TV series · 2016 · BBC One
Is War and Peace based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. War and Peace is based on the book War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869).
The TV series premiered in 2016 on BBC One.
The book behind War and Peace
War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy · first published 1869 · romantic fiction, war fiction, philosophical fiction
1869 novel by Leo Tolstoy.
Other adaptations of War and Peace
- War and Peace (film, 1965)
- War and Peace (film, 1956)
Common questions
Is War and Peace based on a book?
Yes. War and Peace is based on the book War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869).
Who wrote the book War and Peace is based on?
War and Peace was written by Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1869.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read War and Peace 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 Leo Tolstoy's books
- Anna Karenina (film, 2012)
- Ikiru (film, 1952)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1997)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1935)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1948)
- L'Argent (film, 1983)