Movie · 1958
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is based on the book Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams (1955).
The movie was released in 1958.
The book behind Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams · first published 1955 · drama
Stage play by Tennessee Williams.
Common questions
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof based on a book?
Yes. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is based on the book Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams (1955).
Who wrote the book Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is based on?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was written by Tennessee Williams and first published in 1955.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 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 Tennessee Williams's books
- A Streetcar Named Desire (film, 1951)
- Suddenly, Last Summer (film, 1959)
- The Night of the Iguana (film, 1964)
- Sweet Bird of Youth (film, 1962)