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This Is Where I Leave You adaptations: books & films
Every version of This Is Where I Leave You — the books & films, compared across media.
This Is Where I Leave You tells the story of four grown siblings who converge on their childhood home after their father's death, forced to spend a week together with their outspoken mother and an assortment of spouses. Jonathan Tropper's bestselling novel and the 2014 film adaptation both explore what happens when family obligation collides with adult lives already stretched thin — the same tangled bonds, rendered across two different media.
This Is Where I Leave You films
This Is Where I Leave You books
Frequently asked
Is This Is Where I Leave You based on a book?
Yes. The 2014 film This Is Where I Leave You is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jonathan Tropper, an international bestseller praised for its mix of humor and emotional depth.
How many versions of This Is Where I Leave You are there?
There are two versions available here: Jonathan Tropper's novel This is where I leave you and the 2014 film This Is Where I Leave You, which adapts that story for the screen.
Should I read the book or watch the film first?
Both versions follow the same core story of siblings reuniting after their father's death. If you prefer rich character interiority, start with the novel This is where I leave you; if you want a quicker dramatic experience, the 2014 film This Is Where I Leave You offers the same premise on screen.