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'Downton Abbey' - This beloved British historical period drama graced our television screens from 2010 to 2015. In 2019, a spin-off movie hit the big screens and topped the box office.
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'Breaking Bad' - The AMC show ended its run in 2013, but it wouldn't be too long before a spin-off film was announced. 'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' was released on Netflix on October 11.
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'Charlie’s Angels'
- Starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska as the Angels, this film is a continuation of the 1970's TV series and the films of the early 2000's.
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'Charlie’s Angels' - As mentioned, the comical crime drama was also adapted into two films in the early 2000's: 'Charlie’s Angels,' and 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.' Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Drew Barrymore starred as the Angels.
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'The X Files' - Mulder and Scully made in to the big screen twice, with 'The X Files' and 'The X Files: I Want to Believe.' Two more seasons of the show have aired between 2016 and 2018.
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'Mission: Impossible' - The '60s spy show has been revamped as a hit film series, starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt.
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'The Simpsons' - It was only a matter of time until the hit sitcom was turned into a film. In 2007, 'The Simpsons Movie' impressed audiences all over the world.
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'Traffik' - 'Traffik' was a little-known British series about the drug trade. Film producers dropped the "k," and made 'Traffic' in 2000, starring Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. In 2004, the USA Network ran their own series based on the movie and the original British series.
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'Mr. Bean' - Rowan Atkinson's beloved sitcom has been adapted into two films: 'Bean' (1997) and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' (2007)
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'Star Trek' - Both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' have inspired many cinematic spin-offs.
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'The Addams Family' - This horror-themed sitcom was a hit during the '60s, and has been adapted into several live action and animated films over the years. It also inspired other Addams family shows.
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'Firefly' - 'Firefly' was a short-lived space Western show that was cancelled after its first season. It was then adapted into a film named 'Serenity' (2005) in order to tie up the loose ends.
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'Saturday Night Live' - Sketches from this late-night show have inspired many movies, includings '80s and '90s favorites like 'Wayne’s World' and 'The Blues Brothers.'
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'South Park' - The popular Comedy Central show was adapted into a film in 1999. 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut' is as funny as it is fearless.
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'21 Jump Street' - Johnny Depp starred in this police show, which has been adapted into two films. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are the leading men in 2012's '21 Jump Street,' and its sequel '22 Jump Street' (2014).
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'Da Ali G Show' - Sacha Baron Cohen crafted this popular series, which inspired a trilogy of hit comedies between 2002 and 2009: 'Ali G Indahouse,' 'Borat,' and 'Brüno.'
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'Twin Peaks' - This unique mystery series was a top-rated show back in the early '90s. It was adapted into a film in 1992 called 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,' starring David Bowie. The show also returned for a third season in 2017.
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'The Twilight Zone' - The classic horror-sci-fi series was adapted into a film in 1983, co-directed by Steven Spielberg (among others).
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'The Fugitive' - This crime drama series was a hit in the '60s. It was adapted into a film in 1993, starring Harrison Ford as the titular fugitive.
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'Monty Python's Flying Circus' - Not only was 'Flying Circus' a classic comedy series, it also led to masterful films in the '70s and '80s, like 'The Holy Grail,' 'Life of Brian,' and 'The Meaning of Life.'
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'The Thick of It' - The political comedy series made it to the big screen with 2009's 'In the Loop.' The film starred Peter Capaldi and the late James Gandolfini.
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'Sex and the City' - The four New Yorkers made it to the big screen twice, with 'Sex and the City' in 2008, and 'Sex and the City 2'in 2010.
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'Police Squad!' - Leslie Nielsen led the cast in 'Police Squad!,' a comedy series that was cancelled after six episodes. However, the show led to the popular 'Naked Gun' movies of the late '80s and early '90s.
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'Pennies from Heaven' - This BBC musical drama lasted just one season, but it inspired a big screen adaptation in 1981. Steve Martin starred in the Oscar-nominated musical.
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'Miami Vice'
- 'Miami Vice' blended style and substance for the '80s audience. It was adapted into a film in 2006, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx.
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'Crayon Shin-chan' - 'Crayon Shin-chan' is a hugely popular anime in Japan. It has inspired nearly 20 movies over the years.
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'Doctor Who' - The long-running sci-fi series just got its first female lead. In the '60s, 'Doctor Who' was adapted into two films: 'Dr. Who and the Daleks,' and 'Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD.'
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'The Muppet Show' - The timeless puppet show has led to many movies over the years. Definitely check out 1992's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,' as well as 'The Muppets' from 2011.
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'Veronica Mars' - This teen noir starred Kristen Bell as a young private detective. She returned for the big screen adaptation in 2014. The show also returned for an eight-episode fourth season in July 2019.
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'The Jetsons'/'The Flintstones' - Two animated worlds came together in 1987, with 'The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones.'
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'SCTV'
- Characters from this Canadian comedy show got their own film, 'Strange Brew,' in 1983. It was written and directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. See also: The best ever stage-to-screen musicals.
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'Downton Abbey' - This beloved British historical period drama graced our television screens from 2010 to 2015. In 2019, a spin-off movie hit the big screens and topped the box office.
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'Breaking Bad' - The AMC show ended its run in 2013, but it wouldn't be too long before a spin-off film was announced. 'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' was released on Netflix on October 11.
© BrunoPress
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'Charlie’s Angels'
- Starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska as the Angels, this film is a continuation of the 1970's TV series and the films of the early 2000's.
© BrunoPress
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'Charlie’s Angels' - As mentioned, the comical crime drama was also adapted into two films in the early 2000's: 'Charlie’s Angels,' and 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.' Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Drew Barrymore starred as the Angels.
© BrunoPress
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'The X Files' - Mulder and Scully made in to the big screen twice, with 'The X Files' and 'The X Files: I Want to Believe.' Two more seasons of the show have aired between 2016 and 2018.
© BrunoPress
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'Mission: Impossible' - The '60s spy show has been revamped as a hit film series, starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt.
© BrunoPress
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'The Simpsons' - It was only a matter of time until the hit sitcom was turned into a film. In 2007, 'The Simpsons Movie' impressed audiences all over the world.
© BrunoPress
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'Traffik' - 'Traffik' was a little-known British series about the drug trade. Film producers dropped the "k," and made 'Traffic' in 2000, starring Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. In 2004, the USA Network ran their own series based on the movie and the original British series.
© Getty Images
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'Mr. Bean' - Rowan Atkinson's beloved sitcom has been adapted into two films: 'Bean' (1997) and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' (2007)
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'Star Trek' - Both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' have inspired many cinematic spin-offs.
© BrunoPress
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'The Addams Family' - This horror-themed sitcom was a hit during the '60s, and has been adapted into several live action and animated films over the years. It also inspired other Addams family shows.
© BrunoPress
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'Firefly' - 'Firefly' was a short-lived space Western show that was cancelled after its first season. It was then adapted into a film named 'Serenity' (2005) in order to tie up the loose ends.
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'Saturday Night Live' - Sketches from this late-night show have inspired many movies, includings '80s and '90s favorites like 'Wayne’s World' and 'The Blues Brothers.'
© BrunoPress
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'South Park' - The popular Comedy Central show was adapted into a film in 1999. 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut' is as funny as it is fearless.
© BrunoPress
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'21 Jump Street' - Johnny Depp starred in this police show, which has been adapted into two films. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are the leading men in 2012's '21 Jump Street,' and its sequel '22 Jump Street' (2014).
© BrunoPress
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'Da Ali G Show' - Sacha Baron Cohen crafted this popular series, which inspired a trilogy of hit comedies between 2002 and 2009: 'Ali G Indahouse,' 'Borat,' and 'Brüno.'
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'Twin Peaks' - This unique mystery series was a top-rated show back in the early '90s. It was adapted into a film in 1992 called 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,' starring David Bowie. The show also returned for a third season in 2017.
© BrunoPress
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'The Twilight Zone' - The classic horror-sci-fi series was adapted into a film in 1983, co-directed by Steven Spielberg (among others).
© BrunoPress
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'The Fugitive' - This crime drama series was a hit in the '60s. It was adapted into a film in 1993, starring Harrison Ford as the titular fugitive.
© BrunoPress
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'Monty Python's Flying Circus' - Not only was 'Flying Circus' a classic comedy series, it also led to masterful films in the '70s and '80s, like 'The Holy Grail,' 'Life of Brian,' and 'The Meaning of Life.'
© Getty Images
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'The Thick of It' - The political comedy series made it to the big screen with 2009's 'In the Loop.' The film starred Peter Capaldi and the late James Gandolfini.
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'Sex and the City' - The four New Yorkers made it to the big screen twice, with 'Sex and the City' in 2008, and 'Sex and the City 2'in 2010.
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'Police Squad!' - Leslie Nielsen led the cast in 'Police Squad!,' a comedy series that was cancelled after six episodes. However, the show led to the popular 'Naked Gun' movies of the late '80s and early '90s.
© BrunoPress
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'Pennies from Heaven' - This BBC musical drama lasted just one season, but it inspired a big screen adaptation in 1981. Steve Martin starred in the Oscar-nominated musical.
© BrunoPress
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'Miami Vice'
- 'Miami Vice' blended style and substance for the '80s audience. It was adapted into a film in 2006, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx.
© BrunoPress
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'Crayon Shin-chan' - 'Crayon Shin-chan' is a hugely popular anime in Japan. It has inspired nearly 20 movies over the years.
© BrunoPress
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'Doctor Who' - The long-running sci-fi series just got its first female lead. In the '60s, 'Doctor Who' was adapted into two films: 'Dr. Who and the Daleks,' and 'Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD.'
© Getty Images
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'The Muppet Show' - The timeless puppet show has led to many movies over the years. Definitely check out 1992's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,' as well as 'The Muppets' from 2011.
© BrunoPress
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'Veronica Mars' - This teen noir starred Kristen Bell as a young private detective. She returned for the big screen adaptation in 2014. The show also returned for an eight-episode fourth season in July 2019.
© BrunoPress
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'The Jetsons'/'The Flintstones' - Two animated worlds came together in 1987, with 'The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones.'
© Getty Images
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'SCTV'
- Characters from this Canadian comedy show got their own film, 'Strange Brew,' in 1983. It was written and directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. See also: The best ever stage-to-screen musicals.
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The Belchers are hitting the big screen in 'The Bob's Burgers Movie'
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It's almost hard to believe, but some of the movies that have excited us most have been and continue to be spin-offs from TV.
The beloved animated comedy 'Bob's Burgers' has been delighting fans, young and old, for more than a decade. In May 2022, the hit series finally got its first spin-off: 'The Bob's Burgers Movie.' The film follows Bob and his family as they struggle to save their small restaurant after the bank threatens to recall their loan and a giant sinkhole opens in front of its doors. The movie is true to the series with its dry humor and heartwarming silliness. Critics have already positively reviewed the adaptation as an enjoyable jaunt for all the family.
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