Favorite Movie Based on a Comic Strip (M to Z)
by jalapenoman | created - 27 Feb 2015 | updated - 28 Feb 2015 | PublicWhat is your favorite movie that is based on a comic strip (not a comic book)?
Note 1: Only one movie is listed per comic strip. Also, the strip must have originated first, and not after the characters begin in some other form (book, comic book, television show, etc.).
Note 2: Films are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the comic strip.
Note 3. This list contains strips starting with letters M through Z. Please look for the poll with strips starting A through L.
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1. Mandrake (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Mandrake, a famous magician, and his assistant Lothar come to the aid of an amusement-park owner who is being blackmailed by a madman who is killing the park's customers until he gets his money.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Anthony Herrera, Simone Griffeth, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Hank Brandt
Votes: 63
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Mandrake the Magician."
2. Marmaduke (2010)
PG | 87 min | Comedy, Family
A suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large, yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.
Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Owen Wilson, Judy Greer, Lee Pace, Emma Stone
Votes: 17,526 | Gross: $33.64M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
3. Modesty Blaise (1966)
119 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Stylish ex-con Modesty Blaise and her partner Willie Garvin are tasked by the British Secret Service with preventing her rival Gabriel from stealing diamonds that are to be delivered to her adoptive father, a Sheikh.
Director: Joseph Losey | Stars: Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp, Dirk Bogarde, Harry Andrews
Votes: 3,183
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
4. The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green (2005)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
A young gay man tries to balance his career as a personal assistant while searching for love.
Director: George Bamber | Stars: Daniel Letterle, Diego Serrano, Meredith Baxter, Shanola Hampton
Votes: 2,096 | Gross: $0.15M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
6. My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
PG | 104 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The life and misadventures of a family in contemporary Japan.
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Yukiji Asaoka, Tôru Masuoka, Masako Araki, Hayato Isohata
Votes: 15,970
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Nono-chan."
7. Over the Hedge (2006)
PG | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.
Directors: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick | Stars: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 189,583 | Gross: $155.02M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
8. A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
G | 86 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Charlie Brown makes his way to the national spelling bee finals.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, Andy Pforsich
Votes: 5,643 | Gross: $13.08M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Peanuts."
9. The Phantom (1996)
PG | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Phantom, descendent of a line of African superheroes, travels to New York City to thwart a wealthy criminal genius from obtaining three magic skulls which would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Votes: 35,825 | Gross: $17.30M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
10. I Go Pogo (1980)
PG | 86 min | Animation, Comedy
Pogo the Possum attempts to run for President with help of his fellow animal friends.
Director: Marc Paul Chinoy | Stars: Jonathan Winters, Vincent Price, Ruth Buzzi, Stan Freberg
Votes: 159
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Pogo"
11. Popeye (1980)
PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The adventures of the famous sailor man and his friends in the seaside town of Sweethaven.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, Paul Dooley
Votes: 34,421 | Gross: $49.82M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
12. Prince Valiant (1954)
Approved | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Viking prince strives to become a knight in King Arthur's Court and restore his exiled father to his rightful throne.
Director: Henry Hathaway | Stars: James Mason, Janet Leigh, Robert Wagner, Debra Paget
Votes: 2,950
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
13. Radio Patrol (1937)
Passed | 242 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A young radio cop and a beautiful girl try to stop an international criminal gang from getting their hands on the formula for a new bulletproof steel.
Directors: Ford Beebe, Clifford Smith | Stars: Grant Withers, Adrian Morris, Kay Hughes, Mickey Rentschler
Votes: 63
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
14. Red Barry (1938)
Passed | 256 min | Drama
A famous detective sets out to discover who stole $2 million in bonds.
Directors: Ford Beebe, Alan James | Stars: Buster Crabbe, Frances Robinson, Edna Sedgewick, Cyril Delevanti
Votes: 114
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
15. Tucson Raiders (1944)
Passed | 55 min | Drama, Western
In Elliot's initial appearance as Red Ryder, he finds himself framed for murder. Little Beaver then foils the crooked Sheriff's attempt to have Red killed excaping jail. When Hannah Rogers ... See full summary »
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet | Stars: Bill Elliott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Robert Blake, Alice Fleming
Votes: 61
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Red Ryder."
16. Reg'lar Fellers (1941)
Passed | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Based on the comic strip by Gene Byrnes, the "Reg'lar Fellers", and one girl-feller, tinker with building a land/water machine, form a kid-band and go on the radio, celebrate a birthday, ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Dreifuss | Stars: Billy Lee, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, Buddy Boles, Janet Dempsey
Votes: 84
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
17. The Sad Sack (1957)
Passed | 98 min | Comedy
A bumbling hero with a photographic memory winds up in Morocco as a private in the French Foreign Legion. He still hasn't adjusted after 18 months. Among other things, he's lost a tank.
Director: George Marshall | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Phyllis Kirk, David Wayne, Peter Lorre
Votes: 767
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Sad Sack."
18. Secret Agent X-9 (1937)
Approved | 294 min | Adventure
A secret agent goes after the gang that stole the crown jewels of a European monarchy.
Directors: Ford Beebe, Clifford Smith | Stars: Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, David Oliver, Monte Blue
Votes: 113
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
19. Skippy (1931)
Passed | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Jackie Cooper, Robert Coogan, Mitzi Green, Jackie Searl
Votes: 1,002
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
20. The Spirit (2008)
PG-13 | 103 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City.
Director: Frank Miller | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Jaime King
Votes: 62,849 | Gross: $19.78M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
21. The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak (1984)
R | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Gwendoline, a runaway nun, arrives in Hong Kong on a mission to find her father, who was last seen in the legendary Land of the Yik Yak searching for a rare butterfly. She's guided on her perilous journey by the selfish mercenary Willard.
Director: Just Jaeckin | Stars: Tawny Kitaen, Brent Huff, Zabou Breitman, Bernadette Lafont
Votes: 3,312 | Gross: $1.34M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Sweet Gwendoline."
22. Mystery Plane (1939)
Passed | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A famed war pilot (nicknamed "Tailspin Tommy") is held hostage for his bomb targeting invention.
Director: George Waggner | Stars: John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr.
Votes: 95
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Tailspin Tommy."
23. Tamara Drewe (2010)
R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young newspaper writer returns to her hometown in the English countryside, where her childhood home is being prepped for sale.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Gemma Arterton, Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam
Votes: 22,657 | Gross: $0.56M
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
24. Tillie the Toiler (1941)
Approved | 67 min | Adventure, Comedy
Tillie Tompkins (Kay Harris) gets a stenographer's job in a company owned by Mr. Simpkins (George Watts) where her short boyfriend Mac (William Tracy) is also employed. Her total ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Kay Harris, William Tracy, George Watts, Daphne Pollard
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
25. Tim Tyler's Luck (1937)
Approved | 212 min | Mystery
Kind-hearted boy with sturdy character visits Africa to search for his missing father and finds adventures against hard-core criminals and wild animals.
Directors: Ford Beebe, Wyndham Gittens | Stars: Frankie Thomas, Frances Robinson, Jack Mulhall, Al Shean
Votes: 275
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip of the same name.
26. Up Front (1951)
Approved | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Based on the famed World War II cartoons, lowbrow G.I.s Willie and Joe, on the Italian front, are good soldiers in combat, but meet the antics of gung-ho Captain Johnson and other military ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Hall | Stars: David Wayne, Tom Ewell, Marina Berti, Jeffrey Lynn
Votes: 116
(or any movie in this series) Based on the comic strip "Willie and Joe."
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