42. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Crazy Rich Asians may be one of the more contemporary film adaptions as well as novels on the list. Published in 2013 and written by Kevin Kwan, the book became a bestseller that spawned several sequels due to its success.
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It was seen as a remarkably accurate portrayal of the life of the wealthy in Singapore. The film was adapted and released in 2018, to equal success as it was seen as a fun romp. It became the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the last ten years and 6th highest of all time.