If you loved
Given
Film · 2020
What hooked you in Given was the way quiet, artistic obsession fuels the messy, transformative journey of navigating unrequited love and emotional vulnerability.
Start with the source
The source
given
Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
Sputnik Sweetheart
Haruki Murakami · Book · 2001
Like the characters in Given, you will find a similar sense of longing and existential ache as the protagonist seeks clarity through a complex, years-long pursuit of love.
Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森)
Haruki Murakami · Book · 1987
If Given captured your heart with its focus on the intersection of grief and romance, you will appreciate how this story explores the heavy, lingering impact of loss.
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
Yukio Mishima · Book · 1994
This narrative mirrors the tension found in Given by examining the painful disillusionment that occurs when personal romantic dynamics collide with an adolescent's developing sense of the world.
A Visit from the Goon Squad
Jennifer Egan · Book · 2011
Just as music acts as the catalyst for emotional discovery in Given, this story uses the industry as a backdrop for characters grappling with their pasts and regrets.
Series on the same thread
Slam Dunk
Series · 1993
You will recognize the familiar pattern of a determined underdog in Given as this story follows a protagonist who undergoes significant personal growth to win someone's heart.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
This story echoes the romantic rivalry and secret yearning found in Given, focusing on two individuals whose professional ambitions and personal feelings become inextricably and messily linked over time.
Your Lie in April
Series · 2014
Given fans will see a direct parallel here, as the healing power of music serves as the essential tool for processing trauma and finding connection after profound loss.
My Dress-Up Darling
Series · 2022
Much like the artistic passion that defines the characters in Given, this story centers on the intense dedication to a craft that ultimately brings two disparate people together.
Podcasts on the same thread
Good Children
Podcast
This podcast shares the intimate, character-driven focus of Given, offering a candid look at the specific challenges and emotional growth inherent in navigating queer identity during youth.
Project Loving Myself
Podcast
If the emotional journey of the cast in Given resonated with you, this podcast provides a similar space for exploring the messy, beautiful process of self-discovery and internal healing.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Given in?
You should start with the 2019 television series to understand the character dynamics. After completing the series, you can watch the 2020 movie, which follows Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu as their complex love triangle moves forward.
Is the 2020 Given movie a sequel to the 2019 show?
Yes, the 2020 movie is a direct continuation of the 2019 television series. It focuses on the evolving relationships between Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu after the events established in the initial show.
Does the Given movie focus on Haruki and Akihiko?
The 2020 Given movie centers on the romantic tension between Haruki and Akihiko. It explores the conflict created by Akihiko's ongoing relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata, and how their lives start to move forward.
How long is the story of Given?
The story of Given spans from the 2019 television series through the 2020 movie. The narrative follows the secret feelings Haruki held for Akihiko and the subsequent clashes between Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu as they navigate their complicated romantic connections.