If you loved
No One Will Miss Us
Series · 2024
If you loved the way No One Will Miss Us blends youthful moral ambiguity with the high stakes of criminal schemes, these selections mirror that tension.
Books on the same thread
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
Explores: Grief, Childhood Trauma, Vigilante Justice.
Like No One Will Miss Us, this novel explores the dark intersection of childhood trauma and local secrets, showing how small-town life often hides the most devastating, life-altering criminal realities.
The God of the Woods
Liz Moore · Book · 2024
Explores: Man vs. Nature, Isolation, Redemption.
This story echoes the sense of loss found in No One Will Miss Us by focusing on how a sudden disappearance unravels the fragile social fabric of a tight-knit community.
The Secret History
Donna Tartt · Book · 1993
Shares 2 threads with No One Will Miss Us: Moral Ambiguity, Friendship.
Fans of No One Will Miss Us will recognize the intoxicating blend of academic pressure and moral decay as this elite group of students faces the consequences of their shared secrets.
All the Missing Girls
Megan Miranda · Book · 2017
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Missing Persons, Unreliable Narrator.
The narrative structure of this thriller captures the same unease as No One Will Miss Us, forcing you to reconcile the long-term effects of past trauma with the mystery of missing friends.
Films on the same thread
mid90s
Jonah Hill · Film · 2018
Shares 3 threads with No One Will Miss Us: Friendship, Nostalgia, Coming-of-Age.
If you appreciated the authentic 1990s setting and the bond of a troubled social circle in No One Will Miss Us, this film offers a similarly raw look at youth and belonging.
Don't Be Bad
Claudio Caligari · Film · 2015
Explores: Youth in Crisis, Moral Decay, Friendship Tested.
This film mirrors the moral decline seen in No One Will Miss Us, showing how the desire for success in the 1990s can lead friends into a dangerous and destructive criminal underworld.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Film · 2024
Shares 2 threads with No One Will Miss Us: Moral ambiguity, Coming-of-age.
Much like the protagonists of No One Will Miss Us, the lead character here navigates the moral ambiguity of turning a personal situation into a calculated, if questionable, business venture.
Bad Genius
Nattawut Poonpiriya · Film · 2017
Explores: Cheating, Social Inequality, Academic Pressure.
This film is the perfect companion to No One Will Miss Us, as it dramatizes the high-pressure world of high school cheating schemes and the ethical pitfalls that follow such success.
Podcasts on the same thread
Everything 90s Podcast
Everything Nostalgia - By Shaleena · Podcast · 2026
For those who enjoyed the immersive 1990s atmosphere of No One Will Miss Us, this podcast provides an essential deep dive into the specific cultural touchstones that defined that decade.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast shares the dark comedic tone of No One Will Miss Us, balancing the grim reality of criminal investigation with a sharp, observational humor regarding small-town life and tragedy.
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Common questions
Is No One Will Miss Us set in the modern day?
No One Will Miss Us is set in the 1990s. The story follows five high school students who operate an illegal business selling homework and assignments to their classmates during that decade.
What is the illegal business in No One Will Miss Us?
In No One Will Miss Us, the five main characters run an illicit operation selling homework and assignments to other students at their high school. This business provides them with both money and popularity among their peers.
Does No One Will Miss Us involve a death?
Yes, an unexpected death occurs in No One Will Miss Us. This event, combined with the pressures of teenage hormones, threatens to destroy the illegal business and puts the future and friendships of the five main characters at risk.
Why are the main characters in No One Will Miss Us successful at their business?
The main characters in No One Will Miss Us are successful because they are perceived as nerds. This reputation ensures that no one at their high school suspects them of running an illegal business selling homework and assignments to their classmates.