Movie · 1990
Is Total Recall based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Total Recall is based on the book We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick (1966).
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind Total Recall
We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1966 · science fiction
1966 short story by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is Total Recall based on a book?
Yes. Total Recall is based on the book We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick (1966).
Who wrote the book Total Recall is based on?
We Can Remember It for You Wholesale was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1966.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read We Can Remember It for You Wholesale 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 Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- Next (film, 2007)
- The Man in the High Castle (TV, 2015)
- Paycheck (film, 2003)