What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
If you loved Rick and Morty, start with World of Tomorrow (Don Hertzfeldt, 2015) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Rick and Morty across media.
If Rick and Morty hooked you, it is because you crave the dizzying intersection of cosmic absurdity and deeply fractured human relationships.
Books on the same thread
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams · Book · 1979
Shares a thread with Rick and Morty: Existentialism.
Like Rick and Morty, this story uses the vast, indifferent scale of the universe as a backdrop for biting satire and a profound sense of existential absurdity.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
If Rick and Morty hit, Ender's Game shares the thread.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, good versus evil, boarding school.
If Rick and Morty hit, Harry Potter shares the thread.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain · Book · 2009
Explores: Racism, Freedom, Moral Development.
If Rick and Morty hit, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
World of Tomorrow
Don Hertzfeldt · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Rick and Morty: Existentialism.
This film mirrors the surreal, mind-bending journey of Rick and Morty while grounding its experimental animation in the same heavy, existential questions about memory and human identity.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Daniel Scheinert · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Rick and Morty: Existentialism.
This film captures the frantic multiversal chaos found in Rick and Morty, while anchoring its complex science fiction premise in the raw reality of strained family dynamics.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Bob Persichetti · Film · 2018
Explores: Mentorship, Legacy, Acceptance of Responsibility.
Fans of Rick and Morty will appreciate this vibrant take on the multiverse, which balances high-stakes interdimensional conflict with the messy, vital process of mentorship and personal growth.
It's Such a Beautiful Day
Don Hertzfeldt · Film · 2012
Explores: Existential Crisis, Mental Breakdown, Memory and Identity.
The dark, experimental humor of this film echoes the nihilistic undertones of Rick and Morty, focusing on the fragile, broken psyche of a character navigating an incomprehensible existence.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast shares the improvisational energy and irreverent comedic timing of Rick and Morty, turning the tropes of high adventure into a playground for dysfunctional group dynamics.
NerdCast
Jovem Nerd · Podcast
Explores: humor, satire, current events commentary.
Much like the cynical commentary found in Rick and Morty, this podcast approaches pop culture with a sharp, satirical edge that makes the entire world a target.
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Common questions
Who created Rick and Morty?
Rick and Morty was created by Dan Harmon. The series first premiered in 2013 and follows the adventures of a sociopathic genius scientist and his grandson.
What is the premise of Rick and Morty?
Rick and Morty follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on various adventures across the universe. The show centers on the dynamic between these two characters as they navigate space and time.
Is Rick and Morty about a genius scientist?
Yes, Rick and Morty features a sociopathic genius scientist as a primary character. This scientist takes his timid grandson on adventures throughout the universe, which serves as the core narrative foundation of the series.
Does Rick and Morty involve the grandson?
Yes, Rick and Morty focuses on a sociopathic genius scientist who consistently drags his inherently timid grandson along on adventures across the universe. The relationship between the grandfather and the grandson is a central element of the show.