Movie · 1952
Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Snows of Kilimanjaro is based on the book The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway (1936).
The movie was released in 1952.
The book behind The Snows of Kilimanjaro
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
by Ernest Hemingway · first published 1936
Short story by Ernest Hemingway.
Common questions
Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro based on a book?
Yes. The Snows of Kilimanjaro is based on the book The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway (1936).
Who wrote the book The Snows of Kilimanjaro is based on?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was written by Ernest Hemingway and first published in 1936.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Snows of Kilimanjaro 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 Old Man and the Sea (film, 1958)