What are some famous films based on novels?

One such film is 'The Guide' which is based on the novel by R.K. Narayan. It tells the story of a tour guide whose life takes many twists and turns. Another is 'Devdas' which has been made into multiple versions. The novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is a tragic love story, and the film adaptations have been very popular in India. And 'Parineeta' is also a notable one. Based on a novel, it beautifully portrays a love story set against a backdrop of family and society in Kolkata.

The Rats is a famous film based on his novel. It focuses on the terrifying idea of huge, killer rats invading and causing chaos in the human world. The film adaptation managed to capture the horror and the sense of urgency from the book.

'Pet Sematary' is based on Stephen King's novel. It involves a mysterious burial ground where things that are buried come back in a very disturbing way. The movie effectively builds tension and horror around this concept.

Well, 'The Blind Side' is a great example. It's based on the real - life story of Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family who took in a homeless and traumatized boy, Michael Oher, and helped him become a successful football player. Then there's 'Hidden Figures', which showcases the real - life stories of three African - American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race in the 1960s. And '127 Hours' is based on the true experience of Aron Ralston, who had to amputate his own arm to survive after being trapped by a boulder while hiking.

Hindi films based on famous novels also tend to have a certain depth in terms of themes. Whether it is love, social issues, or personal growth as seen in 'Guide', the themes are explored more thoroughly as they are already explored in the source novels. This gives the films an added layer of meaning and makes them more than just entertainment.

Definitely '3 Idiots'. It's a blockbuster and the story from the novel 'Five Point Someone' was adapted in a very engaging way. It also has a great message about education and following one's passion.

One famous one is 'The Conjuring'. It's based on the real - life investigations of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The movie shows their experiences dealing with a haunted farmhouse.

One of the well - known ones is 'Goodfellas'. It tells the real - life story of Henry Hill and his life in the Mafia. Another is 'Scarface', which was inspired by the rise and fall of real - life gangsters. And 'The Departed' is also based on true events within the criminal underworld.

One of the most well - known is 'Born Free'. It's about Elsa and how she was raised by humans and then released back into the wild. There's also 'The Lion in Winter' which is based on historical events and has lions as symbols of power. And 'The Ghost and the Darkness' which is a thrilling true story of lions preying on humans. These films bring real - life lion - related stories to the big screen, each with its own unique take on the relationship between lions and humans or the lions' own lives in nature.

Another is 'The Hateful Eight'. Although it's more of a fictionalized account set in a post - Civil War Wyoming, it was inspired by real - life events and characters of that era, with elements of banditry and lawlessness.