Movie · 1995
Is Tom and Huck based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Tom and Huck is based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (1876).
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is part of the Tom Sawyer books series.
The movie was released in 1995.
The book behind Tom and Huck
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain · first published 1876 · Bildungsroman, adventure fiction
1876 adventure novel and bildungsroman by Mark Twain.
Tom Sawyer books: books by publication date
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876)
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884)
- Tom Sawyer Abroad (1894)
- Tom Sawyer, Detective (1896)
- Tom Sawyer's Conspiracy (1967)
Other adaptations of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (TV, 1980)
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (film, 1938)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 1973)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 1917)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 2000)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 1930)
Common questions
Is Tom and Huck based on a book?
Yes. Tom and Huck is based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (1876).
Who wrote the book Tom and Huck is based on?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was written by Mark Twain and first published in 1876.
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Tom Sawyer books series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 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 Mark Twain's books
- Mud (film, 2012)
- Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (film, 2004)
- The Adventures of Huck Finn (film, 1993)
- The Prince and the Pauper (film, 1990)
- Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (film, 2012)
- The Prince and the Pauper (film, 1937)