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Movie · 2014

Is Left Behind based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Left Behind is based on the book Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (1995).

Left Behind is part of the Left Behind series.

The movie was released in 2014.

The book behind Left Behind

Left Behind cover

Left Behind

by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins · first published 1995 · science fiction, Christian fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction

1995 novel by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.

Left Behind: books by publication date

  1. Left Behind (1995)
  2. Tribulation Force (1996)
  3. Nicolae (1997)
  4. Soul Harvest (1998)
  5. Apollyon (1999)
  6. Assassins (1999)
  7. The Mark (2000)
  8. The Indwelling (2001)
  9. Desecration (2001)
  10. The Remnant (2002)
  11. Armageddon (2003)
  12. Glorious Appearing (2004)
  13. The Rising (2005)
  14. The Regime (2005)
  15. The Rapture (2006)
  16. Kingdom Come (2007)

Common questions

Is Left Behind based on a book?

Yes. Left Behind is based on the book Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (1995).

Who wrote the book Left Behind is based on?

Left Behind was written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins and first published in 1995.

Is Left Behind part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Left Behind series.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Left Behind 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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