Films and TV shows that feel like Would've, Could've, Should've by Taylor Swift
A wistful, bittersweet reckoning with missed chances and lingering regret.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): Both explore the ache of what‑ifs and the yearning to rewrite past choices.
- Lost (2004): The series’ mood of lingering regret and haunting memory mirrors the song’s introspection.
- The Wonder Years (1988): Its nostalgic tone and focus on growing up with hindsight fits the song’s reflective vibe.
- Her (2013): A quiet, futuristic romance about longing and missed emotional connections.
- Before Sunrise (1995): A night‑long dialogue about possibilities that could have been, echoing the song’s what‑if yearning.
- Garden State (2004): The indie‑rock soundtrack and themes of returning home and confronting past regrets match the track’s mood.
- Freaks and Geeks (1999): The show captures teenage missteps and the ache of looking back on missed chances.
- The Edge of Seventeen (2016): A coming‑of‑age story steeped in melancholy and the wish to change past mistakes.