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The author of Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger, refused multiple offers to make a film adaptation of the book. Since his death, Salinger's agent has continued to honor his wishes that the book not be adapted for film.

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Because JD Salinger thinks that his character Holden would not like it, since he hates Hollywood and the movies.

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No. Salinger turned down huge amounts of money and promises of "last word" on everything many times, but flatly refused to sell the rights for a movie treatment of the book.

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Q: Why hasn't J.D. Salingers 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye ever been made into a movie?
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