Movie · 1964
Is The Night of the Iguana based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Night of the Iguana is based on the book The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams (1961).
The movie was released in 1964.
The book behind The Night of the Iguana
The Night of the Iguana
by Tennessee Williams · first published 1961
Stage play by Tennessee Williams.
Common questions
Is The Night of the Iguana based on a book?
Yes. The Night of the Iguana is based on the book The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams (1961).
Who wrote the book The Night of the Iguana is based on?
The Night of the Iguana was written by Tennessee Williams and first published in 1961.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Night of the Iguana 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 Tennessee Williams's books
- A Streetcar Named Desire (film, 1951)
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (film, 1958)
- Suddenly, Last Summer (film, 1959)
- Sweet Bird of Youth (film, 1962)