Movie · 1926
Is The Great Gatsby based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Great Gatsby is based on the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925).
The movie was released in 1926.
The book behind The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald · first published 1925 · tragedy, Great American Novel
1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Other adaptations of The Great Gatsby
- The Great Gatsby (film, 2013)
- The Great Gatsby (film, 1974)
- The Great Gatsby (film, 1949)
Common questions
Is The Great Gatsby based on a book?
Yes. The Great Gatsby is based on the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925).
Who wrote the book The Great Gatsby is based on?
The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and first published in 1925.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Great Gatsby 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 F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
- The Last Tycoon (film, 1976)
- Tender Is the Night (film, 1962)