Movies Based on TV Shows

Not all movies based on TV shows are created equal -- some small screen-inspired films miss what made fans love the show in the first place, while others capture the TV spirit just right. The movies on this list are definitely in the second group (whew!). So tune in and enjoy!

Filter by:

MOVIE

PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue!

age 3+

Race car fun will please Paw Patrol fans; positive themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)

See full review

MOVIE

Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun

age 3+

10 episodes of Peppa repackaged as a sing-along movie.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)

See full review

MOVIE

Puffin Rock and the New Friends

age 3+

Sweet Irish animation has teamwork, empathy, migrant theme.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

See full review

MOVIE

Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie

age 4+

Teamwork, diversity, mild peril greet engine on global trip.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)

See full review

MOVIE

Muppets Most Wanted

age 6+

Amusing Muppets sequel ups the gags, as well as the action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

See full review

MOVIE

The Rugrats Movie

age 6+

'90s animated tale has some cartoon violence, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)

See full review

MOVIE

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

age 6+

Movie spin-off is very similar to the edgy animated TV show.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)

See full review

MOVIE

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

age 7+

Just as charming and curious as it was in 1985.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1985)

See full review

MOVIE

Recess: All Growed Down

age 8+

Schoolyard animation has positive messages, some bullying.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2003)

See full review

MOVIE

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

age 10+

Buoyant, farcical time-travel Enterprise escapade.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)

See full review

MOVIE

The Brady Bunch Movie

age 12+

Campy, affectionate send-up of a classic TV show.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1995)

See full review

MOVIE

Charlie's Angels

age 13+

Edgy girl-power fun; action violence, cursing.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)

See full review

MOVIE

The Simpsons Movie

age 12+

Same hilarious but in-your-face, edgy humor as TV show.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2007)

See full review

MOVIE

Addams Family Values

age 12+

Witty '90s sequel has lots of innuendo, violent scenes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1993)

See full review

MOVIE

The Bob's Burgers Movie

age 13+

Charming, quirky TV spin-off celebrates family, community.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)

See full review

MOVIE

Downton Abbey

age 13+

Gorgeous drama will thrill longtime fans of the show.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)

See full review

MOVIE

Downton Abbey: A New Era

age 13+

Elegant, heartwarming finale has drinking, mature themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)

See full review

MOVIE

The Fall Guy

age 13+

High-octane smiles in stunt romcom; action violence, drugs.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

See full review

MOVIE

Wayne's World

age 13+

Lowbrow '90s comedy has raunchy humor, profanity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1992)

See full review

MOVIE

The A-Team

age 14+

Big explosions, big fun in big-screen adaptation.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)

See full review

"Best of" Lists

"Best of" Lists

Movies Based on TV Shows

Other great lists from our editors

Articles