Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-play-by-same-name" theme.

Street Scene takes place in a New York City tenement where various residents interact with each other. The story revolves around the Morningside family and their neighbors, as they navigate issues of love, infidelity, gossip, and prejudice. Set during a heatwave, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to tragic consequences.

19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.

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.

A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.

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.

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.

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.

Boudu, a homeless man, is saved from drowning and taken in by a middle-class family. His presence disrupts their lives and reveals the class differences in society. Boudu's unconventional behavior and his relationships with the family members lead to humorous and satirical situations.

A film student seeks revenge for the murder of his father, encountering betrayal, tragedy, and the complexities of family business along the way.

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.

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.

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.

Long Day's Journey Into Night follows the Tyrone family as they confront their deepest demons, including addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness, in their opulent Connecticut home. Set in the early 1910s, the film explores the complicated dynamics between family members and the destructive effects of their secrets and vices.

A womanizing opera star is smitten by a young music student.

The Cat and the Canary is a spooky, comedy-mystery movie set in a haunted mansion. The story revolves around a group of relatives gathered in a mansion to hear the reading of a will. As strange occurrences begin to happen, they start suspecting that the mansion is haunted. With plenty of comedy, mystery, and suspense, the movie takes the audience on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of the mansion.

This Happy Breed (1944) follows the lives of a middle-class British family living in the suburbs of London. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the film showcases the family's experiences, ranging from dealing with their own personal conflicts to the impact of World War I and II on their lives. It explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Set in rural Ireland in the 1930s, Dancing at Lughnasa tells the story of five sisters living in a small village. The sisters face challenges and joys as they navigate their relationships with each other, their absent father, and the changing world around them.

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.

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.