Movie · 1959
Is Mumu based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mumu is based on the book Mumu by Ivan Turgenev (1854).
The movie was released in 1959.
The book behind Mumu
Common questions
Is Mumu based on a book?
Yes. Mumu is based on the book Mumu by Ivan Turgenev (1854).
Who wrote the book Mumu is based on?
Mumu was written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1854.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mumu 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 Ivan Turgenev's books
- Bezhin Meadow (film, 1937)
- First Love (film, 1970)
- A Nest of Gentry (film, 1969)
- Fathers and Sons (film, 1959)
- The Singers (film, 2025)