Movie · 2007
Is There Will Be Blood based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. There Will Be Blood is based on the book Oil! by Upton Sinclair (1926).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind There Will Be Blood
Common questions
Is There Will Be Blood based on a book?
Yes. There Will Be Blood is based on the book Oil! by Upton Sinclair (1926).
Who wrote the book There Will Be Blood is based on?
Oil! was written by Upton Sinclair and first published in 1926.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Oil! before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.