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If I Stay
Gayle Forman · Book · 2014
What hooked you in If I Stay was the way life-altering choices force you to confront the fragile boundaries between love, loss, and identity.
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If I Stay
R. J. Cutler · Film · 2014
Films on the same thread
CODA
Sian Heder · Film · 2021
Like the protagonist of If I Stay, Ruby must weigh her profound love for music against the heavy, life-altering obligations she feels toward her immediate family.
Life in a Year
Film · 2020
If you were moved by the tragic, time-sensitive romance in If I Stay, you will appreciate this story of two teenagers attempting to find meaning in their limited future.
Five Feet Apart
Film · 2019
Much like the precarious situation in If I Stay, this film explores the intense emotional stakes of finding connection while navigating the constraints of a life-threatening medical condition.
My Fault
Domingo González · Film · 2023
If the upheaval of a young woman's world in If I Stay resonated with you, you will find a similar struggle for independence here as Noah adapts to an entirely new life.
Series on the same thread
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
If I Stay captures the specific turbulence of teenage transition, a feeling mirrored here as Belly faces the painful, inevitable evolution of her relationships during a pivotal summer.
The Last of Us
Neil Druckmann · Series · 2023
The bond between Joel and Ellie echoes the protective, heart-wrenching emotional stakes found in If I Stay, as both stories focus on finding love and purpose within a broken world.
given
Series · 2019
Music serves as the emotional bridge in both If I Stay and this series, where characters use their artistic passion to navigate the deep, complex waters of grief and connection.
13 Reasons Why
Brian Yorkey · Series · 2017
If the heavy themes of trauma and the consequences of personal choices in If I Stay left an impression, this mystery offers a similarly somber exploration of a life interrupted.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
Just as the narrative of If I Stay centers on the sudden disappearance of a normal life, this investigation follows the real, gut-wrenching search for a missing person.
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Esther Perel Global Media · Podcast · 2026
For those captivated by the raw, intimate emotional vulnerability displayed in If I Stay, these unscripted sessions provide a profound look into the complex decisions that define our human relationships.
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Common questions
Is If I Stay based on a book?
Yes, If I Stay is based on the 2014 novel written by Gayle Forman. The story follows seventeen-year-old Mia as she faces difficult choices regarding her future, her love for music, and her relationships with her family and friends following a life-changing event on a February morning.
What is the premise of If I Stay?
The story of If I Stay centers on seventeen-year-old Mia, who must decide whether to stay true to her passion for music or leave behind her boyfriend, family, and friends. Her life reaches a critical turning point after a drive with her family on a February morning.
Is there a movie version of If I Stay?
Yes, there is a movie adaptation of If I Stay released in 2014. The film portrays the narrative of the original book, focusing on the difficult decisions Mia faces regarding her future and her connections to her loved ones after a sudden accident involving her family.
Does Adam appear in the If I Stay book?
Yes, Adam is a character featured in the book If I Stay. He is depicted as having a voice that sounds like shrapnel and he urges Mia to stay during the critical moments of the story as she contemplates her choices and her future.