If you loved
The Good Life
Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz · Book · 2023
If The Good Life showed you that happiness is found in connection, these picks explore the profound depth of human relationships.
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The source
The Good Life
John Esmonde · Series · 1975
Films on the same thread
Past Lives
Celine Song · Film · 2023
Much like the research in The Good Life, this film examines how the choices we make and the people we hold onto define the trajectory of our existence.
Wonka
Film · 2023
The Good Life emphasizes the importance of optimism and community, and this story mirrors that sentiment by showing how a dreamer finds purpose through shared human connection.
About Time
Richard Curtis · Film · 2013
This story echoes the core findings of The Good Life by illustrating that the most meaningful moments in life are rooted in our daily interactions with family.
The Zone of Interest
Film · 2023
While The Good Life highlights the beauty of healthy connections, this film serves as a stark, necessary counterpoint by showing the consequences when empathy and human bonds are absent.
Series on the same thread
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
The Good Life proves that our long-term health depends on our relationships, and this series perfectly captures the messy, enduring, and vital nature of intergenerational family bonds.
The Movies That Made Us
Brian Volk-Weiss · Series · 2019
Just as The Good Life values the stories that shape our longevity, this series highlights the shared cultural experiences and human effort that bring us closer together.
Friends
Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
The Good Life argues that supportive friendships are the antidote to life's pressures, a concept this series explores through the unwavering loyalty of a chosen family.
Genius
Kenneth Biller · Series · 2017
The Good Life examines human development over time, and this series provides a similar look at how relationships and personal struggles shape the lives of history's great thinkers.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin Industries · Podcast · 2026
If you appreciated the scientific rigor of The Good Life, you will value this podcast for its evidence-based approach to understanding what actually leads to a fulfilling life.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project · Podcast · 2026
Building on the practical wisdom found in The Good Life, this podcast offers actionable habits that help you cultivate the intentional, well-connected life that the authors champion.