100+ Movies like After
Sleeping with Other People
Both "Sleeping with Other People" and "After" center around the romantic relationships and sexual experiences of young adults in college. The main characters, Lainey and Tessa, lose their virginity early on and struggle with commitment issues and unhealthy relationships. They each have a pivotal encounter with a man, Jake and Hardin respectively, who becomes their primary love interest despite initial resistance. The movies follow the development of their complicated relationships with these men, marked by sexual tension, breakups, and reconciliations. Themes of friendship, self-discovery, and overcoming personal issues are explored. The stories culminate in the main characters realizing their true feelings and pursuing committed relationships with their love interests.
The Color Wheel
Both "The Color Wheel" and "After" center around a young woman's dysfunctional relationship with a troubled, brooding man. The female protagonists, JR and Tessa, initially dislike the male leads Colin and Hardin but develop an intense romantic connection with them over time. The relationships are tumultuous, with the couples engaging in passionate arguments and make-out sessions. The movies explore themes of young love, family dysfunction, and finding one's path in life. Key plot points include the female leads losing their virginity to the male leads, confrontations with ex-partners, and the male leads' emotional outbursts stemming from troubled pasts. Ultimately, the movies suggest the female protagonists may have a future with the volatile but alluring male characters despite the dysfunction in their relationships.
After We Fell
The "After" shares several key plot elements and story arcs with the "After We Fell": - Both movies center around the tumultuous romantic relationship between Tessa and Hardin, exploring the ups and downs of their intense connection. - Tessa's struggle to balance her relationship with Hardin against the expectations and concerns of her family and friends is a central conflict in both films. - Hardin's troubled past and anger issues, stemming from his dysfunctional family dynamics, create obstacles in his relationship with Tessa that they must overcome. - The movies explore themes of first love, passion, jealousy, and the challenges of navigating complex relationships in early adulthood. - Tessa's journey of self-discovery and growth as she navigates her relationship with Hardin and her own desires is a core narrative thread in both films. - Supporting characters like Landon, Hardin's stepbrother, and Tessa's mother Carol play similar roles in both movies, influencing the central relationship. - The movies share a similar overall story structure, following the ups and downs of Tessa and Hardin's relationship as they navigate various conflicts and revelations.
After We Collided
The "After" shares several key plot elements and story arcs with the "After We Collided." Both films center around the tumultuous romantic relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott, exploring their intense passion and emotional turmoil. The movies follow a parallel narrative of Tessa and Hardin's initial meeting, their growing attraction despite obstacles, their decision to pursue a relationship, and the subsequent challenges they face due to Hardin's troubled past and personality issues. The films also depict similar character dynamics, with Tessa's mother and friends expressing concerns about Hardin's influence, and Hardin's family history of abuse and trauma shaping his behavior. Additionally, both movies feature pivotal moments of conflict, reconciliation, and emotional revelations that drive the central romance forward.
After Ever Happy
The "After" serves as a prequel to the "After Ever Happy", establishing the tumultuous romantic relationship between Tessa and Hardin. Both movies center around Tessa, a college student, falling for the brooding and troubled Hardin despite his anger issues and self-destructive behavior. Their relationship is strained by Hardin's emotional trauma from his dysfunctional family, as well as Tessa's own struggles with her parents' disapproval and Hardin's deception. The movies parallel each other in depicting the intense passion but also volatility of Tessa and Hardin's love, their repeated cycles of breaking up and reconciling, and the impact of Hardin's writing on their relationship. Key supporting characters like Landon, Tessa's friend and Hardin's stepbrother, also appear in both movies. The "After" lays the foundation for the "After Ever Happy"'s plot by chronicling how Tessa and Hardin first met and fell in love despite the challenges they faced.
The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
Both "The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker" and "After" center around the experiences of young female college students who become heavily involved in the party and drinking culture on campus. They depict the characters giving in to peer pressure, engaging in risky behaviors like binge drinking and casual sex, and struggling with the consequences on their relationships, academics, and personal well-being. The main characters in each film initially embrace the party lifestyle but eventually face a wake-up call that forces them to reevaluate their choices and priorities. Ultimately, the films serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of excessive drinking and losing one's way in college. The "After" parallels the "The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker"'s themes of addiction, self-destructive behavior, and the challenges of navigating newfound independence and freedom as a young adult.
Shithouse
Both "Shithouse" and "After" center around the social struggles and romantic relationships of college students. The protagonists, Alex and Tessa, are initially lonely and isolated, having difficulty connecting with others and finding their place in the college environment. They unexpectedly form a bond with another student, Maggie and Hardin respectively, after a chance encounter at a party. This leads to a romantic and sexual relationship that helps them open up emotionally. However, the relationships are complicated by misunderstandings, immaturity, and differing expectations, causing conflict and a temporary rift. Ultimately, the protagonists undergo personal growth, learning to embrace social connections and pursue healthier relationships, with hints that they may rekindle the initial romance after gaining more maturity and self-awareness.
After Everything
Both "After Everything" and "After" center around a tumultuous romantic relationship between Tessa and Hardin, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. The core plot revolves around Tessa, an innocent college student, falling for the brooding and troubled Hardin despite initial resistance. Their intense connection leads to a passionate but volatile relationship filled with emotional turmoil and external conflicts. A major turning point occurs when Tessa discovers a betrayal by Hardin, leading to a painful breakup. However, their undeniable bond and Hardin's efforts to redeem himself ultimately bring them back together, culminating in a reconciliation and commitment to their love. The movies parallel each other in the character arcs of Tessa and Hardin, the challenges they face in their relationship, and the overall narrative of love overcoming adversity.
The Boy Next Door
Both "The Boy Next Door" and "After" revolve around an inappropriate romantic relationship between an older woman and a younger man. In The Boy Next Door, Claire has an affair with her teenage neighbor Noah, while in After, college student Tessa becomes involved with her classmate Hardin. The relationships are initially fueled by physical attraction and shared interests, but quickly turn obsessive and dangerous as the younger men become possessive and manipulative. Noah and Hardin engage in stalking, blackmail, and violence to control the women and eliminate romantic rivals. The movies explore themes of infatuation, obsession, and the consequences of giving in to temptation. The plots follow a similar arc of the relationships escalating from passion to terror as the women realize the disturbing depths of the men's obsessions.
The First Time
Both "The First Time" and "After" center around the romantic relationships and sexual experiences of young adults. The main characters, Dave and Tessa, are inexperienced with sex and relationships at the start. They develop feelings for someone new, Aubrey and Hardin respectively, despite being involved with others (Jane and Noah). There are complications and misunderstandings in pursuing these new romantic interests. The first sexual encounters between the main couples are awkward and unfulfilling, leading to temporary breakups. However, they ultimately reconcile and decide to continue exploring their relationships and intimacy. The movies follow the emotional journeys of the characters navigating first loves, heartbreaks, and losing their virginity.
How to Deal
Both "How to Deal" and "After" center around a teenage girl navigating relationships and coming-of-age experiences. The main characters, Halley and Tessa, are disillusioned with love and relationships due to the dysfunctional examples around them. They unexpectedly develop feelings for a rebellious male character, Macon and Hardin respectively, who initially pursue them as a challenge. The stories follow the ups and downs of these relationships, including the girls losing their virginity to these boys. Major life events, such as the death of a friend and an unplanned pregnancy, shape the characters' perspectives on love. The movies explore themes of first love, heartbreak, family dynamics, and finding one's identity during the turbulent high school/college years.
Blockers
Both "Blockers" and "After" revolve around the theme of teenage girls exploring their sexuality and making decisions about losing their virginity. In the "Blockers", three friends make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night, while in the "After", Tessa is a virgin in college who becomes involved with the rebellious Hardin. The parents in the "Blockers" try to intervene and stop their daughters from going through with their pact, paralleling Tessa's mother's disapproval of her relationship with Hardin. Both movies explore the dynamics between parents and their teenage daughters as the girls assert their independence and make choices about their sexuality. The "After" also touches on themes of virginity, peer pressure, and the challenges of new relationships in college, which are reflected in the "Blockers"'s depiction of the high school experience.
How to Have Sex
Both "How to Have Sex" and "After" center around young women in their late teens navigating relationships, sexuality, and peer pressure during a formative time in their lives. The main characters, Tara and Tessa, are virgins who lose their virginity under difficult circumstances involving manipulative male partners, Paddy and Hardin. They experience disillusionment and heartbreak as a result of these encounters. The movies explore themes of consent, the objectification of women, and the emotional consequences of casual sex. The female protagonists are torn between the expectations of their friends and their own desires, leading to internal conflicts. Ultimately, they find solace and support in their close female friendships as they process their traumatic experiences.
Loser
Both "Loser" and "After" revolve around college students navigating relationships and social dynamics. The main characters, Paul and Tessa, are initially naive and inexperienced but become involved with more worldly romantic interests, Dora and Hardin, who are involved with authority figures (a professor and a classmate's stepfather, respectively). This leads to complications and conflicts as the relationships progress. The movies explore themes of losing innocence, peer pressure, and the challenges of young adulthood. The protagonists must navigate toxic social circles and make difficult choices about their values and relationships. Ultimately, they find happiness by breaking free from negative influences and embracing healthier connections.
Too Young to Marry
Both "Too Young to Marry" and "After" center around young couples navigating the challenges of romantic relationships during their college years. The main characters, Jessica and Tessa, are freshmen who become involved with Max and Hardin, respectively. The relationships progress quickly, with Jessica getting married to Max and Tessa moving in with Hardin. However, the couples face difficulties adjusting to the demands of married/cohabiting life while also pursuing their studies. Infidelity and trust issues arise, leading to temporary separations. Ultimately, the films explore the couples' efforts to rebuild their relationships and find a balance between love and personal ambitions. The movies parallel each other in depicting the complexities of young love, commitment, and growing up.
Life of the Party
Both "Life of the Party" and "After" revolve around a young woman starting college and becoming involved in an unexpected romantic relationship that causes tension with her family and friends. In Life of the Party, Deanna enrolls at her daughter Maddie's university after her husband leaves her, and she begins dating a student named Jack, much to the dismay of her soon-to-be ex-husband and his new fiancée Marcie, who is Jack's mother. Similarly, in After, Tessa begins college and falls for the brooding Hardin, despite being in a relationship with Noah and facing disapproval from her mother over Hardin's influence. The movies explore themes of finding oneself, navigating new relationships and social circles, and overcoming family conflicts during a pivotal transition period in the characters' lives. The central romantic entanglements drive much of the drama and comedic moments in both films.
Along for the Ride
Both "Along for the Ride" and "After" follow the story of a young woman entering a new phase of life - college for Tessa in After, and the summer before college for Auden in Along for the Ride. They each meet a young man, Hardin and Eli respectively, who introduces them to new experiences and helps them break out of their sheltered upbringings. The relationships develop despite initial resistance and outside opposition, with the young women losing their virginity to these new romantic interests. There are parallel arcs of the young women gaining independence from their overbearing mothers and reconciling strained relationships with their fathers. The movies explore themes of self-discovery, coming-of-age, and finding one's identity during a transitional period of life. The central romantic relationships face challenges and temporary breakups before being rekindled by the end.
Endless Love
Both "Endless Love" and "After" center around a passionate, forbidden romance between two young lovers from different backgrounds, facing opposition from parental figures. The main characters, Jade and Tessa, are studious young women who fall for rebellious, brooding men (David and Hardin) against their parents' wishes. The relationships blossom quickly and intensely, leading to conflicts with authority figures trying to keep the couples apart. Key plot points involve the couples defying expectations to pursue their love, sneaking around, and dealing with the consequences of their actions. Ultimately, the movies explore the power of young love to overcome obstacles and bring families back together through shared understanding. The similar themes of first love, parental disapproval, and societal pressures create a parallel narrative structure across the two films.
The Kissing Booth
Both "The Kissing Booth" and "After" center around a forbidden romantic relationship between the main female character and a male character who is initially portrayed as an unsuitable partner. The female protagonists, Elle and Tessa, develop secret crushes on Noah and Hardin respectively, despite their relationships being disapproved by family and friends. The relationships blossom through a series of intimate encounters and shared experiences, leading to the couples consummating their relationships. However, their relationships face major obstacles, including the disapproval of close friends (Lee and Noah) and family members (Tessa's mother). The movies explore the themes of defying societal expectations, navigating complex relationships, and the challenges of young love. Ultimately, the female protagonists must choose between their forbidden love interests and maintaining their existing relationships and social standing.
Liberal Arts
Both "Liberal Arts" and "After" center around a romantic relationship between an older male student/former student and a younger female student at a college or university. The main characters meet on campus and develop a connection through shared interests like literature and intellectual discussions. There is an age gap that raises concerns, with the older male initially hesitant about pursuing the relationship due to the age difference. However, they ultimately decide to become intimate despite the concerns. The relationships face challenges and outside criticism, leading to temporary breakups, but there are hints that the characters may reconcile in the end. The movies explore themes of youth, coming-of-age, finding one's path in life, and the allure of intellectual and campus environments.