Screenplay: Mark Twain

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Mark Twain. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Will Vinton

Synopsis The Adventures of Mark Twain (1986) is a captivating Claymation adventure that draws inspiration from the tales of Mark Twain. The story revolves around the escapades of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, and Huck Finn, who secretly board the interstellar balloon...

7.0

180 votes

7.0

180 votes

Man with a Million

1954 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Gregory Peck · Ronald Squire · Joyce Grenfell · A.E. Matthews

Synopsis Man with a Million (1954) follows the journey of a destitute American sailor who stumbles upon an extraordinary opportunity. While passing by the residence of two affluent gentlemen, he learns about their peculiar scheme to circulate a note valued at...

6.6

971 votes

6.6

971 votes

Direction William Keighley

Cast Errol Flynn · Claude Rains · Henry Stephenson · Barton MacLane

Synopsis The Prince and the Pauper (1937) is set in 16th-century England, where two boys, Tom Canty and Prince Edward, are born on the same day. Tom, a poor boy, ventures into the palace grounds and encounters the prince. The two,...

6.6

714 votes

6.6

714 votes

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Tommy Kelly · May Robson · Walter Brennan · Victor Jory

Synopsis The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) presents a heartwarming adaptation of Mark Twain's classic narrative, set in the picturesque landscapes of 1850s Missouri. This rendition stays largely true to the original story, with a few minor tweaks, notably portraying the...

6.5

849 votes

6.5

849 votes

Direction Hiroshi Saitô

Synopsis The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (TV Series) (1980) follows the escapades of a lively young boy named Tom Sawyer, who resides along the banks of the Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Accompanied by his inseparable companion, Huckleberry Finn, Tom...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Mickey Rooney · Walter Connolly · William Frawley · Rex Ingram

Synopsis The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) is a cinematic interpretation from 1939 based on Mark Twain's renowned novel, featuring Mickey Rooney as the lead character.

6.2

435 votes

6.2

435 votes

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Oliver Reed · Charlton Heston · Mark Lester · Raquel Welch

Synopsis The Prince and the Pauper (1977) is set in 19th-century England, where a destitute youngster named Tom Canty bears an uncanny likeness to Edward, the Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys cross paths and,...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

Direction George Scribner

Synopsis Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Prince and the Pauper (1990) follows the tale of two youngsters from vastly different worlds who swap places, leading to a series of comedic and adventurous misadventures. A humble boy and a royal prince find...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

Tom Sawyer

1973 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Johnny Whitaker · Celeste Holm · Warren Oates · Jeff East

Synopsis Tom Sawyer (1973) follows the thrilling escapades of Tom Sawyer and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, as they embark on a series of exciting adventures along the Mississippi River. The young duo imagines themselves as daring pirates, attends a mock...

5.8

477 votes

5.8

477 votes

Band of Robbers

2015 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Nee · Adam Nee

Cast Kyle Gallner · Adam Nee · Matthew Gray Gubler · Hannibal Buress

Synopsis Band of Robbers (2015) presents a humorous journey that reimagines Mark Twain's beloved characters, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, as adults navigating the modern world. After serving time in prison, petty criminal Huck Finn aims to turn over a new...

5.5

101 votes

5.5

101 votes

Direction Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu · Tameo Kohonawa

Synopsis Huckleberry's Adventures (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) (TV Series) (1976) is a 26-episode television series that picks up where "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" left off. After Huck saves the Widow Douglas' life, he is taken in by her and...

5.4

142 votes

5.4

142 votes

Direction William Lau

Synopsis Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004) presents a vibrant animated musical adventure with seven original songs, offering a fresh take on a timeless story of mistaken identity and the strength of friendship. Inspired by Mark Twain's classic narrative,...

5.3

276 votes

5.3

276 votes

Direction Stephen Sommers

Cast Elijah Wood · Courtney B. Vance · Robbie Coltrane · Jason Robards

Synopsis The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) follows the escapades of Huckleberry Finn, a young boy with limited education, who decides to flee his abusive father and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River alongside Jim, a runaway slave. Throughout...

5.3

2K votes

5.3

2K votes

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Bing Crosby · Rhonda Fleming · Cedric Hardwicke · William Bendix

Synopsis A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) follows the journey of Hank Martin, a mechanic from 1912, who finds himself transported to the realm of King Arthur in 528 A.D. after a head injury. In this unfamiliar land, Hank...

5.2

203 votes

5.2

203 votes

Direction Giles Foster

Cast Aidan Quinn · Alan Bates · Jonathan Hyde · Jonathan Timmins

Synopsis The Prince and the Pauper (TV) (2000) presents a fresh adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved story, focusing on two boys who temporarily swap their lives. Tom (Robert Timmins), the son of an impoverished alcoholic in 19th century England, yearns for...

4.6

104 votes

4.6

104 votes

Tom and Huck

1995 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Peter Hewitt

Cast Jonathan Taylor Thomas · Brad Renfro · Amy Wright · Charles Rocket

Synopsis Tom and Huck (1995) follows the adventures of two mischievous boys, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, as they navigate the complexities of friendship and loyalty. The story begins with the boys enjoying their carefree days, but their lives take a...

4.5

205 votes

4.5

205 votes