What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Nineties
Gary Goetzman · Series · 2017
If you loved The Nineties, start with The Nineties (Chuck Klosterman, 2022) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Nineties across media.
What hooked you in The Nineties was the way these projects transform broad historical shifts into gripping, intimate portraits of a changing American identity.
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Books on the same thread
The Fifties
David Halberstam · Book · 1994
Explores: Post-war American prosperity, Rise of consumer culture, Technological transformation.
Just as The Nineties tracks the evolution of a decade, this book provides the essential foundation by examining the post-war prosperity and cultural shifts that shaped the American experience.
American Decades: 1990-1999
Vincent Tompkins, Judith Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman, Eric L. Bargeron, James F. Tidd · Book · 1994
Shares a thread with The Nineties: Social Change.
If you enjoyed the comprehensive scope of The Nineties, this text offers a similarly detailed analysis of the social and cultural changes that defined the final decade of the century.
Nixonland
Rick Perlstein · Book · 2008
Explores: Social Polarization, Culture Wars, Political Realignment.
The Nineties captures political climate through narrative, and this work mirrors that approach by masterfully weaving the social upheaval and political realignment that defined the modern American landscape.
Say Nothing
Patrick Radden Keefe · Book
Explores: sectarian violence, radicalization, conspiracy.
The Nineties highlights the political milestones of an era, and this investigative look at the Troubles provides a similarly deep, historical exploration of a complex and violent political conflict.
Films on the same thread
Boogie Nights
Paul Thomas Anderson · Film · 1997
Shares a thread with The Nineties: Nostalgia.
While The Nineties explores the cultural trends of the decade, this film offers a visceral, character-driven look at the darker side of fame and the pursuit of the American dream.
mid90s
Jonah Hill · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with The Nineties: Nostalgia.
The Nineties sparks nostalgia for a specific cultural era, and this film perfectly captures that same feeling through a personal, authentic story of youth and discovery during that decade.
Se7en
David Fincher · Film · 1995
Explores: Moral Decay, Urban Decay, Good vs Evil.
The Nineties examines the cultural atmosphere of the era, and this thriller reflects the same specific urban decay and moral anxiety that permeated the mid-nineties American consciousness.
The Social Network
David Fincher · Film · 2010
Explores: Ambition, Betrayal, Friendship.
The Nineties documents the birth of the internet, and this film provides the essential companion story by dramatizing the ambition and social transformation surrounding the creation of modern social media.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
Much like The Nineties re-examines our recent history, this series provides a necessary, rigorous look at how foundational events continue to shape the American identity we navigate today.
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with The Nineties: Historical Documentary.
If the archival approach of The Nineties resonated with you, this podcast provides an equally compelling deep dive into consequential moments that define our understanding of modern American history.
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Common questions
What does The Nineties cover regarding cultural milestones?
The Nineties explores the most influential people and iconic moments of the decade. It specifically highlights the emergence of the Internet and DVDs, alongside various political milestones that defined the era as presented in the 2017 television series produced by Gary Goetzman.
Is The Nineties available as a book?
Yes, there are books titled The Nineties published in 2022 that share the same title as the television series. While the 2017 series focuses on visual documentation of the decade, the books provide additional literary perspectives on the cultural and political history of that time period.
Who produced The Nineties television series?
The Nineties television series, released in 2017, was produced by Gary Goetzman. The series serves as a retrospective on the decade, documenting the significant technological advancements and social changes that occurred between 1990 and 1999.
Does The Nineties discuss the invention of the Internet?
Yes, The Nineties identifies the rise of the Internet as a central cultural milestone of the decade. The series examines how this technology and others, such as the introduction of DVDs, helped shape the modern world and influenced the political landscape of the time.