Movie · 1999
Is Animal Farm based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Animal Farm is based on the book Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind Animal Farm
Animal Farm
by George Orwell · first published 1945 · 144 pages · roman à clef, satirical fiction, fable
1945 novella by George Orwell.
Other adaptations of Animal Farm
- Animal Farm (film, 1954)
- Animal Farm (film, 2025)
Common questions
Is Animal Farm based on a book?
Yes. Animal Farm is based on the book Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945).
Who wrote the book Animal Farm is based on?
Animal Farm was written by George Orwell and first published in 1945.
How long is the book?
Animal Farm is about 144 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Animal Farm 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 George Orwell's books
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (film, 1984)
- 1984 (film, 1956)
- 1984 (film, 1984)
- 1984 (film, 2023)