How similar is Robinson Crusoe the movie compared to the book?

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Robinson Crusoe is a 1997 film directed by Rod Hardy and George T. Miller and stars Pierce Brosnan playing Robinson Crusoe in this loose adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel.Although titled Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe in various releases, the film differs markedly from the book. Crusoe's interactions with people – particularly Friday vary considerably. In the film Crusoe comes to accept Friday's culture. This is the opposite of the theology of the novel, where Friday converts to Christianity. The film avoids all instances of mutineers and European prisoners that lead to Crusoe's rescue in the novel.

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Crusoe was a 12-part television series loosely based on the novel 'Robinson Crusoe.' It debuted in 2008.

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