The 43 Best Books Turned Into Movies
Following are the best books turned into movies, based on two factors: combined book and movie rating, and social impact.
Most 'best book to movie' lists are heavy on sci-fi. However, since I'm obsessed with uplifting others, there's more fun and inspiration here. 😇
KEY: Title(s) — Book Rating / Movie Rating · Ama Imdb
(Book Rating from Amazon. Movie Rating from IMDb. Ama = Amazon book page. Imdb = IMDb movie page. Some titles shortened for page readability. List is in alphabetical order, except for last three.)
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Best Books Turned Into Movies
1. A Christmas Carol — 4.7 / 7.8 · Ama Imdb
2. Alice in Wonderland — 4.7 / 7.3 · Ama Imdb
3. Charlie & Chocolate Factory — 4.7 / 7.8 · Ama Imdb
4. Charlotte’s Web — 4.8 / 6.9 · Ama Imdb
5. Chocolat — 4.5 / 7.2 · Ama Imdb
6. Contact — 4.5 / 7.5 · Ama Imdb
7. Count of Monte Cristo — 4.8 / 7.7 · Ama Imdb
8. Fantastic Mr. Fox — 4.7 / 7.9 · Ama Imdb
9. Forrest Gump — 4.4 / 8.8 · Ama Imdb
10. Gandhi — 4.5 / 8.0 · Ama Imdb
11. Hacksaw Ridge — 4.7 / 8.1 · Ama Imdb
12. Hidden Figures — 4.4 / 7.8 · Ama Imdb
13. Horton Hears a Who — 4.9 / 6.8 · Ama Imdb
14. Jurassic Park — 4.7 / 8.2 · Ama Imdb
15. Life of Pi — 4.4 / 7.9 · Ama Imdb
16. Matilda — 4.7 / 7.0 · Ama Imdb
17. Me Before You — 4.7 / 7.4 · Ama Imdb
18. Peter Pan — 4.8 / 7.3 · Ama Imdb
19. Schindler’s List — 4.7 / 9.0 · Ama Imdb
20. Seabiscuit — 4.6 / 7.3 · Ama Imdb
21. Shawshank Redemption — 4.7 / 9.3 · Ama Imdb
22. Team of Rivals/Lincoln — 4.8 / 7.3 · Ama Imdb
23. The Body/Stand By Me — 4.7 / 8.1 · Ama Imdb
24. The Godfather — 4.8 / 9.2 · Ama Imdb
25. The Green Mile — 4.8 / 8.6 · Ama Imdb
26. The Help — 4.8 / 8.1 · Ama Imdb
27. The Lion..Witch..Wardrobe — 4.7 / 6.9 · Ama Imdb
28. The Lord of the Rings — 4.8 / 8.9 · Ama Imdb
29. The Peaceful Warrior — 4.6 / 7.2 · Ama Imdb
30. The Princess Bride — 4.7 / 8.0 · Ama Imdb
31. The Wizard of Oz — 4.8 / 8.1 · Ama Imdb
32. To Kill a Mockingbird — 4.7 / 8.3 · Ama Imdb
33. Tuesdays with Morrie — 4.8 / 7.4 · Ama Imdb
34. Unbroken — 4.7 / 7.2 · Ama Imdb
35. V for Vendetta — 4.7 / 8.1 · Ama Imdb
36. War Horse — 4.6 / 7.2 · Ama Imdb
37. Where the Red Fern Grows — 4.8 / 6.9 · Ama Imdb
38. Wild — 4.4 / 7.1 · Ama Imdb
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Two Special
These two can dramatically improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health. I encourage you to tackle them with an open mind and heart.
41. China Study/Forks..Knives — 4.7 / 7.7 · Ama Imdb
42. The Case for Christ — 4.8 / 6.3 · Ama Imdb
(For more on improving your physical, mental, and spiritual health, go to Health or Faith.)
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One Bonus
While technically not book-to-movie, the display of strength, dignity, and leadership in this one is awe-inspiring. We should all strive to live like this.
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So.. which book/movie combo are you doing first?
Enjoy your journey :)
Peace and Love,
Ben
