Is Strictly Business based on a book?

Common questions

Is Strictly Business based on a book?

Yes. Strictly Business is based on the works The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry (1910) and Roads We Take by O. Henry (1910) and Makes the Whole World Kin by O. Henry (1911).

Who wrote the book Strictly Business is based on?

The Ransom of Red Chief was written by O. Henry and first published in 1910.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Ransom of Red Chief before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.