Movie · 2011
Is Sleeping Beauty based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sleeping Beauty is based on the book The House of the Sleeping Beauties by Yasunari Kawabata (1961).
The movie was released in 2011.
The book behind Sleeping Beauty
The House of the Sleeping Beauties
by Yasunari Kawabata · first published 1961 · 150 pages
1961 novel by Yasunari Kawabata.
Common questions
Is Sleeping Beauty based on a book?
Yes. Sleeping Beauty is based on the book The House of the Sleeping Beauties by Yasunari Kawabata (1961).
Who wrote the book Sleeping Beauty is based on?
The House of the Sleeping Beauties was written by Yasunari Kawabata and first published in 1961.
How long is the book?
The House of the Sleeping Beauties is about 150 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The House of the Sleeping Beauties 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 Yasunari Kawabata's books
- Twin Sisters of Kyoto (film, 1963)