Movie · 1989
Is Monsieur Hire based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Monsieur Hire is based on the book Les Fiançailles de M. Hire by Georges Simenon (1933).
The movie was released in 1989.
The book behind Monsieur Hire
Les Fiançailles de M. Hire
by Georges Simenon · first published 1933 · crime fiction
Novel by Georges Simenon.
Common questions
Is Monsieur Hire based on a book?
Yes. Monsieur Hire is based on the book Les Fiançailles de M. Hire by Georges Simenon (1933).
Who wrote the book Monsieur Hire is based on?
Les Fiançailles de M. Hire was written by Georges Simenon and first published in 1933.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Les Fiançailles de M. Hire 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 Georges Simenon's books
- Le Chat (film, 1971)
- Three Rooms in Manhattan (film, 1965)
- Maigret Sets a Trap (film, 1958)
- The Train (film, 1973)
- Maigret et l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre (film, 1959)
- Betty (film, 1992)