8 Best Films Based on Novel Adaptations, From Local to Hollywood

The novel IMPERFECT by Meira Anastasia, which raises issues of body shaming and self-love, has been successfully adapted into a feature film. With its locally themed adaptation, this movie offers a fresh touch while still conveying messages about the diversity of body shapes and the importance of self-love. In short, this film will make you smile widely and feel stronger than ever!

Another novel that has been adapted into a film is TENGGELAMNYA KAPAL VAN DER WIJCK, a legendary literary work by Buya Hamka. This novel, first published in 1939, depicts a tragic love story set against the backdrop of Indonesia's colonial history. When else can you watch a film that can make you emotional and broaden your horizons at the same time!

Adapted from a best-selling novel, the film 5 CM takes the audience on a thrilling adventure of five friends who climb Mount Semeru. Through the experience of climbing the mountain, they learn about the meaning of friendship, love, and life. This film presents a realistic portrait of the growth and changes that occur in each person. Have you watched it?

LET'S TALK ABOUT TODAY (NKCTHI) is a film adapted from a novel with the same title, written by Marchella FP. This novel raises themes of family, intergenerational relationships, and the emotional journey in facing the realities of life.

Shifting from adaptations of local works, the film IT ENDS WITH US is a Hollywood version of the popular novel first published in 2016. The story follows the journey of a woman facing various life challenges, including issues in love and domestic violence. Guaranteed to make you feel emotional and ache at the same time!

DUNE is an adaptation of the legendary science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, which achieved great success at the Academy Awards, bringing home 6 Oscars. This proves that the world built by Herbert in his book can be accepted and appreciated by a wide audience. The film presents a story rich in themes of politics, power, and the struggle for survival, all presented in a captivating manner both visually and emotionally.

One of the most popular films of 2018, CRAZY RICH ASIANS, turns out to be adapted from the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan. This film immediately captured attention for presenting a fresh, funny, and colorful story, while also providing a representation of Asian culture that is rarely seen in Hollywood.

The film OPPENHEIMER, directed by Christopher Nolan, which tells the life journey of the pioneer of nuclear weapons and the significant impact of his invention, successfully garnered attention and various awards in 2023. This film is adapted from the biography American Prometheus, the result of two decades of research by historians Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. It's definitely a must-watch! Make sure you keep following updates for the latest information from KapanLagi. If not now, when?