Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-memoir" theme.

Trapp Family Story is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. It was based on the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp, which has also inspired the world famous musical The Sound of Music. While many things were changed from the original story, unlike other adaptations such as The Sound of Music, the children's names are all correct in this version.

A Western journalist in Tokyo takes on one of the city's most powerful crime bosses and faces challenges in his career and personal life as he uncovers dark secrets. He delves into specific cases, including the search for a killer and an expose on a notorious figure, while also facing death threats and uncovering corruption.

Going to school at Tomoe Gakuen, Totto-chan faces challenges due to not fitting in her original elementary school. However, at Tomoe Gakuen, she meets unique students and learns new things, all while Japan descends into war.

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Set in 1990s Lincolnshire, England, My Mad Fat Diary follows the story of Rae Earl, a 16-year-old girl struggling with mental health issues and body image. Through her personal diary, she navigates friendships, relationships, and therapy in an attempt to fit in and find self-acceptance.

The movie tells the story of Stephen Hawking, a Cambridge student who meets Jane and they fall in love. Stephen is diagnosed with a degenerative disease and decides to cut Jane off. Despite this, Jane insists on staying with him. They get married, have children, and Stephen's work gains recognition. However, Jane starts to lose her spirit and meets Jonathan, who she becomes attracted to. Jane and Stephen's relationship deteriorates, and they ultimately get a divorce. Stephen calls for Jane to accompany him in receiving a title from the Queen.

Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor, disrupts the food industry by channeling his Mexican heritage to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.

Molly Bloom is an Olympic-class skier who, after a career-ending injury, moves to Los Angeles and becomes the manager of an underground poker game. As her game gains popularity, Molly faces ethical dilemmas, the involvement of the Russian mafia, and an FBI investigation. Despite the challenges, she remains determined to protect her players and navigate the world of high-stakes gambling.

A British boxer is incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons and fights his way to freedom through the brutal world of Muay Thai boxing.

During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.

Beautiful Boy is a biographical drama film that explores the tumultuous journey of a young man named Nic Sheff and his father David as they struggle with Nic's drug addiction. Based on a true story, the film delves into the devastating effects of addiction on individuals and their loved ones, showcasing the relentless battle to find hope and healing.

Manhunt is a thrilling TV show that follows the real-life story of a police detective's relentless pursuit of a serial killer in London. The detective, along with the London Metropolitan Police, must navigate through a web of clues and obstacles to catch the murderer. As the investigation unfolds, the detective's marriage becomes strained under the pressure of the intense manhunt.

Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life after putting all her eggs in one man's basket, but she's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family.

This Boy's Life follows the story of a teenage boy named Toby and his turbulent journey through adolescence. Set in the 1950s, Toby struggles with his tumultuous relationships with his mother, stepfather, and the oppressive small town they live in. As he experiences domestic violence, physical abuse, and the challenges of high school, Toby battles to find his place in the world amidst the chaos.

Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.

Four-part drama based on the extraordinary story of how prison officer John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy - unbeknownst to his two sons.

A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.

Jenny, a bright young schoolgirl in 1960s suburban London, is on her path to Oxford until she meets David, a playboy twice her age. As she becomes infatuated with him, Jenny's life takes a different turn. They go on outings with David's friends, he introduces her to a world of luxury, and even takes her to Paris. However, Jenny discovers that David has been lying to her and is already married. Heartbroken and realizing the importance of education, Jenny returns to her old school and works hard to be accepted into Oxford.

Toast is a 2010 movie that tells the story of Nigel, a 9-year-old boy growing up in the 1960s, who develops a passion for cooking amidst the turmoil of his family life and the challenges of adolescence. The movie explores themes of nostalgia, family relationships, and coming to terms with one's identity.

Annie and Peter Mayle decide, in their own words, to take the plunge: they quit their jobs as a tax investigator and an advertising executive and move to Provence in the south of France. Their experience in their first month go from outstanding to downright puzzling. They adore the food and wine but do encounter amusing cultural barriers from the lengthy discussion every time they go to the butcher, to the plumber who promises to come back but is unseen for the the next month. They also learn that their old friends in England are lining up to visit them in the summer.