Movie · 2009
Is The Road based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Road is based on the book The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2006).
The movie was released in 2009.
The book behind The Road
The Road
by Cormac McCarthy · first published 2006 · post-apocalyptic fiction, science fiction, dystopian fiction
2006 novel by Cormac McCarthy.
Common questions
Is The Road based on a book?
Yes. The Road is based on the book The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2006).
Who wrote the book The Road is based on?
The Road was written by Cormac McCarthy and first published in 2006.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Road 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 Cormac McCarthy's books
- No Country for Old Men (film, 2007)
- All the Pretty Horses (film, 2000)
- The Sunset Limited (film, 2011)