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New Zealand·2009·Director: Jonathan King
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Faithfulness
N/A
Book Rating
2.4
Movie Rating
Tom Cameron, Sam Neill, Sophie McBride
The Book
Under the Mountain is a 1979 children's book by New Zealand writer Maurice Gee. It has been adapted into a 1981 television miniseries, a 2009 film and stage show.
The Film
Under the Mountain is a 2009 New Zealand film directed by Jonathan King starring Sam Neill, Oliver Driver, Sophie McBride, and Tom Cameron. It is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by New Zealand author Maurice Gee.
Key Differences
The film condenses subplots and trims interior moments present in the book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstRead first — the novel offers depth the film couldn't fully capture.
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