Movie · 1951
Is Strangers on a Train based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Strangers on a Train is based on the book Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (1950).
The movie was released in 1951.
The book behind Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1950 · psychological thriller, thriller, crime fiction
Novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Common questions
Is Strangers on a Train based on a book?
Yes. Strangers on a Train is based on the book Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (1950).
Who wrote the book Strangers on a Train is based on?
Strangers on a Train was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1950.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Strangers on a Train 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 Patricia Highsmith's books
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Purple Noon (film, 1960)
- Deep Water (film, 2022)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)
- The Glass Cell (film, 1978)