What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMe Before You
Jojo Moyes · Book · 2012
If you loved Me Before You, start with Me Before You (Thea Sharrock, 2016) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Me Before You across media.
If you loved the way Me Before You balances profound emotional gravity with the transformative power of unexpected human connection, explore these selections.
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Adaptation
Me Before You
Thea Sharrock · Film · 2016
Films on the same thread
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Film · 2020
Explores: Disability awareness, Personal growth, Overcoming adversity.
Just as in Me Before You, this story centers on the life-altering bond between a caregiver and someone navigating a disability, highlighting personal growth through their shared journey.
The Fault in Our Stars
Josh Boone · Film · 2014
Explores: Terminal Illness, Young Love, Existentialism.
This narrative mirrors the poignant, tear-jerking reality of Me Before You by exploring young love under the shadow of mortality and the courage required to face life's limitations.
The Help
Film · 2011
Explores: Racial Injustice, Female Empowerment, Civil Rights.
Like Me Before You, this story delves into the complexities of social class and the profound human impact of individuals working within structures that often overlook their personal struggles.
Pride & Prejudice
Film · 2005
Explores: Social Status, Marriage, Family Expectations.
Much like the class dynamics present in Me Before You, this classic highlights how rigid societal expectations can complicate the pursuit of love and individual happiness.
Series on the same thread
Downton Abbey
Julian Fellowes · Series · 2010
Explores: Class conflict, Social change, Upstairs-Downstairs.
Fans of the nuanced class interplay and domestic shifts in Me Before You will appreciate this deep dive into the lives and hierarchies of a changing British household.
You
Greg Berlanti · Series · 2018
Explores: Obsession, Stalking, Toxic Relationships.
If Me Before You hit, You shares the thread.
Yo soy Betty, la fea
Fernando Gaitán · Series · 1999
Explores: Ugly Duckling, Unrequited Love, Social Class.
This story echoes the workplace romance and class-conscious themes of Me Before You, focusing on an ordinary woman finding her worth while navigating an unfamiliar and elite environment.
Call the Midwife
Heidi Thomas · Series · 2012
Explores: Women's Issues, Community, Social Issues.
This drama captures the same spirit of caregiving and empathy found in Me Before You, focusing on the intimate ways individuals support one another through difficult life transitions.
Podcasts on the same thread
We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Vulnerability, Personal growth, Emotional support.
If Me Before You hit, We Can Do Hard Things shares the thread.
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
If Me Before You hit, The Preamble shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Me Before You a book or a movie?
Me Before You is both a 2012 novel written by Jojo Moyes and a 2016 feature film adaptation. The story follows Louisa Clark, a woman from a tiny village who takes a job caring for Will Traynor, a man who became wheelchair-bound following an accident.
What is the premise of Me Before You?
Me Before You tells the story of Louisa Clark, who leads an ordinary life until she begins working for Will Traynor. Will was a man accustomed to extreme sports and worldwide travel before his accident left him wheelchair-bound, leading to a life-changing connection between the two characters.
Should I read the book Me Before You before watching the movie?
Reading the 2012 book Me Before You before watching the 2016 movie is a personal choice. Both versions cover the same central narrative regarding Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, allowing you to experience the story through either the original text or the film adaptation.
Is the movie Me Before You based on a book?
Yes, the 2016 film Me Before You is an adaptation of the 2012 novel written by Jojo Moyes. The movie depicts the relationship between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, mirroring the plot of the source material regarding Will's transition from a high-achieving life to being wheelchair-bound.