Movies Based on TV Shows

Last updated: August 19, 2024

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!

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Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! Poster Image

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PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue!

age 3+

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

August 2, 2019 2019 NR (66 minutes)

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Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun

age 3+

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

April 5, 2019 2019 NR (68 minutes)

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Puffin Rock and the New Friends movie poster: Cartoon birds and an otter all behind an egg

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Puffin Rock and the New Friends

age 3+

Sweet Irish animation has teamwork, empathy, migrant theme.

April 16, 2024 2024 NR (79 minutes)

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

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

age 4+

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

September 7, 2018 2018 NR (85 minutes)

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Muppets Most Wanted

age 6+

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

March 21, 2014 2014 PG (112 minutes)

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The Rugrats Movie Poster Image

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The Rugrats Movie

age 6+

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

November 20, 1998 1998 G (79 minutes)

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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Poster Image

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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

age 6+

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

November 19, 2004 2004 PG (90 minutes)

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Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Poster Image

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Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

age 7+

Just as charming and curious as it was in 1985.

August 9, 1985 1985 PG (90 minutes)

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Recess: All Growed Down

age 8+

Schoolyard animation has positive messages, some bullying.

December 9, 2003 2003 G (61 minutes)

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Poster Image

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

age 10+

Buoyant, farcical time-travel Enterprise escapade.

November 26, 1986 1986 PG (119 minutes)

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Addams Family Values

age 12+

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

November 19, 1993 1993 PG-13 (94 minutes)

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The Brady Bunch Movie Poster Image

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The Brady Bunch Movie

age 12+

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

February 17, 1995 1995 PG-13 (88 minutes)

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The Simpsons Movie Poster Image

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The Simpsons Movie

age 12+

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

July 27, 2007 2007 PG-13 (86 minutes)

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Charlie's Angels Poster Image

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Charlie's Angels

age 13+

Edgy girl-power fun; action violence, cursing.

November 3, 2000 2000 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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Downton Abbey

age 13+

Gorgeous drama will thrill longtime fans of the show.

September 20, 2019 2019 PG (122 minutes)

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Poster

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Downton Abbey: A New Era

age 13+

Elegant, heartwarming drama has drinking, mature themes.

May 20, 2022 2022 PG (125 minutes)

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The Bob's Burgers Movie Poster

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The Bob's Burgers Movie

age 13+

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

May 27, 2022 2022 PG-13 (102 minutes)

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The Fall Guy Movie Poster: Ryan Gosling on a stunt contraption, with Emily Blunt in a car below

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The Fall Guy

age 13+

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

May 3, 2024 2024 PG-13 (126 minutes)

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Wayne's World

age 13+

Lowbrow '90s comedy has raunchy humor, profanity.

February 14, 1992 1992 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe movie poster

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Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe

age 14+

Lewd duo's time-traveling adventure has innuendo, violence.

June 23, 2022 2022 NR (87 minutes)

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