Movie · 1939
Is Gunga Din based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Gunga Din is based on the book Gunga Din by Rudyard Kipling (1892).
The movie was released in 1939.
The book behind Gunga Din
Common questions
Is Gunga Din based on a book?
Yes. Gunga Din is based on the book Gunga Din by Rudyard Kipling (1892).
Who wrote the book Gunga Din is based on?
Gunga Din was written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1892.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Gunga Din 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 Rudyard Kipling's books
- The Jungle Book (film, 1967)
- The Jungle Book (film, 2016)
- The Jungle Book 2 (film, 2003)
- Jungle Book (film, 1942)
- Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (film, 2018)
- Captains Courageous (film, 1937)