Movie · 2015
Is The Daughter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Daughter is based on the play The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen (1884).
The movie was released in 2015.
The play behind The Daughter
The Wild Duck
Play by Henrik Ibsen · first published 1884
Play in five acts by Henrik Ibsen from 1884.
Common questions
Is The Daughter based on a book?
Yes. The Daughter is based on the play The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen (1884).
Who wrote the book The Daughter is based on?
The Wild Duck was written by Henrik Ibsen and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Wild Duck 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 Henrik Ibsen's books
- Hedda (film, 2025)
- An Enemy of the People (film, 1990)
- Hedda (film, 1975)
- A Man There Was (film, 1917)
- An Enemy of the People (film, 1978)
- A Doll's House (film, 1922)