Movie · 2014
Is Nicholas on Holiday based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Nicholas on Holiday is based on the book Nicholas on Vacation by Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny (1962).
Nicholas on Vacation is part of the Le Petit Nicolas series.
The movie was released in 2014.
The book behind Nicholas on Holiday
Nicholas on Vacation
by Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny · first published 1962 · children's literature
Book by René Goscinny.
Le Petit Nicolas: books by publication date
- Nicholas (1960)
- Nicholas on Vacation (1962)
- Nicholas and the Gang (1963)
- Nicholas Again (1963)
- Nicholas in Trouble (1964)
Common questions
Is Nicholas on Holiday based on a book?
Yes. Nicholas on Holiday is based on the book Nicholas on Vacation by Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny (1962).
Who wrote the book Nicholas on Holiday is based on?
Nicholas on Vacation was written by Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny and first published in 1962.
Is Nicholas on Vacation part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Le Petit Nicolas series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Nicholas on Vacation 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 Jean-Jacques Sempé's books
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (film, 2002)
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (film, 2008)
- Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (film, 2012)
- Asterix: The Land of the Gods (film, 2014)
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (film, 2018)
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (film, 1976)