What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedClick
Frank Coraci · Film · 2006
If you loved Click, start with 18 Again (Ha Byung-hoon, 2020) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Click across media.
If Click made you contemplate the cost of bypassing life's moments, these stories explore regret, second chances, and existential transformation.
Books on the same thread
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger · Book · 2009
Explores: Time Travel, Love and Loss, Fate vs. Free Will.
Like Click, this story examines the complications of time manipulation within a marriage, forcing you to confront how fate and personal choices shape the long-term reality of love.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Mark Twain · Book · 1988
Explores: Technological Advancement, Clash of Civilizations, Social Commentary.
This classic shares the disorienting, high-stakes nature of being displaced in time found in Click, using a sudden shift in reality to satirize the protagonist's modern-day values.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
If you appreciated the emotional growth of the protagonist in Click, you will connect with this tale of a grumpy man whose life is transformed by unexpected human connections.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Click: Regret.
This thriller mirrors the regret-filled existential crisis seen in Click, following a man who must grapple with the consequences of his choices across diverging paths and potential realities.
Series on the same thread
Monk
Andy Breckman · Series · 2002
Explores: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Unconventional Detective, Grief and Loss.
Much like the emotional journey of Click, this series uses a specific, life-altering condition to explore how a man processes profound grief while struggling to navigate daily life.
After Life
Ricky Gervais · Series · 2019
Explores: Grief, Existentialism, Cynicism.
This show captures the cynical, grief-stricken tone of Click’s darker moments, focusing on a man who must rediscover the value of his life following a devastating personal loss.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If the chaotic, high-concept adventures of Click appealed to you, you will enjoy this series' commitment to exploring existential dread and family dysfunction through a lens of dark humor.
18 Again
Ha Byung-hoon · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Click: Body Swap Comedy.
This series is the perfect companion to Click, offering a similar body-swap premise that allows a dissatisfied man to reevaluate his marriage and career through a second chance.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These cinematic stories echo the experimental nature of Click by presenting brief, poignant windows into the human condition that highlight the weight of our everyday decisions and experiences.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While more fantastical than Click, this series shares the same focus on group dynamics and high-stakes adventure, showing how even the most chaotic journeys require meaningful personal bonds.
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Common questions
Is Click about a workaholic?
Yes, Click centers on Michael Newman, a married workaholic who struggles to balance his professional ambitions with his family life. He prioritizes impressing his boss and earning a promotion over spending time with his wife and children.
What is the magical object in Click?
In the film Click, Michael Newman receives a magical remote from a sales clerk named Morty. This device allows him to bypass life's distractions, though it leads to increasingly hysterical results as he attempts to manage his time.
Does Michael Newman get the promotion in Click?
The plot of Click follows Michael Newman as he attempts to impress his ungrateful boss to earn a well-deserved promotion. His desire for this professional advancement is the primary motivation for his decision to use the magical remote.
Who does Michael Newman meet in Click?
In Click, Michael Newman meets a loopy sales clerk named Morty. Morty provides him with a magical remote that grants him the ability to skip through life's distractions, which serves as the catalyst for the events in the movie.