TV series · 2020 · HBO
Is The Plot Against America based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Plot Against America is based on the book The Plot Against America by Philip Roth (2004).
The TV series premiered in 2020 on HBO.
The book behind The Plot Against America
The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth · first published 2004 · alternate history, science fiction, political fiction
2004 novel by Philip Roth.
Common questions
Is The Plot Against America based on a book?
Yes. The Plot Against America is based on the book The Plot Against America by Philip Roth (2004).
Who wrote the book The Plot Against America is based on?
The Plot Against America was written by Philip Roth and first published in 2004.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Plot Against America 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 Roth's books
- The Human Stain (film, 2003)
- Elegy (film, 2008)
- American Pastoral (film, 2016)
- Goodbye, Columbus (film, 1969)