Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-myths-legends-or-folklore" theme.
A young nurse with a domestic abuse past starts working the night shift at a small hospital, where, during the night, the ghost of a nurse materializes.
Merlin is a young sorcerer who arrives in the kingdom of Camelot and becomes the mentor to Prince Arthur. Together, they face various challenges and enemies as they strive to protect the kingdom and fulfill their destinies.
Following the Tribulation, although the souls of Ne Zha and Ao Bing were preserved, their physical bodies will soon be destroyed. Tai Yi Zhen Ren plans to use the Seven Colored Lotus to reshape their physical forms, but encounters numerous difficulties. What will become of Ne Zha and Ao Bing?
To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, Mulan disguises herself as a man and fights against northern invaders in China. Along the way, she discovers her true strength and proves herself as a warrior.
Join Sinbad on his epic adventures filled with magic, monsters, and sword fights as he battles evil sorceresses and demons to protect his crew and the kingdom.
A street urchin, Aladdin, and a power-hungry Grand Vizier, Jafar, both want the magic lamp that grants wishes. Aladdin, with the help of a genie, disguises himself as a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Jafar, on the other hand, wants to use the lamp to become the most powerful man in the world. In the end, Aladdin defeats Jafar and chooses love over power.
Ne Zha is born with unique powers and is feared by the villagers. As he grows up, he must embrace his destiny to save his loved ones and become a hero.
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.
In AD 895, King Aurvandill is murdered by his brother Fjölnir, who also carries away Queen Gudrún. Years later, Prince Amleth, a berserker, sets out to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he encounters a Seeress who predicts his revenge and a Maiden-King who is intertwined with his path. Amleth learns that Fjölnir lives in exile in Iceland and poses as a slave to get close to him. With the help of Olga, a sorceress, Amleth plans his revenge against Fjölnir. After a series of events and battles, Amleth finally confronts Fjölnir at the Gates of Hell and decapitates him. However, Amleth is fatally wounded and has a vision of his future before being carried to Valhalla by a valkyrie.
Tale of the Nine Tailed is a fantasy drama TV show that follows the story of a nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, and a female TV producer who gets involved in an investigation of supernatural occurrences. With a mix of romance, mystery, and action, the show explores the conflicts between humans and mythical creatures, as well as personal struggles and past-life memories.
Anthology horror series that dives into urban myths, regional fears, mysteries and paranormal events. Tales full of terror, suspense and sensuality.
History as we generally know it is full of holes or half-truths, and a mother lode of juicy details have been lost, distorted, covered up or simply ignored along the way. Former Naval officer and actor Jamie Kaler is on a mission to set the record straight on the most familiar and beloved stories from our nation's and military's past, filling in the blanks, debunking the occasional myth, and exploring why we sometimes get our own history, well, slightly wrong
In the vast Ukrainian forests, Mavka is chosen as the Guardian of the Forest and its sacred Heart. When she falls in love with Lukash, an unassuming village boy, their union faces formidable obstacles. Kalyna, driven by greed, threatens the Forest and the love between Mavka and Lukash. Will they be able to defend their love and save the forest?
Perseus braves the underworld to rescue his father Zeus from his captors, Hades and Ares, who plan to unleash ancient Titans upon the world. With the help of his allies, Perseus fights through challenges and obstacles to confront and defeat the Titans, ultimately saving Zeus and deciding to train his son as a soldier.
Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, fights against Hades and the Underworld to prevent them from conquering Olympus and Earth. Joined by a group of warriors and guided by the Stygian Witches, Perseus embarks on a quest to defeat the powerful Kraken and save his kingdom. Along the way, he learns about his true identity and confronts his destiny as the son of a god.
A historian named Benjamin Gates embarks on a mission to find the famous Templar Treasure. With the clue given by his grandfather, Ben sets out to locate the national treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States and Freemasons during the American Revolutionary War. He must outsmart a team of mercenaries led by Ian Howe who are also after the treasure. Alongside his friend Riley and Dr. Abigail Chase, Ben deciphers ancient clues and navigates through dangerous obstacles to protect the family name and ultimately uncover the hidden treasure.
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean drama that follows the story of a mermaid who is in search of her lost love from the Joseon era. She ends up meeting a genius scam artist who is the spitting image of her past lover. Together, they navigate through hidden identities, con artists, and star-crossed lovers, all while unraveling the mysteries of the blue sea.
In seventeenth century Virginia, an English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief find themselves in a forbidden romance as English colonists invade the New World. With her powerful father disapproving of their relationship and Englishmen plotting against the Native Americans, Pocahontas' love for Captain John Smith may be the key to saving the day.
Gawain, a knight, accepts a challenge from the mysterious Green Knight and beheads him. Gawain embarks on a year-long journey to fulfill his end of the bargain, facing various trials and temptations along the way. In the end, Gawain sacrifices his honor and meets his fate.
When a young boy in a dysfunctional family loses his Christmas spirit, he accidentally summons the ancient Christmas demon, Krampus, to his home. As the demon terrorizes the family, they must come together to survive the night and restore their Christmas spirit.