Movie · 2018
Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is based on the book Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver by Michael Ende (1960).
The movie was released in 2018.
The book behind Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
by Michael Ende · first published 1960 · children's fiction, fantasy
1960 children's fantasy novel by Michael Ende.
Other adaptations of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
- Jim Button (TV, 1999)
Common questions
Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver based on a book?
Yes. Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is based on the book Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver by Michael Ende (1960).
Who wrote the book Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is based on?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was written by Michael Ende and first published in 1960.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver 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 Michael Ende's books
- The NeverEnding Story (film, 1984)
- Wunschpunsch (TV, 2011)
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (film, 1990)
- The NeverEnding Story III (film, 1994)
- Momo (film, 1986)
- The Neverending Story (TV, 1995)