Movies and TvShows featuring "british-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.

A crew sailing from Varna to England find that they are carrying dangerous cargo. Based on Bram Stoker's 'Dracula,' the crew must survive the ocean voyage while being stalked by a terrifying presence on board the ship.

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.

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress. In World War I, Poirot devises a strategy to advance his Belgian company but gets injured. In 1937, at a London club, Poirot watches a performance and sees Linnet Ridgeway dancing passionately with her fiance Simon Doyle. After six weeks, in Egypt, Poirot encounters his friend Bouc and joins them at the hotel to celebrate Linnet and Simon's wedding. Others join their honeymoon trip on the cruise ship S.S. Karnak. Linnet asks Poirot for protection from the obsessive Jackie, who has stalked them to Egypt. To escape Jackie, the group boards the Karnak. Poirot interrogates the guests and discovers their various motives to harm Linnet. Poirot investigates further, finding clues and uncovering the truth behind the murders. As the passengers disembark, Poirot is unable to voice his feelings to Salome. Six months later, he visits her club to watch her rehearse, alone in the dark.

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.

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.

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?

Lord of the Flies is a 1963 movie adaptation of the classic novel by William Golding. After a plane crash, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on a deserted island. At first, they attempt to establish order and create a civilization. However, as time goes on and their survival becomes more challenging, they descend into savagery, revealing the dark side of human nature.

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.

A female immigrant, desperate for a better life, moves into a haunted house but soon realizes that escaping its clutches may be impossible as she uncovers its horrifying secrets.

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

In Frenzy (1972), a serial killer is terrorizing London, targeting women and leaving a string of bodies in his wake. As the police try to track down the murderer, an innocent man finds himself framed for the crimes. With time running out, he must clear his name and catch the real killer before it's too late.

In 'Ben,' a young boy named Ben forms a unique bond with a pet rat. However, his life takes a disturbing turn when a series of rat-related horrors unfold, including a police investigation. Ben must navigate through the terrifying events while dealing with loneliness and suspense.

Marnie is a troubled young woman with a complicated past. She suffers from kleptomania and struggles with her identity. After she gets a new job as a secretary, her boss becomes suspicious of her behavior. As he digs deeper into her past, he discovers shocking secrets and the truth behind Marnie's disturbing actions.

Accident (1967) is a gripping crime drama that revolves around a university professor, his obsession with an aristocrat, and the deadly consequences of a car accident. The story is told through flashbacks, revealing the complex web of relationships, jealousy, and betrayal that leads to tragedy.

Emma, a young woman living in the countryside, loves matchmaking and meddling in the affairs of others. As she navigates the challenges of courtship and love in 1810s England, she learns valuable lessons about class prejudice, snobbery, and the importance of honesty.

Sleuth is a suspenseful and twisted thriller that revolves around a man and an author engaged in a mind game filled with surprises and unexpected twists. The two-handers' witty and clever dialogues keep the audience on the edge of their seats as they navigate through a series of traps and challenges. The story takes an exciting turn when murder and robbery enter the picture.

A young woman named Rebecca marries a wealthy widower and moves into his grand estate. However, she soon discovers that her husband's first wife, Rebecca, still haunts the house and the lives of its occupants. As Rebecca tries to navigate her way through the secrets and manipulations of the past, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal.