If you loved
Brooklyn
John Crowley · Film · 2015
What hooked you in Brooklyn was the way the ache of displacement and the search for belonging define your personal evolution.
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Books on the same thread
The Lincoln Highway: A Novel
Amor Towles · Book · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Brooklyn: The American Dream, Coming-of-Age Story.
Like Brooklyn, this novel explores the weight of the American Dream and the necessity of forging a new path when you are caught between the past and your future.
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
Clare Leslie Hall · Book · 2025
Explores: Family secrets, Small town corruption, Economic hardship.
This story mirrors the emotional journey in Brooklyn by examining how returning to one’s roots forces a reckoning with the personal history and fractured relationships left behind long ago.
9-Nov
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2015
Explores: destiny, creative inspiration, long-term commitment.
Much like the pivotal decisions in Brooklyn, this romance captures the intensity of a life-changing connection formed just as a major geographical move threatens to pull everything apart.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Julia Quinn · Book · 2015
Explores: unrequited love, wallflower protagonist, social reputation.
If you appreciated the period setting and romantic tension in Brooklyn, you will find a similar depth in this exploration of social expectations and the slow burn of long-standing intimacy.
Series on the same thread
Unorthodox
Anna Winger · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Brooklyn: cultural identity.
This series echoes the themes of cultural identity found in Brooklyn, following a woman who must navigate the jarring transition between her insular upbringing and a vast new world.
11.22.63
Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Brooklyn: Nostalgia.
The nostalgia that permeates Brooklyn is central here as the protagonist grapples with the moral dilemma of leaving behind a life he has built in a different, bygone era.
Fellow Travelers
Ron Nyswaner · Series · 2023
Explores: Forbidden Love, Homophobia, Political Persecution.
This chronicle captures the same 1950s period atmosphere as Brooklyn, focusing on the tension between personal desire and the rigid societal structures that dictate one's public and private life.
The Crown
Peter Morgan · Series · 2016
Explores: British Monarchy, Political Intrigue, Royal Family Dynamics.
The prestige drama found here complements the historical scope of Brooklyn, focusing on how individuals reconcile their own identity and personal choices with the demands of their changing world.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
This podcast deepens your understanding of the American identity explored in Brooklyn, tracing the systemic forces that have shaped the country Eilis Lacey eventually chooses to call her home.
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
Explores: The human condition, Personal narrative, Social observation.
If you were drawn to the human-centric storytelling in Brooklyn, these personal narratives provide the same intimate look at the surprising plot twists that define the human condition and experience.
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Common questions
Is Brooklyn based on a book?
Yes, the 2015 film Brooklyn is an adaptation of the 2010 novel titled Brooklyn. Both versions follow the story of Eilis Lacey as she navigates her life and romantic choices between 1950s Ireland and New York.
Should I read the book Brooklyn before watching the movie?
You can enjoy the story in either format. The 2010 book Brooklyn provides the source material for the 2015 film, so reading the novel first offers additional depth, while watching the film provides a visual representation of the setting and the choices Eilis faces.
What is the setting of Brooklyn?
The story of Brooklyn takes place during the 1950s. The narrative shifts between two distinct locations as Eilis Lacey experiences life in Ireland and New York, ultimately forcing her to choose between the two countries and the men she encounters in each.
How long is the movie Brooklyn?
The 2015 film Brooklyn, directed by John Crowley, has a runtime of approximately 111 minutes. It focuses on the life of Eilis Lacey and her difficult decision between two men and two countries during her time in 1950s Ireland and New York.