Movie · 1952
Is Ivanhoe based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ivanhoe is based on the book Ivanhoe by Walter Scott (1819).
Ivanhoe is book 5 of the Waverley Novels series.
The movie was released in 1952.
The book behind Ivanhoe
Waverley Novels: books in order
- Waverley (1814)
- Guy Mannering (1815)
- The Antiquary (1816)
- Rob Roy (1817)
- Ivanhoe (1819)
- Kenilworth (1821)
- The Pirate (1822)
- The Fortunes of Nigel (1822)
- Peveril of the Peak (1823)
- Quentin Durward (1823)
- Quentin Durward (1912 edition) (1823)
- St. Ronan's Well (1823)
- Redgauntlet (1824)
- Woodstock (1826)
- The Siege of Malta (2008)
- Bizarro (2008)
Other adaptations of Ivanhoe
Common questions
Is Ivanhoe based on a book?
Yes. Ivanhoe is based on the book Ivanhoe by Walter Scott (1819).
Who wrote the book Ivanhoe is based on?
Ivanhoe was written by Walter Scott and first published in 1819.
Is Ivanhoe part of a series?
Yes, it is book 5 in the Waverley Novels series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Waverley, book 1 of Ivanhoe. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Walter Scott's books
- The Adventures of Quentin Durward (film, 1955)
- King Richard and the Crusaders (film, 1954)