Movie · 2008
Is The Karamazovs based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Karamazovs is based on the book The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1880).
The movie was released in 2008.
The book behind The Karamazovs
The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky · first published 1880 · serialized fiction, philosophical fiction
1879 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Other adaptations of The Brothers Karamazov
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1969)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is The Karamazovs based on a book?
Yes. The Karamazovs is based on the book The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1880).
Who wrote the book The Karamazovs is based on?
The Brothers Karamazov was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and first published in 1880.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Brothers Karamazov 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
- The Idiot (film, 1951)
- Pickpocket (film, 1959)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1970)
- Idiot (film, 1958)
- White Nights (film, 1960)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1983)