Movies and TvShows featuring "teleplay-adapted-by-author" theme.
Pippi Longstocking is a young girl with supernatural powers who lives alone with her horse and monkey. She becomes friends with a young boy and they go on adventures together. Pippi is known for her braided hair and redheaded appearance. The show is based on the cult-favorite children's book and features a strong female protagonist.
The Winds of War is an epic family saga that follows the lives of various characters during World War II. It explores the personal and political struggles they face, as well as their relationships and experiences during this tumultuous period in history. The story is set in various locations, including Japan, London, and Berlin, and features an ensemble cast. The series delves into themes such as love, war, betrayal, and the human spirit.
Coast to Coast is a drama movie about a married couple who embarks on a cross-country trip in a vintage car. As they drive from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, they are forced to confront the pain and dissatisfaction in their unhappy marriage. The trip becomes a catalyst for uncovering deep emotions, facing the impending divorce, and rediscovering lost love.
A recovering alcoholic writer becomes the caretaker of an isolated hotel during the winter, but supernatural forces drive him to madness and lead to a deadly confrontation.
Emil is a naughty child who constantly gets into mischief on his family's farm in rural Sweden. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil has a heart of gold and is deeply loved by his family and friends. Set in the early 1900s, this TV show is based on the beloved novel and showcases the adventures of Emil as he navigates childhood on a farm.
Prescription: Murder is a crime drama and mystery TV movie from 1968. It revolves around a psychiatrist who assists a detective in investigating a murder case. The plot revolves around an alibi, impersonation, and a murder play. The psychiatrist and the detective engage in a battle of wits to solve the case.
Mastergate is a political satire comedy that takes inspiration from the Watergate scandal. It follows the story of a congressman and a group of government officials caught up in a scandalous investigation involving the Central Intelligence Agency, the Internal Revenue Service, and the President. The movie provides a humorous and satirical take on politics and government scandals.
Comanche Moon is a TV mini-series set in 19th century Texas, following the adventures of the Texas Rangers as they deal with conflicts and challenges posed by the Comanche Indians. The story revolves around the struggles of the Rangers to maintain law and order in the American South amidst the backdrop of the Wild West. The plot explores the dynamics between the Rangers and the Comanches, highlighting the complex relationships, battles, and cultural clashes between the two groups. With elements of drama and Western, Comanche Moon offers a thrilling and captivating narrative filled with action, adventure, and historical context.
The Buddha of Suburbia follows the journey of a teenager named Karim as he navigates his way through his identity and sexuality in a suburban setting. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show delves into themes of family relationships, drug use, and the clash of cultures. With elements of satire and comedy, it offers a unique perspective on suburban life.
Empire Falls is a small town in Maine with a blue-collar community. Miles Roby, the manager of the Empire Grill, goes through various challenges as he navigates his personal and professional life. The series explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of working-class individuals.
The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
A lady private eye on her first job working a routine divorce case teams up with a cynical, heavy-drinking police detective after inadvertently stumbling upon a much bigger caper involving a mysterious fugitive.
Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends.
The drama depicts the crisis of a couple in the midst of a malaise, the anguish of their children as they grow into adulthood, the disintegration of their family, and finally the collapse of their house due to water damage.
Bested on the best-selling novel by author Robert B. Parker, Joe Mantegna is Spenser - Boston's best-known private eye. Called upon to investigate a case of murder, corruption, and betrayal, the super sleuth finds himself marked for death and on the run from a ruthless international assassin.
A miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Lady Boss." In this sequel to "Chances," Lucky Santangelo returns to Hollywood determined to become its most powerful woman.
Madicken is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in a small town. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Madicken and her family. The show is based on a popular novel and combines humor and drama to create a heartwarming story.
Jake is a writer. He is married to Maggie, but his marriage is in trouble. He cannot stop thinking about other women in his life, characters he invents conversations with. He is constantly talking to: his deceased wife Julie, his daughter Molly, his sister Karen, and his psychiatrist Edith. All he does is have imaginary conversations with real people that are at the moment out of his life. Maggie cannot stand his mind wandering off all the time and decides to separate for six months and at the end of six months they will decide whether or not to remain together. Jake has a few girl friends, but spends the six months, while waiting for Maggie, only talking to these imaginary people, and a few times to real people.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, 'The Executioner's Song' tells the story of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who became the first person to be executed in the United States after the reinstatement of the death penalty. Set in Utah in 1976, the film explores Gilmore's troubled life, his stint in prison, and the events leading up to his execution.
In this intense drama, an ex-con saved from a suicide attempt engages in a deep conversation about faith and atheism with a religious man.