Movie · 2023
Is The Beast based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Beast is based on the book The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James (1903).
The movie was released in 2023.
The book behind The Beast
The Beast in the Jungle
by Henry James · first published 1903 · fiction literature
1903 novella by Henry James.
Other adaptations of The Beast in the Jungle
- The Green Room (film, 1978)
- The Beast in the Jungle (film, 2023)
Common questions
Is The Beast based on a book?
Yes. The Beast is based on the book The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James (1903).
Who wrote the book The Beast is based on?
The Beast in the Jungle was written by Henry James and first published in 1903.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Beast in the Jungle 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 Henry James's books
- The Heiress (film, 1949)
- The Portrait of a Lady (film, 1996)
- The Innocents (film, 1961)
- The Wings of the Dove (film, 1997)
- The Bostonians (film, 1984)
- The Turning (film, 2020)