Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-memoir-or-autobiography" theme.
Follow the Ingalls family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. With themes of family, love, and resilience, this iconic TV show captures the essence of life on the prairie.
All Creatures Great and Small is a comedic and dramatic TV show set in rural Yorkshire during the 1930s and 1940s. It revolves around the lives of a group of veterinary professionals and their experiences in a country veterinary practice. The show explores the challenges they face while caring for various animals, the relationships they build with their clients, and the personal trials they encounter. Based on the popular novel and memoir, All Creatures Great and Small shows the countless heartwarming and humorous moments that occur in the veterinary profession as they navigate through life in a close-knit rural community.
In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.
The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.
The 82nd NHK Asadora is Gegege no Nyobo. The story is based on a 2008 autobiography by Mura Nunoe, the wife of Gegege no Kitaro mangaka Mizuki Shigeru. The story revolves around the life of the married couple, told from the perspective of Mura. --Tokyograph
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.
Solomon Northup, a free black man, is abducted and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. He endures the horrors of being a slave, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and separation from his family. Despite his struggles, he maintains his dignity and seeks freedom.
Based on the true story and memoir, The Durrells is a comedy-drama TV show about a widowed mother and her four children who relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. They experience culture shock and navigate the challenges of their new life, forming friendships and discovering the natural beauty of the island, all while facing the humorous challenges that arise from their peculiar family dynamics.
Maid is a drama TV show that follows a mother's journey to escape domestic abuse and homelessness while trying to provide for her child. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, it depicts the hardships of poverty and the determination to create a better life.
One By One is a British television series made by the BBC between 1984 and 1987. The series, created by Anthony Read, followed the career of international veterinarian David Taylor and his work caring for exotic animals at zoos in Britain, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each series was set during a different decade, with exteriors filmed at Dudley Zoo, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park. Thirty-two episodes were made in total. Rob Heyland starred as Turner, while other major cast members included James Ellis, Sonia Graham, Peter Gilmore, Heather James, Catherine Schell, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew Robertson and Christina Nagy.
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.
Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.
Girlboss is a comedy TV show that follows the story of Sophia, a young entrepreneur slacker who starts her own business. The show is based on the memoir of the same name, written by Sophia Amoruso.
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands (where she grew up) hoping to heal. Adapted from Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir.
Ron Stallworth, the first black police officer in Colorado Springs, successfully infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan with the aid of a Jewish surrogate. As Ron investigates the Klan's activities, he forms a relationship with Patrice, the leader of the Black Student Union. Together, they navigate the complexities of racism, undercover work, and the growing threat of the Klan. Based on true events, this film explores themes of race relations, undercover detective work, and the fight against white supremacy in 1970s America.
When pilot Sully Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River to save the passengers, he is hailed a hero but faces investigation and criticism. Sully insists it was a forced water landing and not a crash, and debates the accuracy of computer simulations. The National Transportation Safety Board questions his decision, but ultimately confirms his actions were correct. Sully credits everyone aboard and the rescue team for the success.
Benjamin Mee, a recently widowed father, moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. Despite financial troubles and resistance from his son, Benjamin is determined to make the zoo a success. With the help of the zoo staff and the support of his daughter, Benjamin overcomes obstacles and discovers the importance of family, courage, and following your heart. Based on a true story.
In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.
Breakthrough is based on the incredible true story of a teenage boy who falls through thin ice and enters a coma. With his mother's unwavering faith and the support of the community, he defies all odds and makes a miraculous recovery.