Movie · 2010
Is Never Let Me Go based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Never Let Me Go is based on the book Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (2005).
The movie was released in 2010.
The book behind Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go
by Kazuo Ishiguro · first published 2005 · science fiction, dystopian fiction, alternate history
2005 novel by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Common questions
Is Never Let Me Go based on a book?
Yes. Never Let Me Go is based on the book Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (2005).
Who wrote the book Never Let Me Go is based on?
Never Let Me Go was written by Kazuo Ishiguro and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Never Let Me Go 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 Kazuo Ishiguro's books
- The Remains of the Day (film, 1993)
- Klara and the Sun (film, 2026)
- A Pale View of Hills (film, 2025)