Literature has already produced important film adaptations. Especially in the science fiction genre, which has already produced several noteworthy films that have enjoyed success with audiences and critics.
Taking inspiration from this, we decided to list the 8 best adaptations of science fiction books to cinema. Check it out below!
8 films that are adaptations of science fiction books
Adapted from the dystopian novel of the same name by Anthony Burgess published in 1962, “A Clockwork Orange” is one of the most popular films by the famous director Stanley Kubrick. Set in a futuristic, dystopian society, the plot follows Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell), a young delinquent and leader of a street gang.
Under his command, his gang commits atrocious crimes, such as robberies, rapes and gratuitous violence. However, Alex is arrested and becomes the subject of a controversial behavioral experiment.
Based on the French novel “La planète des singes”, written by Pierre Boulle and published in 1963, “Planet of the Apes” was a great success with the public and critics.
The plot follows astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston), who lands on a strange planet after an accident. However, he soon discovers that the place is ruled by a society of intelligent apes and the humans are enslaved.
Based on the novel of the same name by Carl Sagan, published in 1985, “Contact” is directed by Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”). The film has a strong cast, with names like Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods and Tom Skerritt.
The story revolves around scientist Ellie (Foster), who detects an extremely complex and possibly extraterrestrial radio signal. This discovery places her at the center of the mission to contact possible alien intelligence.
Based on the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick, published in 1968, “Blade Runner” is a milestone in science fiction cinema. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford in the lead role.
The plot is set in the dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where humans and androids known as replicants coexist, albeit with palpable tension. The plot follows Rick Deckard (Ford), a police officer tasked with hunting down escaped replicants.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, “Jurassic Park” is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. A success with audiences and box office, the film stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough.
The plot takes place on a fictional island, where a wealthy businessman (Attenborough) and a team of genetic scientists create a dinosaur theme park. The extinct creatures were cloned from DNA preserved in fossilized amber.
Directed by cult director Richard Fleischer (from Conan – The Destroyer), “In the World of 2020” is based on the 1966 novel “Make Room! Make Room!” by Harry Harrison. The film stars Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young and Edward G. Robinson.
The plot takes place in an overpopulated and polluted dystopian future, with scarce natural resources and widespread social poverty. The plot follows a detective (Heston) who investigates the murder of an executive at the Soylent Corporation, a company that supplies mass processed foods to the population.
However, the detective discovers a shocking secret about the origin of the company’s food products.
A cinematic classic directed by famed director Andrei Tarkovsky, “Solaris” is a Soviet film based on the novel of the same name by Polish author Stanisław Lem, published in 1961.
In the plot, a psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris, covered by a vast ocean. The psychologist’s goal is to discover the reason for the existential crises that affected the crew and paralyzed the mission.
Paul Verhoeven (“Robocop”) directs this satirical, controversial and cult science fiction. The film is based on Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 novel of the same name.
The plot takes place in the distant future, where humanity is involved in an interplanetary war against an alien species that resembles giant insects.
The film stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Muldoon and Michael Ironside.
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