Movie · 1995
Is The Indian in the Cupboard based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Indian in the Cupboard is based on the book series The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (1980).
The movie was released in 1995.
The book series behind The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard
Book series by Lynne Reid Banks · first published 1980 · juvenile fantasy
1980 novel by Lynne Reid Banks.
The Indian in the Cupboard: books in order
- The Indian in the cupboard (1980)
- Return of the Indian (1985)
- The Secret of the Indian (1989)
- The Mystery of the Cupboard (1993)
- The Key to the Indian (1998)
Common questions
Is The Indian in the Cupboard based on a book?
Yes. The Indian in the Cupboard is based on the book series The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (1980).
Who wrote the book The Indian in the Cupboard is based on?
The Indian in the Cupboard was written by Lynne Reid Banks and first published in 1980.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Indian in the cupboard, book 1 of The Indian in the Cupboard. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Lynne Reid Banks's books
- The L-Shaped Room (film, 1962)