Movie · 1978
Is The Boys from Brazil based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Boys from Brazil is based on the book The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin (1976).
The movie was released in 1978.
The book behind The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil
by Ira Levin · first published 1976 · thriller, science fiction
Novel by Ira Levin.
Common questions
Is The Boys from Brazil based on a book?
Yes. The Boys from Brazil is based on the book The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin (1976).
Who wrote the book The Boys from Brazil is based on?
The Boys from Brazil was written by Ira Levin and first published in 1976.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Boys from Brazil 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 Ira Levin's books
- Rosemary's Baby (film, 1968)
- The Stepford Wives (film, 2004)
- Sliver (film, 1993)
- The Stepford Wives (film, 1975)
- Apartment 7A (film, 2024)
- A Kiss Before Dying (film, 1991)