If you loved
Click
Frank Coraci · Film · 2006
If you loved the way Click balanced high-concept magical consequences with the messy, painful reality of prioritizing your family, you will appreciate these.
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 the magical remote in Click, this story uses the disruption of linear time to explore how the choices we make—and the ones forced upon us—define our closest relationships.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
If you enjoyed the emotional arc of Michael Newman in Click, you will connect with this grumpy protagonist who must learn to open his heart to his neighbors to find redemption.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Click: Regret.
This thriller takes the regret-fueled premise of Click to a darker, more cerebral level, forcing a man to confront the consequences of his life choices across parallel, alternate realities.
The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch · Book · 2009
Explores: Facing Mortality, Living Life to the Fullest, Achieving Childhood Dreams.
Where Click uses fiction to highlight the importance of valuing family time, this memoir offers a poignant, real-world perspective on living life to the fullest before time runs out.
Series on the same thread
Monk
Andy Breckman · Series · 2002
Explores: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Unconventional Detective, Grief and Loss.
Much like the character-driven journey of Click, this series follows a man dealing with significant personal loss, using his unique perspective to navigate his career and his fractured life.
18 Again
Ha Byung-hoon · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Click: Body Swap Comedy.
This show mirrors the body-swap mechanics of Click, giving its protagonist a second chance to fix his marriage and career by reliving his life from a different age perspective.
After Life
Ricky Gervais · Series · 2019
Explores: Grief, Existentialism, Cynicism.
While Click finds humor in life's frustrations, this series dives into the raw, cynical aftermath of losing a spouse, exploring how one man struggles to find meaning after tragedy.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If you were drawn to the sci-fi elements of Click, this series elevates the stakes with interdimensional chaos, using dark humor to dissect a deeply dysfunctional, albeit bizarre, family dynamic.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the comedic spirit found in the magical mishaps of Click, blending high-stakes fantasy adventure with the relatable, often chaotic group dynamics of a family unit.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
Just as Click forces its protagonist to confront his lack of genuine connection, this show features a comedian candidly examining his own professional isolation and the search for real friendship.
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Common questions
Is Click a movie about a man who prioritizes his job over his family?
Yes, Click follows Michael Newman, a workaholic who neglects his wife and children while attempting to impress his boss and earn a promotion. His struggle to balance career demands with his personal life serves as the primary conflict for the story.
What is the magical object that Michael Newman receives in Click?
In the movie Click, Michael Newman receives a magical remote control from a sales clerk named Morty. This device allows him to bypass life's distractions, which leads to increasingly hysterical results as he attempts to manage his work and home life.
Who directed the 2006 film Click?
The 2006 film Click was directed by Frank Coraci. The movie focuses on the life of Michael Newman, a man who uses a magical remote to navigate his daily responsibilities, ultimately learning lessons about the importance of his family.
Does Click feature a character named Morty?
Yes, Morty is a loopy sales clerk who appears in Click. He provides Michael Newman with the magical remote that enables him to skip through life's distractions in his attempt to earn a promotion and please his ungrateful boss.