
What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedEVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT
Ben Reeves · Book
If you loved EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, start with This Is Going to Hurt (Adam Kay, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT across media.
You were drawn to the way EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT navigates the delicate, profound intersection of mortality, human vulnerability, and quiet connection.
Films on the same thread

Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni · Film · 1997
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Imagination as Resistance, Innocence in Wartime.
If the compassionate caretaking in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT moved you, this story of using imagination to shield a loved one from harsh reality will resonate deeply.

Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
Much like the intergenerational bonds in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, this story explores how unexpected friendships can provide profound comfort and healing during life’s most difficult transitions.

The Life of Chuck
Mike Flanagan · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT: Human Connection.
This film mirrors the existential depth of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, focusing on the weight of mortality and the extraordinary significance found within an ordinary human life.

Everything Everywhere All at Once
Daniel Scheinert · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT: Existentialism.
While broader in scope, this film shares the core existential inquiry found in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, emphasizing how human connection anchors us amidst the chaos of life.
Series on the same thread

This Is Going to Hurt
Adam Kay · Series · 2022
Explores: Healthcare System, Burnout, Work-Life Balance.
Those who appreciated the medical setting of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT will find a raw, unvarnished look at the emotional toll of caring for others in this drama.

Six Feet Under
Alan Ball · Series · 2001
Explores: Death and Grieving, Dysfunctional Family, Mortality.
This series explores the same preoccupation with death and meaning as EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, illustrating how the business of mortality shapes the lives of those left behind.

Station Eleven
Patrick Somerville · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT: Human Connection.
Like EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, this narrative examines how people preserve their humanity and find hope through art and connection even when facing the end of their world.

3 Body Problem
David Benioff · Series · 2024
Explores: Existential Threat, Scientific Mystery, First Contact.
If the existential questions in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT captivated you, this story offers a grander, scientific perspective on the fragility of life and our interconnected, shared reality.
Podcasts on the same thread
Painfully Human Podcast
Podcast
Explores: vulnerability, human experience, emotional intelligence.
This podcast mirrors the intimate, vulnerable exploration of the human experience found in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, offering raw conversations that make the sacred parts of life feel seen.
Slaggy Book Club
Podcast
Explores: Contemporary Literature, Book Recommendations, Literary Analysis.
If you enjoyed the literary depth of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, these discussions provide the same thoughtful analysis of character-driven stories that grapple with the complexities of being human.
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Common questions
Is EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT about a midwife?
Yes, EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT features a midwife and her daughter as central characters. They form a significant bond with the protagonist, a man who dedicates his time to providing comfort to those who are dying.
What is the role of the protagonist in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT?
In EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT, the main character is a man who provides comfort to people who are near the end of their lives. His life changes when he begins to bond with a midwife and her daughter.
Does EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT focus on the relationship between a man and a midwife?
The narrative of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT centers on the connection between a man who comforts the dying and a midwife. This relationship, which also includes the midwife's daughter, serves as the primary focus of the book.
Is the main character in EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT a caregiver?
The protagonist of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT acts as a caregiver for those who are dying. His role involves providing comfort to the terminally ill before he eventually bonds with a midwife and her daughter.