Movies like Recipe for Love: 20 to watch next
If you loved Recipe for Love (2014) — a tv movie, drama and romance film directed by Ron Oliver — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Recipe for Love most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like cooking, romcom and chef. 2 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Magic of Ordinary Days 2005★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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It Was Always You 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
Elizabeth's engagement plans are thrown into disarray when her fiancée's free-spirited brother David returns home. David's unexpected influence prompts Elizabeth to question her life decisions.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Always Amore 2022★ 6.9
Shares: TV Movie, Romance, Drama
The movie centers around Elizabeth who, with the support of her mother-in-law Nonna, is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once acclaimed — but now struggling — Italian restaurant afloat. With business going downhill, she is forced to work with a professional restaurant consultant, Ben, to see if they can turn things around. At first, Elizabeth resists the changes Ben believes will save the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth realizes that not all change is bad. She rediscovers her passion for baking and might even open her heart to new love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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All of My Heart: Inn Love 2017★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
Brian and Jenny are preparing for the grand opening of their bed and breakfast, Emily's Country Inn, when a big storm hits Buck County. Brian agrees to go back to Wall Street to boost their funds, while Jenny scrambles to keep the opening on track.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Julie & Julia 2009★ 6.7
Shares: Romance, Drama
Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Disappearing Acts 2000★ 6.2
Shares: TV Movie, Romance, Drama
A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Heavenly Christmas 2016★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Upon her untimely death, a workaholic finds herself in training to be a Christmas Angel in Heaven. Despite being the worst recruit in the history of Christmas, she’s assigned a hard luck case. As she’s forced to help solve his problems, she’ll start to discover the meaning of Christmas and maybe even fall in love along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Love in Winterland 2020★ 6.6
Shares: TV Movie, Romance
Ally, a final contestant on a dating show, must face her high school sweetheart when she is chosen for the Hometown Date.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Borrowed Hearts 1997★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Single mom Kathleen Russell (Roma Downey) and her daughter Zoey pretend to be Kathleen's boss's "family" so he can close a major business deal with the mysterious Mexican financier Javier Del Campo.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sailing Into Love 2019★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
A biology teacher’s crusade to save a nearby island from development leads to unexpected romance with the handsome and mysterious young sea captain who is new to the seaside town of Willow Bay.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Secret Millionaire 2018★ 6.5
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
When a bored millionaire (Steve Lund) is mistaken for a parking attendant by a beautiful girl (Siobhan Williams) who is protesting against his family’s intention of closing a local park, he uses the misunderstanding to get to know her better.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Brimming with Love 2018★ 6.3
Shares: TV Movie, Romance
Allie is an aspiring journalist who meets Sam, a coffee shop owner who plays matchmaker for his customers. Allie agrees to be matched but going though Sam's process causes her to see that her perfect match might just be the matchmaker himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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TalhotBlond 2012★ 6.3
Shares: Drama, TV Movie
Thomas Montgomery, a married father of two young daughters, gets seduced by the world of online gambling and chat rooms where a virtual romance and sexual obsession ultimately leads to the murder of an innocent man.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bad Date Chronicles 2017★ 6.2
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
Leigh runs the website "Bad Date Chronicles," which allows people to anonymously post horrible date experiences. When rival blogger Conner becomes the subject of one of her posts, they agree to date each other to see which one is the "bad dater."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Christmas Kiss 2011★ 6.1
Shares: TV Movie, Romance, Drama
Wendy Walton is the best designer in Boston... but no one knows it yet. Hoping to kick-start her career, Wendy has left work with the local theatre to take a job as an assistant to Priscilla Hall, the most prestigious designer in the city. Ms. Hall works Wendy around the clock, which is how Wendy finds herself trapped in an elevator late one night with an incredibly handsome stranger. Wendy and the mystery man share an impulsive, romantic, life changing kiss before the doors open and Wendy runs out, leaving him behind. The next day at work, Wendy answers the door to find the handsome gentleman standing in front of her.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Grounded for Christmas 2019★ 6.4
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
When a winter storm hits Cleveland and grounds flights, the nearby hotels quickly fill up with stranded travelers. Nina, a pilot, reluctantly agrees to let her arrogant but charming fellow pilot, Brady, stay at her nearby parents' home. But when they discover her family is hosting a tree trimming party that night and that her ex will be there, Brady pretends to be her boyfriend to help her out.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Love in the Forecast 2020★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
After swearing off dating for a full year, Leah quickly learns her new commitment has made her a magnet for men.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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An Autumn Romance 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Romance, Drama
When librarian Taylor Harris suddenly loses her job, she decides to visit her brother in a small town in Montana. There, she gets involved in the fight to help save her brother's hotel from tycoon Joel Sheenan, who wants to renovate it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A December Bride 2016★ 7.2
Shares: Romance, TV Movie
Aspiring interior designer Layla is dreading the Christmastime wedding of her cousin who’s marrying Layla’s ex-fiancé. Although Seth is the one responsible for introducing the bride and groom, she begrudgingly accepts his offer to be her date as she’s out of options. Seth gets carried away at the reception and announces they’re engaged, forcing a mortified Layla to keep up the pretense.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Northanger Abbey 2007★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Drama, TV Movie
A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now