Movie · 1999
Is The Old Man and the Sea based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Old Man and the Sea is based on the book The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (1952).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway · first published 1952 · literature, novella
1952 short novel by Ernest Hemingway, written between December 1950 and February 1951.
Other adaptations of The Old Man and the Sea
- The Old Man and the Sea (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is The Old Man and the Sea based on a book?
Yes. The Old Man and the Sea is based on the book The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (1952).
Who wrote the book The Old Man and the Sea is based on?
The Old Man and the Sea was written by Ernest Hemingway and first published in 1952.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Old Man and the Sea 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 Killers (film, 1946)
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro (film, 1952)