Play · 1623 · tragicomedy
The Tempest by William Shakespeare: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Tempest by William Shakespeare (1623) has been adapted into 3 movies: Forbidden Planet (1956), Prospero's Books (1991), The Tempest (2010).
About The Tempest
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in 1623. Genre: tragicomedy. The first screen adaptation was Forbidden Planet in 1956; the most recent released one is The Tempest (2010).
Play by William Shakespeare.
Every adaptation of The Tempest
Forbidden Planet
Movie · 1956 · United States · directed by Fred M. Wilcox
1956 science fiction movie directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
The Tempest
Movie · 2010 · United States · directed by Julie Taymor
2010 film directed by Julie Taymor.
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Common questions
Has The Tempest been made into a movie?
Yes. The Tempest by William Shakespeare (1623) has been adapted into 3 movies: Forbidden Planet (1956), Prospero's Books (1991), The Tempest (2010).
Who wrote The Tempest?
The Tempest was written by William Shakespeare and first published in 1623.
How many adaptations of The Tempest are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 3 movies.
Is a new The Tempest adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Tempest (2010).
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