Movie · 1999
Is Onegin based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Onegin is based on the book Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1825).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind Onegin
Eugene Onegin
by Alexander Pushkin · first published 1825 · verse novel
Novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin.
Common questions
Is Onegin based on a book?
Yes. Onegin is based on the book Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1825).
Who wrote the book Onegin is based on?
Eugene Onegin was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1825.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Eugene Onegin 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 Alexander Pushkin's books
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1910)
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1916)
- The Eagle (film, 1925)
- Ruslan and Ludmila (film, 1972)
- The Tale of Tsar Saltan (film, 1967)
- Boris Godunov (film, 1986)