A selection of films and cartoons that, to the surprise of many, were based on books. 
In leisurely conversation we often discuss art. You've probably met more than once people who prefer movies to books, or those who, on the contrary, boast about their love of reading, denying the considerable contribution of cinema to modern culture.
But did you know that movie lovers can be surprised, and sometimes even baffled, by just one fact? The fact is that many films beloved by film fans are based on books. Stories that have grossed millions of dollars at the box office are often just visual representations of existing works of fiction. Let's see which films and animated films were born thanks to the work of writers.
"Die Hard" (1988) 
The film is based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorpe.
"Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) 
The film is based on Anne Fine's 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire. You've probably never heard of him.
"Shrek" (2001) 
The cartoon is based on the children's book of the same name by William Steig, dedicated to an antisocial cannibal.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988) 
The story is based on the 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? Gary Wolf.
"How to Train a Dragon" (2010) 
The cartoon is based on the books of British children's writer Cressida Cowell. In total, she wrote thirteen books. Each of them represents the memoirs of Hiccup Bloodthirsty Karasik III about his childhood.
"First Wives Club" (1996) 
The comedy is based on the novel “The First Wives Club” by Olivia Goldsmith, which was published in 1992.
"Jumanji" (1995) 
In 1981, Chris Van Allsburg wrote an amazing book about an enchanted game called Jumanji. It formed the basis of the popular film.
"The Princess Diaries" (2001) 
The film is based on the novel The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, which was written in 2000.
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009) 
The cartoon is based on the children's book by spouses Judy and Ron Barrett, released in 1982.
"The Devil Wears Prada" 2006 
The comedy-drama was based on the book by Lauren Weisberger, published in 2003.
"The Great Mouse Detective" (1986) 
The cartoon about the detective mouse was based on a series of stories by children's writer Eve Titus, published from 1958 to 1982.
"Legally Blonde" (2001) 
Amanda Brown's 2001 novel inspired Robert Luketic to create the hit comedy.
"The Parent Trap" (1998) 
The film's script is based on the book "The Double Lottery" by Erich Kästner, who published it back in 1949.
"Freaky Friday" (2003) 
The story is based on the book Fancy Friday by Mary Rogers, published in 1972.
"Jaws" (1975) 
The horror film about a bloodthirsty shark was born thanks to the novel of the same name by Peter Benchley, which was released in 1974.
"The BFG" (2016) 
The exciting adventure film is based on the 1982 novel by Roald Dahl.
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