For many years now, fans have been obsessed with remakes of their favorite books and novels. Fan favorites often get turned into feature films that see their own bout of success. These are some of the most successful stories seeing their vision realized on the big screen, with very positive results.
1A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron
The movie was initially released in January. It’s the story of a dog going through a 400-mile journey to find his owner. The film itself has excellent reviews, especially with an all-star cast, including Ashley Judd and Bryce Dallas Howard.
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2Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
This is a touching story of two teenagers who suffer from cystic fibrosis and have to live through a challenging yet sweet romance. The movie is already nominated for two E! People’s Choice Awards and features Cole Sprouse as Will and Haley Lu Richardson as Stella.
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3The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook
This sophisticated film tells the story of a young girl Rachel, played by Keira Knightley, who moves back to her hometown and deals with the aftermath of war. The movie was released in March 2019 and grossed over 9 million USD in the box office.
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4The Dirt by Mötley Crüe
Released in March 2019, the movie follows the story of Mötley Crüe members rising from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame in the 1980s. The young cast includes Pete Davidson, Machine Gun Kelly, and Iwan Rheon.
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5Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Another one of Stephen king’s masterpieces brought back to life with this new adaptation released in April. It’s a classic thriller guaranteed to give you chills.
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6The Best of Enemies by Osha Gray Davidson
Starring the talented Taraji P. Henson, the movie unwraps the true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader.
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7After by Anna Todd
The famous drama novel is now an award-winning movie as well! The film is about a young Tessa who enters her first semester of college. Her guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself.
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8The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
The teen drama released in May 2019 tells the story of two teenagers from two different worlds struggling to find each other.
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9We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Featuring talented Alexandra Daddario, the movie is a pure thrill about two sisters and their uncle whose lives are turned upside-down by the arrival of a cousin with ulterior motives.
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10Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is the most controversial, yet one of the most successful movie adaptation on this list. It’s a horror movie based on a 3-part children’s novel by Alvin Schwartz.
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11Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Former architect Bernadette Fox seems to have it all. But when Bernadette suddenly disappears without a trace, her concerned family sets off on an adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone. The cast includes incredible actors Cate Blanchette, Troian Bellisario, and Kristen Wiig.
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12Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
This lovely movie adaptation tells the different stories of very different sisters living together after the civil war. The star-studded cast includes Meryl Streep, Saroise Ronan, Emma Watson, and Thimothée Chalamet.
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