Movie · 1946
Is The Killers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Killers is based on the book The Killers by Ernest Hemingway (1927).
The movie was released in 1946.
The book behind The Killers
Other adaptations of The Killers
- The Killers (film, 1964)
- The Killers (film, 1956)
- The Killers (film, 2024)
Common questions
Is The Killers based on a book?
Yes. The Killers is based on the book The Killers by Ernest Hemingway (1927).
Who wrote the book The Killers is based on?
The Killers was written by Ernest Hemingway and first published in 1927.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Killers 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 Ernest Hemingway's books
- Midnight in Paris (film, 2011)
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (film, 1942)
- To Have and Have Not (film, 1944)
- A Farewell to Arms (film, 1932)
- The Old Man and the Sea (film, 1958)
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro (film, 1952)