Movie · 2000
Is The Claim based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Claim is based on the book The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy (1886).
The movie was released in 2000.
The book behind The Claim
Common questions
Is The Claim based on a book?
Yes. The Claim is based on the book The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy (1886).
Who wrote the book The Claim is based on?
The Mayor of Casterbridge was written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1886.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Mayor of Casterbridge 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 Thomas Hardy's books
- Tess (film, 1979)
- Far from the Madding Crowd (film, 2015)
- Jude (film, 1996)
- Far from the Madding Crowd (film, 1967)
- Tamara Drewe (film, 2010)
- Trishna (film, 2011)