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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Justin Timberlake, ranked

Justin Timberlake appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Inside Llewyn Davis or Shrek the Third.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 6 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Justin Timberlake 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.
Inside Llewyn Davis. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2005 book, The Mayor of MacDougal Street
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The Mayor of MacDougal Street
Dave Van Ronk, 2005
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Inside Llewyn Davis
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2013

Experience a seven-day journey with Llewyn Davis, a folk singer, as he navigates the vibrant Greenwich Village music scene in 1961. Carrying his guitar and braving the harsh New York winter, he faces considerable challenges as a struggling musician, some of which are self-imposed and seemingly impossible to overcome.

Trolls. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Trolls: The Junior Novelization
David Lewman, 2016
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Trolls
Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn, 2016

The Trolls are small, colorful creatures who live in an almost perpetual state of happiness, singing, dancing, hugging, and having fun all day. The Trolls, led by their king, King Peppy, with his infant daughter, Princess Poppy, escape through tunnels on the day of Trollstice when Prince Gristle Jr. was going to eat his first Troll.

Shrek the Third. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1990 book, Shrek!
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Shrek!
William Steig, 1990
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Shrek the Third
Chris Miller, Raman Hui, 2007

Shrek and Princess Fiona are set to succeed the dying King Harold, but Shrek’s attempts to serve as the Regent during the King’s medical leave end in disaster. Immediately losing confidence, Artie tries taking control of the ship to go back to Worcestershire, and following a scuffle with Shrek, the ship crashes on a remote island where they encounter Artie’s retired wizard teacher, Merlin.

Trolls World Tour. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Trolls World Tour: The Junior Novelization
David Lewman, 2020
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Trolls World Tour
Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith, 2020

Six Troll tribes represent the musical genres Techno, Funk, Classical, Country, Rock, and Pop. Each tribe keeps a magical string that powers their specific kind of music. Queen Barb of the Rock tribe summons all the tribes to a reunion, intending to steal the strings to unite the trolls under rock music after stealing the techno string.

Shrek the Third. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Shrek the Third: The Junior Novel
Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, 2007
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Shrek the Third
Chris Miller, Raman Hui, 2007

Shrek and Princess Fiona are set to succeed the dying King Harold, but Shrek’s attempts to serve as the Regent during the King’s medical leave end in disaster. Immediately losing confidence, Artie tries taking control of the ship to go back to Worcestershire, and following a scuffle with Shrek, the ship crashes on a remote island where they encounter Artie’s retired wizard teacher, Merlin.

Trolls Band Together. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Trolls Band Together
David Lewman, 2023
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Trolls Band Together
Walt Dohrn, Tim Heitz, 2023

Poppy uncovers Branch’s past as a member of the boy band BroZone, along with his brothers Floyd, John Dory, Spruce, and Clay. When Floyd is abducted, Poppy and Branch set out on a mission to reunite the remaining brothers and save Floyd.