What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLittle Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
If you loved Little Women, start with Little Women (Louisa May Alcott, 1953) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Little Women across media.
You loved Little Women because it captures the fierce, complicated ambition of young women striving to define their own identities.
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Adaptation
Little Women
Kim Hee-won · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
The Women
Kristin Hannah · Book
Explores: post-traumatic stress, female empowerment, social upheaval.
If the sisterly devotion of Little Women resonated with you, this story of a nurse navigating wartime sacrifice offers a similarly profound look at female resilience and personal transformation.
The Color Purple
Alice Walker · Book · 2011
Shares a thread with Little Women: sisterhood.
Much like the deep familial bonds found in Little Women, this narrative explores the powerful, enduring strength of sisterhood and female resilience in the face of significant social adversity.
The Female Persuasion
Meg Wolitzer · Book · 2018
Explores: Mentorship, Feminism, Ambition.
The mentorship and pursuit of intellectual ambition that defined the March sisters in Little Women find a modern echo in this story about navigating feminism and complex intergenerational relationships.
The Women: A Novel
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2024
Explores: Female Friendship, Coming-of-Age, Trauma.
If you cherished the emotional depth of Little Women, you will be drawn to this story of female friendship and the unbreakable bonds forged through trials of trauma and change.
Series on the same thread
Dickinson
Alena Smith · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Little Women: Coming-of-Age Story.
Just as Little Women portrays a young woman fighting for her voice, this series depicts a determined poet rebelling against societal norms to pursue her own creative artistic expression.
The Queen's Gambit
Scott Frank · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Little Women: Period Drama.
The spirit of independence that propelled the characters in Little Women is mirrored here as a young woman defies expectations to master a male-dominated field through sheer grit.
Girls
Lena Dunham · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Little Women: Coming-of-Age Story.
Fans of the tight-knit circle in Little Women will recognize the same messy, authentic exploration of female friendship and self-discovery that defines the lives of these four young women.
Derry Girls
Lisa McGee · Series · 2018
Explores: Female friendship, Adolescent awkwardness, The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
While set in a different era than Little Women, this story shares the same vibrant, chaotic energy of sisters and friends growing up together amidst a changing social landscape.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If Little Women hit, 1619 shares the thread.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Well-being, Behavioral Change, Mindful Living.
If Little Women hit, Happier with Gretchen Rubin shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Little Women (2019) the only version of the story?
No, there are several adaptations of the source material. You can also watch the 1953 film version or the 2022 television series. Each adaptation portrays the lives of the four sisters as they come of age in America following the Civil War in a unique way.
What order should I watch or read Little Women adaptations?
There is no required order, as each version is a standalone adaptation of the original story. You can choose to watch the 2019 movie by Greta Gerwig, the 1953 film, or the 2022 television series depending on your preference for different formats and cinematic styles.
Is Hello Beautiful similar to Little Women?
Hello Beautiful is a book often recommended to fans of Little Women. While it is a distinct work, it shares thematic resonance with the story of the four sisters coming of age in America, making it a common choice for readers who enjoyed the emotional depth of the original narrative.
How long is the 2019 Little Women movie?
The 2019 film Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig, depicts the four sisters coming of age in the aftermath of the Civil War. The runtime for this specific adaptation is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes, offering a modern perspective on the classic source material.