Films and TV shows that feel like Mr. Brightside by The Killers
A feverish, jealousy-fuelled spiral of paranoia and heartbreak that explodes into a euphoric, shout-along release.
- (500) Days of Summer (2009): A lovesick romantic spirals through obsession and heartbreak to an indie-soundtracked release.
- Skins (2007): Reckless, messy teenage nights full of desire, betrayal and chaotic joy.
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008): One long indie-fuelled night of exes, jealousy and city-wide pursuit.
- The O.C. (2003): Same-era indie-rock soundtrack with love triangles and melodramatic betrayals.
- Garden State (2004): Mid-2000s indie ache and emotional restlessness, though more wistful than frantic.
- Fever Pitch (1997): Obsessive, all-consuming devotion that tips between joy and heartache.
- Fleabag (2016): Messy desire, betrayal and gallows humour barely masking raw hurt.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010): Exes, rivals and jealousy staged as a frenetic, rock-powered spectacle.
- Closer (2004): Infidelity and jealousy cut deep in a cold, same-era love quadrangle.