What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMan Up
Ben Palmer · Film · 2015
If you loved Man Up, start with Man Down (Greg Davies, 2013) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Man Up across media.
If you loved the chaotic, messy, and hilarious ways life takes unexpected turns in Man Up, these picks capture that same spirit.
Books on the same thread
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
Just as Man Up explores the unexpected detours of personal growth, this story follows a curmudgeon whose rigid world is delightfully upended by the sudden arrival of new, boisterous neighbors.
Accidentally Amy
Lynn Painter · Book · 2026
Shares a thread with Man Up: Mistaken Identity.
If the mistaken identity premise in Man Up kept you glued to the screen, you will enjoy this novel where a simple, impulsive error spirals into a charming romantic complication.
A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman · Book
Explores: found family, grief and loss, grumpy-to-sunshine.
Similar to the character-driven humor in Man Up, this story focuses on how a grumpy individual finds their perspective on life fundamentally shifted through an unexpected, transformative human connection.
9-Nov
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2015
Explores: destiny, creative inspiration, long-term commitment.
Much like the spontaneous and life-altering encounter in Man Up, this story centers on two people whose chance meeting leads to a significant and deeply impactful change in their lives.
Series on the same thread
Man Down
Greg Davies · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Man Up: British Comedy.
If you enjoyed the British comedic sensibility and the protagonist's struggle with his own life's chaos in Man Up, you will find this portrait of a dysfunctional adult relatable.
Catastrophe
Rob Delaney · Series · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Man Up: Romantic Comedy, Situational Comedy.
This series mirrors the London setting and the messy, authentic approach to modern romance found in Man Up, capturing the humor inherent in two people navigating an unplanned situation.
The Wrong Mans
Mathew Baynton · Series · 2013
Shares 2 threads with Man Up: Mistaken Identity, Situational Comedy.
The central premise of mistaken identity that drives the humor in Man Up is expanded here, as two ordinary people find themselves caught in a series of absurd, high-stakes events.
Podcasts on the same thread
Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single
Podcast
Explores: dating after divorce, finding love, relationship advice.
If the relatable dating disasters in Man Up resonated with you, this podcast offers a candid, humorous look at the realities of being single and navigating the modern dating landscape.
MID
Mamamia Podcasts · Podcast
Explores: Midlife, Female Experience, Personal Growth.
For those who appreciated the journey of self-discovery in Man Up, this podcast provides the honest, grown-up conversations about life and relationships that often follow such chaotic personal transitions.
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Common questions
Is Man Up a film about a blind date gone wrong?
Yes, Man Up follows the story of Nancy, a 34-year-old woman who is mistaken for a 24-year-old blind date by a man named Jack. She decides to go along with the case of mistaken identity, leading to a chaotic and hilarious journey across London.
What is the premise of the movie Man Up?
Man Up centers on Nancy, a 34-year-old single woman who is exhausted by fruitless setups. While traveling to celebrate her parents' wedding anniversary, she encounters a 40-year-old divorcee named Jack who mistakes her for his blind date, initiating a series of chaotic and comedic events.
Who directed the 2015 movie Man Up?
The 2015 romantic comedy film Man Up was directed by Ben Palmer. The story focuses on the accidental encounter between Nancy and Jack, which takes place as Nancy is navigating her way through London to attend her parents' anniversary celebration.
Does Man Up feature a character named Nancy?
Yes, Nancy is the protagonist of Man Up. She is a 34-year-old single woman who finds herself in a complicated situation when she is mistaken for a much younger woman during a trip across London to toast her parents' successful marriage.