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mid90s
Jonah Hill · Film · 2018
What hooked you in mid90s was the raw, authentic way that messy adolescence collides with the search for belonging.
Books on the same thread
Joyland (Hard Case Crime)
Stephen King · Book · 2013
Like mid90s, this story captures the specific, fleeting intensity of a summer spent on the fringes of society, where new work environments provide an escape from personal struggle.
The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt · Book · 2013
This novel echoes the profound sense of isolation found in mid90s, focusing on how a grieving youth navigates a complex, gritty world to find a surrogate family.
The Rage: A Game of Survival
Natica Brown · Book · 2017
If the stakes of teenage camaraderie in mid90s resonated with you, this story of survival and cooperation under pressure captures that same desperate need for loyalty among friends.
Sunny
Jason Reynolds · Book · 2018
Much like the troubled youth in mid90s, Sunny finds his identity through a tight-knit group, proving that personal growth often happens within the support of a chosen team.
Series on the same thread
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Victor’s journey mirrors the self-discovery at the heart of mid90s, showing how a young person recalibrates their life and relationships while struggling to find their authentic voice.
On My Block
Lauren Iungerich · Series · 2018
This series captures the same urban atmosphere and teenage friendship dynamics seen in mid90s, focusing on the friction between home life and the loyalty of a local crew.
Atypical
Robia Rashid · Series · 2017
The painful, honest self-discovery that defines mid90s is present here as Sam navigates the challenges of social independence and family tension during his transition to adulthood.
The Bear
Christopher Storer · Series · 2022
Carmy’s return to a rough-around-the-edges crew in this show reflects the same search for identity and chosen family that drives the narrative arc of mid90s.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
For those captivated by the gritty Los Angeles backdrop of mid90s, this investigative narrative digs into the darker, hidden corners of the same city with unflinching precision.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
This intense character study mirrors the observational, deeply human focus of mid90s, exploring how environment and social isolation shape the development of those living on the fringes.
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Common questions
Is mid90s set in a specific decade?
Yes, mid90s is set in 1990s Los Angeles. The narrative follows a 13-year-old boy navigating his home life and a new group of friends he encounters at a local skate shop during that specific summer.
What is the primary conflict for the protagonist in mid90s?
The protagonist in mid90s struggles to balance a troubled home life with the influence of a new social circle. He spends his summer finding his place among a crew of friends he meets while frequenting a skate shop.
Who directed the film mid90s?
The film mid90s was directed by Jonah Hill. Released in 2018, it depicts the experiences of a 13-year-old boy growing up in Los Angeles during the 1990s while finding community through a local skate shop.
Does mid90s take place in Los Angeles?
Yes, mid90s is set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. The story centers on a 13-year-old boy who spends his summer transitioning between his difficult home environment and a new group of friends he meets at a skate shop.