Films and TV shows that feel like Thunder by Lana Del Rey
A wistful yearning for escape and redemption, wrapped in melancholy romance.
- Thelma & Louise (1991): Two women on the open road chasing freedom, echoing the song’s yearning for escape and the bittersweet romance of the highway.
- Easy Rider (1969): Iconic road trip of restless souls, matching the track’s cinematic longing for the open road.
- Into the Wild (2007): A solitary quest for self‑discovery across America mirrors the song’s introspective search for identity.
- American Graffiti (1973): 1970s car‑culture nostalgia and dreamy summer nights align with the track’s retro‑American vibe.
- The Virgin Suicides (2000): Lush, melancholic visuals and teenage yearning parallel the track’s wistful romance.
- Mad Men (2007): Stylized 1960s America, polished yet hollow, mirrors the song’s mix of glamour and underlying melancholy.