Movie · 1987
Is The Kreutzer Sonata based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Kreutzer Sonata is based on the book The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy (1889).
The movie was released in 1987.
The book behind The Kreutzer Sonata
The Kreutzer Sonata
by Leo Tolstoy · first published 1889 · romantic fiction, historical fiction
Novella by Leo Tolstoy.
Common questions
Is The Kreutzer Sonata based on a book?
Yes. The Kreutzer Sonata is based on the book The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy (1889).
Who wrote the book The Kreutzer Sonata is based on?
The Kreutzer Sonata was written by Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1889.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Kreutzer Sonata 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 Leo Tolstoy's books
- War and Peace (film, 1965)
- Anna Karenina (film, 2012)
- Ikiru (film, 1952)
- War and Peace (film, 1956)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1997)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1935)