Movie · 1998
Is Meet Joe Black based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Meet Joe Black is based on the works Death Takes a Holiday by Walter Ferris (1930) and La Morte in Vacanza by Alberto Casella (1924).
The movie was released in 1998.
The play behind Meet Joe Black
Death Takes a Holiday
Play by Walter Ferris · first published 1930 · comedy drama
Play by Walter Ferris, based on an Italian play by Casella.
La Morte in Vacanza
Play by Alberto Casella · first published 1924 · comedy
Play by Alberto Casella.
Other adaptations of Death Takes a Holiday
- Death Takes a Holiday (film, 1934)
Common questions
Is Meet Joe Black based on a book?
Yes. Meet Joe Black is based on the works Death Takes a Holiday by Walter Ferris (1930) and La Morte in Vacanza by Alberto Casella (1924).
Who wrote the book Meet Joe Black is based on?
Death Takes a Holiday was written by Walter Ferris and Alberto Casella and first published in 1930.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Death Takes a Holiday before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.