“What Do You Care What Other People Think?” book cover

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Movie · 1996

Is Infinity based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Infinity is based on the works “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” by Richard Feynman (1988) and “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!” by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton (1985).

The movie was released in 1996.

The book behind Infinity

“What Do You Care What Other People Think?” cover

“What Do You Care What Other People Think?”

by Richard Feynman · first published 1988 · non-fiction, autobiography

Non-fiction work by Richard Feynman.

“Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!” cover

“Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!”

by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton · first published 1985

Book by Richard Feynman.

Common questions

Is Infinity based on a book?

Yes. Infinity is based on the works “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” by Richard Feynman (1988) and “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!” by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton (1985).

Who wrote the book Infinity is based on?

“What Do You Care What Other People Think?” was written by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton and first published in 1988.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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