Search results
Dec 2, 2022 · Below you'll find some of the best movies based on books available for streaming right now. We also included the real-life novels that inspired them so you can add to your reading list.
- Anna Moeslein
All Films Based on Stephen King Novels. Since 1977 with the release of Carrie, Stephen King has made an impact in both the literary world, and the cinematic world. Some of the films based off his books have become some all time classics and some of the greatest films ever. He’s scared us, endeared us, inspired us, and he’s wowed us with his ...
- Honorable Mention: Ghostbusters - The Original Movie Novelisations Omnibus
- James Cameron's Avatar: The Na'vi Quest
- Pirates of The Caribbean: Jack Sparrow
- Thanos: Titan Consumed
- Indiana Jones and The Peril at Delphi
- Aliens: Earth Hive
- The T2 Trilogy
- Willow: Shadow Moon
- Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
- Star Wars: Last Shot
While not totally original, it's important to point out the work that has been done by Richard Mueller on the Ghostbusters series of novelisations. Usually taking a film from screen to page will result in some of that experience being lost in translation. In this case, though, these iconic movies are taken one step further, with elements of story t...
James Cameron is constantly looking for ways to expand upon his 2009 box office breaking hit, Avatar. The sequels are of course the main way that the famous director will be continuing his story, but Avatar has also explored some other avenues. Asides from the ambitious but ill-received video game, Cameron commissioned the novel The Na'VI Quest by ...
Captain Jack Sparrow has delighted audiences both young and old ever since his creation. The Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise might be taking a bit of a break right now, but there are a few other ways to enjoy this cinematic universe, which all originated from a Disney ride. RELATED: 10 Most Anticipated Comic Book and Graphic Novel Adaptations (&...
For fans of the Infinity War saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the common way to enjoy that narrative on the page is through the reading of Thanos comic books. Yet, there is another way to enjoy the MCU iteration of the character. While technically not MCU canon, Titan Consumed is a tie-in to Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Writt...
Archaeologist, professor, explorer, and father, Indiana Jones has had a variety of dangerous adventures, each of which has made him a better and more experienced man. It's common knowledge that there's plenty of other ways to see Indie's life unfold. The TV show and the upcoming Bethesda video game are perfect examples of that. But, in 1991 Rob Mac...
Ridley Scott's world of Aliens may just be one of the largest science fiction franchises in history. The comics, spin-off movies, prequels, and TV shows have all spawned from this original creation; one which of course inspired a novel as well. RELATED: John Le Carre: 10 Best Movies Based On His Novels, Ranked By IMDb 1992'sEarth Hive is one of the...
Terminator 2 is often argued to be the best film of the franchise. Intense action sequences, strong emotional arcs, and the use of state of the art technology all contributed to the success of this James Cameron picture. The movie was released in 1991 but a decade later the first of a trilogy of spin-off novels were released. Author S. M. Stirling ...
Willow is heading towards a live-action TV show on Disney+ which will pick up from where the adventure left off. That's not going to be the first time that someone explored this fantasy land further outside of the original movie though. Shadow Moon was published in 1995, 7 years after the release of the film. Written by Chris Claremont and George L...
Frozen 2 is a more recent addition to the Disney archives, although it is no less popular than the original movie. The film is set years after Olaf first came into the world and Elsa unleashed her icy powers. There's a bit of a gap to bridge in-between Frozen and its sequel. Forest Of Shadows successfully fills in this hole. The young adult novel w...
Solo: A Star Wars Story has become a bit of a cult hit amongst Star Wars fans. General audiences might not have flocked to the cinema upon its release, but the movie is enjoying a bit of a second life in large part thanks to Disney+. Spin-offs like Lando aside, Last Shot was the tie-in novel to the movie. The 2018 novel by Daniel José Older is a ca...
- George Chrysostomou
Alert your book club — these films like Leave the World Behind, All Quiet on the Western Front, and To All the Boys I've Loved Before are all based on great reads.
Aug 25, 2023 · Did you know Die Hard, everyone’s favorite action-packed Christmas movie, was based on a book? In fact, the Bruce Willis film is an adaptation of 1979’s Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp, which was a sequel to the author’s 1966 novel The Detective .
Sep 3, 2019 · Greene’s 1966 novel was inspired by his experiences in Haiti under the tyrannical rule of ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier. The author’s screenplay, written immediately after the book’s completion, sticks closely to the original but changes the ending, in which the central character, Brown, returns to a life of mediocrity.
People also ask
What makes a good movie based on a book?
Are there any movies based on books?
Is Bruce Willis based on a true story?
What is the best book about sex based on a true story?
Jul 19, 2022 · Harlan Coben has a number of book adaptations on Netflix with more on the way including a movie. Here are all 8 released in order the ones to come, including predictions.
