Movie · 1986
Is A Room with a View based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Room with a View is based on the book A Room with a View by E. M. Forster (1908).
The movie was released in 1986.
The book behind A Room with a View
Common questions
Is A Room with a View based on a book?
Yes. A Room with a View is based on the book A Room with a View by E. M. Forster (1908).
Who wrote the book A Room with a View is based on?
A Room with a View was written by E. M. Forster and first published in 1908.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Room with a View before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of E. M. Forster's books
- A Passage to India (film, 1984)
- Howards End (film, 1992)
- Maurice (film, 1987)