Movie · 2008
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on the book Farewell to the Master by Harry Bates (1940).
The movie was released in 2008.
The book behind The Day the Earth Stood Still
Farewell to the Master
by Harry Bates · first published 1940 · science fiction
Short story by Harry Bates.
Other adaptations of Farewell to the Master
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (film, 1951)
Common questions
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still based on a book?
Yes. The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on the book Farewell to the Master by Harry Bates (1940).
Who wrote the book The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on?
Farewell to the Master was written by Harry Bates and first published in 1940.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Farewell to the Master before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.