What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPush
Paul McGuigan · Film · 2009
If you loved Push, start with Precious (Lee Daniels, 2009) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Push across media.
If Push hooked you with its high-stakes blend of psychic warfare and underground conspiracies, these selections will satisfy your craving.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Precious
Lee Daniels · Film · 2009
Books on the same thread
Second Foundation
Isaac Asimov · Book · 2004
Shares a thread with Push: Hidden Society.
Just as the rogue psychics in Push navigate a dangerous world of hidden abilities, this narrative explores the complex manipulation of mental powers within a secretive, expansive society.
Pursuit of Honor
Vince Flynn · Book · 2009
Shares a thread with Push: Government Conspiracy.
The relentless pursuit of justice against government conspiracies that defined the struggle in Push is mirrored here through the intense, black ops mission of a charismatic, vengeful protagonist.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness · Book · 2008
Explores: Coming of Age, Loss of Innocence, Survival.
If you enjoyed the desperate, fast-paced flight of the protagonists in Push, you will appreciate this journey where survival requires escaping a society that exploits human cognitive secrets.
Unwind
Neal Shusterman · Book · 2009
Explores: Body Autonomy, Euthanasia, Bioethics.
Like the underdog characters in Push fighting against experimental government agendas, these teenagers must traverse a hostile landscape to escape a society that treats their bodies as disposable resources.
Series on the same thread
Moving
Park In-je · Series · 2023
Shares a thread with Push: Government Conspiracy.
This series captures the core appeal of Push by focusing on families with secret superpowers who must live in the shadows to avoid being exploited by dangerous, shadowy organizations.
Marvel's The Punisher
Steve Lightfoot · Series · 2017
Explores: PTSD, Conspiracy, Moral Ambiguity.
If the gritty revenge quest in Push kept you invested, you will find a similar tone here as a traumatized operative uncovers a massive military conspiracy targeting his life.
Legion
Noah Hawley · Series · 2017
Explores: Mental Illness, Reality vs. Illusion, Superpowers.
Much like the psychic abilities that drive the tension in Push, this show centers on a powerful man whose mental reality and identity are constantly challenged by external forces.
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance State, Moral Ambiguity.
The clandestine, vigilante partnership at the heart of Push finds a modern successor here as two men use specialized skills to dismantle threats from within the shadows.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Cleaner
Voyage Media · Podcast
Explores: estranged family, moral ambiguity, redemption arc.
Fans of the psychic assassin arc in Push will recognize the familiar struggle of a government-trained killer who turns against his handlers to protect someone he loves.
Pivot
New York Magazine · Podcast · 2026
Explores: corporate accountability, power dynamics, market trends.
While different in format, the scrutiny of powerful, hidden entities that permeates Push is reflected here through sharp, unfiltered analysis of the tech and political power dynamics today.
Common questions
Is Push based on a book or original screenplay?
Push is a 2009 film directed by Paul McGuigan that follows the story of Nick Gant and his mission against the government agency known as Division. It is an original production rather than a direct adaptation of a previously published novel or source material.
What is the primary conflict involving Nick Gant in Push?
In Push, Nick Gant seeks revenge against Division, a covert government agency involved in psychic warfare and experimental drug testing. Following the murder of his father, Nick hides in the Hong Kong underworld to organize a group of psychics to dismantle the agency and locate a missing girl.
Are there other films from 2009 like Push?
Yes, another notable film released in 2009 is Precious. While Push focuses on psychic abilities and government conspiracies in the Hong Kong underworld, Precious offers a different narrative experience for viewers interested in exploring the cinematic landscape of that specific year.
Does Push involve psychic powers?
Yes, psychic abilities are the central theme of Push. The plot follows Nick Gant as he assembles a team of rogue psychics, including a teenage clairvoyant named Cassie, to combat the experimental psychic warfare conducted by the government agency known as Division.