What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRaw
Film · 2017
If you loved Raw, start with BEASTARS (2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Raw across media.
You crave the way Raw turns the visceral process of self-discovery into an unsettling, transformative journey through intense social environments.
Books on the same thread
Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover · Book · 2018
Explores: Family dysfunction, Self-discovery, Overcoming adversity.
Just as Raw explores the painful shedding of one’s upbringing to find a true self, this memoir captures the arduous, identity-defining struggle of breaking free from a restrictive family origin.
Fear Street
R. L. Stine · Book · 1989
Explores: Teen Angst, Small Town Secrets, Supernatural Curse.
If the high-stakes, predatory atmosphere of school hazing in Raw kept you on edge, these stories offer a similar sense of teen dread and inescapable, dark social consequences.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Explores: authoritarianism, class inequality, spectacle of violence.
The visceral fight for survival seen in Raw finds a parallel here, as young protagonists are forced to navigate brutal systems that demand they compromise their humanity to endure.
Divergent
Veronica Roth · Book · 2013
Explores: Factionalism, Coming of Age, Identity.
Like the protagonist of Raw, Tris must undergo a radical transformation within a rigid social structure, forcing her to confront the terrifying reality of her own burgeoning, hidden potential.
Series on the same thread
BEASTARS
Series · 2019
Explores: Prejudice, Societal Hierarchy, Forbidden Love.
This series mirrors the core conflict of Raw by depicting a protagonist struggling to repress predatory instincts while navigating a complex, hierarchical academic world that threatens their true identity.
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Raw: Cannibalism.
The disturbing exploration of cannibalism and the collapse of social norms in Raw is echoed here, focusing on the psychological and physical extremes of human survival in isolation.
Fresh Meat
Sam Bain · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Raw: Coming-of-age.
While Raw treats university life as a site of grotesque awakening, this show explores the chaotic, formative experiences of student life through a lens of friendship and early adulthood.
SKAM
Julie Andem · Series · 2015
Explores: Teenage Life, Social Issues, Friendship.
Raw highlights the intense pressure of peer environments on a young person's identity; this series provides a grounded, intimate look at the scandals and social shifts defining adolescent life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Two Raw Sisters
Podcast
Shares a thread with Raw: Sisterhood.
Beyond the shared title, this podcast captures the complex dynamic of sisterhood, providing an unfiltered look at the personal growth and unconventional perspectives that drive the characters in Raw.
Red Raw
Laura O’ Mahony/Rob Heffernan · Podcast
Explores: Authenticity, Resilience, Irish humor.
Raw forces its protagonist to abandon social pretenses to reveal her authentic self, a process that mirrors the hosts' dedicated pursuit of raw, uncensored honesty in their own lives.
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Common questions
Is Raw a movie about a vegetarian student?
Yes, Raw follows Justine, a sixteen-year-old vegetarian from a family of veterinarians. Upon starting her first year at vet school, she is forced to consume raw meat as part of a hazing ritual, which triggers unexpected changes in her true self.
Does the plot of Raw involve hazing?
Yes, the plot of Raw centers on Justine entering her first year of vet school where she encounters immediate hazing. She is forced to eat raw meat for the first time, an event that serves as the catalyst for the transformation of her character.
What is the premise of the movie Raw?
Raw tells the story of Justine, a gifted teenager born into a family of vegetarians and veterinarians. When she begins her studies at vet school, she is subjected to hazing that involves eating raw meat, leading to the emergence of her hidden nature.
Is Justine the main character in Raw?
Yes, Justine is the protagonist of Raw. She is a sixteen-year-old student who attends the same vet school as her older sister. Her experiences with family traditions and the pressures of school hazing drive the central narrative of the film.