If you loved
Big Mouth
Mark Levin · Series · 2017
You loved Big Mouth because it captures the messy, unfiltered, and deeply awkward transition into your true adolescent self.
Books on the same thread
Big Nate Strikes Again
Lincoln Peirce · Book · 2015
Shares a thread with Big Mouth: Friendship.
If the social hierarchies and schoolyard rivalries in Big Mouth kept you entertained, you will appreciate how Nate Wright navigates the equally intense and frustrating politics of middle school life.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2007
Shares 2 threads with Big Mouth: Friendship, Awkwardness.
Fans of Big Mouth will recognize the specific sting of middle school social survival here, as Greg Heffley deals with the same awkward anxieties and interpersonal dilemmas as his animated counterparts.
Guts
Raina Telgemeier · Book · 2019
Shares a thread with Big Mouth: Friendship.
Big Mouth shines when exploring the physical discomfort of growing up, and this memoir echoes that raw vulnerability by detailing the personal anxieties and health struggles inherent in childhood development.
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
While Big Mouth focuses on the chaos of puberty, this story captures the lingering sense of existential dread and social alienation that defines the teenage experience for those feeling left behind.
Films on the same thread
Eighth Grade
Bo Burnham · Film · 2018
Explores: Adolescent Anxiety, Social Awkwardness, Self-Discovery.
Like Big Mouth, this film masterfully portrays the cringe-worthy reality of the digital age and the crushing pressure of social expectations that define the final, desperate days of eighth grade.
Superbad
Greg Mottola · Film · 2007
Shares 3 threads with Big Mouth: Awkwardness, Friendship, Coming-of-Age Comedy.
If you enjoyed the crude male bonding and the desperate, awkward pursuit of sexual awakening in Big Mouth, this film captures those same themes with a similarly unapologetic, high-stakes comedic energy.
Turning Red
Domee Shi · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Big Mouth: Puberty.
This film uses a supernatural lens to mirror the unpredictable physical changes of puberty, making it a perfect companion for anyone who appreciated how Big Mouth turned bodily transformation into hilarious metaphor.
Luca
Enrico Casarosa · Film · 2021
Shares a thread with Big Mouth: Friendship.
Just as Big Mouth explores the intensity of adolescent friendships, this story highlights the secret-keeping and self-discovery that occur when you are trying to find your place in the world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sports media satire, local sports culture, irreverent commentary.
The irreverent, unfiltered commentary found in Big Mouth finds a spiritual successor here, as the hosts lean into the same brand of absurd, camaraderie-driven humor that defies traditional social boundaries.
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
If the chaotic, unscripted-feeling banter in Big Mouth resonates with you, you will enjoy the unapologetic absurdity and unfiltered takes that define this approach to conversational comedy and sports culture.
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Common questions
Is Big Mouth a comedy series?
Yes, Big Mouth is an edgy comedy series created by Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg. The show focuses on the experiences of teenage friends as they navigate the wonders and horrors of puberty.
What is the premise of Big Mouth?
Big Mouth follows a group of teenage friends whose lives are upended by the challenges of puberty. The show uses comedy to explore these transitions and is based on the real-life experiences of its creators.
Who created Big Mouth?
Big Mouth was created by real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg. The series premiered in 2017 and is known for its edgy comedic take on the complexities of growing up during the teenage years.
What themes does Big Mouth cover?
Big Mouth covers the wonders and horrors of puberty. The show depicts how these biological and social changes upend the lives of the teenage friends at the center of the story in an edgy comedic format.