Jekyll. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Steven Moffat, 2007

The year is 2007, and a modern-day Dr. Jekyll has emerged, grappling with a familiar issue: the presence of Mr. Hyde. However, an unconventional arrangement is at play – they share a body, leading to the navigation of a complex existence. Unbeknownst to Hyde, Jekyll is married, and his unwavering commitment to safeguarding his wife and two children from his darker alter ego becomes a driving force in his life.


Treasure Planet. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1879 book, Treasure Island
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1879
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Ron Clements, John Musker, 2002

On the planet Montressor, young Jim Hawkins is enchanted by stories of the legendary pirate Captain Nathaniel Flint and his ability to appear from out of nowhere, raid passing ships, and disappear in order to hide the loot on the mysterious Treasure Planet. 12 years later, Jim has grown into an aloof and isolated troublemaker due to his father abandoning him and his mother.


Jekyll and Hyde. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Charlie Higson, 2015

In the London of the 1930s, Robert Jekyll, a young medical practitioner, was in search of his own identity and purpose. Little did he know that his grandfather’s illicit experiments on the duality of human nature had a direct impact on his own physiology. These experiments were ingrained in his bloodline, and when faced with moments of stress, he would undergo a transformation into an alternate personality—exhibiting superhuman strength and a propensity for violence.


The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Hope Dickson Leach, 2022

Concerned by his good friend Dr. Henry Jekyll’s recent behavior, Gabriel Utterson is driven to uncover the identity of the mysterious and dangerous Mr. Hyde, to whom Jekyll is enthralled. Innovative theatrical live screen experience of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, adapted by Hope Dickson Leach, and broadcasted live to cinemas.


The Nutty Professor. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Tom Shadyac, 1996

At Wellman College, thousands of hamsters overrun the campus after being accidentally released by Sherman Klump, a morbidly obese, kind-hearted professor. Meanwhile, Sherman has created an experimental formula that reconstructs the DNA of an obese person in a way that allows them to lose weight more easily.


Doctor Jekyll. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Joe Stephenson, 2023

The movie presents a contemporary take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s renowned 1886 novella. Dr. Nina Jekyll, an isolated individual who forges a bond with her recently employed assistant, Rob. Together, they must collaborate to thwart Hyde’s attempts to dismantle her life.


Jekyll and Hyde. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Steve Lawson, 2021

Lawyer Gabriel Utterson is astonished to learn that his lifelong friend Henry Jekyll has apparently committed murder and suicide in the space of one night. A lengthy “confession” written in Jekyll’s own hand tells an incredible story – that Jekyll’s experiments had caused him to transform into a murderous character he named “Mr Hyde”.


Hyde. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
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Matthew Winstead, 2022

A modern-day re-imagining of the classic “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” story, Successful attorney Edward Hyde has it all: the perfect job, the perfect family. Until tragedy strikes, which leads Edward down a dark path.