Movie · 1997
Is Mrs Dalloway based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mrs Dalloway is based on the book Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (1925).
The movie was released in 1997.
The book behind Mrs Dalloway
Mrs Dalloway
by Virginia Woolf · first published 1925 · modernist literature, psychological fiction
1925 novel by Virginia Woolf.
Other adaptations of Mrs Dalloway
- Clarissa (film, 2026)
Common questions
Is Mrs Dalloway based on a book?
Yes. Mrs Dalloway is based on the book Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (1925).
Who wrote the book Mrs Dalloway is based on?
Mrs Dalloway was written by Virginia Woolf and first published in 1925.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mrs Dalloway 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 Virginia Woolf's books
- Orlando (film, 1992)
- Orlando, My Political Biography (film, 2023)
- Virginia Woolf's Night and Day (film, 2026)