Beyond 'Good Omens': 5 Best Terry Pratchett Adaptations, Ranked by IMDb
From TV movies to full-length animated films.
The success of Good Omens is a vivid reminder of how brilliantly and lovingly Terry Pratchett's worlds can be brought to the screen.
However, Pratchett's universe, particularly the renowned Discworld, is far more expansive. If you're eager to delve deeper into the author's brilliant satire, a treasure trove of adaptations awaits.
5. 'The Watch', 2020-2021
IMDb Score: 5.5/10
Carrot Ironfoundersson arrives at the Ankh-Morpork City Watch ready to enforce the law with the utmost rigor. He doesn't yet know that the Thieves' and Assassins' Guilds have been legalized in the city.
However, the Watch will soon have to deal with real business. Suddenly, a long-dead acquaintance of Captain Vimes' appears, plotting to destroy the entire city with magic and a dragon.
4. 'The Amazing Maurice', 2022
IMDb Score: 6.2/10
The intelligent rats and the clever cat, Maurice, along with the young flutist, Keith, are a friendly group wandering the Discworld. In every town they visit, the travelers rob the population of their money through relatively honest means.
The rats stage a rodent infestation, and Maurice and Keith save the day by catching the rats. The grateful townspeople, of course, shower their rescuers with gifts.
However, in the next town, the swindles seem to have attracted disaster. To defeat the Rat King, they need a real magic flute, not a fake one.
3. 'The Color of Magic', 2008
IMDb Score: 7.0/10
The main characters are the hapless Discworld wizard Rincewind and Twoflower. Circumstances cause the pair to cross Morpork, the largest city, and then venture across the entire Disc. They even go beyond its edge into outer space to see the great Turtle.
Meanwhile, Trymon the wizard, played by Tim Curry, is plotting a coup at Unseen University. In other notable casting, Christopher Lee voiced Death in this movie.
2. 'Hogfather', 2006
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
The action takes place in Ankh-Morpork, the largest city in Pratchett's Discworld. The port bustles with activity, and labor guilds, including the Thieves' Guild and the Assassins' Guild, flourish. The Unseen University of Wizards studies unseen sciences.
The city is preparing to celebrate a holiday similar to Halloween, but celebrated in the winter. Since the Discworld is a pagan universe, the spirit of the holiday is entrusted to the Hogfather.
However, he suddenly disappears without a trace, along with all faith in him. He is replaced by mischievous deities such as the God of Hangovers.
1. 'Going Postal', 2010
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
Moist von Lipwig starts out with a noose around his neck but is miraculously saved. He is a trickster and professional con artist. An angel offered him the post office manager's job in Ankh-Morpork in exchange for his life.
After accepting the position, the former criminal unexpectedly starts working conscientiously. Lipwig's conscience torments the victims of his scams, and he eventually crosses paths with an even greater con artist Gilt.
Ultimately, Lipwig improves his business, falls in love, and even invents a postage stamp.
