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Movies that feel likeForrest Gump (1994)

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

If you loved Forrest Gump, the closest films we have are As Good as It Gets (1997), When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and About a Boy (2002). All three share Forrest Gump's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Italian for Beginners (2000).

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As Good as It Gets
1997 · dir. James L. Brooks
🍅 86%★ 7.7drama · comedy · romance

Unlikely people improving each other's lives, warm and witty at once

The difference: Prickly and urbane — charm earned through abrasiveness

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

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When Harry Met Sally...
1989 · dir. Rob Reiner
🍅 90%★ 7.7comedy · romance · dramaParamount+

Decades-spanning love told through wit and patience

The difference: Pure two-hander rom-com — talk, not history

Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?

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About a Boy
2002 · dir. Chris Weitz
🍅 93%★ 7.1drama · comedy · romance

A mismatched pair blundering into genuine family feeling

The difference: London rom-com scale — no decades-spanning sweep

Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.

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Italian for Beginners
2000 · dir. Lone Scherfig
🍅 87%★ 7comedy · drama · romance

Lonely, ordinary people quietly finding their way to each other

The difference: Modest Dogme realism — handheld and small, no whimsy or history

Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.

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Muriel's Wedding
1994 · dir. P.J. Hogan
🍅 82%★ 7.3comedy · drama · romance

An underestimated outsider chasing a dream everyone mocks

The difference: Sharper and sadder — the comedy has a cruel edge

Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk, and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.

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Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994 · dir. Mike Newell
🍅 92%★ 7.1comedy · drama · romance

Life's milestones stacking up while true love stays elusive

The difference: Structured entirely around wit — sentiment kept on a leash

Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · dir. Karan Johar
🍅 71%★ 7.5romance · drama · comedyNetflixPrime Video

Destined love that takes years and a child's push to arrive

The difference: Full Bollywood melodrama — broad, musical and proudly sappy

Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011 · dir. Zoya Akhtar
🍅 89%★ 8.2drama · comedy · romanceNetflix

Friendship as the story of a life, told with warmth and detours

The difference: A road-trip present tense — no history parade, plus songs

Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?

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Silver Linings Playbook
2012 · dir. David O. Russell
🍅 92%★ 7.7drama · comedy · romanceStarz

An off-center outsider whose sincerity wins everyone over

The difference: Jittery and modern — mess embraced, not smoothed

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

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Love, Rosie
2014 · dir. Christian Ditter
🍅 32%★ 7.1romance · drama · comedyStarz

Best friends whose timing keeps missing across the years

The difference: A straight romance — no history parade

Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie and Alex have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, and the decisions that follow send their lives in completely different directions. As each navigates the complexities of life, love, and everything in between, they always find their way back to each other - but is it just friendship, or something more?

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Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011 · dir. Glenn Ficarra
🍅 79%★ 7.4comedy · drama · romanceMax

Big-hearted comedy about love surviving life's detours

The difference: An ensemble farce — snappier, smaller-scale

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

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He's Just Not That Into You
2009 · dir. Ken Kwapis
🍅 42%★ 6.4comedy · romance · dramaParamount+

Sweet-natured people fumbling toward connection

The difference: A glossy ensemble — cynical about romance's myths

Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.

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