If you loved
Sex and the City
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2008
If you loved Sex and the City, you crave the messy, candid exploration of modern relationships and the enduring bonds of friendship.
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The source
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
Adaptation
Sex and the City 2
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2010
Books on the same thread
Something Borrowed
Emily Giffin · Book · 2005
Much like the romantic entanglements in Sex and the City, this story centers on the complicated intersection of deep female friendship and the chaos of navigating messy, modern dating lives.
The Hours
Michael Cunningham · Book · 1998
While darker than the glitz of Sex and the City, this narrative offers a similarly intimate look at the internal worlds of women navigating life, love, and their personal identities.
The Spanish Love Deception
Elena Armas · Book · 2022
This story captures the high-stakes romantic tension and wedding-centric pressure that defined the journey of Carrie Bradshaw, focusing on the humorous misadventures of finding love in a modern world.
Too Close for Comfort
La Jill Hunt · Book · 2006
Fans of the relationship drama found in Sex and the City will appreciate this focus on the friction between personal romantic desires and the demands of family and social circles.
Series on the same thread
Will & Grace
David Kohan · Series · 1998
This sitcom mirrors the urban lifestyle and core friendship dynamics of Sex and the City, following best friends as they candidly discuss their careers and dating lives in New York.
Coupling
Steven Moffat · Series · 2000
If you enjoyed the honest, unfiltered discussions about sex and relationships in Sex and the City, you will appreciate this ensemble’s humorous approach to the trials of dating and friendship.
The Four Seasons
Lang Fisher · Series · 2025
This series explores the evolution of long-term bonds during major life transitions, echoing the way Sex and the City examined how marriage and divorce test the strength of close friendships.
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
Just as Sex and the City celebrated the nuances of love in the city, this anthology captures the diverse, messy, and beautiful ways that modern relationships unfold in a metropolitan setting.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the same longing for authentic connection and professional intimacy that drove the central character dynamics of Sex and the City, delivered with a sharp, self-deprecating wit.
What We Said
Dear Media · Podcast · 2026
This show functions as a real-world extension of the brunch conversations in Sex and the City, offering candid, advice-driven discussions about the realities of womanhood, health, and modern relational wellness.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Sex and the City movies and series?
You should begin with the Sex and the City television series from 1998 to understand the characters. Following the show, you should watch the 2008 Sex and the City movie, and then conclude with the 2010 sequel, Sex and the City 2, to follow the complete narrative arc.
Is the Sex and the City movie based on a book?
The 2008 Sex and the City movie is a continuation of the franchise that originated with the 1998 television series. While there is a 2002 book titled Sex and the City, the film focuses on the wedding of the lead character and the support of her three best friends.
Does the 2008 Sex and the City movie feature the same characters as the television show?
Yes, the 2008 Sex and the City movie features the same core group of four friends established in the 1998 television series. The film explores the aftermath of a wedding that goes wrong and the role the three best friends play in consoling the lead writer.
How long is the 2008 Sex and the City movie?
The 2008 Sex and the City movie, directed by Michael Patrick King, has a runtime of 145 minutes. It follows the story of a New York writer preparing for her wedding to Mr. Big and the subsequent complications that arise when she is jilted at the altar.