Our team compiled the best movies based on TV shows and here is what they came up with
There have been many movies that have been adapted from popular TV shows, some of which have gone on to become major box office hits. Here are 18 examples of movies based on TV shows, along with information on each film’s box office performance, MPAA rating, and year of release:
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1. The Fugitive (1993)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, a man falsely accused of murdering his wife. The movie was a huge box office success, grossing over $368 million worldwide. It was rated PG-13 and was released in 1993. The movie was appreciated for its thrilling story, great acting and action sequences.
2. Mission: Impossible (1996)
Based on the classic TV series of the same name, this film stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, a secret agent who must clear his name after being framed for a crime he did not commit. The movie grossed over $457 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1996. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, great cast, and a good storyline.
3. The Addams Family (1991)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film follows the strange and eccentric Addams family as they encounter a fraud who claims to be their long-lost uncle. The movie grossed over $191 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1991. The movie was appreciated for its humor and the performances of the cast.
4. The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
Based on the 1970s TV series of the same name, this film is a comedic take on the lives of the Brady family as they attempt to adapt to life in the 1990s. The movie grossed over $46 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1995. The movie was appreciated for its humor, the performances of the cast, and its nostalgic appeal.
5. The X-Files (1998)
Based on the popular TV series of the same name, this film follows FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigate a government conspiracy surrounding extraterrestrial life. The movie grossed over $189 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1998. The movie was appreciated for its thriller elements, good story, and the performances of the cast.
6. The Honeymooners (2005)
Based on the 1950s TV series of the same name, this film is a comedic take on the lives of Ralph and Alice Kramden as they navigate life in Brooklyn. The movie grossed over $34 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2005. The movie was appreciated for its humor and the performances of the cast.
7. The Wild Wild West (1999)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film stars Will Smith and Kevin Kline as James West and Artemus Gordon, two Secret Service agents who must stop a madman from destroying the United States. The movie grossed over $222 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1999. The movie was appreciated for its humor, action sequences, and the performances of the cast.
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8. Starsky and Hutch (2004)
Based on the 1970s TV series of the same name, this film follows detectives Starsky and Hutch as they attempt to take down a drug lord in Bay City. The movie grossed over $170 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2004. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, humor, and the performances of the cast.
9. The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Based on the 1970s TV series of the same name, this film follows cousins Bo and Luke Duke as they attempt to save their family’s farm from the corrupt Boss Hogg. The movie grossed over $111 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2005. The movie was appreciated for its humor and the performances of the cast.
10. S.W.A.T. (2003)
Based on the 1970s TV series of the same name, this film follows an elite team of police officers as they attempt to take down a ruthless crime lord. The movie grossed over $207 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2003. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story and the performances of the cast.
11. The A-Team (2010)
Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, this film follows a group of ex-special forces soldiers as they attempt to clear their names after being framed for a crime they did not commit. The movie grossed over $177 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2010. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story and the performances of the cast.
12. The Mod Squad (1999)
Based on the 1970s TV series of the same name, this film follows a group of young undercover cops as they attempt to take down a crime lord. The movie grossed over $15 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 1999. The movie was appreciated for its good story, performances of the cast and its action sequences.
13. The Equalizer (2014)
Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, this film stars Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, a retired intelligence agent who becomes a vigilante to help those in need. The movie grossed over $192 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 2014. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story and the performances of the cast.
14. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film follows agents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin as they attempt to stop a criminal organization from developing nuclear weapons. The movie grossed over $109 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2015. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story and the performances of the cast.
15. The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film follows the Clampett family as they move to Beverly Hills and become embroiled in a series of comedic misadventures. The movie grossed over $57 million worldwide and was rated PG. It was released in 1993. The movie was appreciated for its humor and the performances of the cast.
16. The Flintstones (1994)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film is a comedic take on the prehistoric lives of the Flintstone family. The movie grossed over $342 million worldwide and was rated PG. It was released in 1994. The movie was appreciated for its humor and its performances of the cast.
17. The Saint (1997)
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this film stars Val Kilmer as Simon Templar, a master thief who uses his talents for good. The movie grossed over $109 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 1997. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story, and the performance of the cast.
18. The Thing (2011)
Based on the 1982 film of the same name, which was based on a short story by John W. Campbell, Jr. The film follows an American research team stationed in Antarctica as they are confronted by a shape-shifting alien. The movie grossed over $31 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 2011. The movie was appreciated for its horror elements, good story, and the performances of the cast.
19. The Phantom (1996)
Based on the comic strip of the same name, the film follows the Phantom, a mysterious crime-fighter as he battles a criminal organization trying to take over his jungle home. The movie grossed over $17 million worldwide and was rated PG. It was released in 1996. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story, and the performances of the cast.
20. The Magnificent Seven (2016)
Based on the 1960 film of the same name, which was based on the Japanese film “The Seven Samurai,” The movie follows seven gunslingers who are hired to defend a small town from a group of bandits. The movie grossed over $162 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2016. The movie was appreciated for its action sequences, good story, and the performances of the cast.
21. The Lost City of Z (2016)
Based on the book of the same name, which tells the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett’s search for a lost city in the Amazon jungle. The movie grossed over $8 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2016. The movie was appreciated for its good story, performances of the cast and its historical accuracy.
22. The Great Gatsby (2013)
Based on the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film follows the life of the wealthy Jay Gatsby in the Roaring Twenties. The movie grossed over $351 million worldwide and was rated PG-13. It was released in 2013. The movie was appreciated for its good story, performances of the cast, and its visual effects.
23. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Based on the novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson, the film follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist as he investigates a wealthy family’s dark past with the help of computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. The movie grossed over $232 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 2011. The movie was appreciated for its good story, performances of the cast and its suspenseful elements.
24. The Thing (1982)
Based on the 1951 film “The Thing from Another World,” the film follows a group of researchers in Antarctica as they are terrorized by a shape-shifting alien. The movie grossed over $19 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 1982. The movie was appreciated for its horror elements, suspenseful story and its performances of the cast.
25. The Exorcist (1973)
Based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, the film follows a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon and the efforts of two priests to exorcise the demon. The movie grossed over $441 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 1973. The movie was appreciated for its horror elements, good story, and performances of the cast.
26. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris, the film follows an FBI agent as she tracks a serial killer who is targeting young women. The movie grossed over $272 million worldwide and was rated R. It was released in 1991. The movie was appreciated for its suspenseful story, performances of the cast and its psychological thriller elements.