What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLong Story Short
Raphael Bob-Waksberg · Series · 2025
If you loved Long Story Short, start with Still Time (2023) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Long Story Short across media.
If you loved Long Story Short, you will appreciate how these stories masterfully navigate the complex, shifting landscape of human memory.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Still Time
Film · 2023
Books on the same thread
My Friends
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2025
Shares a thread with Long Story Short: Nostalgia.
Like the siblings in Long Story Short, the characters here grapple with the weight of nostalgia and the way deep-rooted connections evolve throughout the many years of life.
So Far Gone
Jess Walter · Book · 2025
Explores: Grandparents, Kidnapping, Journalism.
Much like the narrative structure of Long Story Short, this novel balances humor with the profound personal history that defines who we become as we get older.
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
Elyse Myers · Book
Explores: self-deprecation, relatability, navigating adulthood.
Fans of the relatable family dynamics in Long Story Short will find a similar spirit of honest, self-deprecating reflection on the messy process of navigating adult life.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story
Charlie Mackesy · Book
Explores: artistic process, philosophical reflection, kindness.
This look at the artistic process mirrors the careful construction of Long Story Short, offering a deeper appreciation for the human connection behind complex, multi-layered animated storytelling.
Films on the same thread
World of Tomorrow
Don Hertzfeldt · Film · 2015
Explores: Existentialism, Memory and Identity, The Future of Humanity.
This film captures the same existential curiosity found in Long Story Short, using animation to explore how our childhood innocence shapes our perception of the distant future.
Elio
Domee Shi · Film · 2025
Explores: Fish Out of Water, Mistaken Identity, Intergalactic Diplomacy.
If the coming-of-age journey in Long Story Short resonated with you, this film provides a similarly heartfelt look at self-discovery through a unique, imaginative, and animated lens.
The Life of Chuck
Mike Flanagan · Film · 2025
Explores: Interconnectedness, The Meaning of Life, Mortality.
This story echoes the themes of Long Story Short by highlighting how the ordinary moments of an individual life contain the entire scope of human experience.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
The intergenerational bonds explored here mirror the family dynamics of Long Story Short, showing how unexpected connections can offer healing and perspective across different stages of life.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These cinematic stories mirror the short-form brilliance of Long Story Short, using an anthology format to examine the complexities of the human condition with sharp wit.
boomer and zoomer
Podcast
Shares a thread with Long Story Short: family dynamics.
This podcast directly addresses the intergenerational family dynamics seen in Long Story Short, providing a candid, real-world look at the evolving relationship between parent and child.
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Common questions
Is Long Story Short the same show as Still Time?
No, Long Story Short is an original animated comedy series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It is a separate project from the 2023 movie Still Time. While both explore the passage of time, they are distinct titles with different creative origins and formats.
Who created the animated series Long Story Short?
Long Story Short was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. He is also known for his previous work as the creator of the animated series BoJack Horseman. This show follows a family through various stages of life, moving from childhood into adulthood and back again.
What is the premise of the show Long Story Short?
Long Story Short is an animated comedy that focuses on the lives of siblings as they grow from childhood into adulthood. The narrative structure follows these characters over time, frequently shifting between different periods of their lives as they navigate their family dynamics.
Is Long Story Short related to the movie Still Time?
Long Story Short and Still Time are not related. Long Story Short is an animated comedy series about a family spanning multiple life stages, while Still Time is a 2023 movie. They are independent projects and do not share a narrative connection or source material.