Movies Better Than Books: The Top 6 Examples Of This Phenomenon

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No. 1: The Shawshank Redemption, 1994

Inspired by: Different Seasons, Stephen King

Though Stephen King’s novel was tremendously well-written, the star studded cast that brought the story to life created one of the most memorable movies of the 90s. Although Shawshank ended up losing the Best Picture award to Forrest Gump, it is arguably not only the best movie inspired by a book, but also the best motion picture of its generation.

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