Movie · 1957
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on the book The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle (1952).
The movie was released in 1957.
The book behind The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge over the River Kwai
by Pierre Boulle · first published 1952 · historical fiction
Novel by Pierre Boulle.
Common questions
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai based on a book?
Yes. The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on the book The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle (1952).
Who wrote the book The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on?
The Bridge over the River Kwai was written by Pierre Boulle and first published in 1952.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Bridge over the River Kwai 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 Pierre Boulle's books
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (film, 2011)
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (film, 2014)
- Planet of the Apes (film, 2001)
- Planet of the Apes (film, 1968)
- War for the Planet of the Apes (film, 2017)
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (film, 1972)