Hollywood Movies Based on Novels That Are Worth a Watch

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 20, 2024

The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo reinterpret the Corleone story, contrasting Michael's control struggles with the escapades of young Vito Corleone, requiring reshooting of flashback scenes.

To Kill a Mockingbird

One of the best novels of all time follows Atticus Finch, a Depression-era lawyer who defends a wrongfully convicted Black man. In this film adaptation, Gregory Peck plays Finch and wins an Oscar for his performance.

To Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The film's planned ambush sequence at the conclusion was ruined by a massive flood, preventing the scenario from occurring.

The Green Mile

The Green Mile is a tragic drama where Paul Edgecomb, a Southern jail overseer, is arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Pride and Prejudice

In the 2005 historical drama Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) navigates the cultural norms and expectations of marriage in nineteenth-century England.

Gone Girl

This series based on Gillian Flynn's suspense novel, and this film is a compelling tale of a marriage gone bad.

Harry Potter Series

J.K. Rowling's captivating series about a young wizard's adventure has become a global phenomenon.

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