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These are lists of works of fiction that have been made into feature films. The title of the work and the year it was published are both followed by the work's author, the title of the film, and the year of the film. If a film has an alternate title based on geographical distribution, the title listed will be that of the widest distribution area.
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- The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Book published: 2007. Movie released: 2011. Evoking graphic novels, picture books, flip books, and films, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is utterly brilliant.
- My Abandonment by Peter Rock. Book published: 2009. Movie released: 2018. Inspired by a true story and told through the vantage point of its teenage protagonist, My Abandonment is a tale of survival, family, and what it means to have a loving home.
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Book published: 2009. Movie released: 2011. This novel is one of the best historical fiction books ever written, and as far as books made into movies go, both have made an impact on readers and viewers alike.
- The Cider House Rules by John Irving. Book published: 1985. Movie released: 1999. Set in a Maine orphanage, this classic by John Irving is harsh and dark—and essential.
Books Made into Movies. Your favorite books that have been made into movies... whether you liked the movie adaptation or not. flag. All Votes Add Books To This List. 1. The Lord of the Rings (Middle Earth, #2-4)by. J.R.R. Tolkien. 4.53 avg rating — 691,211 ratings. score: 9,759, and 99 people voted.
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Novels. When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Lord of the Rings nearly seven decades ago, little did he know that his epic fantasy masterpiece would one day become a benchmark for successful book to movie adaptations.
- The Shawshank Redemption: Adaptation of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King. When Stephen King‘s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption was first published in 1982, it garnered acclaim as a gripping tale set within the confines of a prison.
- To Kill a Mockingbird: Adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee’s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, has long been regarded as a literary masterpiece.
- The Godfather: Adaptation of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. When Mario Puzo’s crime novel The Godfather was published in 1969, it quickly became a literary sensation, drawing readers into the dark and complex world of the Italian-American Mafia.
Listopia. Classic Film Adaptations: The 1950s. Books and plays adapted into classic films between 1950 and 1959. Vote based on the book, or the movie, or both! For books first adapted to the stage, and thence to the screen, add the original book (i.e. The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories rather than Witness for the Prosecution.
I Am Legend. 2007 1h 41m PG-13. 7.2 (825K) Rate. 65 Metascore. Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Director Francis Lawrence Stars Will Smith Alice Braga Charlie Tahan.
