What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedQuartet
Dustin Hoffman · Film · 2012
If you loved Quartet, start with Quartet (2017) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Quartet across media.
If you loved the witty camaraderie and poignant resilience of Quartet, you will appreciate these stories exploring the complex grace of aging.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Quartet
Series · 2017
Books on the same thread
The Old Devils
Kingsley Amis · Book · 2012
Shares 2 threads with Quartet: Aging, Friendship.
Like Quartet, this sharp comedy captures the bittersweet humor of long-term friendships and the inevitable complications of aging, focusing on the conversational dynamics between older social groups.
The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman · Book · 2020
Shares a thread with Quartet: Friendship.
Much like the musicians in Quartet, these characters prove that retirement is not the end of adventure, finding purpose and connection through their shared mission in a residential setting.
The Cottage
Danielle Steel · Book · 2002
Shares 3 threads with Quartet: Second Chances, Friendship, Aging.
This story echoes the themes of second chances and artistic legacy found in Quartet, showing how an aging legend finds renewed vitality through unexpected new friendships and support.
Last Orders
Graham Swift · Book · 2012
Explores: Grief, Mortality, Memory.
Similar to the introspective tone of Quartet, this narrative explores the weight of memories and the bonds of friendship as men navigate the later stages of their lives.
Series on the same thread
Girls
Lena Dunham · Series · 2012
Explores: Female Friendship, Quarter-Life Crisis, Sex and Relationships.
If Quartet hit, Girls shares the thread.
Last Tango in Halifax
Sally Wainwright · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Quartet: aging.
If you enjoyed the late-life romance and emotional depth of Quartet, this series offers a heartfelt look at finding love and connection again during one's golden years.
The Kominsky Method
Chuck Lorre · Series · 2018
Shares 3 threads with Quartet: Aging, Friendship, Senior Comedy.
This series mirrors the Hollywood satire and focus on aging professionals seen in Quartet, highlighting the struggle to maintain one's artistic identity while navigating the realities of growing older.
The Golden Girls
Susan Harris · Series · 1985
Shares 2 threads with Quartet: Aging, Senior Comedy.
This classic sitcom captures the same spirit of found family and supportive female friendship that anchored the characters in Quartet, proving that aging is best faced together.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
If Quartet hit, The Archers shares the thread.
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
ADAM BUXTON · Podcast
Explores: east anglia, family life, dog ownership.
If Quartet hit, THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Quartet based on a true story?
The 2012 film Quartet is a fictional story about retired musicians living in a care home. It focuses on the arrival of a former diva named Jean and the preparations for a concert honoring Giuseppe Verdi. There is no indication that the narrative is based on actual historical events.
Is the 2017 Quartet a sequel to the 2012 movie?
No, the 2017 television production titled Quartet is not a sequel to the 2012 film directed by Dustin Hoffman. They are separate projects sharing the same title. The 2012 film centers on residents at a home for retired musicians dealing with the arrival of a former diva named Jean.
What is the plot of the 2012 Quartet movie?
The 2012 film Quartet follows Cissy, Reggie, and Wilf, who reside in a home for retired musicians. Their annual tradition of performing a concert to celebrate Giuseppe Verdi is complicated by the arrival of Jean, a former diva who was once married to Reggie and refuses to participate in singing.
Does Jean sing in the 2012 film Quartet?
In the 2012 film Quartet, Jean arrives at the home for retired musicians and maintains her diva persona, but she explicitly refuses to sing. Despite her refusal and the disruption she causes to the equilibrium of the residents, the concert celebrating the birthday of Giuseppe Verdi proceeds as planned.