Movie · 2007
Is Arn: The Knight Templar based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Arn: The Knight Templar is based on the book series Crusades tetralogy by Jan Guillou (1998).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book series behind Arn: The Knight Templar
Crusades tetralogy
Book series by Jan Guillou · first published 1998 · historical fiction
Series of four books by Jan Guillou.
Crusades tetralogy: books in order
- The Road to Jerusalem (1998)
- The Knight Templar (1999)
- The Kingdom at the End of the Road (2000)
- The Heritage of Arn (2001)
Other adaptations of Crusades tetralogy
- Arn – The Kingdom at Road's End (film, 2008)
Common questions
Is Arn: The Knight Templar based on a book?
Yes. Arn: The Knight Templar is based on the book series Crusades tetralogy by Jan Guillou (1998).
Who wrote the book Arn: The Knight Templar is based on?
Crusades tetralogy was written by Jan Guillou and first published in 1998.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Road to Jerusalem, book 1 of Crusades tetralogy. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Jan Guillou's books
- Evil (film, 2003)