Movie · 1996
Is Jude based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Jude is based on the book Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (1895).
The movie was released in 1996.
The book behind Jude
Common questions
Is Jude based on a book?
Yes. Jude is based on the book Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (1895).
Who wrote the book Jude is based on?
Jude the Obscure was written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1895.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Jude the Obscure 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 Thomas Hardy's books
- Tess (film, 1979)
- Far from the Madding Crowd (film, 2015)
- Far from the Madding Crowd (film, 1967)
- Tamara Drewe (film, 2010)
- The Claim (film, 2000)
- Trishna (film, 2011)