Yes. It is based on a book named Funny Farm published in 1985. It's about the same thing. The characters even all have the same names and position. The big difference is that, from what I read in a review, the book has a lot more profanity. The book was written by Jay Cronley.
Andy Farmer, Elizabeth Farmer, Sheriff Ledbetter, Michael Sinclair, Bud Culbertson, Betsy Culbertson, Newspaper Editor, Crocker, Mickey, Marion Corey Jr., and others
What is the plot of Funny Farm?
A couple swap city life for the country, but their picturesque new hometown turns out to be just a little bit different to what they were expecting.
What was the budget for Funny Farm?
$19 million
How much did Funny Farm earn at the worldwide box office?
$25.5 million
How much did Funny Farm earn at the US box office?
$25.5 million
What is Funny Farm rated?
PG
What genre is Funny Farm?
Comedy
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By what name was Funny Farm (1988) officially released in India in English?