Movie · 2010 · Sky One
Is Terry Pratchett's Going Postal based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Terry Pratchett's Going Postal is based on the book Going Postal by Terry Pratchett (2004).
Going Postal is book 33 of the Discworld series.
The movie was released in 2010 on Sky One.
The book behind Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett · first published 2004 · fantasy comedy
2004 novel by Terry Pratchett.
Discworld: books in order
- The Colour of Magic (1983)
- The Light Fantastic (1986)
- Equal Rites (1987)
- Mort (1987)
- Sourcery (1988)
- Wyrd Sisters (1988)
- Pyramids (1989)
- Guards! Guards! (1989)
- Eric (1990)
- Moving Pictures (1990)
- Reaper Man (1991)
- Witches Abroad (1991)
- Small Gods (1992)
- Lords and Ladies (1992)
- Men at Arms (1993)
- Soul Music (1994)
- Interesting Times (1994)
- Maskerade (1995)
- Feet of Clay (1996)
- Hogfather (1996)
- Jingo (1997)
- The Last Continent (1998)
- Carpe Jugulum (1998)
- The Fifth Elephant (1999)
- The Truth (2000)
- Thief of Time (2001)
- The Last Hero (2001)
- The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (2001)
- Night Watch (2002)
- The Wee Free Men (2003)
- Monstrous Regiment (2003)
- A Hat Full of Sky (2004)
- Going Postal (2004)
- Thud! (2005)
- Wintersmith (2006)
- Making Money (2007)
- Unseen Academicals (2009)
Common questions
Is Terry Pratchett's Going Postal based on a book?
Yes. Terry Pratchett's Going Postal is based on the book Going Postal by Terry Pratchett (2004).
Who wrote the book Terry Pratchett's Going Postal is based on?
Going Postal was written by Terry Pratchett and first published in 2004.
Is Going Postal part of a series?
Yes, it is book 33 in the Discworld series (3 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Colour of Magic, book 1 of Going Postal. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Terry Pratchett's books
- Good Omens (TV, 2019)
- The Amazing Maurice (film, 2022)
- Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (film, 2006)