What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStarstruck
Rose Matafeo · Series · 2021
If you loved Starstruck, start with Starstruck (2010) — a film from the same story. Below: 1 book, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Starstruck across media.
What hooked you in Starstruck was the way the chaotic, messy reality of dating a celebrity feels surprisingly grounded and relatable.
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The source
Starstruck
Film · 2010
Books on the same thread
Romantic Comedy
Curtis Sittenfeld · Book
Shares a thread with Starstruck: celebrity romance.
Like Starstruck, this story explores the friction between a normal life and a high-profile career, focusing on the creative and emotional intimacy that develops during a whirlwind celebrity romance.
Films on the same thread
Stardust
Matthew Vaughn · Film · 2007
Explores: Destiny, True Love, Self-Discovery.
If you enjoyed the whimsical, accidental nature of the romance in Starstruck, you will appreciate how this film treats the pursuit of a literal star as a grand, life-changing adventure.
Notting Hill
Roger Michell · Film · 1999
Shares 3 threads with Starstruck: Culture clash, Romantic Comedy, Celebrity Romance.
This classic film mirrors the central conflict of Starstruck, perfectly capturing the awkward yet endearing culture clash that occurs when an ordinary person enters the orbit of a massive celebrity.
Set It Up
Claire Scanlon · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Starstruck: Romantic Comedy.
Fans of the fast-paced, witty, and modern dating dynamics in Starstruck will find a similar energy in this workplace comedy about navigating ambition and love in a hectic city.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Sharon Maguire · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Starstruck: Romantic Comedy.
For those who loved the relatable, self-deprecating protagonist of Starstruck, this story offers a quintessential look at a woman struggling to find her way while balancing romance and modern expectations.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: domestic life, modern marriage, parenthood struggles.
If the honest, unfiltered take on modern relationships in Starstruck resonated with you, this podcast provides an equally candid and humorous look at the realities of long-term domestic life.
The Romesh Ranganathan Show
Ranga Bee & Platform Media · Podcast
Explores: celebrity culture, behind the scenes, humor.
If you were drawn to the behind-the-scenes glimpses of fame in Starstruck, these candid conversations offer a similar heart-led perspective on the human beings living under the celebrity spotlight.
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Common questions
Is Starstruck the 2021 TV series related to the 2010 movie?
No, the 2021 Starstruck television series created by Rose Matafeo and the 2010 movie titled Starstruck are separate productions. They do not share a plot or creative connection despite sharing the same title.
What is the plot of the 2021 Starstruck series?
The 2021 Starstruck series follows Jessie, a woman who has a drunken New Year's Eve hook-up. Her life becomes complicated when she discovers that the man she spent the night with is a famous film star.
Should I watch the 2010 Starstruck movie before the 2021 show?
You do not need to watch the 2010 movie Starstruck before starting the 2021 series. The two titles are unrelated projects, and the 2021 show functions as an independent story about a woman who hooks up with a film star.
Is Starstruck 2021 a film or a television show?
The 2021 production of Starstruck is a television series. It depicts the complications that arise for Jessie after a drunken New Year's Eve encounter with a film star, rather than being a feature film.