Movies and TvShows featuring "british-humoristic-literature-on-screen" theme.

The BFG (2016) is about a young orphan girl named Sophie who befriends a friendly giant. The giant takes her to Giant Country, a magical world inhabited by giants. Together, they embark on an adventure to stop the evil giants from eating human children. This heartwarming film showcases the bond between Sophie and the giant, as they face challenges and discover the power of friendship and bravery.

Matilda, a sweet and intelligent girl, defies her neglectful parents and takes a stand to change her life. With her sharp mind and vivid imagination, she discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to overcome challenges and protect her friends. Along the way, she unravels the dark secrets of her past and finds a new home with her caring teacher, Miss Honey. Matilda's story is a heartwarming tale of courage, resilience, and the power of imagination.

Based on the true story and memoir, The Durrells is a comedy-drama TV show about a widowed mother and her four children who relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. They experience culture shock and navigate the challenges of their new life, forming friendships and discovering the natural beauty of the island, all while facing the humorous challenges that arise from their peculiar family dynamics.

Roald Dahl's The Witches is a fantasy adventure film where a young boy named Luke and his grandmother encounter a group of evil witches. These witches plan to turn all the children into mice using a magic formula. Luke and his grandmother must devise a plan to stop the witches and save the children. With thrilling moments and magical encounters, the movie takes viewers on an exciting journey.

An urbane fox, Mr. Fox, cannot resist raiding farms and must protect his community from the farmers' revenge. Along with his wife and son, they live underground but move into a larger home near the farms. Mr. Fox continues to raid the farms in secret, causing tension with his son. When the farmers retaliate and trap the animals, they escape into the sewers and unite with other homeless animals. Mr. Fox then leads them in a plan to steal resources from the farmers. Through challenges and conflicts, the animals ultimately find freedom and a new food source.

In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, a group of friends conspire to bring together two couples while dealing with a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. Set in 16th-century Italy, the story unfolds through a mix of humor, wit, and romance.

In the 1830s, a pirate captain and his crew set out on a hilarious and action-packed adventure to win the highly coveted Pirate of the Year award. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and eccentric characters, including Charles Darwin and his pet chimpanzee. Will they be able to prove themselves and claim the title?

Tom and Jerry join forces with the famous chocolate maker Willy Wonka to save a magical chocolate factory from the clutches of evil. Together, they embark on a chocolate-filled adventure full of whimsical surprises and hilarious antics.

James, a young boy, escapes his cruel aunts and embarks on a magical journey inside a giant peach with a group of friendly insects.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is an adventure comedy film based on the novel by Ian Fleming. The story follows the adventures of a magical car that takes a family on a series of incredible and fantastical journeys. The film features elements of fantasy, music, and comedy, as well as a battle between good and evil. It showcases the importance of family and the power of imagination. With its memorable songs and captivating storytelling, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has become a beloved classic.

In this classic British comedy, an inventor creates a fabric that never gets dirty or wears out. However, his invention threatens the profits of the textile industry and sparks a conflict between labor unions, capitalists, and scientists.

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a heartwarming story about Mr. Hoppy, a shy man who secretly loves his neighbor, Mrs. Silver. To win her heart, Mr. Hoppy concocts a plan involving her pet tortoise, Alfie. He starts by pretending to be a specialist in tortoise care, giving Mrs. Silver advice on how to make Alfie grow faster. As Mrs. Silver follows the instructions religiously, little does she know that the tortoise's size isn't really changing. Will Mr. Hoppy's trickery win the love of his life or will he be forever stuck in the friend zone?

In Loot, a group of friends plans to rob a bank but finds themselves in a series of hilarious and unexpected situations. With a dark comedy twist, the movie takes you on a rollercoaster ride as the friends navigate through their ineptitude and the challenges they face along the way.

Young Gerald explored his passion for the animal kingdom with his inspirational tutor, Dr Theodore Stephanides. The backdrop was sunshine, happiness and the love and laughter of a doting, slightly eccentric family

Only Two Can Play is a 1962 comedy-drama film about a theater critic who gets involved in various romantic entanglements. Set in Wales, the film follows the protagonist's interactions with a manipulative woman, a fellow playwright, and a flirtatious librarian. As he navigates these relationships, he also deals with personal challenges such as a crying baby, potty training, and waking up early. The film provides a humorous and light-hearted look at the protagonist's attempts to balance his professional and personal life.

When a salesman accidentally becomes a killer, he must navigate a series of comedic mishaps in order to avoid detection and maintain his reputation.

My Family and Other Animals is a comedy-drama movie based on the memoir of the same name by Gerald Durrell. It follows the story of a British family who moves to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. The movie explores the eccentricities of the family and their interactions with the local wildlife. The protagonist, a young boy, forms close relationships with various animals on the island, including snails, turtles, snakes, and scorpions. The story portrays the family's humorous and sometimes challenging experiences as they adapt to their new surroundings and navigate family dynamics.

A naive Oxford graduate starts working in a factory, where he becomes caught up in a labor dispute and attempts to navigate the complex relationships between labor and management.

The first puppet kinescope in the world. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.

In this comedy of manners, a snobbish woman concocts an imaginary suitor named Filip to ward off unwanted suitors. But when a real suitor arrives and claims to be Filip, chaos ensues as the woman tries to maintain her fake identity. Based on a play, this humorous adaptation explores themes of snobbery, mistaken identity, and the comical consequences of lies.