Movie · 1993
Is The Age of Innocence based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Age of Innocence is based on the book The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920).
The movie was released in 1993.
The book behind The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
by Edith Wharton · first published 1920 · romance, novel of manners
Novel by Edith Wharton.
Common questions
Is The Age of Innocence based on a book?
Yes. The Age of Innocence is based on the book The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920).
Who wrote the book The Age of Innocence is based on?
The Age of Innocence was written by Edith Wharton and first published in 1920.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Age of Innocence 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 Edith Wharton's books
- The House of Mirth (film, 2000)
- The Buccaneers (TV, 2023)