Films and TV shows that feel like Death Wish by Gracie Abrams
A yearning melancholy that mixes restless longing with a fragile hope for escape.
- The Virgin Suicides (2000): Sofia Coppola’s dreamy, melancholic portrait of suburban isolation mirrors the song’s wistful longing.
- Never Have I Ever (2020): The series’ blend of humor and teenage heart‑ache reflects the bittersweet tone of the track.
- Her (2013): Its quiet, tech‑tinted loneliness and yearning for connection echo the song’s intimate mood.
- Garden State (2004): The indie‑pop soundtrack and themes of post‑college drift align with the song’s introspection.
- mid90s (2018): The film’s raw, youthful yearning for belonging in an urban landscape matches the track’s restless vibe.
- The End of the F***ing World (2017): Darkly comic teenage alienation and a road‑trip escape vibe pair well with the song’s mix of melancholy and hope.
- Inside Llewyn Davis (2013): Its folk‑inflected, solitary wanderer narrative resonates with the song’s quiet desperation.