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Movie · 1981

Is Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror is based on the book Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll (1871).

The movie was released in 1981.

The book behind Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror

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Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll · first published 1871 · fantasy

1871 children's novel by Lewis Carroll.

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Common questions

Is Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror based on a book?

Yes. Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror is based on the book Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll (1871).

Who wrote the book Alice in the Land in the Other Side of the Mirror is based on?

Through the Looking-Glass was written by Lewis Carroll and first published in 1871.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Through the Looking-Glass before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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