Movie · 1949
Is Little Women based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Little Women is based on the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868).
Little Women is book 1 of the March Trilogy series.
The movie was released in 1949.
The book behind Little Women
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott · first published 1868 · developmental novel, Bildungsroman, autobiography
1869 novel by Louisa May Alcott.
March Trilogy: books in order
- Little Women (1868)
- Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys (1871)
- Jo's Boys (1886)
Other adaptations of Little Women
- Little Women (film, 2019)
- Little Women (film, 1994)
- Little Women (film, 1933)
- Tales of Little Women (TV, 1987)
- Little Women (film, 1918)
Common questions
Is Little Women based on a book?
Yes. Little Women is based on the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868).
Who wrote the book Little Women is based on?
Little Women was written by Louisa May Alcott and first published in 1868.
Is Little Women part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the March Trilogy series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Little Women, book 1 of Little Women. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Louisa May Alcott's books
- Little Women II: Jo's Boys (TV, 1993)