Movie · 2007
Is Atonement based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Atonement is based on the book Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind Atonement
Common questions
Is Atonement based on a book?
Yes. Atonement is based on the book Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001).
Who wrote the book Atonement is based on?
Atonement was written by Ian McEwan and first published in 2001.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Atonement 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 Ian McEwan's books
- Enduring Love (film, 2004)
- The Innocent (film, 1993)
- The Children Act (film, 2017)
- On Chesil Beach (film, 2017)
- The Comfort of Strangers (film, 1990)
- The Cement Garden (film, 1993)