Films and TV shows that feel like Star Treatment by Arctic Monkeys
A cheeky, mid‑tempo anthem that balances swagger with a hint of melancholy, celebrating youthful bravado while hinting at underlying disillusionment.
- Trainspotting (1996): Shares the same gritty urban vibe and sardonic take on chasing fame and excess in a Scottish city.
- This Is England (2007): Captures restless working‑class youth navigating identity and aspiration in a British town.
- The End of the F***ing World (2017): A darkly comic road‑trip that mixes teenage swagger with underlying alienation, mirroring the song’s tone.
- Skins (2007): Shows a group of British teens juggling fame, rebellion, and the search for purpose, echoing the track’s lyrical themes.
- The Bling Ring (2013): Explores the allure of celebrity and the hollow pursuit of glamour, matching the song’s ironic optimism.
- Submarine (2011): A quirky British coming‑of‑age story with witty narration that mirrors the song’s blend of confidence and uncertainty.
- Peaky Blinders (2013): Set in a gritty British city, it mixes ambition, style, and the price of chasing power—an atmospheric fit for the track.
- The World's End (2013): A nostalgic pub‑crawl adventure that balances swagger, humor, and the bittersweet realization of growing up.
