Movies like The Half of It: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Half of It (2020) — a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Alice Wu — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Half of It most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like high school, small town and romcom. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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10 Things I Hate About You 1999★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance, Drama
After discovering his high school crush can't date until her brash older sister does, a lovesick teen enlists a bad-boy classmate to woo her.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love 1995★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
An adventurous love story between two young women of different social and economic backgrounds who find themselves going through all the typical struggles of a new romance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thing About Harry 2020★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Two high school enemies, uber-jock Harry and out-and-proud Sam, are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's engagement party on Valentine's Day. Things take a turn when Sam learns Harry has come out.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Say Anything... 1989★ 7.0
Shares: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane's divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dating Amber 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Eddie and Amber decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating about their sexuality. Eddie is keen to follow his dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London. The plan seems solid, but as their arrangement begins to fall apart, Eddie’s denial gets deeper as Amber realizes that a perilous future awaits her best friend unless she intervenes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Kissing Booth 2018★ 7.2
Shares: Romance, Comedy
When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Best of Me 2014★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Romance
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Geography Club 2013★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
A coming-of-age movie that tells a story unfolding in every high school around the country -- a story of kids hiding their true identities in plain sight, even as they feverishly pursue their hearts' desires.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser 2018★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The First Time 2012★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Comedy, Romance
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Candy Jar 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Once Around 1991★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
A struggling woman finds unexpected love with a charismatic older salesman at a real estate seminar. Their passionate relationship clashes with the values of her family, particularly her father.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The DUFF 2015★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Which Brings Me to You 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Two romantic burnouts, Jane and Will, are immediately drawn to each other at a mutual friend’s wedding. After a disastrous hookup in the coatroom, the two spend the next 24 hours together, trading candid confessions of messy histories and heartbreak, on the off chance that this fling might be the real thing.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LOL 2012★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Comedy, Romance
In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes, and Facebook, Lola and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne, "accidentally" reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A California Christmas 2020★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Romance, Drama
With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Zoey 102 2023★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Pacific Coast Academy alumni return to Malibu for an over-the-top wedding that turns into a high school reunion for the books.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Relationship Goals 2026★ 6.3
Shares: Romance, Comedy
When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York's top morning show, her ex competes for the same role. Leah stays focused on her career, until chemistry with her ex challenges her priorities.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Love in Taipei 2023★ 6.8
Shares: Romance, Comedy, Drama
A young American woman is sent by her parents to a cultural immersion program in Taipei where she begins a new journey of self-discovery and romance.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Drive Me Crazy 1999★ 6.6
Shares: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Nicole and Chase live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now