What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBritt-Marie Was Here
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2017
If you loved Britt-Marie Was Here, start with Brittany Runs a Marathon (Paul Downs Colaizzo, 2019) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Britt-Marie Was Here across media.
If you loved Britt-Marie Was Here, you will appreciate these stories about outsiders finding unexpected purpose in small, tight-knit communities.
Films on the same thread
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
Like the protagonist of Britt-Marie Was Here, Tova discovers that building new intergenerational connections in a local setting can provide the healing and belonging she desperately needs.
A Man Called Ove
Hannes Holm · Film · 2015
Explores: Grumpy Old Man, Unexpected Friendship, Redemption.
You will recognize the familiar arc of a rigid, grumpy character forced to soften their edges through community interaction, just as you saw in Britt-Marie Was Here.
A Man Called Otto
Marc Forster · Film · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Britt-Marie Was Here: Finding Purpose, Community.
This story mirrors the transformation found in Britt-Marie Was Here, where a lonely, set-in-their-ways individual finds a second chance at life through the persistence of a lively neighborhood.
Brittany Runs a Marathon
Paul Downs Colaizzo · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Britt-Marie Was Here: Finding Purpose.
If the personal growth and self-discovery of Britt-Marie Was Here resonated with you, you will appreciate watching Brittany navigate her own messy, transformative journey toward a new identity.
Series on the same thread
Mare of Easttown
Brad Ingelsby · Series · 2021
Explores: Grief, Trauma, Family Dysfunction.
While darker in tone than Britt-Marie Was Here, this small-town narrative captures the same focus on a woman grappling with personal trauma while trying to maintain her local community.
Back to Life
Daisy Haggard · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Britt-Marie Was Here: Second chances.
This series echoes the central challenge of Britt-Marie Was Here, following a woman attempting to reconcile her past while learning to navigate a skeptical and often judgmental small town.
Brockmire
Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Britt-Marie Was Here: Second Chances.
Much like the protagonist of Britt-Marie Was Here, Brockmire attempts to rebuild his life and reclaim his sense of self after a public falling out in a small town.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Amy Sherman-Palladino · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Britt-Marie Was Here: Self-Discovery.
Midge Maisel’s journey of reinvention after a sudden life change mirrors the path taken by the title character in Britt-Marie Was Here as she discovers her hidden capabilities.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Shares a thread with Britt-Marie Was Here: community.
Fans of the community-focused narrative in Britt-Marie Was Here will enjoy this long-running drama, which excels at exploring the complex, interconnected relationships within a deeply rooted rural environment.
Backlisted
Backlisted · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the character-driven depth of Britt-Marie Was Here, this podcast offers a thoughtful, literary exploration of stories that, like Backman’s work, deserve to be remembered and revisited.
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Common questions
Is Britt-Marie Was Here a story about a woman starting over?
Yes, Britt-Marie Was Here follows a woman who leaves her cheating husband to start a new life. She moves to the town of Borg to work as a caretaker at a recreation center, where she finds herself leading a children's soccer team and discovering a sense of belonging.
What is the premise of Britt-Marie Was Here?
Britt-Marie Was Here centers on a fussy, socially awkward woman who leaves her marriage to become a caretaker in Borg. Despite being unprepared for the role, she takes on the challenge of coaching an untalented soccer team, which leads to significant changes in her life and personal growth.
Does Britt-Marie Was Here involve sports?
Yes, a central part of the plot in Britt-Marie Was Here involves the protagonist taking on the task of coaching a group of children who play on a soccer team. Her efforts to lead this untalented team to victory are a key aspect of her transition in Borg.
Is Britt-Marie Was Here about a woman who is organized?
Britt-Marie Was Here features a protagonist described as a fussy, socially awkward busybody who is accustomed to being organized. Her life is disrupted when she leaves her husband and takes a job as a caretaker, forcing her to adapt to the less organized environment of a dilapidated recreation center.