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

The Handmaid's Tale is set in a bleak future where women are subjugated and used for reproductive purposes. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a dangerous society where she must navigate the oppressive rule of the theocratic regime while seeking to reclaim her independence and reunite with her lost family.

Midsomer Murders is a captivating British TV show that follows the investigations led by Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby and his team as they solve perplexing murder cases in the idyllic and seemingly picturesque county of Midsomer. With its captivating storylines, intriguing characters, and stunning English countryside backdrop, Midsomer Murders keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intriguing whodunnit mysteries and exploration of the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of seemingly tranquil villages.

Pretty Little Liars is a drama, mystery, romance, and thriller TV show that follows a group of teenage girls, Aria, Emily, Spencer, and Hanna, who are tormented by an anonymous person known as 'A' after the disappearance of their friend, Alison. As they try to uncover the truth about Alison's disappearance and navigate the challenges of high school, they become entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and dangerous situations. The girls must rely on their friendship and strength to survive and uncover the truth.

You follows the story of a dangerously charming man named Joe Goldberg, who becomes obsessed with a woman he meets at the bookstore. As his love turns into an obsession, Joe uses social media and his skills to stalk and manipulate her, resorting to murder to protect their relationship.

Porto dos Milagres is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 February to 29 September 2001, totaling 203 chapters. It was written by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linhares and loosely based on two works written by Jorge Amado - The Dead Sea and the discovery of America by the Turks. Had Philip collaboration Miguez, Maria Elisa Berredo, Nadotti Nelson and Gloria Baker, directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Director general Mark and Robert Paul Naar, co-directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Had the direction of core Marcos Paulo.

A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.

Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord follows the life of notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, from his humble beginnings to his rise to power and eventual downfall. Set in the 1950s and 1980s, the series explores Escobar's involvement in the Medellín Cartel, his connections with political corruption, his constant pursuit by the DEA, and the violence and chaos that surrounded his empire.

Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

Robert Montgomery Presents is an American dramatic television series which was produced by NBC from January 30, 1950 until June 24, 1957. The live show had several sponsors during its seven-year run, and the title was altered to feature the sponsor, usually Lucky Strike cigarettes, for example, Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theater, ....The Johnson's Wax Program, and so on.

Itinerant former military policeman Jack Reacher gets arrested for a murder he did not commit. With nothing but his wits, he must unravel a deadly conspiracy involving dirty cops, shady businessmen, and scheming politicians in Margrave, Georgia.

In a world where magic exists and reincarnation is possible, a group of warriors set out on a journey to defeat the forces of evil and protect their world. Along the way, they encounter supernatural drama, forge friendships, and face epic challenges.

Agatha Christie's Poirot follows the story of Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective with an impressive mustache, as he solves murder mysteries in 1930s London. With the help of his loyal secretary and his connections at Scotland Yard, Poirot uses his brilliant mind and keen attention to detail to unravel complex cases and catch the culprits. The series is known for its cozy mystery atmosphere, gripping whodunit plots, and the charismatic performance of the lead actor. Each episode showcases Poirot's unique investigative skills and his ability to crack even the most puzzling crimes.

Outlander is a romantic fantasy TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who travels back in time to the year 1743. In the past, she becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings and falls in love with a Scottish warrior named Jamie Fraser. Together, they must navigate the political intrigues and dangers of the past while Claire tries to find a way back to her own time.

Monarchists and Republicans confront themselves in Araruna, a small town in the interior of São Paulo, in 1886, two years before the promulgation of the Golden Law. Sinhá Moça's love story, daughter of Colonel Ferreira, Baron de Araruna, and a slave-boy, with the young Dr. Rodolfo, an active Republican abolitionist, faced with the difficulties of the campaign for the abolition of slaves. The two meet on the train, when Sinhá Moça, after completing her studies in the provincial capital, returns to Araruna. Like Rodolfo, she has abolitionist ideas and criticizes her father's attitudes, fighting for the defense of blacks. Sinhá Moça, together with Rodolfo and other abolitionists, invade the slave quarters at night and liberate the blacks, giving them to the abolitionist associations, which guide them towards freedom.

A television serial that was in turn adapted from a radio series and a novel, My Daughter And I featured a Japanese novelist who is married to a French woman who have one daughter. The man and his daughter begin a new life when the woman dies. Having difficulty spending time with his daughter, the man sends his daughter to a Christian boarding school. He remarries and brings his daughter back home. After the end of the World War his lot improves professionally, yet his second wife dies.

Streets of Broken Lights is a gripping TV show that follows the lives of detectives and police officers as they navigate through the dark and dangerous underworld of a broken city. With the rise of organized crime and a corrupt militia, they must uncover the truth while fighting against their own demons and the constant threat of betrayal. Based on a novel, this intense series examines the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by those who uphold the law in a world filled with darkness.

A Muralha is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on TV Excelsior in 1968. It is based on a novel by Diná Silveira de Queirós.

In the Heat of the Night follows the story of a police detective named Virgil Tibbs, who is from Philadelphia but becomes the chief of police in a small town in Mississippi. As he solves various crimes, Tibbs also has to navigate the racial tensions of the American South. The show explores themes of racism, criminal investigation, and the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in a small town.