Movie · 1997
Is The Hunchback based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hunchback is based on the book The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831).
The movie was released in 1997.
The book behind The Hunchback
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
by Victor Hugo · first published 1831 · 940512 pages · Gothic fiction, Romanticism, historical fiction
Novel by Victor Hugo.
Other adaptations of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1996)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (film, 2002)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1923)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1939)
- Phantom of the Paradise (film, 1974)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1956)
Common questions
Is The Hunchback based on a book?
Yes. The Hunchback is based on the book The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831).
Who wrote the book The Hunchback is based on?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was written by Victor Hugo and first published in 1831.
How long is the book?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is about 940512 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Hunchback of Notre Dame 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 Victor Hugo's books
- Les Misérables (film, 2012)
- The Man Who Laughs (film, 1928)
- Les Misérables (film, 1998)
- Les Misérables (film, 1995)
- Delusions of Grandeur (film, 1971)
- Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette (TV, 2007)