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Literary adaptations that stormed the big-screen
From Lionel Shriver’s We Need to Talk About Kevin to One Day by David Nicholls, there are several must-see book-to-movie adaptations coming up this year.
Book-to-movie adaptions divide opinion. Some of us relish the satisfaction of seeing iconic characters and stories brought to life on the big screen - in a way that honours (rather than altering or sensationalising) the original text, storyline and characters. Others feel strongly that the adaption never lives up to the original story. Which is why Stylist has decided to put together a selection of the best 100 book-to-film adaptations.
Do you agree with our choices? Click on an image below to launch the gallery and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Based on the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's by… More details
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The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Based on the book The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren… More details
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Revolutionary Road (2008)
Based on the book Revolutionary Road by Richard… More details
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Atonement (2007)
Based on the book Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001). More details
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Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Based on the book Doctor Zhivago by Boris… More details
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The Godfather (1972)
Based on the book The Godfather by Mario Puzo… More details
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Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Based on the book Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen… More details
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's …
Based on the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest… More details
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Gone With The Wind (1939)
Based on the book Gone With The Wind by Margaret… More details
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Jaws (1975)
Based on the book Jaws by Peter Benchley (1974). More details
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The English Patient (1996)
Based on the book The English Patient by Michael… More details
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Schindler's List (1993)
Based on the book Schindler's Ark by Thomas… More details
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The Color Purple (1985)
Based on the book The Color Purple by Alice… More details
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Forrest Gump (1994)
Based on the book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom… More details
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The Shining (1980)
Based on the book The Shining by Stephen King… More details
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Out of Africa (1985)
Based on the memoirs Out of Africa by Isak… More details
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A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Based on the novella A Clockwork Orange by… More details
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Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Adapted from the collection of short stories Rope… More details
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Charlotte's Web (2006)
Based on the book Charlotte's Web by E. B. White… More details
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Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Based on the short story Brokeback Mountain by… More details
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Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Based on the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the… More details
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The Last King of Scotland (…
Based on the book The Last King of Scotland by… More details
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The Pianist (2002)
Based on the autobiography The Pianist by… More details
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The Remains of the Day (1993)
Based on the book The Remains of the Day by Kazuo… More details
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The Jungle Book (1967)
Based on a collection of stories titled The… More details
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The Constant Gardener (2005)
Based on the book The Constant Gardener by John… More details
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Blow (2001)
Based on the book Blow: How a Small Town Boy Made… More details
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The Green Mile (1999)
Based on the novel The Green Mile by Stephen King… More details
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The Notebook (2004)
Based on The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (1996). More details
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The Kite Runner (2007)
Based on the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled… More details
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Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Based on the memoir Girl, Interrupted by Susanna… More details
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The Silence of the Lambs (1…
Based on the novel The Silence of the Lambs by… More details
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Based on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by… More details
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Jurassic Park (1993)
Based on the book Jurassic Park by Michael… More details
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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by… More details
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The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Based on the book The Other Boleyn Girl by… More details
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A Room with a View (1985)
Based on the book A Room with a View by E. M.… More details
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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Based on the book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur… More details
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The Railway Children (1970)
Based on the book The Railway Children by Edith… More details
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The Reader (2008)
Based on the book The Reader by Bernhard Schlink… More details
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Legends of the Fall (1994)
Based on the novella Legends of the Fall by Jim… More details
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Cold Mountain (2003)
Based on the novel Cold Mountain by Charles… More details
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The Exorcist (1973)
Based on the book The Exorcist by William Peter… More details
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The Last of the Mohicans (1…
Based on the novel The Last of the Mohicans: A… More details
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Empire of the Sun (1987)
Based on the book Empire of the Sun by by J. G.… More details
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The Graduate (1967)
Based on the book The Graduate by Charles Webb… More details
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Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Based on the novel Sense and Sensibility by Jane… More details
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Confessions of a Shopaholic…
Based on the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella… More details
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The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Based on the debut novel The Virgin Suicides by… More details
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Trainspotting (1996)
Based on the debut novel Trainspotting by Irvine… More details
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The Girl with the Dragon Ta…
Based on the book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo… More details
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American Psycho (2000)
Based on the book American Psycho by Bret Easton… More details
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Babe (1995)
Based on the book The Sheep-Pig (or Babe: The… More details
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Blade Runner (1982)
Loosely based on the novel Do Androids Dream of… More details
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Fight Club (1999)
Based on the book Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk… More details
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The Hours (2002)
Based on the novel The Hours by Michael… More details
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Born Free (1966)
Based on the book Born Free by Joy Adamson (1960). More details
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The Firm (1993)
Based on the book The Firm by John Grisham (1991). More details
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The Social Network (2010)
Based on the book The Accidental Billionaires:… More details
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Precious (2009)
Based on the debut novel Push by Sapphire (1996). More details
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Goodfellas (1990)
Adapted from the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi… More details
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Lolita (1962)
Based on the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov… More details
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The Quiet American (2002)
Based on the book The Quiet American by Graham… More details
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Where The Wild Things Are (…
Based on the children's picture book Where The… More details
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Little Women (1994)
Based on the novel Little Women by Louisa May… More details
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Goldfinger (1964)
Based on the book Goldfinger by Ian Fleming… More details
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Interview with the Vampire:…
Based on the book Interview with the Vampire by… More details
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Apocalypse Now (1979)
Based on the novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph… More details
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Sophie's Choice (1982)
Based on the novel Sophie's Choice by William… More details
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The Shawshank Redemption (1…
Based on the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank… More details
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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Based on short story The Greatest Gift by Philip… More details
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The Lord of the Rings: The …
Based on the first volume of The Lord of the… More details
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Apollo 13 (1995)
Based on the book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage… More details
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Charlie and the Chocolate F…
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate… More details
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Die Hard (1988)
Based on the book Nothing Lasts Forever by… More details
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Wuthering Heights (1992)
Based on the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily… More details
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Harry Potter and the Philos…
Based on the first novel in the Harry Potter… More details
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Water For Elephants (2011)
Based on the book Water for Elephants by Sara… More details
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Fear and Loathing in Las Ve…
Based on the book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas:… More details
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Rebecca (1940)
Based on the novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. More details
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L.A. Confidential (1997)
Based on the novel L.A. Confidential by James… More details
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles (…
Based on the book Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A… More details
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Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Based on the novel Alice's Adventures in… More details
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Great Expectations (1946)
Based on the novel Great Expectations by Charles… More details
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The Perfect Storm (2000)
Based on the book The Perfect Storm by Sebastian… More details
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The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Based on the children's book The Wonderful Wizard… More details
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Circle of Friends (1995)
Based on the book Circle of Friends by Maeve… More details
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A Time to Kill (1996)
Based on the book A Time to Kill by John Grisham… More details
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Emma (1996)
Based on the novel Emma by Jane Austen (1815). More details
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A River Runs Through It (1992)
Based on the semi-autobiographical collection A… More details
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Lord of the Flies (1990)
Based on the book Lord of the Flies by William… More details
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Based on the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey by… More details
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Brighton Rock (1947)
Based on the book Brighton Rock by Graham Greene… More details
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The Princess Bride (1987)
Based on the book The Princess Bride by William… More details
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The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Based on the book The Accidental Tourist by Anne… More details
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Munich (2005)
Based on the book Vengeance: The True Story of an… More details
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The Chronicles of Narnia: T…
Based on the book The Lion, the Witch and the… More details
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Once Upon a Time in America…
Based on the book The Hoods by Harry Grey (1952). More details
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Of Mice and Men (1992)
Based on the book Of Mice and Men by John… More details
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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Based on the book Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine… More details
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