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Some of the best movies in the world were adapted from a novel, video game, real story, or stage play. If you like all things theatre, there’s a strong chance you’ve watched a couple of movies based on your favorite stage plays.
If you haven’t, we have some good news for you. We did the heavy lifting of finding amazing movies inspired by theatre. And we’ve outlined the films below to help you pick the right movie for you. Let’s get started.
Doubt is a fan favorite, especially if you’ve watched the award-winning stage play of the same name. Starring Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Amy Adams, and Philip Seymour, Doubt tells the story of an alleged sexual assault at a catholic school in 1964.
Meryl Streep plays the role of Sister Aloysius, a no-nonsense nun who believes the local priest might be abusing the school’s only black student. Philip Seymour plays the role of Father Flynn, Joseph Foster acts as the student (Donald Miller) while Viola acts as his mom.
Sister Aloysius makes life a living hell for students at this Bronx-based high school. She’s against secular music and ballpoint pens. She firmly believes that her iron-fisted way of ruling is what’s best for her students.
Father Flynn is the opposite. He’s liberal and warm-hearted. He’s kind and welcoming, the sort of thing the nun hates with all her heart. In fact, Sister Aloysius is so resentful of the new priest that he accuses him of paedophilia.
Doubt is a must-watch film if you’re into movies inspired by theater. Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour, and Viola Davis all do an excellent job in this movie. It is so unfortunate Father Flynn doesn’t receive the justice he so much deserves.
Carnage is a 2011 film adapted from a French play named Le Dieu du Carnage. The play’s writer, Yasmina Reza, played a big part in making Carnage the film it became.
Carnage stars Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John Reilly, and Christopher Waltz. Both Foster and Winslet were nominated for the Golden Globe Awards for their performances in this movie.
Briefly, Carnage centers on two pairs of parents arguing with one another after their kids fought at a local park. Waltz (Alan) and Winslet (Nancy) play as Zachary’s parents. Reilly (Michael) and Foster (Penelope) act as Ethan’s parents.
The parents call one another names even though Alan seems more concerned about his business calls. He keeps disrupting the argument, which angers everyone.
Eventually, the parents become vile at each other. Meanwhile, Ethan and Zachary are back at the park playing peacefully.
Gambling, directed and written by J.P. Allen, is a contemplative independent film that explores the life of a man who loses his girlfriend during a fateful night in Las Vegas.
Based on a stage play that originally premiered in 1996, the movie takes place over the course of a couple of hours in a Vegas hotel and delves deep into the protagonist’s psyche.
The narrative unfolds as a security officer at the casino interrogates the main character, prompting him to reflect on his past relationships with women and his growing gambling addiction.
What sets “Gambling” apart is its commitment to character development and sense of place, both physical and mental. The film doesn’t rely heavily on a complex plot; instead, it offers a character-driven exploration of the man’s life and the peculiar dynamics that have shaped it.
“Gambling” presents a confident and authentic portrait of two people in Las Vegas, making choices based on their inherent nature rather than external motivations. This small-scale character study serves as a compelling exploration of human connection, personal struggles, and the enigmatic allure of Las Vegas.
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In the House is about the relationship between a 16-year-old high school student and his grownup teacher. Fabrice Luchini acts as the teacher—double-named Germain Germain in the film.
Ernst Umhauer acts as Claude Garcia, the student while Kristin Scott Thomas makes an appearance as Germain’s wife, Jeanne. While Claude is a talented writer, some of his writings are creepy and questionable.
For example, he occasionally writes about having feelings for a friend’s wife. He also expresses in vivid detail his interest in other erotic experiences. Germain agrees to nurture his student’s talent but they have a fallout after the student seduces Jeanne.
In the House is a short and straightforward film. It’s gripping, interesting, and thought-provoking. It’s not the most famous film out there. But it’s worth watching.
What’s in a Name? If you own a business, a name can determine your chances of success or failure. If you have an unusual personal name, it might have made your childhood the subject of constant bullying.
In the 2012 movie ‘What’s in a Name,’ a family sharing a meal together gets into an argument as to whether they should name their unborn child Adolphe. For clarity, Adolphe is a literal hero in France, which the film is based on.
The problem, of course, is that Adolphe sounds too close to Adolf, the infamous Nazi dictator. Although Vincent, the main character, eventually admits to his sister Elisabeth that he was just joking, the arguments don’t end there.
The four friends inside this French house decent into a series of verbal blows aimed at one another. The conversation gets heated to the point that Elisabeth confesses her occasional resentment to her husband.
Fortunately, the film ends on a good note. Vincent and his wife Anna deliver a baby girl, whom they name Francoise.
In 1977, President Richard Nixon conducted a series of interviews to give his side of the story after the Watergate scandal. Nixon admitted live on TV that what America already knew about him was true.
Nixon’s resignation from office made many Americans happy. His interviews with David Frost made playwrights and storytellers even happier. For one, his interviews laid the foundation for Frost/Nixon.
In this film, Nixon agrees to be interviewed by British journalist David Frost to help clear his name. Frost did the interviews to later sell them to media networks. Unfortunately, selling the interviews seems difficult.
In the end, the pair sold the interviews to multiple media channels. But these interviews never helped Nixon clear his image until his time of death.
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