Movie · 2002 · NBC
Is Carrie based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Carrie is based on the book Carrie by Stephen King (1974).
The movie was released in 2002 on NBC.
The book behind Carrie
Carrie
by Stephen King · first published 1974 · epistolary fiction, horror fiction, thriller
1974 novel by Stephen King.
Other adaptations of Carrie
- Carrie (film, 1976)
- Carrie (film, 2013)
- The Rage: Carrie 2 (film, 1999)
- Carrie (TV, 2026)
Common questions
Is Carrie based on a book?
Yes. Carrie is based on the book Carrie by Stephen King (1974).
Who wrote the book Carrie is based on?
Carrie was written by Stephen King and first published in 1974.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Carrie 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 Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- It: Chapter Two (film, 2019)