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The Stand (1994) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 1994 · Directed by Mick Garris · Starring Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe
The Stand (1994) TV Series: Cast and Details
After a deadly plague wipes out most of the world, the survivors are drawn to two opposing leaders.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe miniseries follows the novel's main events and was written by King himself, with some trimming.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for its scale. The miniseries is the more faithful version.
What the book gives you
The Stand by Stephen King
King published an uncut edition in 1990.
Who will like it: Readers who want an epic King novel.