Films and TV shows that feel like Tigers and Sharks by You Me At Six
A restless, defiant anthem about shaking off doubt and dangerous people, chasing your dreams with teenage-sized urgency and a surge of shared courage.
- The Inbetweeners (2008): Awkward, loud British teens in suburbia chasing escape and glory with plenty of bravado.
- Skins (2007): Reckless, emotionally raw British youth living at full volume in the same late-2000s era.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010): Band-obsessed young people fighting through enemies and self-doubt with kinetic energy.
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008): A night of gigs, music-fuelled romance and emo-era heart on sleeve.
- Sing Street (2016): Teens form a band to escape their surroundings and find courage through loud, hooky songs.
- Submarine (2011): Awkward British adolescence, first love and self-mythologising with wry charm.
- Heartstopper (2022): Earnest, hopeful British teen story with big feelings and a loyal friend group.
- Kick-Ass (2010): Underdog youthful defiance against dangerous predators, delivered with swagger and a rock soundtrack.