Movie · 2013
Is That Boy Emil based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. That Boy Emil is based on the book series Emil from Lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren.
The movie was released in 2013.
The book series behind That Boy Emil
Emil from Lönneberga
Book series by Astrid Lindgren · children's fiction
Emil from Lönneberga: books in order
- Emil and the Great Escape (1963)
- Emil's Pranks (1966)
- Emil's Clever Pig (1970)
Other adaptations of Emil from Lönneberga
- Michel aus Lönneberga (TV, 1975)
- Emil i Lönneberga (film, 1971)
- Emil's Mischiefs (film, 1985)
Common questions
Is That Boy Emil based on a book?
Yes. That Boy Emil is based on the book series Emil from Lönneberga by Astrid Lindgren.
Who wrote the book That Boy Emil is based on?
Emil from Lönneberga was written by Astrid Lindgren.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Emil and the Great Escape, book 1 of Emil from Lönneberga. 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 Astrid Lindgren's books
- Mio in the Land of Faraway (film, 1987)
- Pippi Longstocking (TV, 1969)
- Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (film, 1984)
- Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (TV, 2014)
- Pippi Longstocking (film, 1997)
- Junior and Karlsson (film, 1968)