Movies and TvShows featuring "world-masterpiece-theater" theme.

Anne Shirley goes through quite a lot of adventures before she ends up in Green Gables. She is living with a family and helps out by looking after the kids, helping in the chores around the home... Meanwhile she discovers more about who she is, that her name is "Anne" and not "Ann"... And she just is her adorable but a bit crazy self.

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother follows the story of young Marco as he embarks on a journey across South America in search of his mother. The anime series explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the importance of family bonds. Set in the 1970s, Marco faces various challenges and encounters new friends along the way.

Romeo, a young boy in 19th century Italy, forms a strong bond with the Black Brothers, a group of chimney sweeps. Together, they navigate through challenges such as class differences, arson, and poverty while forming valuable friendships.

The Story of Perrine is an animated TV show that follows the journey of Perrine, a young girl who embarks on a quest to find her lost family. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and meets new friends who help her along her journey. The show explores themes of family, resilience, and the power of love.

The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island is an anime TV show set on a mysterious island where Flone and her family must use their survival skills to navigate and overcome various challenges. Along the way, they discover the beauty and dangers of the island and forge unbreakable bonds.

Tales of Little Women is a TV show that portrays the lives of four sisters during the American Civil War, highlighting their struggles, dreams, and deep bond. This animated series is a surrealistic adaptation of the classic novel and is a world masterpiece in the realm of family dramas.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer follows the escapades of a young boy in a fictional town along the Mississippi River. Tom, along with his friend Huckleberry Finn, embarks on various adventures filled with action, comedy, and drama. The story explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the challenges of growing up in the 19th century.

Daddy Long Legs is a TV show about an orphan girl named Judy Abbott who is given the opportunity to attend college by a mysterious benefactor whom she nicknames Daddy Long Legs. The show follows Judy as she navigates the challenges of school life, makes new friends, and discovers her hidden identity. Along the way, she falls in love and learns important life lessons about friendship and growing up.

Princess Sarah is a heartwarming TV show that follows the story of a young girl named Sarah who goes from living a privileged life to facing many hardships after her father's death. Despite the challenges she faces, Sarah manages to maintain her kindness and determination, eventually finding hope and happiness in her new circumstances.

Katri, a young girl living in the idyllic Finnish countryside, faces numerous challenges and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship.

Tico of the Seven Seas is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. It is about a girl of eleven with her best friend Tico, a female orca.

Anne of Green Gables follows the story of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Despite Marilla's initial reluctance, Anne's vibrant imagination and undeniable spirit win the hearts of everyone in Avonlea. The series explores Anne's journey as she navigates friendships, school, love, and the challenges of growing up in the late 19th century.

The anime starts with Wendy having a dream about Peter Pan rescuing her and having a sword fight with Captain Hook. Wendy and her two brothers later on the episode go to Never Never land and Wendy becomes the 'mother' of the Lost boys. Throughout the series a romance blooms between Peter and Wendy as they go on fights with pirates . The last half of the series go to a different direction then the original story line and also introduce a new character ( Princess Luna ) who becomes an important part of the last episodes.

Little Lord Fauntleroy, also known as Shoukoushi Ceddie, is a Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation in 1988 and was broadcast on the World Masterpiece Theater, an animation staple that showcased each year an animated version of a different classical book or story. The series is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's book, "Little Lord Fauntleroy".

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty.

Motherless since birth, Pollyanna was an ordinary happy-go-lucky girl, leaving peacefully with her father, the vicar. Then one day her life changes completely when her father dies and she has to live with her aunt whom she has never met before. In the beginning, she seems to be detested by her but as time passes, they develop a very strong bond.

Trapp Family Story is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. It was based on the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp, which has also inspired the world famous musical The Sound of Music. While many things were changed from the original story, unlike other adaptations such as The Sound of Music, the children's names are all correct in this version.

Story of the Alps: My Annette is a heartwarming TV show that follows the adventures of Annette, a young girl living in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Through her journey, she discovers the true meaning of friendship, overcomes challenges, and experiences the wonders of nature. This anime adaptation of the classic novel is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

Remy, Nobody's Girl is a heartwarming TV show about a young girl named Remy who sets off on a journey to discover her true identity. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and meets new friends who help her in her quest. This animated series is based on a novel and is a part of the World Masterpiece Theater collection.

Lucy of the Southern Rainbow is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. The 1982 adaptation of the studio's popular World Masterpiece Theater franchise, the anime is based on Southern Rainbow by Australian writer Phyllis Piddington, and tells the story of a young girl named Lucy and the hardships and excitement she and her family encounter when they move from England to Adelaide in Australia to start a farm. The anime has been dubbed into French, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, German and Persian. One interesting note is that this was the only World Masterpiece Theater series to be produced while the original creator of the story was still alive. Another adaptation of the story, written by Ken Wakasaki as a tie-in to the anime, was also published in Japan in 1982.