Movie · 1966
Is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is based on the book Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee (1962).
The movie was released in 1966.
The book behind Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee · first published 1962 · drama fiction
1962 play by Edward Albee.
Common questions
Is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? based on a book?
Yes. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is based on the book Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee (1962).
Who wrote the book Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is based on?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was written by Edward Albee and first published in 1962.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.