Movie · 2025
Is The Long Walk based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Long Walk is based on the book The Long Walk by Stephen King (1979).
The movie was released in 2025.
The book behind The Long Walk
The Long Walk
by Stephen King · first published 1979 · horror fiction, psychological fiction, dystopian fiction
1979 novel by Stephen King (under pseudonym Richard Bachman).
Common questions
Is The Long Walk based on a book?
Yes. The Long Walk is based on the book The Long Walk by Stephen King (1979).
Who wrote the book The Long Walk is based on?
The Long Walk was written by Stephen King and first published in 1979.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Long Walk 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 Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)