TV series · 2015 · Amazon Prime Video
Is The Man in the High Castle based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Man in the High Castle is based on the book The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick (1962).
The TV series premiered in 2015 on Amazon Prime Video.
The book behind The Man in the High Castle
The Man in the High Castle
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1962 · postmodern fiction, science fiction, alternate history
1962 novel by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is The Man in the High Castle based on a book?
Yes. The Man in the High Castle is based on the book The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick (1962).
Who wrote the book The Man in the High Castle is based on?
The Man in the High Castle was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1962.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Man in the High Castle before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- Total Recall (film, 1990)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- Next (film, 2007)
- Paycheck (film, 2003)