15 Comedy Films You Didn't Know Were Based on Best-Selling Books

The film industry is bustling with original ideas, many of which go on to be incredible properties in their own right. Yet, it would also be wrong to discredit films that are adapted from novels. From The Wizard of Oz to The Chronicles of Narnia, the film industry has allowed these wonderful stories to blossom and find a new audience.
While classic novels are commonly adapted into drama pieces, fans often overlook comedies. However, many hit films have been inspired by comedic novels, bringing a sense of depth to these movies. As such, fans tend to forget about the original novel and focus on the comedy itself.
A Chic Highschooler Plays Matchmaker Clueless
Even though it was first released in 1995, Clueless still has an insane cult following. The film focuses on Cher Horowitz, a privileged teenage girl who spends most of her life focused on social status and matchmaking with her teachers and fellow students.
While classic novels are commonly adapted into drama pieces, fans often overlook comedies. However, many hit films have been inspired by comedic novels, bringing a sense of depth to these movies. As such, fans tend to forget about the original novel and focus on the comedy itself.
A Chic Highschooler Plays Matchmaker Clueless
Even though it was first released in 1995, Clueless still has an insane cult following. The film focuses on Cher Horowitz, a privileged teenage girl who spends most of her life focused on social status and matchmaking with her teachers and fellow students.
- 2/2/2025
- by Melody Day
- CBR
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