television film adaptation

A television film adaptation is when a story originally created as a film—whether a feature movie or a theatrical release—is reworked into a format suitable for television. This process involves adjusting the story, characters, and visuals to fit TV’s different pacing, length, and production style. It allows audiences to experience the story on a smaller screen, often as a movie-of-the-week, miniseries, or special event. Adaptations can preserve the original’s essence while making it accessible for TV viewers, often with some changes to meet the unique demands of the smaller format and commercial considerations.