Movies like Definitely, Maybe: 20 to watch next
If you loved Definitely, Maybe (2008) — a comedy and romance film directed by Adam Brooks — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Definitely, Maybe most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like love of one's life, parent child relationship and election campaign. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Speechless 1994★ 6.0
Shares: Romance, Comedy
In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for candidates on opposite sides.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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In a World... 2013★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
An underachieving vocal coach is motivated by her father, the king of movie-trailer voice-overs, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a voice-over star. Amidst pride, sexism and family dysfunction, she sets out to change the voice of a generation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Class Rank 2017★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Two high school misfits join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous word of politics and, in the process, learn a thing or two about love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Romance
School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Strings Attached 2011★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Because I Said So 2007★ 5.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly, with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, her other daughters try to keep their mom's good intentions under control.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Only the Lonely 1991★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Little Italy 2018★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Former childhood pals Leo and Nikki are attracted to each other as adults—but will their feuding parents' rival pizzerias put a chill on their sizzling romance?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Jane Austen Book Club 2007★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Easy Virtue 2008★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Romance
A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Crossing Delancey 1988★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the Lower East Side. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Isabelle is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton, yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam, a pickle vendor.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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What Women Want 2000★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Movie Sphere+
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before 2018★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Yoh! Bestie 2026★ 6.2
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Thando is perpetually unlucky in love, but when her bestie returns from his travels with a fiancée in tow, she's forced to face a new emotion — jealousy.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Guess Who 2005★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Romance
When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail – he's white.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Mischief 1985★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Kissing Booth 2 2020★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Must Love Dogs 2005★ 5.9
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pretty Woman 1990★ 7.4
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Vivian is a carefree, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets sophisticated billionaire Edward in a chance encounter that turns into a week-long business arrangement. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are teaching each other – and falling in love!
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Wedding Season 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Pressured by their immigrant parents to find spouses, two Indian-Americans pretend to date in order to survive a summer of weddings – but find themselves falling for each other as they struggle to balance who they are with who their parents want them to be.
Stream in India on Netflix