After the novel became a smashing bestseller, there were a lot of people waiting for the Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine movie adaptation. From author Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine tells the story of Eleanor, a Scottish woman in her late 20s who is highly intelligent but socially awkward. Along with avoiding interacting with her colleagues, Eleanor spends her weekends in her apartment drinking heavily by herself. However, as she begins to confront some of the trauma of her past, the protagonist also learns to open up to those around her.

Released in 2017, the novel received high acclaim from critics and won the Costa Debut Novel Award. It also became a hit with the public, as over 2.5 million copies have been sold (via Harper Collins). Not surprisingly, it didn't take too long before that success caught the attention of Hollywood. The movie adaptation of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely...