Movie List for "book by"

Red Sorghum (1988) Drama History Romance War Movie

When a leprous winery owner in 1930s China dies a few days after his arranged marriage, his young widow is forced to run the winery to make a living while contending with bandits, her drunkard lover, and the invading Japanese army. Year 1988.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance, War
Director: Yimou Zhang
Writer: Jianyu Chen, Yan Mo (books), Wei Zhu
Actors: Li Gong, Wen Jiang, Rujun Teng, Ji Liu

Winnie-the-Pooh (1969) Animation Short Comedy Family Movie

A Soviet version of Winnie-the-Pooh. His first adventure is a desperate attempt to get to honey in a bee hollow. He is ready to take decisive action. Year 1969.

Generes: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Director: Fyodor Khitruk
Writer: A.A. Milne (books), Boris Zakhoder (screenplay), Fyodor Khitruk (screenplay)
Actors: Evgeniy Leonov, Iya Savvina, Vladimir Osenev

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Comedy Movie

An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a War Room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop. Year 1964.

Generes: Comedy
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writer: Stanley Kubrick (screenplay), Terry Southern (screenplay), Peter George (screenplay), Peter George (based on the book: “Red Alert” by)
Actors: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn

The Sword Bearer (2006) Action Romance Sci-Fi Thriller Movie

A young boy’s dreams of glory and war turn into a bitter nightmare as his father’s kingdom is overrun by an invading army. Lost and alone in the woods, he finds an ancient sword that promises him the ability to claim his vengeance. Year 2006.

Generes: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Filipp Yankovskiy
Writer: Yevgeni Danilenko (book), Konstantin Syngayevsky
Actors: Artyom Tkachenko, Chulpan Khamatova, Leonid Gromov, Aleksey Zharkov

Sergio (2020) Biography Drama History Romance Movie

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Director: Greg Barker
Writer: Craig Borten (screenplay by), Samantha Power (based on the book ‘Chasing the Flame: One Man’s Fight to Save the World’)
Actors: Wagner Moura, Ana de Armas, Brían F. O’Byrne, Bradley Whitford

The Glorias (2020) Biography Drama History Movie

The story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s itinerant childhood’s influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women’s rights worldwide. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Julie Taymor
Writer: Sarah Ruhl, Gloria Steinem (book), Julie Taymor (screenplay by)
Actors: Alicia Vikander, Janelle Monáe, Lulu Wilson, Julianne Moore

Spiral (2020) Crime Horror Mystery Thriller Movie

A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in SPIRAL, the terrifying new chapter from the book of SAW. Year 2020.

Generes: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Writer: Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger, Chris Rock (story by)
Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Marisol Nichols, Max Minghella, Chris Rock

The Prom (2020) Comedy Musical Movie

A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom. Year 2020.

Generes: Comedy, Musical
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Chad Beguelin (book), Chad Beguelin (musical book), Bob Martin (book), Bob Martin (musical book), Jack Viertel (based on an original concept by), Jack Viertel (creator)
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Andrew Rannells

Lost Girls and Love Hotels (2020) Drama Thriller Movie

Margaret (Alexandra Daddario) finds herself in the glittering labyrinth of Tokyo by night and as a respected english teacher of a Japanese flight attendant academy by day. With little life … Year 2020.

Generes: Drama, Thriller
Director: William Olsson
Writer: Catherine Hanrahan (book), Catherine Hanrahan (screenplay)
Actors: Alexandra Daddario, Carice van Houten, Takehiro Hira, Kate Easton

The Outpost (2020) Action Drama History War Movie

A small team of U.S. soldiers battle against hundreds of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Year 2020.

Generes: Action, Drama, History, War
Director: Rod Lurie
Writer: Paul Tamasy (screenplay by), Eric Johnson (screenplay by), Jake Tapper (based on the book ‘The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor’)
Actors: Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, Orlando Bloom, Jack Kesy

The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) Comedy Romance Movie

In the sequel to 2018’s THE KISSING BOOTH, high school senior Elle juggles a long-distance relationship with her dreamy boyfriend Noah, college applications, and a new friendship with a handsome classmate that could change everything. Year 2020.

Generes: Comedy, Romance
Director: Vince Marcello
Writer: Vince Marcello, Jay S Arnold, Beth Reekles (based on the book “The Kissing Booth” by)
Actors: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald

Black Adam (2021) Action Sci-Fi Movie

Plot unknown. A spin-off from ‘Shazam!’ centering on the film’s anti-hero, Black Adam. Year 2021.

Generes: Action, Sci-Fi
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Writer: C.C. Beck (comic book & character), Otto Binder (comic book & character), Adam Sztykiel (screenplay)
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo

The Flash (2022) Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Movie

The plot is unknown. Feature film based on the comic book superhero, The Flash. Year 2022.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Director: Andy Muschietti
Writer: Gardner Fox (characters), Christina Hodson (screenplay), Harry Lampert (characters)
Actors: Michael Keaton, Ezra Miller

I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020) Drama Horror Thriller Movie

Full of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents’ secluded farm. Upon arriving, she comes to question everything she thought she knew about him, and herself. Based on Iain Reid’s acclaimed novel. Year 2020.

Generes: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: Charlie Kaufman
Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Iain Reid (book)
Actors: Toni Collette, Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, David Thewlis

The King’s Man (2020) Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller Movie

In the early years of the 20th century, the Kingsman agency is formed to stand against a cabal plotting a war to wipe out millions. Year 2020.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Writer: Matthew Vaughn (screenplay by), Karl Gajdusek (screenplay by), Matthew Vaughn (story by), Mark Millar (based on the comic book “The Secret Service” by), Dave Gibbons (based on the comic book “The Secret Service” by)
Actors: Gemma Arterton, Daniel Brühl, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Goode