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The Beverly Hillbillies adaptations: films & series
Every version of The Beverly Hillbillies — the films & series, compared across media.
Jed Clampett's life changes the moment oil is discovered on his property. What follows — a plain-spoken family transplanted into the gilded absurdity of Beverly Hills — is the engine that drives both The Beverly Hillbillies television series and its big-screen counterpart, each finding comic life in the same essential fish-out-of-water premise.
The Beverly Hillbillies films
The Beverly Hillbillies series
Frequently asked
Is The Beverly Hillbillies based on a TV show?
Yes. The Beverly Hillbillies began as a television series in 1962, following the Clampett family's move from their oil-rich land to a Beverly Hills mansion. The 1993 film is an adaptation of that original series.
How many versions of The Beverly Hillbillies are there?
There are two screen versions in this collection: the classic The Beverly Hillbillies TV series (1962) and the feature film The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), both built around the same fish-out-of-water premise.
Should I watch the TV series or the 1993 film first?
The 1962 TV series is the original; the 1993 film is an adaptation of it, so the series is the natural starting point. The film also works as a self-contained retelling for viewers who prefer a single feature.