Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-the-novel-of-the-same-name" theme.
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.
Tara Duncan is a simple schoolgirl who lives on Earth with her grandfather. One day she discovers that she has powers, that her grandfather has turned into a dog and that she is the heiress of one of the most powerful empires in the Otherworld: Omois! The young girl, whose destiny will change forever, sets out to master her magic. This is without counting on the evil Magister, who will try to steal his powers to conquer the world. Together with her new friends Cal, Robin, Sparrow and Fafnir Tara, will she succeed in turning her grandfather back into a human? And will she escape Magister?
A former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.
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.
Follows a young girl, Alice Hart, whose violent childhood casts a dark shadow over her adult life.
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.
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.
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.
Set in the 1900s, Picnic at Hanging Rock follows the events surrounding a mysterious disappearance at a girls' school in Australia. After a group of students vanishes during a Valentine's Day picnic, suspicion and investigation creep into the idyllic setting. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, the search for answers becomes more desperate. Supernatural mysteries, romantic rejections, and a French governess add layers of intrigue, highlighting the complexities of friendship and the haunting allure of the Hanging Rock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tara Duncan is a French animated series produced by Moonscoop, best known for Code Lyoko. The show premiered in June 2010 in France on Disney XD, and at an unknown date in the United States. It is based on a series of French novels. Tara Duncan is a TV series about a 17-year old girl who is also a Spellbinder and defeats evil villains from the Otherworld with her fellow Spellbinders and friends Sparrow and Cal.
Inés Suárez, a young, humble woman from Extremadura who sets out for the New World to look for her husband, lost on the other side of the Atlantic along with his dreams of glory. Once there, Inés does not find her husband, but she does find the passionate love of Pedro de Valdivia, Francisco Pizarro's Field Master.
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.
Anna Karenina was a 1977 BBC television adaptation of Tolstoy's novel.
Coma is a mystery thriller about a young doctor who discovers a dark secret within her hospital. She uncovers a conspiracy involving the illegal organ trade, and must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.
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.
The Far Pavilions is a thrilling miniseries set in 19th-century India, following the life of Ashton Pelham-Martyn. After being orphaned at a young age, Ashton is raised by an Indian woman and becomes deeply connected to the country. His journey is filled with love, betrayal, and a clash of cultures as he navigates the complexities of British imperialism in India.