Movie · 2007
Is Next based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Next is based on the book The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick (1954).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind Next
The Golden Man
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1954 · science fiction
1954 novelette by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is Next based on a book?
Yes. Next is based on the book The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick (1954).
Who wrote the book Next is based on?
The Golden Man was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1954.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Golden Man 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 Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- Total Recall (film, 1990)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- The Man in the High Castle (TV, 2015)
- Paycheck (film, 2003)