In honor of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" here is a list of my fifteen all time favorite films that were based on books.

15. Million Dollar Baby - Based on the stories by F.X. Toole

14. Mrs. Doubtfire - Based on the novel by Anne Fine.

13. Forrest Gump - based on the novel "Forrest Gump" by Winston Groom.

12. Simon Birch - Based on the novel by John Irving.

11. Shrek - Based on the story by William Steig.

10. Schindler's List - Based on the book by Thomas Keneally.

9. A Christmas Story - Based on the novel "In God We trust, All Others Pay Cash" by Jean Shepherd.

8. What's Eating Gilbert Grape? - Based on the novel by Peter Hedges, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Based on the novel "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling.

6. Muppet Treasure Island - Based on the novel "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson.

5. Stand by Me - Based on the novel "The Body" by Stephen King.

4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Based on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.

3. Jurassic Park - Based on "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Based on "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkein.

1. The Godfather - based on "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

Do you have a list of your own? Let's hear it!

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