Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-the-novel-of-the-same-name" theme.
A former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.
Andrea 'Andy' Sachs, an aspiring journalist, lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Andy endures the eccentric requests of her boss, while trying to adapt to the fashion world and maintain her personal life. She faces challenges, including a deteriorating relationship with her boyfriend and the choice between loyalty and her own morals. Eventually, she decides to leave the fashion industry behind and pursue a career in newspaper reporting.
ZeroZeroZero follows the journey of a massive cocaine shipment from the Mexican cartels to the Italian mafia to an American crime family, as they all fight for control of the lucrative drug trade. The series explores the complex dynamics of organized crime, police corruption, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of power and wealth.
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.
Amid the evocative blend of flavorful spices to create the perfect kretek cigarette, two souls embark on an epic romance set in 1960s Indonesia.
Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. She encounters Evan, a mysterious young man who helps her, but she soon discovers his true identity. The fifth wave is a plot by the Others to manipulate and use the surviving humans as pawns. Cassie and her newfound friends must resist the fifth wave and fight for their survival.
Following the rise of rock band Daisy Jones and The Six through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene on their quest for worldwide icon status.
Follows a young girl, Alice Hart, whose violent childhood casts a dark shadow over her adult life.
Gulliver's Travels is a travel adventure TV show that tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a 9-year-old boy who embarks on an epic globetrotting adventure. Along the way, he encounters giants, locked in a cell, and experiences fantasy versus reality. This period drama is filled with costume drama, surrealism, and anthropomorphism.
In this TV mini-series, Doctor Victor Frankenstein creates a monstrous creature who wreaks havoc on his life and those around him.
North & South is a TV show that explores the love story between Margaret Hale and John Thornton, amidst the backdrop of social conflict and industrialization during the 19th century in England. Margaret, a young woman from the South, moves with her family to a northern industrial town and finds herself caught between the working class and the prosperous industrialists. As Margaret and John navigate their differences and societal pressures, they discover a deep connection and a love that transcends social boundaries.
In Butcher's Crossing, an Ivy League drop-out ventures into the Colorado wilderness and becomes part of a team of buffalo hunters. As they embark on a perilous journey, his life and sanity are pushed to the brink. This gripping story is based on the highly acclaimed novel by John Williams.
Hen and Junior, who live a peaceful life on their family farm, face upheaval when an unexpected stranger arrives at their doorstep with a life-changing offer. They must now decide whether to sacrifice their relationship and personal identity for a chance at survival in a new and uncertain world.
Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.
Set in post-World War II England, the film follows Mr. Stevens, a butler who has dedicated his life to serving his employer. As he looks back on his career, he starts to question whether he has sacrificed too much for his sense of duty, particularly in regards to his personal relationships. The film explores themes of loyalty, dignity, and class differences.
In the twilight years of the Roman Empire, a group of warriors form an alliance to protect the young heir to the throne from a barbarian invasion.
After a car accident puts Mia Hall in a coma, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined, during an out-of-body experience.
Detective Bob Hightower takes matters into his own hands to infiltrate an evil cult and save his kidnapped daughter. He is determined to avenge the murder of his wife, leading him on a dangerous journey filled with tattoos, bumbling investigations, and a quest for justice.
Sweet Valley High follows the lives of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, identical twin sisters who navigate the ups and downs of high school. From boys and friendships to cheerleading and school events, the twins face the challenges of teenage life in Southern California. Based on the popular book series, Sweet Valley High is a blend of comedy and drama that explores the bonds of sisterhood and the complexities of teenage relationships.
In 1963 England, Nicholas Elliott, an MI6 agent, discovers that his close friend and colleague, Kim Philby, has been secretly working as a double agent for the KGB and has defected to the Soviet Union.