Movie · 1986
Is The Clan of the Cave Bear based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Clan of the Cave Bear is based on the book The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel (1980).
The Clan of the Cave Bear is book 1 of the Earth's Children hexalogy series.
The movie was released in 1986.
The book behind The Clan of the Cave Bear
The Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel · first published 1980 · historical fiction
1980 novel by Jean M. Auel.
Earth's Children hexalogy: books in order
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980)
- The Valley of Horses (1982)
- The Mammoth Hunters (1985)
- The Plains of Passage (1990)
- The Shelters of Stone (2002)
- The Land of Painted Caves (2011)
Common questions
Is The Clan of the Cave Bear based on a book?
Yes. The Clan of the Cave Bear is based on the book The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel (1980).
Who wrote the book The Clan of the Cave Bear is based on?
The Clan of the Cave Bear was written by Jean M. Auel and first published in 1980.
Is The Clan of the Cave Bear part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Earth's Children hexalogy series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Clan of the Cave Bear, book 1 of The Clan of the Cave Bear. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.