50 Best Books with Movies | Best Book to Movie Adaptations
This list rounds up 50 of the best book-to-movie adaptations—some that stay faithful to the source, …
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Check out how these great stories jumped from the page to the screen. Some stick close to the original, while others take creative chances—see which ones nailed it!
Dune
Paul Atreides, heir to a noble house, must harness the power of the desert planet Arrakis to survive betrayal and fulfill his destiny as a galactic messiah.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
When Lara Jean’s secret love letters are mysteriously mailed out, her quiet high school life turns into a whirlwind of fake relationships and real emotions.
Doctor Sleep
Dan Torrance, now an alcoholic adult, must protect a psychic girl from a vampiric cult while confronting the ghosts of his past—including the horrors of the Overlook Hotel.
Dolittle
Eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, who can talk to animals, embarks on a fantastical voyage to save a young queen and redeem himself after years of isolation.
Best Seller: Harry Potter
Across seven books adapted into eight films, readers and viewers follow Harry’s education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Orphaned boy Harry Potter discovers he’s a famous wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he battles dark forces tied to his past.
The film adaptations brought Rowling’s magical world to life with groundbreaking visuals while maintaining the heart of the original stories.
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