How many of Roald Dahls stories were adapted for the silver screen?

It's difficult to give an exact number of Roald Dahl stories adapted for the silver screen, as there are various interpretations of what counts as an "adaptation."

Here's a breakdown:

* Direct adaptations:

* Feature Films: At least 14 of Dahl's stories have been directly adapted into feature films, including classics like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," "The BFG," and "James and the Giant Peach."

* Short Films & TV Movies: There are a handful of short films and television movies based on his works, such as "The Witches" (1983) and "Danny the Champion of the World" (1989).

* Loose adaptations:

* Theatrical Plays: Several of Dahl's stories have been adapted into stage productions, some of which have then been filmed. For example, "The Witches" (2020) is based on both the book and the stage adaptation.

* Inspired by:

* Some films share thematic elements or characters inspired by Dahl's works but aren't direct adaptations.

In summary, there are at least 14 direct feature film adaptations of Roald Dahl's stories, with more if you include short films, television movies, and loose adaptations. The actual number may be slightly higher depending on how you define an adaptation.