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All the books by Robert A. Heinlein adapted to cinema and television, ranked
The works by Robert A. Heinlein, known for titles such as All You Zombies or Starship Troopers, have been adapted several times to cinema and television.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Robert A. Heinlein. 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.
All You Zombies
Robert A. Heinlein, 1959
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Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, 2014
As a time travelling agent is trying to disarm a bomb, he is confronted by a person who tries to stop him and gunfire duel takes place between them. While the agent is recovering from facial reconstruction, it is revealed that he has been trying to prevent the attack of the so-called Fizzle Bomber in New York in 1975.
Starship Troopers
Robert A. Heinlein, 1959
movie vs book
Paul Verhoeven, 1997
In the 23rd century, while colonizing new planets, humans have encountered a hostile non-technological insectoid species known as Arachnids, but commonly referred to as Bugs. After graduating from high school in Buenos Aires, John Johnny Rico, his girlfriend Carmen Ibanez, and psychic best friend Carl Jenkins enlist in the Federal Service, despite Rico’s parents’ disapproval of military service.