What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSee You Up There
Albert Dupontel · Film · 2017
If you loved See You Up There, start with All the Light We Cannot See (Steven Knight, 2023) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to See You Up There across media.
What hooked you in See You Up There was the way it exposes systemic corruption through the lens of individuals struggling to survive.
Books on the same thread
Journey to the End of the Night
Louis-Ferdinand Céline · Book · 2014
Explores: Misanthropy, Existential dread, War trauma.
Like See You Up There, this work uses biting, dark humor to navigate the profound disillusionment and social alienation that follow the horrors of war.
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr · Book · 2017
Explores: humanity in wartime, fate, interconnected lives.
This story mirrors the interconnected lives found in See You Up There, focusing on the humanity and fate of individuals caught in the machinery of wartime conflict.
All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque · Book · 1987
Explores: Loss of innocence, The trauma of trench warfare, Existential disillusionment.
If the trench trauma of See You Up There resonated with you, this quintessential novel offers an even deeper look into the loss of innocence during conflict.
A Son at the Front
Edith Wharton · Book · 2023
Explores: World War I, Parental Grief, Loss.
Much like the aftermath depicted in See You Up There, this narrative explores the heavy toll of sacrifice and the shattered lives left in the wake of war.
Series on the same thread
Lupin
George Kay · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with See You Up There: Social Injustice.
This series captures the spirit of the underdog fighting back against systemic injustice, a central theme that drives the emotional core of See You Up There.
All the Light We Cannot See
Steven Knight · Series · 2023
Shares 3 threads with See You Up There: Survival, Historical Drama, War Drama.
This adaptation reflects the survival struggles and colliding paths seen in See You Up There, highlighting how individuals maintain hope amidst the devastation of global conflict.
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Kim Bo-tong · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with See You Up There: Comradeship.
This series echoes the critique of military corruption found in See You Up There, illustrating how institutional failures force soldiers into desperate, life-altering situations.
See
Steven Knight · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with See You Up There: Survival.
The struggle for survival against an unforgiving world in this series mirrors the gritty resilience of the protagonists fighting for their place in See You Up There.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
The blend of dark comedy and tragic investigation in this podcast captures the same cynical, observational tone used to dissect societal failures in See You Up There.
Prends Un Break
Podcast
Explores: Humor, Brotherhood, Friendship.
If the bond between the companions in See You Up There kept you invested, this exploration of brotherhood offers a lighter, comedic take on that same connection.
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Common questions
Is See You Up There based on a historical event?
Yes, See You Up There is set in November 1918, during the final days of the First World War. The film follows the aftermath of an Armistice-era attack ordered by Lieutenant Pradelle and the subsequent struggle of two soldiers attempting to survive in a rapidly changing postwar world.
What is the primary conflict in See You Up There?
The primary conflict in See You Up There centers on the fallout of a senseless military disaster ordered by Lieutenant Pradelle. This event binds two soldiers, Édouard and Albert, together as companions in misfortune who must navigate their survival after the battlefield while dealing with the consequences of Pradelle's actions.
Does See You Up There focus on the relationship between Albert and Édouard?
Yes, See You Up There focuses on the bond between Albert and Édouard, who become companions in misfortune after Édouard saves Albert's life at a high cost. The film tracks their shared journey as they attempt to survive and adapt to a changing world following their experiences on the battlefield.
How does Lieutenant Pradelle impact the plot of See You Up There?
Lieutenant Pradelle serves as a catalyst for the events in See You Up There by ordering a senseless attack just days before the Armistice. His actions cause a useless disaster that forces the characters into a difficult existence, ultimately shaping the paths of Albert and Édouard throughout the film.