Is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy based on a book?

Common questions

Is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy based on a book?

Yes. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is based on the book Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding (2013).

Who wrote the book Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is based on?

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy was written by Helen Fielding and first published in 2013.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.