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All the books by Paul Theroux adapted to cinema and television
Paul Theroux is known for being the author of the book The Mosquito Coast, first published in 1981, which was adapted to television by Neil Cross in 2021.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Paul Theroux. 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 Mosquito Coast
Paul Theroux, 1981
TV series vs book
Neil Cross, 2021-
A gripping adventure and layered character drama following the dangerous journey of a radical idealist and brilliant inventor, Allie Fox, who, disgusted with the corruption of the civilized world, uproots his family for Mexico when they suddenly find themselves on the run from the US government.
The Mosquito Coast
Paul Theroux, 1981
movie vs book
Peter Weir, 1986
Allie Fox is a brilliant but stubborn inventor who has grown fed up with the American Dream and consumerism. Furthermore, he believes that a nuclear war is on the horizon as a result of American greed and crime. Allie decides to escape with his wife and children to Belize. In the jungle, he tries with mad determination to create a utopian community with disastrous results.