Movie · 1955
Is The Enchanted Boy based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Enchanted Boy is based on the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf (1906).
The movie was released in 1955.
The book behind The Enchanted Boy
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
by Selma Lagerlöf · first published 1906 · fantasy
1906 children's fantasy novel by Selma Lagerlöf.
Other adaptations of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (TV, 1980)
Common questions
Is The Enchanted Boy based on a book?
Yes. The Enchanted Boy is based on the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf (1906).
Who wrote the book The Enchanted Boy is based on?
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils was written by Selma Lagerlöf and first published in 1906.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Wonderful Adventures of Nils 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 Selma Lagerlöf's books
- The Phantom Carriage (film, 1921)
- The Saga of Gosta Berling (film, 1924)
- Sons of Ingmar (film, 1919)
- The Tower of Lies (film, 1925)
- Karin Daughter of Ingmar (film, 1920)
- The Lass from the Stormy Croft (film, 1917)