What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSubmarine
Richard Ayoade · Film · 2011
If you loved Submarine, start with The End of the F***ing World (Jonathan Entwistle, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Submarine across media.
You loved Submarine because it captures the beautiful, messy intersection of adolescent existential angst and the absurdity of growing up.
Books on the same thread
Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森)
Haruki Murakami · Book · 1987
Shares 2 threads with Submarine: Existentialism, Coming-of-Age.
If Submarine hit, Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森) shares the thread.
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Explores: Teenage angst, Female friendship, Existential dread.
Like Submarine, this graphic novel explores the cynicism and social alienation of youth with a sharp, dry wit that perfectly complements its portrayal of complex, evolving adolescent friendships.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
If Submarine hit, A Man Called Ove: A Novel shares the thread.
Peter and Wendy
James Matthew Barrie · Book · 1911
Explores: Eternal Youth, Imagination, Responsibility vs. Freedom.
If Submarine hit, Peter and Wendy shares the thread.
Series on the same thread
The End of the F***ing World
Jonathan Entwistle · Series · 2017
Shares 3 threads with Submarine: Dysfunctional Family, First Love, Coming-of-Age.
This show mirrors the darkly comedic tone of Submarine, following two misunderstood teenagers as they navigate dysfunctional family dynamics and their own existential dread through a rebellious lens.
Sex Education
Laurie Nunn · Series · 2019
Explores: Sexual Awakening, Teenage Angst, Social Awkwardness.
If the social awkwardness and specific romantic tension of Submarine resonated with you, this series offers a similarly funny, honest look at the messy realities of teenage discovery.
The Inbetweeners
Damon Beesley · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Submarine: First love.
The cringe-inducing humor found in Submarine is pushed to the forefront here, documenting the painful, hilarious, and often ill-fated realities of navigating British teenage life with your friends.
Boys Over Flowers
Yoon Ji-ryun · Series · 2009
Shares a thread with Submarine: Coming-of-Age.
If Submarine hit, Boys Over Flowers shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
ADAM BUXTON · Podcast
Explores: east anglia, family life, dog ownership.
If Submarine hit, THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST shares the thread.
The Teen Commandments
Podcast
Explores: teenagers, adolescence, parenting teens.
If Submarine hit, The Teen Commandments shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Submarine a coming-of-age story about a teenager living in Wales?
Yes, Submarine follows 15-year-old Oliver Tate as he navigates life in Swansea. The film focuses on his attempts to maintain a relationship with his classmate Jordana while his parents' marriage experiences significant difficulties.
Does the plot of Submarine focus on the relationship between Oliver Tate and his parents?
Submarine centers on Oliver Tate balancing his efforts to start a relationship with Jordana alongside the crumbling marriage of his parents. The film explores how the instability in his home life mirrors the complications he faces in his own romantic life.
What is the primary setting featured in the movie Submarine?
The movie Submarine is set in Swansea, Wales. The story follows the experiences of 15-year-old Oliver Tate as he attends a local high school and deals with the breakdown of his parents' marriage.
How old is the main character in Submarine?
The main character in Submarine, Oliver Tate, is 15 years old. The narrative tracks his experiences as a deep-thinking schoolboy in Swansea who is attempting to initiate a relationship with his classmate while managing his parents' marital issues.