What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedNothing Left to Do But Cry
Roberto Benigni · Film · 1984
If you loved Nothing Left to Do But Cry, start with A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Mark Twain, 1988) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Nothing Left to Do But Cry across media.
You loved Nothing Left to Do But Cry because it places ordinary, confused people into absurd historical or temporal scenarios.
Books on the same thread
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Mark Twain · Book · 1988
Shares a thread with Nothing Left to Do But Cry: Fish Out of Water.
Much like the protagonists in Nothing Left to Do But Cry, this narrative features a bewildered man navigating an unfamiliar past by attempting to impose modern logic on history.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams · Book · 1979
Explores: Existentialism, Bureaucracy, The Absurd.
If you appreciated the fish-out-of-water comedy in Nothing Left to Do But Cry, you will enjoy this journey where an ordinary human encounters the overwhelming absurdity of the universe.
Gargantua and Pantagruel
François Rabelais · Book · 1937
Explores: Humanism, Grotesque Realism, Social Satire.
The intellectual absurdity and bawdy humor found here echo the spirit of Nothing Left to Do But Cry, blending grand historical settings with a deeply human, chaotic perspective.
Waiting for Godot
Samuel Beckett · Book · 1954
Explores: existential dread, futility of existence, circular narrative.
This play mirrors the existential confusion of Nothing Left to Do But Cry, focusing on two companions trapped in an aimless, repetitive situation where meaning remains perpetually just out reach.
Series on the same thread
Futurama
Matt Groening · Series · 1999
Shares a thread with Nothing Left to Do But Cry: Fish Out of Water.
Just as the friends in Nothing Left to Do But Cry are displaced in time, this series follows a man struggling to adapt after being thrust into a drastically different future.
Mr. Bean
Richard Curtis · Series · 1990
Shares a thread with Nothing Left to Do But Cry: Slapstick Comedy.
The physical comedy and social incompetence that drive the humor in Nothing Left to Do But Cry are central to this show, as everyday tasks descend into total, hilarious chaos.
Red Dwarf
Doug Naylor · Series · 1988
Explores: Existentialism, Slacker Humor, Male Bonding.
Like the duo in Nothing Left to Do But Cry, these stranded misfits rely on their strained friendship and slacker humor to endure an environment that is entirely beyond them.
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson · Series · 1989
Explores: Friendship, Coping with Boredom, Satire.
The camaraderie of being stuck in a bizarre situation, seen in Nothing Left to Do But Cry, is perfected here as the crew riffs on the absurdity of their surroundings.
Podcasts on the same thread
No Such Thing As A Fish
No Such Thing As A Fish · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, bizarre trivia, banter-driven discourse.
This podcast captures the same banter-driven curiosity found in Nothing Left to Do But Cry, celebrating the bizarre and unexpected facts that make our world feel so strangely illogical.
NerdCast
Jovem Nerd · Podcast
Explores: humor, satire, current events commentary.
The satirical approach to culture in this podcast mirrors the way Nothing Left to Do But Cry uses humor to deconstruct the reality of the situations its characters inhabit.
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Common questions
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry a time travel movie?
Yes, Nothing Left to Do But Cry follows two 20th-century friends who accidentally stumble into the year 1492. The plot centers on their sudden displacement in history and their subsequent attempts to alter the events they encounter in the past.
What is the premise of Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Nothing Left to Do But Cry tells the story of two friends from the 20th century who find themselves transported back to the year 1492. Once there, they meet a charming teen and begin an effort to change the course of history.
When does Nothing Left to Do But Cry take place?
Nothing Left to Do But Cry primarily takes place in the year 1492. The two main characters are originally from the 20th century but accidentally end up in the 15th century, where the majority of the film's events occur.
Who are the main characters in Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Nothing Left to Do But Cry features two friends from the 20th century as the primary protagonists. After accidentally traveling back to 1492, they encounter a charming teen, who becomes a central figure as they attempt to alter history.