Which 2014 film was adapted from Jonathan Tropper's 2009 novel?
Answer
This Is Where I Leave You
The 2014 film adapted from Jonathan Tropper’s 2009 novel is This Is Where I Leave You.
This Is Where I Leave You is a comedy-drama directed by Shawn Levy and released by Warner Bros. Pictures on September 19, 2014. Jonathan Tropper wrote the screenplay himself, adapting his 2009 novel of the same name. The story centers on four adult siblings who return to their childhood home after their father’s death and sit shiva together for seven days.
The ensemble cast includes Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Corey Stoll, Kathryn Hahn, Jane Fonda, and Timothy Olyphant. Its family conflicts mix grief, old resentments, romantic complications, and uncomfortable humor, reflecting the novel’s blend of emotional drama and comedy.
The title is sometimes confused with other contemporary streaming dramas such as Irreplaceable You or Kodachrome, but neither was adapted from Tropper’s novel. The film earned about $41.3 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $19.8 million.