Movies Based On A Novel

August 6, 2021

If you're looking for a movie that will keep your attention, you've found it in 13 Hours. Extremely well-crafted, exciting, and respectful, it's a must-see.

The Legend Of Barney Thomson [2015]

August 4, 2021

As a distinctly Scottish crime comedy, The Legend of Barney Thomson is full of black humor, great actors, and bizarre situations.

Treasure Planet [2002]

August 2, 2021

Refreshing, authentic, and fast-paced, Treasure Planet is an underrated science fiction masterpiece with mesmerizing visuals.

Komm, süsser Tod AKA Come Sweet Death [2000]

July 29, 2021

If you're looking for an authentic and refreshing black comedy, check out Come Sweet Death, based on a novel and coming to us from Austria.

The Finest Hours [2016]

July 26, 2021

Based on an true story about one of the most daring rescue missions in history, Disney's The Finest Hours is a flawed albeit watchable epic.

A Monster Calls [2016]

July 13, 2021

Intelligent and visually stunning, A Monster Calls is a riveting drama with strong fantasy elements making it more approachable.

Pet Sematary [2019]

July 6, 2021

Featuring updated visuals and an altered story, Pet Sematary is a decent remake of the 1989 classic with a creepy atmosphere and a lot of wasted potential.

The Beach [2000]

July 1, 2021

Perfectly encapsulating Generation X's search for meaning, The Beach is a visually appealing wanderlust extravaganza.

Clubbed [2008]

June 17, 2021

With an honest and down-to-earth approach, Clubbed is an engaging and gritty thriller offering you a look into the world obscured by night, crime and fear.

The Professor and the Madman [2019]

May 24, 2021

If you want to know how can a movie about the tedious task of writing a dictionary be so captivating and moving, check out The Professor and the Madman.

Last Rampage [2017]

April 2, 2021

Deceptively vibrant and almost cheerful, Last Rampage is an intense thriller based on true events following a group of criminals after a prison break.

The Girl in the Fog 2017 Movie Parents holding Anna's picture

La Ragazza Nella Nebbia AKA The Girl in the Fog [2017]

March 28, 2021

Refreshing and with a beautiful setting, The Girl in the Fog is an Italian who-done-it mystery following a disappearance of a young girl in a small town.

Rififi [1955]

March 21, 2021

As the best heist movie ever released, Rififi, featuring a gritty and suspenseful atmosphere along with realistic characters is also a masterful noir movie.

Into the Wild [2007]

March 19, 2021

Based on the life of Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild is a wanderlust epic firmly rooted in reality with powerful performances and cinematography.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople [2016]

March 17, 2021

Honest and visually appealing, The Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a heartwarming comedy about a rebellious teenager forced to live on a farm.

Plein Soleil AKA Purple Noon 1960 Movie The blue sea and picturesque dock with ships

Purple Noon AKA Plein Soleil [1960]

March 12, 2021

Based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, Purple Noon is a devilishly nuanced and visually impressive movie starring mesmerizing Alain Delon as Tom.

Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007]

March 10, 2021

As one of the best movies you've never heard of, Stuart: A Life Backwards is a surprisingly vibrant and entertaining masterpiece based on true events.

Escape from Pretoria [2020]

January 28, 2021

Incredibly intense and nerve-wracking, Escape From Pretoria is a prison break movie based on true events taking place during Apartheid in South Africa.

The Believers [1987]

December 11, 2020

The Believers is a slow-burner following an investigation about a series of ritualistic murders of children in New York and a man who got too close to the case.

Hillbilly Elegy [2020]

December 3, 2020

With a slow and steady pace, Hillbilly Elegy is not the grand Oscar bait but a straight-forward story about the American Dream based on real events.

The Serpent and the Rainbow [1988]

November 27, 2020

Wes Craven's The Serpent and the Rainbow is an atmospheric, original, and gritty slow-burner exploring the mystery behind the voodoo zombie myth.

The Dirt [2019]

October 12, 2020

Unashamedly entertaining, shallow, and hedonistic, The Dirt encapsulates that wild spirit of the eighties fueled by sex, drugs, alcohol, and great music.

The Devil All the Time [2020]

October 5, 2020

Delightfully subversive and engaging, The Devil All the Time examines our society through the lens of religion without forcing conclusions on the viewer.

Razorback [1984]

July 7, 2020

Although this is a movie about a giant boar, it also explores a lot of other issues like hunting, meatpacking industry and poverty in the Australian outback

Color Out of Space [2019]

June 10, 2020

Very atmospheric and eerily creepy adaptation of Lovecraft's short story. Great visuals, a bit humor a bit of gore and Nicholas Cage, what more to want?

Jungle [2017]

May 26, 2020

Based on true events, Jungle is a mixture of an adventure and survival movie, much like The Edge or The Revenant with great cinematography and acting.

In the Heart of the Sea [2015]

June 4, 2019

Sea epic based on true events that served as an inspiration for the novel Moby Dick. Follows the whaling ship Essex and its sinking by a giant white whale.

Running Man 1987 Movie Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards Launch Scene

The Running Man [1987]

May 21, 2018

Based on a novel written by Stephen King and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this post-apocalyptic action movie stood the test of time.

The Hippopotamus [2017]

July 19, 2017

Based on a novel written by Stephen Fry, this intelligent comedy/drama is filled with snappy dialogue and stellar performances.

A Perfect Day [2015]

February 24, 2017

A Perfect Day is a carefully crafted post-war movie with a strong cast, a healthy dose of black humor, and just the right amount of surrealism.

Edge of Tomorrow [2014]

September 14, 2015

Full of juicy action and sleek visuals, Edge of Tomorrow is one hell of an action science fiction movie starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.

Dark Places [2014] Charlize Theron as Libby Day Prison scene

Dark Places [2015]

August 12, 2015

Based on a novel, this who-done-it mystery movie starring Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult is a perfect choice for those long Sunday afternoons.

Kill the Messenger [2014]

February 4, 2015

A very engaging and authentic movie based on the life of Gary Webb, an investigative journalist who broke the story about the US involvement in Nicaragua.

The Giver [2014]

November 4, 2014

In a perfectly ordered community of the future, one teenager starts questioning things. Based on a book, The Giver has a real edge and message.

A Long Way Down [2014]

August 9, 2014

A well written character study with a lot of style and British humor discussing mental health and suicide. A strong cast and good pacing make it great viewing.

Tomorrow, When the War Began [2010]

November 16, 2013

This Australian formulaic teenage action movie is very easy to watch and follow and I recommend it as a warm-up for something heavier and more engaging.

Behind the Candelabra [2013]

November 5, 2013

An honest look into the life of one of the most famous performers of the sixties and seventies with a great script and very strong cast.

World War Z [2013]

September 12, 2013

Phaaaamp!!! Phaaaaaaaaaamp!!! Phaaaaaaaamp!!!!! I just love that sound that appears right in the middle of some epic wide shot, usually...

Pain & Gain [2013]

August 20, 2013

Although the genre that I selected for this movie is comedy, there are a lot of things in Pain &...

Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 Movie 2009 Scene Luis Tosar as Malamadre leading a prison riot

Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 [2009]

July 10, 2013

Intense, raw, and engaging, Celda 211 AKA Cell 211 is a highly underrated Spanish thriller and one of the best prison movies I've ever seen.

Hamilton: I Nationens Intresse [2012]