Movie · 1962
Is Sweet Bird of Youth based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sweet Bird of Youth is based on the book Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams (1959).
The movie was released in 1962.
The book behind Sweet Bird of Youth
Sweet Bird of Youth
by Tennessee Williams · first published 1959 · acting
1959 play by Tennessee Williams.
Common questions
Is Sweet Bird of Youth based on a book?
Yes. Sweet Bird of Youth is based on the book Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams (1959).
Who wrote the book Sweet Bird of Youth is based on?
Sweet Bird of Youth was written by Tennessee Williams and first published in 1959.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Sweet Bird of Youth 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 Tennessee Williams's books
- A Streetcar Named Desire (film, 1951)
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (film, 1958)
- Suddenly, Last Summer (film, 1959)
- The Night of the Iguana (film, 1964)