Movie · 1986
Is Welcome based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Welcome is based on the book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss (1948).
The movie was released in 1986.
The book behind Welcome
Common questions
Is Welcome based on a book?
Yes. Welcome is based on the book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss (1948).
Who wrote the book Welcome is based on?
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose was written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1948.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose 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 Dr. Seuss's books
- The Grinch (film, 2018)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (film, 2000)
- The Cat in the Hat (film, 2003)
- The Cat in the Hat (film, 2026)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (film, 1966)
- Green Eggs and Ham (TV, 2019)