Movie · 1969
Is Women in Love based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Women in Love is based on the book Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence (1920).
The movie was released in 1969.
The book behind Women in Love
Women in Love
by D. H. Lawrence · first published 1920 · modernist literature, LGBT-related literature, psychological fiction
Novel by D. H. Lawrence.
Common questions
Is Women in Love based on a book?
Yes. Women in Love is based on the book Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence (1920).
Who wrote the book Women in Love is based on?
Women in Love was written by D. H. Lawrence and first published in 1920.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Women in Love 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 D. H. Lawrence's books
- Sons and Lovers (film, 1960)
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (film, 2022)
- Lady Chatterley (film, 2006)
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (film, 1981)
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (film, 2015)