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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring John Oliver, ranked

John Oliver appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as The Lion King or Wonder Park.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where John Oliver appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Lion King. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Lion King
Centum Books Ltd, 2019
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The Lion King
Jon Favreau, 2019

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the ‘circle of life’, which connects all living things. He tricks Simba and his best friend Nala into exploring a forbidden elephants’ graveyard, where they are attacked by hyenas led by the ruthless Shenzi.

The Lion King. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1605 book, King Lear
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King Lear
William Shakespeare, 1605
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The Lion King
Jon Favreau, 2019

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the ‘circle of life’, which connects all living things. He tricks Simba and his best friend Nala into exploring a forbidden elephants’ graveyard, where they are attacked by hyenas led by the ruthless Shenzi.

Wonder Park. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Wonder Park: The Movie Novel
Sadie Chesterfield, 2019
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Wonder Park
Dylan Brown, 2019

June Bailey, a girl with a bright imagination, and her mother come up with the story of Wonderland, a magical amusement park run by a group of animals: Boomer, a big blue bear who greets guests; Greta, a wild boar; Gus and Cooper, beaver brothers; Steve, a porcupine who is the park’s safety manager and is in love with Greta; and Peanut, the leader of the park and a chimpanzee who has the ability to create rides by listening to June’s mother’s voice.