Films and TV shows that feel like Paul by Big Thief
A tender, melancholy meditation that feels like watching a quiet sunrise over a misty field.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019): A gentle, poetic portrait of longing for a place and a person, matching the song’s wistful intimacy.
- Paterson (2016): Jim Jarmusch’s quiet ode to everyday poetry mirrors the song’s calm, reflective mood.
- Manchester by the Sea (2016): The film’s subdued grief and beautiful, stark visuals echo the melancholy and hopeful undercurrent of “Paul.”
- A Ghost Story (2017): Its slow, ethereal pacing and focus on memory and loss resonate with the song’s haunting ambience.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): A tender, bittersweet exploration of remembering someone you can’t hold onto, just like the lyrical yearning in “Paul.”
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013): Its dreamy, open‑road cinematography and quiet inner journey match the song’s sense of wandering through memory.
- The End of the F***ing World (2017): A darkly poetic, indie‑styled series that captures the same blend of melancholy and fragile hope.