If you loved
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
If Love, Simon captured your heart, you likely crave stories that navigate the vulnerable, messy, and deeply transformative process of discovering your true self.
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Adaptation
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
Ready Player One: A Novel
Ernest Cline · Book · 2017
Explores: Nostalgia, Virtual Reality, Escapism.
While Love, Simon focuses on the intimacy of high school identity, this story mirrors that sense of escapism as characters navigate complex digital landscapes to find where they truly belong.
P.S. I Still Love You
Jenny Han · Book · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Love, Simon: Teen Romance, First Love.
This narrative captures the same earnest, heart-tugging exploration of teen romance found in Love, Simon, focusing on the delicate balance of navigating first loves and the pressure of expectations.
Fun Home
Alison Bechdel · Book · 2007
Shares 2 threads with Love, Simon: Coming Out, Self-Discovery.
Readers who appreciated the coming-out journey in Love, Simon will find a more raw, introspective look at sexual identity, family secrets, and the arduous path toward personal acceptance and honesty.
Love Story
Erich Segal · Book · 1970
Shares a thread with Love, Simon: First Love.
This classic explores the intense, life-altering power of a first love that defies expectations, offering the same emotional weight and focus on deep connection found within Love, Simon.
Series on the same thread
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Shares 3 threads with Love, Simon: Self-discovery, First Love, Coming-of-age story.
Set in the same world as Love, Simon, this series continues the profound exploration of sexual identity and the challenges of being a teenager while seeking support from established mentors.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ringer · Podcast · 2026
Explores: banter, insider access, celebrity culture.
If you loved the authentic, conversational rapport between friends in Love, Simon, you will enjoy the banter and genuine chemistry that drives this long-running look at pop culture analysis.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
Much like the supportive social dynamics in Love, Simon, this show centers on the power of shared stories and deep friendship as a vital mechanism for coping with life's challenges.
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Common questions
Is Love, Simon related to the television series Love, Victor?
Yes, Love, Victor is a television series that serves as a continuation of the world established in the 2018 movie Love, Simon. While the shows follow different protagonists, they share the same universe and themes regarding the high school experience and self-discovery.
Should I watch Love, Simon before starting Love, Victor?
It is recommended to watch the movie Love, Simon before beginning the series Love, Victor. The film introduces the core setting and the anonymous online communication dynamic that serves as the narrative foundation for the television show that premiered in 2020.
What is the premise of the movie Love, Simon?
Love, Simon follows a seventeen-year-old student named Simon Spier who is gay but has not yet come out to his friends or family. The story focuses on his complicated situation as he falls for an anonymous classmate he has only met through online correspondence.
Does the movie Love, Simon feature an anonymous online romance?
Yes, a central plot point of Love, Simon is the protagonist falling for an anonymous classmate he met online. Simon Spier must navigate the complexities of his secret identity while trying to discover the true identity of the person he is messaging.