Films and TV shows that feel like Wishful Thinking by Gracie Abrams
A wistful, yearning longing for connection and resolution that hovers between hope and melancholy
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): Both explore fragile, introspective yearning for a lost love while navigating memory and hope.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): Teenage introspection, longing for connection, and the gentle, hopeful melancholy mirror the song’s vibe.
- Before Sunrise (1995): A night‑long conversation filled with wistful hope and tentative intimacy echoes the song’s gentle yearning.
- Call Me by Your Name (2017): The quiet, sun‑drenched Italian setting and tender longing for something just out of reach match the track’s emotional tone.
- Normal People (2020): A slow‑burn romance of two introspective souls, with lingering doubt and hope, reflecting the song’s lyrical mood.
- Freaks and Geeks (1999): The series captures teenage uncertainty, yearning for belonging, and bittersweet moments akin to the song’s narrative.
- The Spectacular Now (2013): A coming‑of‑age story where characters grapple with hope and regret, mirroring the song’s wistful introspection.
- Atonement (2007): Its theme of miscommunication and longing for redemption parallels the song’s desire to fix what’s broken.