Movie · 1944
Is Lifeboat based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Lifeboat is based on the play Lifeboat by John Steinbeck (1944).
The movie was released in 1944.
The play behind Lifeboat
Common questions
Is Lifeboat based on a book?
Yes. Lifeboat is based on the play Lifeboat by John Steinbeck (1944).
Who wrote the book Lifeboat is based on?
Lifeboat was written by John Steinbeck and first published in 1944.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Lifeboat 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 John Steinbeck's books
- The Grapes of Wrath (film, 1940)
- East of Eden (film, 1955)
- Of Mice and Men (film, 1939)
- Of Mice and Men (film, 1992)
- In Dubious Battle (film, 2016)
- La perla (film, 1947)