• News
    • Latest
    • TV
    • Shopping
    • Awards
    • Style
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Newsletter

    Trending

    • ShoppingHow to Incorporate the Sheer Layering Trend Into Your Spring Wardrobe
    • ShoppingThis UGG x Telfar Collab Is Soft and Stylish
    • ShoppingThe 14 Most Stylish Sunglasses Under $50 to Shop for Spring
    • ShoppingShop The Our Place Sale: Save Big on Best-Selling Cookware For Spring
    • ShoppingThe 10 Best Hiking Boots for Women to Wear Outdoors
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Watch ET
Movies

10 Movies Based on TV Shows from Your Childhood

ET

By Raphael Chestang

12:06 AM PST, November 14, 2011

Year: 2004
Stars: Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt and Marques Houston
Synopsis: Fat Albert (Kenan Thompson) and his friends get into trouble when they transition from their cartoon world to the real world.Own it today!
1 / 11

'Fat Albert'

20th Century Fox
Year: 2004

Stars: Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt and Marques Houston

Synopsis: Fat Albert (Kenan Thompson) and his friends get into trouble when they transition from their cartoon world to the real world. Own it today!

'The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle'

Universal
Year: 2000

Stars: Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, Jason Alexander, June Foray and Keith Scott

Synopsis: Rocky (voiced by June Foray) and Bullwinkle (voiced by Keith Scott) must thwart the world domination plans of their enemies Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro), Boris (Jason Alexander) and Natasha (Rene Russo). Own it today!

'Popeye'

Walt Disney Pictures
Year: 1980

Stars: Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall and Paul L. Smith

Synopsis: Popeye the sailor man (Robin Williams) lands in a seaside town holding the soon-to-be love of his life and future archenemy. Own it today!

'The Flintstones'

Universal Pictures
Year: 1994

Stars: John Goodman, Rick Moranis and Rosie O'Donnell

Synopsis: In this live-action film adaptation of the classic cartoon, Fred Flintstone (John Goodman) is given the job offer of a lifetime, but at what cost? Own it today!

'Alvin and the Chipmunks'

FOX 2000
Year: 2007

Stars: Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney

Synopsis: Three singing chipmunks meet a songwriter who recognizes their talent and catapults them to superstardom. Own it today!

'Scooby-Doo'

Warner Bros.
Year: 2002

Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar and Matthew Lillard

Synopsis: The gang is back together again after a two-year hiatus. This time they must solve the mystery of a spooky amusement park that torments young visitors. Own it today!

'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut'

Paramount
Year: 1999

Stars: Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Synopsis: The parents of South Park pressure the United States to wage war against Canada for World War III after their children become "corrupted" by an offensive animated movie made by Canadians. Own it today!

'The Smurfs'

Sony Pictures Entertainment
Year: 2011

Stars: Hank Azaria, Katy Perry and Neil Patrick Harris

Synopsis: In the 3-D animated movie, the Smurfs wind up in the human world after their archenemy Gargamel forces the little blue creatures out of their village. Havoc ensues when the Smurfs land in the middle of New York City's Central Park. Own it today!

'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie'

Paramount
Year: 2004

Stars: Jeffrey Tambor, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Kenny and Clancy Brown

Synopsis: SpongeBob's boss, Mr. Krab (voiced by Clancy Brown), is accused of stealing King Neptune's (voiced by Jeffrey Tambor) crown. Believing Mr. Krab to be innocent, SpongeBob is determined to clear his boss' name and reclaim the King's crown. Own it today!

'George of the Jungle'

Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Year: 1997

Stars: Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann

Synopsis: As a baby, George (Brendan Fraser) is raised by apes after he survives a plane crash in the jungle. As an adult, George saves a tourist named Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann), who in turn teaches George to be more human. Own it today!

10 Movies Based on TV Shows from Your Childhood

ET
You can't have too much of a good thing, right? That may have been the thinking behind these films based on some your favorite TV shows as a child. From The Smurfs to The Flintstones to those meddling kids with the mumbling dog, click through some of the most noteworthy flicks based off of childhood hits.

Browse

  • News
  • Video
  • Photos
  • Movies
  • TV
  • Awards
  • Music
  • Style
  • Giveaways
  • Newsletters

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • ET on TV
  • About
  • ETonline Staff
  • RSS
  • Submit Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Closed Captioning
  • Submit a Tip
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Opens a new window
  • Opens a new window
  • Opens a new window
  • Opens a new window
  • Opens a new window
™ & © 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies.  All Rights Reserved.