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

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.

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

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.

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.

Being a single mother is hard in early 19th Century France. When young Cosette was traveling with her mother trying to find a job and a place to live, they were always shunned away because very few employers hire single mothers. When she is promised with the prosperity of working in the big city, Cosette is separated from her mother in the hopes a caretaker will watch over her while her mother earns some money.

Rascal the Raccoon is a heartwarming tale set in 1910s Wisconsin, following the adventures of a mischievous and lovable raccoon named Rascal.

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.

Nan Harding is the new student at Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer's school. Everyone thinks that she is a pain in the head, but not Mrs. Jo. Together with the other kids, they all embark on their personal adventures and misfortunes while learning in school.

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.

Focuses on features a Greek boy named Porphyras Patagos (more fondly known as Porphy) and his sister Mina, who have been orphaned after a devastating earthquake which destroyed their home in Greece. The two decide to travel through Europe in search of a new home.

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.

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.

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.

Famous Dog Lassie is a 1996 Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation as the 23rd entry of the World Masterpiece Theater staple. The anime is based on the 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight and also the second animated Lassie series ever produced, since Lassie's Rescue Rangers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".