Films and TV shows that feel like No Angels by Bastille
A bittersweet yearning for redemption and hope amidst personal doubt
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): Both capture the tension between longing for a fresh start and the pain of confronting past mistakes.
- Manchester by the Sea (2016): A raw, introspective look at grief and the struggle to find a way forward, mirroring the song’s emotional pull.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): Teenage outsiders seeking connection and hope against a backdrop of inner turmoil.
- In the Mood for Love (2000): Elegant, yearning atmosphere of unspoken desire and the search for solace.
- Normal People (2020): A contemporary drama about two people navigating love, identity, and the pull between hope and self‑doubt.
- Fleabag (2016): Sharp, darkly comic introspection and the quest for redemption amidst personal mess.
- The Midnight Gospel (2020): Psychedelic, philosophical journeys that echo the song’s mix of existential questioning and uplifting beats.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013): A visual odyssey of escaping the mundane to chase an ideal self, matching the track’s hopeful drive.