Movie · 2013
Is Hard to Be a God based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Hard to Be a God is based on the book Hard to Be a God by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky (1964).
The movie was released in 2013.
The book behind Hard to Be a God
Hard to Be a God
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky · first published 1964 · science fiction
1964 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
Other adaptations of Hard to Be a God
- Hard to Be a God (film, 1989)
Common questions
Is Hard to Be a God based on a book?
Yes. Hard to Be a God is based on the book Hard to Be a God by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky (1964).
Who wrote the book Hard to Be a God is based on?
Hard to Be a God was written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky and first published in 1964.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Hard to Be a God 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 Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's books
- Stalker (film, 1979)
- The Inhabited Island (film, 2008)
- Dead Mountaineer's Hotel (film, 1979)
- Days of Eclipse (film, 1988)