Movies and TvShows featuring "modern-day-adaptation" theme.

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a modern-day adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, where Lizzie Bennet vlogs about her life and her thoughts on her sister's relationships and other events happening at school.

Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant and sociopathic detective, teams up with his loyal companion Dr. John Watson to solve complex murder cases in modern-day London. Together, they use deduction and their keen intellect to unravel mysteries and catch the culprits.

In 'Most Dangerous Game,' a man named Dodge agrees to be hunted by a group of rich individuals in exchange for a large sum of money. With a terminal illness and desperate to provide for his family, Dodge must use his survival skills and wit to outsmart his pursuers and stay alive.

Cher Horowitz, a wealthy and popular high school student in Beverly Hills, takes on the role of a matchmaker. Along the way, she learns about love, friendship, and the importance of genuine connections.

In this buddy comedy, two female con artists team up to take down the men who have wronged them. They devise an elaborate plan to scam a tech billionaire, but their partnership is put to the test when they find themselves falling for the same man. As the stakes get higher, the women must outsmart each other to come out on top.

In this steampunk-fantasy adaptation, a waitress named DG discovers she is the long-lost sister of the reigning queen in the magical land called the O.Z. She embarks on a journey to find her sister, accompanied by a companion named Glitch, a resistance fighter named Raw, and a skilled warrior named Cain. Together, they face off against the wicked witch and the oppressive forces that control the O.Z.

Alice is a young woman who finds herself trapped in a totalitarian state called Wonderland. With the help of various characters, she must navigate through this strange and dangerous world in order to find her way back home.

ShakespeaRe-Told is a modern TV mini-series that adapts William Shakespeare's plays into a contemporary setting. The show offers a fresh take on classic stories with a modern twist, bringing Shakespeare's works to a new audience.

O is a talented basketball player and the only black student at an elite private school. He is dating Desi, the most popular girl in school, and their relationship is not accepted by some of their classmates. Hugo, the jealous son of the school's dean, plots to destroy O's life by manipulating those around him.

Two rival gangs in New York City, the Jets and the Sharks, engage in a fight set to music. Amidst the conflict, Tony and Maria, members of the rival gangs, fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the animosity between their friends, leading to a tragic outcome.

Featuring first-in-class animation, comedy and adventure, The New Adventures of Peter Pan transports Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael and the Lost Boys and Girls to wondrous places that often turn out to be far more dangerous than anyone would have ever expected! In order to keep Neverland safe from Captain Hook, Peter and his friends fly head on into adventure to protect their right to never grow up.

Dangerous Liaisons (2003) is a TV show that tells the story of seduction, betrayal, and manipulation set in the 1960s. It explores themes of cynicism and the consequences of one's actions. The plot follows a group of wealthy individuals who engage in a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation, leading to tragic consequences.

When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguised as him, and proceeds to fall for his school's star soccer player, and soon learns she's not the only one with romantic troubles. Viola's twin brother Sebastian, whom she resembles physically, is supposed to enter Illyria as a new student. However, he plans to visit London secretly to enter a contest with his rock band. Sebastian asks Viola to cover for him by telling the school that he is sick and each of their parents (who are divorced) that he is staying with the other. Viola instead decides to pass herself off as Sebastian and join the boys' soccer team at Illyria. She hopes to beat the Cornwall team and humiliate her goalie ex-boyfriend Justin (Robert Hoffman). With the help of her friends Paul (Jonathan Sadowski), Kia (Amanda Crew), and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), Viola becomes 'Sebastian'. At Illyria, Viola's roommate is Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a good-looking striker on the soccer team. Kia and Yvonne agree to help Viola make her alter ego seem popular by pretending to be in love with 'Sebastian'. Viola also publicly breaks up with the real Sebastian's girlfriend, Monique. Duke and his friends are impressed, but Viola's soccer skills are still not good enough to make first string. It looks like Viola may not be able to play in the game against Cornwall after all. After spending so much time with him, Viola realizes that she has fallen in love with Duke. However, Duke is only interested in Viola's lab partner, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). In exchange for Viola's help in getting Olivia's attention, Duke agrees to put in extra soccer practice time with her. The practice pays off when Coach Dinklage (Vinnie Jones) promotes Viola to first string. By this time, Olivia has developed a crush on 'Sebastian'. Since 'Sebastian' isn't interested in her, Olivia decides to go out with Duke to make him jealous. Meanwhile, Monique and her friend Malcolm find out Viola's secret identity. The plot is complicated when the real Sebastian returns from London early. When he arrives at Illyria, Olivia runs up and kisses him. Duke sees this and thinks his roommate has betrayed him. He kicks Viola out of their room. On the day of the big game, Monique and Malcolm reveal the truth about Viola to Principal Gold. But because Viola has overslept, the real Sebastian winds up on the field playing in what should be his sister's spot. Principal Gold stops the game but Sebastian proves that he really is a boy yanking off his shorts and exposing his penis. At half time, Viola explains the situation to Sebastian and they switch places again. Duke is still angry with 'Sebastian' and refuses to pass the ball to Viola. She tries to explain that she really is a girl, finally convincing Duke and everyone else by showing them her breasts. The coach agrees to let Viola keep playing anyway. Illyria wins the game on a penalty kick when Viola scores a goal by tricking her ex-boyfriend Justin. Everyone at Illyria rejoices after the victory, except for Duke who is hurt at Viola's deception. She invites Duke to her debutante ball, where they reconcile. As the movie ends, Viola is seen playing on Illyria's soccer team.

Four contemporary adaptations of classic fairy tales, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes and Billy Goats Gruff.

Pola X follows the story of a young writer, who lives a privileged and sheltered life, until he unexpectedly finds out that he has a half-sister. This revelation sets off a series of events that leads him to question his identity, confront his fears, and explore his artistic creativity. As he dives deeper into this complex relationship, he finds himself in a world of passion, obsession, and darkness. Pola X is a modern-day adaptation of a novel, exploring themes of incest, desire, and the pursuit of artistic expression.

In Roxanne, the fire chief of a small town, whose large nose has always made him feel self-conscious, helps his colleague win the heart of a woman. Along the way, he falls in love with her himself, leading to a complicated love triangle.

Pan Tau is a kind gentleman who wears an elegant suit and is always there when families need him. Although it radiates from a completely different time and not a word is spoken, but everything is there and responds to problems in its own way. There can be magic appearing seemingly randomly among families across all social strata in any way possible by tapping the bowler hat on his head for magical perspective shifts. By doing this, it seems to be ignoring all the laws of physics.

A retired police detective pledges to catch a serial killer before his retirement party, but his obsession with the case leads him down a dangerous path of paranoia and self-destruction.

When a filmmaker revisits a film he made about Don Quixote years ago, he gets caught up in a surreal adventure involving mistaken identities, time travel, and a man who truly believes he is Don Quixote. As the filmmaker's life intertwines with the fantasy world of the delusional man, he must confront his own fears and face the consequences of his past actions.

La Belle Noiseuse is a drama film set in the French countryside. It revolves around the artistic creation of a painter and his relationship with a young female model. The film showcases the deep cleavage between the artist's inhibition and eroticism, as well as the challenges faced in the creative process. Based on a novel, this modern-day adaptation delves into the complexities of a man-woman relationship and the art of painting. With its stunning oil paintings and charcoal drawings, La Belle Noiseuse takes viewers on a provocative journey through the world of art and desire.