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Gross Revenue: $591,745,550 The second movie adaption of "War of the Worlds" featured Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning fighting for survival in an alien-invaded world. The film is based on H. G. Wells' novel of the same name. (Photo/Paramount Pictures)
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Highest-Grossing...With the release of Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson's film adaption of Sara Gruen’s best selling novel "Water for Elephants," we take a look back at the highest-grossing movies that were based on books.—Xfinity Entertainment Programmers (Photo/3 Arts Entertainment)
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25. ‘The Last Sa...Gross Revenue: $456,758,981 The Edward Zwick-directed epic starring Tom Cruise was based on a story by author John Logan. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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24. ‘300’ (2007)...Gross Revenue: $456,758,981 An extremely fit Gerard Butler starred in this fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae. The film was adapted from a graphic novel of the same name by author Frank Miller. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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23. ‘Jaws’ (1975...Gross Revenue: $470,654,000 You have probably been terrified by the great white shark in "Jaws," but did you know that the movie was based on a novel by Peter Benchley? (Photo/Universal Pictures)
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22. ‘Charlie and...Gross Revenue: $474,968,763 The second film adaption of Roald Dahl's 1964 book was ripe with A-listes. Johnny Depp played the Mad Hatter while Anne Hathaway took on the role of the White Queen. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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21. ‘Angels & De...Gross Revenue: $485,900,330 Everyone's favorite symbologist Robert Langdon (of "The Da Vinci Code" fame) works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican in this film adaption of Dan Brown's best selling book of the same title. (Photo/Columbia Pictures)
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20. ‘I Am Legend...Gross Revenue: $585,349,010 Will Smith starred as the world's sole survivor of a human-killing plague. The film is the third feature film adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel of the same name. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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19. ‘War of the ...Gross Revenue: $591,745,550 The second movie adaption of "War of the Worlds" featured Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning fighting for survival in an alien-invaded world. The film is based on H. G. Wells' novel of the same name. (Photo/Paramount Pictures)
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18. ‘The Lost Wo...Gross Revenue: $618,638,999 This Steven Spielberg-directed science-fiction thriller film is based on the 1995 novel "The Lost World" by Michael Crichton. (Photo/Universal Studios)
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17. ‘Forrest Gum...Gross Revenue: $677,387,716Tom Hanks took on the role of "Forrest Gump" in the 1994 movie adaption of Winston Groom's book of the same name. (Photo/Paramount Pictures)
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16-15. The Twili...16. "Eclipse" Gross Revenue: $698,491,347 "Eclipse" follows highschool senior Bella on her quest to solve a string of mysterious killings. The film is another adaption of author Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series. 15. "New Moon" Gross Revenue: $709,711,008The 2009 film based on author Stephenie Meyer's 2006 sophomore novel of the same name continued the story of the brooding Bella and her vampire love Edward. (Photos/Summit Entertainment)
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14. ‘The Chronic...Gross Revenue: $745,011,272 "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" combined the first published (but second chronological) novel in author C.S. Lewis's epic series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." (Photo/Disney)
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13. ‘The Da Vinc...Gross Revenue: $758,239,851 “The Da Vinci Code,” starring Tom Hanks, is a 2006 mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard. The screenplay was written based on author Dan Brown's 2003 worldwide bestselling novel about a thrilling murder mystery starting at the Louvre.(Photo/Columbia Pictures)
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12. ‘Harry Potte...Gross Revenue: $795,634,070 The film adaption of J.K. Rowling's third installment of the "Harry Potter" series was a hit with fans and critics around the world. The movie welcomed audiences in Harry's third year at Hogwarts and his troubles with a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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11. 'The Lord of...Gross Revenue: $870,761,744 This Peter Jackson-directed epic about a young Hobbit named Frodo was adapted from the first volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. (Photo/New Line Cinema)
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10-9. ‘Harry Pot...10. "Chamber of Secrets" Gross Revenue: $878,643,482The 2002 movie based on J.K. Rowling’s book of the same name follows Harry as he ignores warnings not to return to Hogwarts. 9. "Goblet of Fire" Gross Revenue: $895,921,036J.K. Rowling’s book, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” translated into big bucks on the big screen. Audiences watched as Harry took part in a dangerous multi-wizardary school competition. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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8. ‘Jurassic Par...Gross Revenue: $914,691,118 This 1993 Spielberg movie based on author Michael Crichton’s book of the same name follows a theme park tour gone wrong, complete with a power breakdown and dinosaurs. (Photo/Universal Pictures)
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7. ‘The Lord of ...Gross Revenue: $925,282,504 Frodo and Sam continue their mission to destroy the One Ring in this 2002 big screen adaptation based on the second volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's trilogy.(Photo/Warner Bros.)
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6-5. ‘Harry Pott...6. "Half-Blood Prince" Gross Revenue: $933,959,197 2009's “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” centered around Harry as he began his sixth year at Hogwarts. 5. "Order of the Phoenix" Gross Revenue: $938,212,738 Harry and the gang are targeted by the Wizard authorities in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” released in 2007. The film, based on the fifth book of J.K. Rowling’s series, was directed by David Yates. (Photo/Warner Bros.)
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4-3. 'Harry Pott...4. "Deathly Hallows" Gross Revenue: $952,241,070 "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" is the first movie installment of the two-part epic. The David Yates-directed film focuses on the first half of J.K. Rowling's final "Potter" book. The second installment is due out later this year. 3. "Sorcerer's Stone" Gross Revenue: $974,733,550 “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” is a 2001 film directed by Chris Columbus. The movie is based on J.K. Rowling's first book about the life and adventures of Harry Potter, an orphaned boy who finds out he is a wizard. (Photos/Warner Bros.)
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2. ‘Alice in Won...Gross Revenue: $1,024,299,801 Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" is the 6th highest grossing movie of all time. Directed by Tim Burton, the fantastical film was inspired by Lewis Carroll's 1865 fantasy novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its 1871 sequel "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There."(Photo/Disney)
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1. ‘The Lord of ...Gross Revenue: $1,119,110,941 The third and final movie installment based on J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." The Peter Jackson-directed epic received international praise, garnering a total of 11 Academy Award nominations. It is the third highest-grossing film in history, behind "Titanic" and "Avatar." (Photo/New Line Cinema)
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Best & Worst Mov...Second time isn't always the charm. See which movie remakes flourished and which ones flopped here.
