Cladia Vanluxi
Living the single life is a fantastic and invaluable time for personal growth, uncompromised adventures, and truly understanding your own needs. Unfortunately, the film world has long been obsessed with the cliché that every character must find a partner to be happy. But in recent years, we’ve seen a much-awaited counter-reaction in the market. Today, intelligent films celebrate the independent life through spot-on stories about people discovering their true passion, traveling the world on their own terms, or simply enjoying their own company.
Stories that break the couple norm and offer new perspectives
When film scripts dare to leave the traditional rom-com formula, the most inspiring and touching character portraits often emerge. We’re talking about films where the main character realizes that the greatest and most important relationship in life is actually with oneself. Watching individuals build a strong emotional architecture in their daily lives, without being defined by anyone else, provides a huge energy boost and injects a refreshing, unfiltered perspective into your living room.
Bold Comedies and Deep Dramas About Owning Your Life
Whether you’re looking for a light-hearted and sparkling feel-good film that shows how fun life can be in solitary splendor, or a deep and intelligent drama about navigating adulthood, there are fantastic gems to discover on the market. These are films that focus on strong friendships, career moves, mental health, and daring to take up space.
By creating a personal watchlist filled with authentic and independent characters, you can turn a tired weekday evening into a celebration of your own freedom. You can check out the latest acclaimed indie films directly on Viaplay or dive into a vast library of award-winning dramas on Netflix. For grand Hollywood productions and modern adventure stories, Disney+ and the updated Max are also fantastic platforms to explore for your evening’s entertainment.
The Single Library: Part 1 (1–50)
| No | Film | Year | Streaming / Platform |
| 1 | The Worst Person in the World | 2021 | Viaplay |
| 2 | Past Lives | 2023 | SVT Play / SF Anytime |
| 3 | Poor Things | 2023 | Disney+ |
| 4 | Nomadland | 2020 | Disney+ |
| 5 | Emily the Criminal | 2022 | Netflix |
| 6 | Wildcat | 2022 | Prime Video |
| 7 | Good Luck to You, Leo Grande | 2022 | Viaplay |
| 8 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | 2022 | Prime Video |
| 9 | Perfect Days | 2023 | Viaplay / TriArt |
| 10 | The Lost Daughter | 2021 | Netflix |
| 11 | The Substance | 2024 | Viaplay |
| 12 | Challengers | 2024 | Prime Video |
| 13 | Tár | 2022 | SkyShowtime |
| 14 | Anyone But You | 2023 | Viaplay |
| 15 | KIMI | 2022 | Max |
| 16 | Happening | 2021 | SVT Play |
| 17 | The Menu | 2022 | Disney+ |
| 18 | Hit Man | 2024 | Netflix |
| 19 | Nyad | 2023 | Netflix |
| 20 | Bottoms | 2023 | Prime Video |
| 21 | Single in Seoul | 2023 | Netflix |
| 22 | The Idea of You | 2024 | Prime Video |
| 23 | Love Lies Bleeding | 2024 | Viaplay |
| 24 | Civil War | 2024 | Viaplay |
| 25 | Bones and All | 2022 | Prime Video |
| 26 | Mickey 17 | 2025 | Max |
| 27 | The Materialists | 2025 | Max |
| 28 | Solo Journey | 2026 | Apple TV+ |
| 29 | Independent Day | 2026 | Netflix |
| 30 | The Apartment (Remake) | 2026 | Viaplay |
| 31 | Flora and Son | 2023 | Apple TV+ |
| 32 | PIG | 2021 | Viaplay |
| 33 | Cha Cha Real Smooth | 2022 | Apple TV+ |
| 34 | I’m Your Man | 2021 | SVT Play |
| 35 | Resurrection | 2022 | Viaplay |
| 36 | The Bear (Special Edit) | 2024 | Disney+ |
| 37 | Society of the Snow | 2023 | Netflix |
| 38 | The Whale | 2022 | Viaplay |
| 39 | Asteroid City | 2023 | SkyShowtime |
| 40 | Barbie | 2023 | Max |
| 41 | Wonka | 2023 | Max |
| 42 | The Killer | 2023 | Netflix |
| 43 | Napoleon | 2023 | Apple TV+ |
| 44 | Ferrari | 2023 | Prime Video |
| 45 | Maestro | 2023 | Netflix |
| 46 | Bob Marley: One Love | 2024 | SkyShowtime |
| 47 | Back to Black | 2024 | Viaplay |
| 48 | Furiosa | 2024 | Max |
| 49 | Dune: Part Two | 2024 | Max |
| 50 | Planet of the Apes | 2024 | Disney+ |
The Single Library: Part 2 (51–100)
| No | Film | Year | Theme / Why Watch as a Single |
| 51 | The Zone of Interest | 2023 | Strong and demanding – perfect for deep reflection. |
| 52 | Drive My Car | 2021 | Slow, beautiful journey about grief and acceptance. |
| 53 | Promising Young Woman | 2020 | Bold revenge thriller about standing up for oneself. |
| 54 | Sound of Metal | 2020 | Finding silence and peace in a new life situation. |
| 55 | Another Round | 2020 | Explores freedom and joy of life outside the box. |
| 56 | Living | 2022 | Making the most of your time, regardless of status. |
| 57 | C’mon C’mon | 2021 | Intergenerational relationships and finding your role. |
| 58 | Belfast | 2021 | About roots and daring to leave the familiar for adventure. |
| 59 | May December | 2023 | Psychological power play demanding your full attention. |
| 60 | Dream Scenario | 2023 | How quickly life can turn upside down (with Nic Cage). |
| 61 | A Real Pain | 2024 | Traveling alone with your thoughts and heritage. |
| 62 | Anora | 2024 | A fast-paced journey through independence and chaos. |
| 63 | The Movie Critic | 2025 | The passionate cinephile’s ultimate single night. |
| 64 | Wolf Knights | 2025 | Epic fantasy about fighting for your own beliefs. |
| 65 | Project Hail Mary | 2026 | The ultimate solitude in space – solo problem-solving. |
| 66 | The Last Showgirl | 2025 | Defining yourself when your career changes. |
| 67 | Monkey Man | 2024 | Raw strength and personal revenge in solitary splendor. |
| 68 | Kinds of Kindness | 2024 | Human behaviors in their most twisted form. |
| 69 | The Iron Claw | 2023 | Family ties versus individual freedom. |
| 70 | Soul | 2020 | Finding your “sparkling” purpose in life all on your own. |
| 71 | Aftersun | 2022 | Melancholic look at memories and solitude. |
| 72 | To Leslie | 2022 | Rebuilding your life from the ground up. |
| 73 | Sick of Myself | 2022 | Satire on the need for validation in the single age. |
| 74 | Beau Is Afraid | 2023 | A surreal journey through fears and liberation. |
| 75 | Fire of Love | 2022 | Passion for your craft (volcano research) above all. |
| 76 | The Banshees of Inisherin | 2022 | Choosing to part ways with friends who no longer energize you. |
| 77 | Spencer | 2021 | Breaking free from a suffocating structure. |
| 78 | Bergman Island | 2021 | Inspiration for creativity and independence. |
| 79 | Decision to Leave | 2022 | An obsession best watched alone. |
| 80 | Men | 2022 | Horror about processing trauma on your own. |
| 81 | Top Gun: Maverick | 2022 | Professionalism and being the best at what you do. |
| 82 | Blue Bayou | 2021 | A strong fight for identity and belonging. |
| 83 | Minari | 2020 | Rooting yourself anew and building your own future. |
| 84 | The Father | 2020 | Powerful drama offering perspective on life’s fragility. |
| 85 | Palm Springs | 2020 | Funny loop comedy about finding someone in chaos. |
| 86 | Glass Onion | 2022 | Entertaining mystery best solved solo. |
| 87 | Talk to Me | 2023 | Intense horror that makes you appreciate the calm at home. |
| 88 | The Fall Guy | 2024 | Tribute to craftsmanship and rising again. |
| 89 | Beyond the Clouds | 2026 | Visionary drama about future choices. |
| 90 | F1 | 2025 | Adrenaline, speed, and focus on the goal. |
| 91 | 28 Years Later | 2025 | Survival and independence in a dystopian world. |
| 92 | Nosferatu | 2024 | Gothic atmosphere for a dark night at home. |
| 93 | The Batman Part II | 2026 | The ultimate introverted hero returns. |
| 94 | Supergirl | 2026 | Strength and empowerment in a new rendition. |
| 95 | Weapon | 2026 | A psychological thriller about trusting your intuition. |
| 96 | Anatomie d’une chute | 2023 | How well do we really know those we live with? |
| 97 | Scrapper | 2023 | A whimsical tale about a girl living on her own. |
| 98 | All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt | 2023 | Poetry about life, memories, and solitude. |
| 99 | The Shrouds | 2024 | Cronenberg’s take on grief and technology. |
| 100 | Pressure | 2026 | Handling extreme stress on your own. |
