Movie · 1949
Is The Passionate Friends based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Passionate Friends is based on the book The Passionate Friends: A Novel by H. G. Wells (1913).
The movie was released in 1949.
The book behind The Passionate Friends
Common questions
Is The Passionate Friends based on a book?
Yes. The Passionate Friends is based on the book The Passionate Friends: A Novel by H. G. Wells (1913).
Who wrote the book The Passionate Friends is based on?
The Passionate Friends: A Novel was written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1913.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Passionate Friends: A Novel before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
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- The War of the Worlds (film, 1953)