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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Darnell Martin, ranked

Darnell Martin, known for works such as The Lost Valentine or American Rust, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 Darnell Martin movies and TV series based on existing source material. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Lost Valentine. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1996 book, The Last Valentine
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The Last Valentine
James Michael Pratt, 1996
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The Lost Valentine
Darnell Martin, 2011

The story of Caroline Thomas, a woman who has waited 60 years for her pilot husband, who was reported lost in action during World War II, to return to her, is given to jaded reporter Susan Allison on Valentine’s Day.

American Rust. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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American Rust
Philipp Meyer, 2009
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American Rust
John Dahl, Darnell Martin, Craig Zisk, 2021-

A compelling family drama that will explore the tattered American dream through the eyes of complicated and compromised chief of police Del Harris in a Rust Belt town in southwest Pennsylvania. When the woman he truly loves sees her son accused of murder, Harris is forced to decide what he’s willing to do to protect him.

Wish You Well. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Wish You Well
David Baldacci, 2000
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Wish You Well
Darnell Martin, 2013

A tragic accident forces twelve-year old Louisa Mae and her younger brother Oz to move from New York City to live with their great grandmother on a small farm in Virginia. Once Lou and Oz finally adjust to their new home, their family is threatened to be torn apart again when a coal company tries to steal their land. Now, Lou must team-up with lawyer Cotton Longfellow, to fight for their land, their home and their future.