises an intriguing and thrilling storyline.

Secret agent OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his fellow agent and retrieve a stolen document. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he encounters a myriad of comedic situations and characters.

OSS 117: Lost in Rio is a hilarious spy comedy that follows the adventures of OSS 117 as he gets mixed up in international intrigue, encounters a variety of eccentric characters, and navigates through the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro.

The Fjällbacka Murders: Friends for Life is a crime movie based on characters from the novel. The story revolves around a class reunion in a small community that takes a sinister turn when a murder occurs. The police must unravel the secrets and childhood memories of the attendees to solve the crime.

When a series of murders occur in a small coastal town, a police officer and a photographer team up to uncover the truth. As secrets from the past and present intertwine, they find themselves entangled in a web of adultery, blackmail, and betrayal.

When a scuba diver is found dead in the coastal town of Fjällbacka, a detective investigates the murder, uncovering dark secrets and a connection to a series of murders in the past.

The lines between reality and perception blur in this comic journey into the life and mind (literally!) of one of sci-fi's most brilliant authors. Paranoid conspiracies of the highest order, drug-fueled interdimensional shifts, and 1970's pop culture combine for the mind-bending adventure of the century.

When a young girl goes missing in a small seaside town during winter, the local crime writer Erica Falck and the detective Patrik Hedström investigate and uncover a series of murders that are connected to a church and are part of a crime series in Fjällbacka.

Retired police detective Roland Hassel (Lars-Erik Berenett, who played Hassel on TV in the 1980s) is determined to solve the 1986 assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. Without access to police files, however, the best he can manage is to attend an inept re-enactment on the 25th anniversary of the murder...

In the picturesque Swedish town of Fjällbacka, a murder investigation is launched after the body of a young girl is found. As the detective uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives, the case becomes more complex and dangerous.

Baby Girl, 30, a poet with a bachelor's degree in arts, is anguished because of her relationship with Pirkka, a relatively smart, young man. Baby Girl's parents, Eila and Rampe, do their best to become friends with Pirkka and his elegant mother. Through coincidence and error Eila occupies her summerhouse neighbors' empty luxury villa. When Pirkka's mother drops by, Eila lies that she and Rampe own the fancy house. The showing off and lying escalate when Eila's mother and sister show up. The real owners of the house, an upper-class couple, Thomas and Monica, are driven away to Eila and Rampe's modest cottage.