Movie · 1951
Is The Idiot based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Idiot is based on the book The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1869).
The movie was released in 1951.
The book behind The Idiot
Other adaptations of The Idiot
- Idiot (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is The Idiot based on a book?
Yes. The Idiot is based on the book The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1869).
Who wrote the book The Idiot is based on?
The Idiot was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and first published in 1869.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Idiot 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 Fyodor Dostoyevsky's books
- Pickpocket (film, 1959)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1969)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1958)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1970)
- White Nights (film, 1960)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1983)