Movies and TvShows featuring "devon" theme.
DI Humphrey Goodman takes up post in Devon as a police detective. With a high crime rate, he soon realizes that things will be louder and more challenging than expected.
Fawlty Towers is a classic British sitcom set in the fictional Fawlty Towers hotel in the seaside town of Torquay. The show follows the misadventures of hotel owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, their hapless waiter Manuel, and the various eccentric guests who stay at the hotel. With its witty writing and physical comedy, Fawlty Towers has become a cult favorite and is regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time.
In 1939, eight strangers are lured to a secluded island off the Devon coast in England. Upon arrival, they find themselves accused of various crimes by a mysterious voice. As the guests start to die one by one, they must uncover the identity of the killer before none of them are left alive. Based on Agatha Christie's novel, this miniseries is a thrilling whodunnit set in an isolated location.
Sense and Sensibility is a romantic drama TV show set in 19th century England. It follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, loss, and societal expectations.
To Serve Them All My Days follows the life of David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked Welshman and former World War I soldier who becomes a history teacher at Bamfylde, a fictional public school in Devon, England. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the series explores Powlett-Jones' struggles with his traumatic past, his relationships with his students and colleagues, and the changing dynamics of British society. As he navigates his way through the challenges of teaching and the complexities of English politics, Powlett-Jones finds solace and purpose in the sanctuary of the school.
The War Zone tells the story of a family living in Devon, England, who are hiding deep and disturbing secrets. The film explores themes of incest, abuse, and the devastating impact it has on the family members.
And Then There Were None is a classic crime mystery film based on Agatha Christie's novel. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island, but soon discover that they are not alone. As they start being killed off one by one, the survivors must unravel the mystery and find out who among them is the killer.
When a wealthy landowner dies under mysterious circumstances, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called upon to solve the case. As they delve into the dark secrets of the Baskerville family, they encounter strange occurrences, a legendary monster, and a web of deceit.
Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea(1976)
75%TomatometerA sailor named George meets and falls in love with a widow named Anne and her son Jonathan. However, their seemingly idyllic life takes a dark and twisted turn as the boy becomes obsessed with the philosophy of a group called the Sea Power. In an attempt to prove his loyalty to the group, Jonathan carries out a sinister plan that changes the lives of everyone involved.
A detective and his partner are called to a remote English estate to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy landowner. They uncover a supernatural curse and must solve the case before more lives are lost.
A composer visits a small town in Devon and becomes involved with the locals. He encounters an eccentric man who claims to have the power to shout and kill. The composer becomes obsessed with the man's ability, leading to a descent into madness and surreal events. The movie explores themes of adultery, filicide, and the power of the human voice.
A group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise, go out on the town on their last night in port, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.
Newspaper reporter Nat Hearn returns home after serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II. When one of the paper's owners dies, the man's partner and son offers Nat a position as editor in return for his financial backing. But Nat's reluctance to shy away from controversial issues raises more than a few eyebrows.
A private detective tries to find out how and why some convicts have mysteriously disappeared from the prison of Dartmoor.
In 17th century Exmoor, a soldier seeks revenge against an outlaw in love with a star-crossed lover.
A young boy, unable to speak, befriends a wild colt with blue eyes and a falcon named "Lady".
Badly planned trek across Dartmoor landscape brings four friends face to face with the Dartmoor Beast. Lost and afraid the terrified party has to fight for their own lives in desperate attempt to survive the night.
A silent film set in a barbershop and a cottage on Dartmoor. A manicurist falls in love with a customer, but he is threatened by another man who is jealous. The jealous man escapes from prison and tries to win the manicurist's affection, leading to a dramatic climax on the moor.
