From post-apocalyptic epics set in the future to heart-rending love stories in the Italian countryside, book-to-movie adaptations continue are a hit with film audiences. And the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues to be just as captivated as moviegoers by these tales.
In anticipation of the 90th Academy Awards ceremony on March 4th, we’ve assembled a list of every 2018 Oscar-nominated film based on a book. Adaptations earned nominations in 15 of the 24 award categories, including everything from Best Picture to Sound Mixing.
It’s worth noting, however, that only six of the 16 films on this list were adapted from books written by women. And of those six, only two of the screenplays—The Breadwinner and Mudbound—were written by women. The Breadwinner and Mudbound are also two of only three films boasting female directors on this list.
Hollywood has miles to go in achieving gender parity, let alone nominating movies created by female filmmakers. This list shows that seeking out stories written by, adapted by and directed by women is crucial to making progress in this arena.
All the Money in the World
Based on: Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty by John Pearson
Screenplay by: David Scarpa
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg
Oscar Nominations: Actor in a Supporting Role (Christopher Plummer)
Beauty and the Beast
Based on: Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
Screenplay by: Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos
Directed by: Bill Condon
Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad
Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Production Design
Blade Runner 2049
Based on: Characters from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Screenplay by: Hampton Fancher and Michael Green
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Robin Wright
Oscar Nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects
The Boss Baby
Based on: The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee
Screenplay by: Michael McCullers
Directed by: Tom McGrath
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Miles Bakshi, Tobey Maguire
Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature Film
The Breadwinner
Based on: The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Screenplay by: Anita Doron and Deborah Ellis
Directed by: Nora Twomey
Starring: Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq
Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature Film
Call Me by Your Name
Based on: Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman
Screenplay by: James Ivory
Directed by: Luc Guadagnino
Starring: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar
Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Timothée Chalamet), Music (Original Song), Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Disaster Artist
Based on: The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell
Screenplay by: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber
Directed by: James Franco
Starring: James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie
Oscar Nominations: Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Ferdinand
Based on: The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf with art by Robert Lawson
Screenplay by: Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
Starring: John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson, Gina Rodriguez, Bobby Cannavale
Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature Film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Based on: Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Comics series by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Screenplay by: James Gunn
Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper
Oscar Nominations: Visual Effects
Logan
Based on: Marvel Comics characters created by Roy Thomas, Len Wein and John Romita, Sr.
Screenplay by: Scott Frank, James Mangold, Michael Green
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook
Oscar Nominations: Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Molly’s Game
Based on: Molly’s Game: From Hollywood’s Elite to Wall Street’s Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker by Molly Bloom
Screenplay by: Aaron Sorkin
Directed by: Aaron Sorkin
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera
Oscar Nominations: Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Mudbound
Based on: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Screenplay by: Dee Rees and Virgil Williams
Directed by: Dee Rees
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund
Oscar Nominations: Actress in a Supporting Role (Mary J. Blige), Cinematography, Music (Original Song), Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Revolting Rhymes
Based on: Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl with art by Quentin Blake
Screenplay by: Jan Lachauer and Jakob Schuh
Directed by: Jan Lachauer and Jakob Schuh
Starring: Rob Brydon, Bertie Carvel, Gemma Chan, Dominic West
Oscar Nominations: Short Film (Animated)
Victoria & Abdul
Based on: Victoria & Abdul by Shrabani Basu
Screenplay by: Lee Hall
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akhtar
Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling
War for the Planet of the Apes
Based on: Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
Screenplay by: Mark Bomback and Matt Reeves
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karen Konoval
Oscar Nominations: Visual Effects
Wonder
Based on: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Screenplay by: Jack Thorne, Steve Conrad, Stephen Chbosky
Directed by: Stephen Chbosky
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic
Oscar Nominations: Makeup and Hairstyling
Check out our 2017 and 2016 lists for more book-to-film adaptations.