Movie · 1962
Is Tender Is the Night based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Tender Is the Night is based on the book Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1934).
The movie was released in 1962.
The book behind Tender Is the Night
Tender Is the Night
by F. Scott Fitzgerald · first published 1934 · autobiographical novel
1934 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Common questions
Is Tender Is the Night based on a book?
Yes. Tender Is the Night is based on the book Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1934).
Who wrote the book Tender Is the Night is based on?
Tender Is the Night was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and first published in 1934.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Tender Is the Night 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 F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
- The Great Gatsby (film, 2013)
- The Great Gatsby (film, 1974)
- The Last Tycoon (film, 1976)
- The Great Gatsby (film, 1949)
- The Great Gatsby (film, 1926)