What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStill Alice
Wash Westmoreland · Film · 2014
If you loved Still Alice, start with Alias Grace (Sarah Polley, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Still Alice across media.
If Still Alice moved you, explore these stories that examine how the fragile architecture of the human mind defines our identities.
Books on the same thread
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Atul Gawande · Book · 2015
Explores: Mortality, Aging, Dying.
Just as Still Alice explores the emotional toll of a terminal diagnosis, this book provides a compassionate, expert look at the necessity of prioritizing quality of life during end-of-life care.
Remember
Lisa Genova · Book · 2021
Shares 2 threads with Still Alice: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease.
Authored by the neuroscientist behind Still Alice, this book offers the perfect follow-up for those fascinated by the mechanics of memory and the vulnerability of the brain during the aging process.
Flowers for Algernon
Daniel Keyes · Book · 2004
Explores: Intelligence, Ethics of Science, Human Experimentation.
Much like the protagonist in Still Alice, the lead character undergoes a profound cognitive transformation that forces a painful re-evaluation of his self-identity, intelligence, and his relationship with the world.
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides · Book · 2020
Explores: unreliable narrator, obsession, trauma and silence.
Fans of the psychological depth in Still Alice will appreciate this intense exploration of trauma and silence, where the limitations of the human mind become central to the unfolding mystery.
Series on the same thread
Alias Grace
Sarah Polley · Series · 2017
Explores: Female Protagonist, Memory and Trauma, Social Class.
This series echoes the central conflict of Still Alice by focusing on a protagonist whose fractured memory creates a haunting, complex gap between her lived reality and the truth of her past.
Sybil
Series · 1976
Shares 2 threads with Still Alice: Psychological Drama, Medical Drama.
Viewers moved by the medical drama of Still Alice will find a similar, deeply empathetic look at the challenges of living with a complex, identity-altering mental condition in this biographical drama.
Olive Kitteridge
Jane Anderson · Series · 2014
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Marital Discord, Intergenerational Trauma.
This show captures the same intricate family dynamics and character-driven emotional weight found in Still Alice, framing a woman's complex internal life against the backdrop of her immediate community.
United States of Tara
Diablo Cody · Series · 2009
Explores: Mental Illness, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Family Dynamics.
If the family struggle in Still Alice resonated with you, this show provides a poignant look at how a supportive family navigates the challenges of living with a cognitive health condition.
Podcasts on the same thread
All In The Mind
Podcast
Explores: mental health, cognitive science, artificial intelligence.
For those seeking to understand the science behind the brain, this podcast expands on the neurological themes presented in Still Alice by discussing the complexities of the human mind and behavior.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
Those who appreciated the realistic portrayal of family relationships in Still Alice will find a familiar, grounding focus on the long-term bonds and daily lives of a community in this drama.
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Common questions
Is Still Alice based on a true story?
Still Alice is a 2014 film directed by Wash Westmoreland. It follows the fictional character Alice Howland, a linguistics professor who receives a diagnosis that begins to affect her memory and her relationships with her husband and three grown children.
What is the primary conflict in Still Alice?
The primary conflict in Still Alice centers on Alice Howland as she navigates the challenges of a devastating diagnosis. As she begins to forget words, the film explores how this health crisis tests the bonds between Alice and her family members.
Who is the main character in Still Alice?
The main character in Still Alice is Alice Howland. She is a renowned linguistics professor who is happily married with three grown children. The story follows her life as she starts to experience memory loss and receives a life-changing medical diagnosis.
Does Still Alice focus on the family dynamic?
Yes, Still Alice focuses heavily on the family dynamic. After Alice Howland receives her diagnosis, the film depicts how the sudden change in her health and her ability to recall words tests the strength of the relationships between Alice and her husband and children.