Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-play-by-same-name" theme.
In the movie 'Holiday', a free-spirited woman and her sister navigate through the holiday season, encountering romantic entanglements, deception, and class differences. With themes of love, wealth, and family, this screwball comedy takes place in New York City and explores the dynamics of relationships during a festive time of year.
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.
The Miracle Worker (1962) is a powerful and inspiring biographical drama that tells the story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf child, and her teacher Annie Sullivan. The film showcases the struggles and triumphs of these two remarkable individuals as they overcome immense challenges and foster a deep bond.
During World War II, a British sergeant-major is assigned to a military prison in Libya, where he faces challenges such as sadistic wardens, prisoner abuse, and extreme heat in the Sahara Desert.
In Deathtrap, a struggling playwright named Sidney Bruhl is eager to find the next big hit. When a former student sends him a brilliant script called Deathtrap, Sidney sees an opportunity to revive his career. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Deathtrap is not just a play; it's a deadly mind game with unexpected twists and turns. As Sidney gets entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and betrayal, he must use all his wits to survive and come out on top. With its suspenseful plot and surprising ending, Deathtrap keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
A film student seeks revenge for the murder of his father, encountering betrayal, tragedy, and the complexities of family business along the way.
When a newspaper reporter is about to leave his job, a major story breaks, leading him to get caught up in a series of humorous and outrageous events. Amidst the chaos, he must deal with a marriage proposal, a stressed-out father-in-law, a death penalty case, and the question of what happened to the epilogue. Set in 1920s Chicago, this film is a satirical take on journalism and features a cast of eccentric characters.
In an unnamed country that resembles Chile, Paulina Escobar lives with her husband Gerardo Escobar and a doctor named Miranda. One day, Dr. Miranda brings home a stranger, claiming that he had a flat tire. Paulina and Gerardo recognize him as the man who had held Paulina captive and raped her repeatedly when she was blindfolded and bound as a prisoner of war during a politically charged time in her country's history. Paulina takes him captive to find out the truth about what happened to her while Gerardo tries to question and reason with her.
In 1970s Denmark, a group of people live in a commune together, navigating through open relationships, infidelity, jealousy, and the challenges of maintaining a non-traditional family.
Cavalcade is a drama film set in London, England during World War I. It follows the lives of two families, one wealthy and the other working-class, and their experiences and relationships over the course of several years. The film touches on themes of love, death, social upheaval, and the impact of war on individuals and society.
When a bedridden woman accidentally overhears a phone conversation about a murder plot, she becomes inextricably involved in a web of deception and danger. With only a phone line as her connection to the outside world, she must race against time to save her own life.
Torch Song Trilogy follows Arnold Beckoff, a gay Jewish drag queen in New York City, as he navigates the challenges of love, acceptance, and pursuing his dream of becoming a singer. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the film explores themes of family relationships, bisexuality, homophobia, and the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. Arnold's journey is filled with heartwarming moments, as well as confrontations and tragedies, making for a poignant and thought-provoking story.
Heights is a drama and romance movie released in 2005. It tells the story of several intertwining lives in New York City, focusing on a photographer, an actor, a journalist, and a lawyer. The movie explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.
In Vienna, a master thief attempts to rob a jewelry store while engaging in a whirlwind romance with a baroness. However, his plans are complicated by the incompetence of his accomplices and the watchful eye of the police prefect. Based on the play of the same name, this pre-code film explores themes of infidelity, forbidden romance, and the allure of wealth and luxury.
In 1930s Germany, a concentration camp prisoner's mother is arrested by the political police. The prisoner escapes and embarks on a dangerous rescue mission to save his mother, facing deception, fear, and betrayal along the way.
In The Racket, a hard-boiled investigator battles against political corruption and organized crime in a Midwestern town. With the help of a newspaper reporter, he tries to take down a corrupt district attorney and a powerful racketeer. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and violence, leading to a thrilling showdown.
A young blind man moves to San Francisco to live independently and befriends his free-spirited neighbor. In the process, he falls in love and overcomes his fear of commitment. Based on the play, Butterflies Are Free is a heartwarming movie about independence, love, and personal growth.
Charlie Castle, a successful Hollywood actor, is caught in a moral dilemma when he is blackmailed into signing a contract that may ruin his career. As he tries to navigate the cutthroat world of the movie business, secrets are revealed, leading to murder and betrayal.
An Italian aristocrat enters a nunnery, thinking her pilot lover has been killed in the war.
Insiang, a young woman living in the slums of the Philippines, seeks revenge after being betrayed and raped by her mother's boyfriend. Fueled by anger and despair, she navigates a world of extreme poverty, promiscuity, and violence, determined to take control of her life and achieve justice.