Movie · 2017 · BBC One
Is The Child in Time based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Child in Time is based on the book The Child in Time by Ian McEwan (1987).
The movie was released in 2017 on BBC One.
The book behind The Child in Time
Common questions
Is The Child in Time based on a book?
Yes. The Child in Time is based on the book The Child in Time by Ian McEwan (1987).
Who wrote the book The Child in Time is based on?
The Child in Time was written by Ian McEwan and first published in 1987.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Child in Time 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 Ian McEwan's books
- Atonement (film, 2007)
- Enduring Love (film, 2004)
- The Innocent (film, 1993)
- The Children Act (film, 2017)
- On Chesil Beach (film, 2017)
- The Comfort of Strangers (film, 1990)