Movie · 2007
Is L'Heure Zéro based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. L'Heure Zéro is based on the book Towards Zero by Agatha Christie (1944).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind L'Heure Zéro
Towards Zero
by Agatha Christie · first published 1944 · crime fiction, detective fiction
1944 novel by Agatha Christie.
Other adaptations of Towards Zero
- Innocent Lies (film, 1995)
- Towards Zero (TV, 2025)
Common questions
Is L'Heure Zéro based on a book?
Yes. L'Heure Zéro is based on the book Towards Zero by Agatha Christie (1944).
Who wrote the book L'Heure Zéro is based on?
Towards Zero was written by Agatha Christie and first published in 1944.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Towards Zero 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 Agatha Christie's books
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 1974)
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 2017)
- Witness for the Prosecution (film, 1957)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV, 1989)
- Death on the Nile (film, 1978)
- Death on the Nile (film, 2022)