Movie · 2010
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on the book Der Zauberlehrling by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1797).
The movie was released in 2010.
The book behind The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Der Zauberlehrling
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · first published 1797 · lyric poetry
Ballad by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Common questions
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice based on a book?
Yes. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on the book Der Zauberlehrling by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1797).
Who wrote the book The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on?
Der Zauberlehrling was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and first published in 1797.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Der Zauberlehrling 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 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's books
- Faust (2011 film) (film, 2011)
- Phantom of the Paradise (film, 1974)
- Wrong Move (film, 1975)
- The Elective Affinities (film, 1996)
- Young Goethe in Love (film, 2010)
- Young Werther (film, 2024)