Movie · 2008
Is The Inhabited Island based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Inhabited Island is based on the book Prisoners of Power by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1971).
The movie was released in 2008.
The book behind The Inhabited Island
Prisoners of Power
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky · first published 1971 · science fiction
1969 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
Common questions
Is The Inhabited Island based on a book?
Yes. The Inhabited Island is based on the book Prisoners of Power by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (1971).
Who wrote the book The Inhabited Island is based on?
Prisoners of Power was written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and first published in 1971.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Prisoners of Power 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 Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's books
- Stalker (film, 1979)
- Hard to Be a God (film, 2013)
- Days of Eclipse (film, 1988)
- Hard to Be a God (film, 1989)