Where to watch some of the Best Book Adaptations to Movie

Where to watch some of the Best Book Adaptations to Movie -

More than 50 years after the publication of her first and only novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee is expected to publish a second book. The 88-year-old author has agreed to publish "Go Set a Watchman," which will serve as a sequel to his first, and follows Atticus Finch and his daughter Scout from the original. It is expected that this book will eventually be turned into a film adaptation, which can become as iconic as the literary work itself, like "to Kill a Mockingbird" did.

If you want to catch up on this classic film, it is available for rent or buy on Amazon Instant Video or you can rent the DVD from Netflix. you want to catch some other film adaptations of classic novels? Here are six other books that have been made in iconic films.

"Pride and Prejudice"

Although it is located in 19th century England, the iconic Jane Austen novel is still one of the most beloved books to date. It follows the story of the unlikely romance that blooms between judgment and Elizabeth Bennett sarcastic and arrogant Mr. Darcy. It was adapted to the screen several times, as a mini-series of the BBC, a 2005 adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden and even a Bollywood interpretation with Aishwarya Rai. You can find all three of these on Amazon Instant Video, for rental or purchase.

"When the Fern Grows Red"

This was probably one of the first books that brought you to tears in primary school. Wilson Rawls' history to come of age explores the themes of love, loss and adventure in this moving novel about a boy and his two dogs redbone hunting. In 2003, Disney has remade the film in the original version of 1974, which is available to watch on Netflix and Amazon Instant Video for purchase.

"The Shawshank Redemption"

Stephen King's 1982 novel "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" was brought to the big screen in 1994 with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. It follows Andy Dufresne, played by Robbins, after he was arrested and imprisoned for the alleged double murder of his wife and her lover. You can find streaming movie on Amazon Instant Video.

"The Great Gatsby"

Another literary work that you have probably been forced to read in school - most recently known for publishing Leonardo DiCaprio Hollywood - 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel is set in the Roaring twenties and serves as a warning against any attempt to realize the American dream. The adaptation of the original film stars Robert Redford and Mia Farrow and is available on Netflix, and for fans of Leo, iTunes has the latest version available for download.

"Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

This is the second of only three films to have won all five major Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Jack Nicholson's role as Randle . Written by Ken Kesey in 1962, this film takes place in a mental institution Oregon, where the main character Randle simulates insanity to avoid a prison sentence and is serving his sentence in a psychiatric hospital instead. He sees this option as the easy way out, but he's in for a rude awakening. You can watch now on Amazon Instant Video or rent the DVD on Netflix.

"The Godfather"

Perhaps most well known for the trilogy of films starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, he was originally a detective novel by author Italian Mario Puzo and introduces readers to the first American crime fiction family, the Corleone. With quotables like "I'll make him an offer he can not refuse," it became a classic crowd parts one, two and three are all available on Amazon Instant Video for streaming

If.. you prefer to read these classics of literature, or listen to the original scripts, see our audiobook reviews to find the best service.