Movies Adapted from Novels That Ended up Being Better Than the Book

Stand By Me (1986)

Rob Reiner seems to shine brightest when it comes to adaptations. Based on The Body, a 1982 novella by Stephen King, Stand By Me toes the line between bittersweet childhood nostalgia and dark humor, making the film a cherished classic.

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The More You Know

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  • You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from more than 2 miles away.
  • The magnetic North Pole is moving.
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