Fahrenheit 451 (2018): Film vs Book

About the film

A modern remake set in a world of screens, where reading is forbidden.

How close is it to the book?

It updates the story for the age of social media and changes plot details and characters. The book's central question still remains.

Read or watch first?

Watch for the update, but read the novel to see the original idea in its own words.

What the book gives you

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

A fast, inventive story that makes you appreciate every book on your shelf. Its love of reading and curiosity gives it a lasting spark.

Who will like it: Book lovers who enjoy fast, imaginative stories that celebrate reading itself.