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Hearts in Atlantis (2001) Movie vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Scott Hicks · Starring Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, Hope Davis
Hearts in Atlantis (2001) Movie: Cast and Details
A boy in 1960 befriends a mysterious older lodger.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt uses only the first story from the collection and changes much of it.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the five linked stories. The film is a gentle drama.
What the book gives you
Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King
The first story ties to The Dark Tower.
Who will like it: Readers who like King’s less typical work.