TV series · 2016 · AMC
Is The Night Manager based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Night Manager is based on the book The Night Manager by John le Carré (1993).
The TV series premiered in 2016 on AMC.
The book behind The Night Manager
The Night Manager
by John le Carré · first published 1993 · spy fiction, crime fiction
1993 espionage novel by John le Carré.
Common questions
Is The Night Manager based on a book?
Yes. The Night Manager is based on the book The Night Manager by John le Carré (1993).
Who wrote the book The Night Manager is based on?
The Night Manager was written by John le Carré and first published in 1993.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Night Manager 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 John le Carré's books
- The Constant Gardener (film, 2005)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (film, 2011)
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film, 1965)
- The Russia House (film, 1990)
- The Tailor of Panama (film, 2001)
- A Most Wanted Man (film, 2014)