What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBreathe
Mayank Sharma · Series · 2018
If you loved Breathe, start with Breathe (Andy Serkis, 2017) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Breathe across media.
What hooked you in Breathe was the way a desperate moral dilemma transforms into an obsessive, high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
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The source
Breathe
Andy Serkis · Film · 2017
Books on the same thread
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi · Book · 2016
Explores: mortality, meaning of life, doctor-patient relationship.
Just as Breathe explores the fragility of life, this memoir forces you to confront mortality and the profound philosophical weight of a doctor facing his own medical crisis.
Immoral
Brian Freeman · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with Breathe: Psychological Thriller.
If the moral ambiguity of Breathe kept you guessing, this thriller will satisfy that same craving for a complex world where justice is rarely black and white.
Cat & Mouse
James Patterson · Book · 2003
Shares 2 threads with Breathe: Police Procedural, Psychological Thriller.
The intense cat and mouse dynamic that defined Breathe is mirrored here, as a brilliant investigator faces off against an obsessive antagonist in a high-stakes, lethal game.
Breathing Lessons (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
Anne Tyler · Book · 2005
Explores: Long-term marriage dynamics, Midlife introspection, Everyday banality.
While Breathe focuses on the darkness of human choices, this story offers a different look at the complexity of relationships through deep, reflective character study and family dynamics.
Films on the same thread
Drishyam
Nishikant Kamat · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Breathe: Psychological Thriller.
Fans of the protective, desperate lengths taken by the protagonist in Breathe will find a similar gripping narrative of a man shielding his family from legal consequences.
Drive
Nicolas Winding Refn · Film · 2011
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Violence.
This film captures the same sense of moral ambiguity found in Breathe, following a mysterious, skilled individual whose path is defined by violence and singular, dangerous obsession.
Last Breath
Alex Parkinson · Film · 2025
Explores: Deep-sea diving, Claustrophobia, Man vs. Nature.
The high-stakes survival tension present in Breathe is pushed to the limit here, as deep-sea divers navigate a claustrophobic, life-or-death battle against the unforgiving elements of nature.
Heat
Michael Mann · Film · 1995
Shares a thread with Breathe: Cat and Mouse.
The cat and mouse game between the detective and the criminal in Breathe is expertly mirrored in this film, showcasing the professional respect between two equally driven men.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
If you enjoyed the investigative process in Breathe, this podcast offers a similarly deep dive into a complex, eccentric character within a setting defined by social decay.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
The moral ambiguity that drives the narrative of Breathe permeates these cinematic stories, providing a series of intense, short-form explorations of the human condition and difficult ethical choices.
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Common questions
Is the 2018 Breathe TV series related to the 2017 Breathe movie?
The 2018 Breathe TV series and the 2017 Breathe movie are distinct productions. While they share a title, the TV series focuses on the investigation of organ donor deaths by Kabir, whereas the movie is a separate project. They are not part of the same narrative continuity.
How long is the Breathe TV series?
The 2018 Breathe TV series follows the investigation of Kabir into the deaths of organ donors. It is a structured narrative focusing on the pursuit of the suspect Danny. You can watch the full story of Breathe on its respective streaming platform to see how Kabir delivers justice.
Should I watch the 2017 Breathe movie before the 2018 TV series?
You do not need to watch the 2017 Breathe movie before starting the 2018 Breathe TV series. The two titles are separate projects with different creative scopes. You can enjoy the TV series as a standalone story about Kabir and his investigation into the organ donor deaths.
What is the premise of the 2018 Breathe TV series?
Breathe follows Kabir, a non-conventional Crime Branch officer, as he investigates a series of unconnected deaths involving organ donors. His pursuit leads him to Danny, an unlikely suspect. The series centers on Kabir's relentless effort to solve the case and ensure that justice is served.