What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Million Little Things
D.J. Nash · Series · 2018
If you loved A Million Little Things, start with A Little Life (Hanya Yanagihara, 2016) — a book on the same thread. Below: 1 book, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to A Million Little Things across media.
If A Million Little Things hooked you, it is because you appreciate stories that navigate the messy, profound complexities of male friendship and sudden grief.
Books on the same thread
A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara · Book · 2016
Explores: childhood trauma, enduring friendship, emotional endurance.
Like A Million Little Things, this story examines the weight of shared history and trauma, grounding its emotional intensity in the enduring bonds between a close-knit group of friends.
Films on the same thread
Manchester by the Sea
Kenneth Lonergan · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with A Million Little Things: Grief.
Much like the characters in A Million Little Things, Lee must confront the paralyzing reality of loss and the difficult process of healing after a life-altering tragedy occurs.
The Banshees of Inisherin
Martin McDonagh · Film · 2022
Shares 2 threads with A Million Little Things: Male Friendship, Existential Crisis.
Fans of the male camaraderie explored in A Million Little Things will recognize the existential stakes here, as a fractured bond forces two men to reassess their entire lives.
Impossible Things
Film · 2021
Explores: Coping with loss, Intergenerational friendship, Breaking free from abuse.
This film mirrors the themes of A Million Little Things by showing how unexpected connections between broken people can provide the support necessary to recover from profound loss.
Good Will Hunting
Film · 1997
Explores: Self-discovery, Overcoming trauma, Intellectual giftedness.
If you valued the mentorship and personal growth found in A Million Little Things, you will appreciate this journey of a troubled man learning to overcome his past.
Podcasts on the same thread
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
Explores: The human condition, Personal narrative, Social observation.
Just as A Million Little Things uses narrative to explore the human condition, this podcast captures the same mix of humor and big feelings through authentic, unfolding personal stories.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
This podcast echoes the central question of A Million Little Things regarding the nature of connection, offering a humorous yet poignant look at the pursuit of genuine male friendship.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What is the premise of A Million Little Things?
A Million Little Things follows a group of friends living in Boston who feel stuck in their daily lives. The story begins when the group receives an unexpected wake-up call following the sudden and unexpected death of one of their close friends.
Who created the television show A Million Little Things?
The television series A Million Little Things was created by D.J. Nash. The show first premiered in 2018 and focuses on the emotional journey of a friend group navigating life and loss in Boston after a sudden tragedy changes their perspectives.
Is A Million Little Things based on a true story?
A Million Little Things is a fictional television series created by D.J. Nash. While it centers on realistic themes of friendship and personal growth, it is not an adaptation of a true story or any existing source material.
What triggers the main conflict in A Million Little Things?
The main conflict in A Million Little Things is triggered by the unexpected death of a friend. This event serves as a wake-up call for the remaining members of the group, who were already feeling stuck in their personal lives before the tragedy occurred.