100+ Movies like Anyone But You
Plus One
Both "Anyone But You" and "Plus One" follow the story of two close friends who develop romantic feelings for each other while attending a series of weddings. The main characters initially have disdain or indifference towards each other, but are pushed together by friends and family trying to set them up. They pretend to be a couple for various reasons, leading to real romantic tension and a one-night stand. However, they struggle with commitment issues and break up, only to reconcile at the end after realizing their true feelings. The movies parallel each other in the friends-to-lovers storyline, the wedding setting acting as a catalyst, the fake dating trope, and the themes of overcoming personal barriers to find love.
Something Borrowed
Both "Something Borrowed" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a love triangle involving two friends and a romantic partner. In "Anyone But You", Bea develops feelings for her friend's sister's fiancé Ben, while in "Something Borrowed", Rachel has an affair with her best friend Darcy's fiancé Dex. The plots follow the complications that arise from these illicit relationships, with the protagonists initially pretending to be a couple to cover up their indiscretions. However, genuine feelings develop, leading to confrontations and the dissolution of the original relationships. The movies explore themes of friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of true love despite societal expectations. The narratives culminate in the protagonists reconciling with their love interests after a series of misunderstandings and obstacles.
Love Wedding Repeat
Both "Love Wedding Repeat" and "Anyone But You" revolve around two people who initially have a romantic connection but miss their chance, only to reconnect years later at a wedding event. The weddings serve as the backdrop for the protagonists to rekindle their feelings and navigate various comedic obstacles and misunderstandings. Both films feature schemes by side characters to push the leads together, as well as the involvement of exes that complicate the romantic pursuits. Ultimately, the protagonists overcome the chaos and obstacles to finally unite as a couple by the end of the wedding celebrations.
Destination Wedding
Both "Destination Wedding" and "Anyone But You" follow a similar plot structure where two people who initially dislike each other are brought together by circumstance - attending a wedding - and are forced to spend time together. Over the course of the events, their disdain for one another gradually turns into an attraction and romantic connection. The protagonists engage in witty banter and intellectual sparring, revealing their cynical views on love and relationships. However, through their shared experiences and vulnerability, they ultimately overcome their reservations and decide to pursue a relationship together, despite initial doubts. The movies parallel each other in the character arcs of the leads transitioning from antagonism to intimacy, driven by the backdrop of a wedding celebration that brings them together.
Standing Still
Both "Standing Still" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a central romantic relationship that develops between two characters who initially dislike or are indifferent to each other. In "Anyone But You", Bea and Ben have an initial connection but then grow apart, only to be brought back together by the wedding of their respective siblings. Similarly in "Standing Still", the wedding of Elise and Michael serves as the catalyst for reuniting their group of college friends, including characters like Pockets who harbors an unrequited love. The wedding events in both films act as a backdrop for the main characters to confront their feelings and past history, with various schemes and misunderstandings pushing them together before they ultimately reconcile. Supporting characters like exes and family members further complicate the romantic dynamics. Both movies explore themes of love, commitment, and finding one's path in life amidst the backdrop of a wedding celebration bringing people together.
It Had to Be You
Both "It Had to Be You" and "Anyone But You" follow a similar romantic comedy plot where two people who initially dislike or misunderstand each other end up falling for each other despite being engaged or involved with other partners. The main characters have an initial chance encounter that leads to a negative first impression, but they keep crossing paths due to mutual friends or events like weddings. Over time, they develop feelings for each other and pretend to be a couple for various reasons, leading to confusion and hijinks. Their relationships with their original partners become strained as they grow closer. Ultimately, the main characters realize their true feelings, break off their previous relationships, and end up together in a romantic conclusion.
Made of Honor
Both "Anyone But You" and "Made of Honor" follow a similar romantic comedy plot structure where two close friends, initially dismissive of each other romantically, gradually develop feelings and end up together after a series of misunderstandings and obstacles. The protagonists, Bea and Tom, have an initial encounter that sparks a connection but ends poorly due to a misunderstanding. After being apart for some time, they are thrust back together due to mutual friends getting married, forcing them to confront their lingering feelings. Despite attempts to deny or suppress their attraction, they eventually give in and pursue a relationship, overcoming obstacles like exes and disapproving family members. The climax involves a grand romantic gesture, with Ben jumping into the ocean and Tom interrupting Hannah's wedding, to declare their love and win over their respective love interests. The films conclude with the couples happily united after resolving the conflicts that initially kept them apart.
The Wedding Planner
Both "The Wedding Planner" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a central romantic relationship that develops between two people who initially dislike each other. In "The Wedding Planner", Mary and Steve are brought together by circumstance when Steve rescues Mary, but their budding romance is complicated by Steve's engagement to another woman, Fran, whose wedding Mary is hired to plan. Similarly in "Anyone But You", Bea and Ben have an initial romantic encounter that goes awry, leading them to dislike each other until they are forced together by their siblings' engagement and wedding plans. Both movies feature a love triangle dynamic, with the protagonists pretending to be a couple to make their exes jealous or appease others. Ultimately, the protagonists overcome the obstacles and misunderstandings to find true love with each other. The movies share common themes of fate, true love overcoming initial disdain, and the complexities of relationships and weddings.
I Give It a Year
Both "I Give It a Year" and "Anyone But You" follow a similar plot structure where two people meet and have an instant connection, but their relationship is complicated by misunderstandings, outside influences, and their own doubts. The main characters in both films pretend to be in a relationship for ulterior motives, only to develop real feelings for each other. They face obstacles from exes, family, and their own insecurities, leading to temporary breakups and reconciliations. The stories culminate in dramatic gestures to win back their love interests, with the couples ultimately ending up together after overcoming various challenges and realizing their true feelings. The themes of love, commitment, and finding the right partner despite complications are central to both romantic comedy plots.
50 First Dates
Both "50 First Dates" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a central romantic relationship that faces an unusual obstacle or complication. In "50 First Dates", the female lead Lucy suffers from anterograde amnesia, forgetting each day when she wakes up, forcing the male lead Henry to repeatedly restart their relationship each day. Similarly in "Anyone But You", the leads Bea and Ben have a contentious first encounter that sours their opinion of each other, requiring them to overcome this initial dislike when thrust together by their friends' wedding. The movies follow the characters navigating these challenges through humorous situations and misunderstandings as they gradually develop genuine feelings and a lasting connection. Ultimately, the couples find ways to overcome their respective obstacles - Lucy's memory loss and Bea/Ben's animosity - through perseverance and commitment to make their relationships work.
Ticket to Paradise
Both "Ticket to Paradise" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a central romantic relationship that faces obstacles and interference from family members and friends. In "Anyone But You", Bea and Ben's budding relationship is complicated by their respective families and exes, who scheme to push them together. Similarly, in "Ticket to Paradise", David and Georgia conspire to sabotage their daughter Lily's impending marriage to Gede, only to eventually accept and bless the union. Both films feature a wedding as a major plot point, with the lead characters pretending to be a couple for the sake of the wedding before genuinely reconciling. The movies also explore themes of second chances, letting go of past mistakes, and the complexities of romantic relationships.
Bride Wars
Both "Bride Wars" and "Anyone But You" revolve around the relationships and conflicts between two close female friends. The central plot of "Bride Wars" involves Emma and Liv's friendship being tested when their dream weddings at the Plaza Hotel are accidentally scheduled for the same day, leading to an escalating rivalry and sabotage attempts as they compete for their ideal wedding. Similarly, in "Anyone But You", the friendship between Bea and Halle is strained when Bea develops an antagonistic relationship with Ben, who is the brother of Halle's fiancée Claudia. This sets up a parallel situation where the friends' relationships with their respective partners are complicated by their dislike for each other's romantic interests. The movies share common themes of the challenges of maintaining close friendships amid romantic entanglements, the pressures of societal expectations around major life events like weddings, and the personal growth that can come from overcoming conflicts. Both films feature schemes and manipulations by supporting characters to push the feuding friends back together, culminating in climactic moments where the protagonists reconcile their differences. Additionally, the movies explore the dynamics of the friends' relationships with their romantic partners, some of whom are portrayed as incompatible or unworthy, setting up potential new romantic pairings by the end.
Wedding Daze
Both "Wedding Daze" and "Anyone But You" revolve around an unlikely couple who get engaged or married in a whirlwind, despite initial dislike or lack of connection. The plots follow their chaotic journeys to the altar, involving obstacles from family, friends, and exes who try to derail the relationship. Schemes and deceptions are employed by side characters to push the reluctant couple together. The movies culminate in weddings that are nearly ruined by misunderstandings and revelations, but the couples ultimately reconcile and commit to each other against the odds. Themes of moving on from past relationships, finding unexpected love, and the lengths people go for marriage are central to both films.
Last Chance Harvey
Both "Last Chance Harvey" and "Anyone But You" follow a similar romantic plot where two strangers meet by chance and have an initial connection, but then become estranged due to a misunderstanding or insult. They are later reunited by circumstance - in "Anyone But You" it's through their siblings' wedding, while in "Last Chance Harvey" it's at the main character's daughter's wedding. Despite their initial animosity, the two protagonists gradually develop feelings for each other over the course of the wedding events. There are schemes by side characters to push the couple together, and obstacles like ex-partners that threaten to derail the budding romance. Ultimately, the protagonists reconcile their differences, overcome the obstacles, and end up together in a romantic relationship.
Bachelorette
Both "Bachelorette" and "Anyone But You" revolve around the relationships and dynamics between a group of close friends as they navigate major life events - a wedding in "Bachelorette" and the engagement of two friends in "Anyone But You". The plots follow the friends as they engage in reckless behavior, make mistakes, and ultimately reconcile with each other and their romantic interests. Key similarities include: - A central romantic pairing that experiences ups and downs, misunderstandings, and temporary separations before finally getting together at the end (Bea and Ben in "Anyone But You", Regan and Trevor in "Bachelorette"). - Friends scheming and devising plans to push the central couple together, often through deception. - Exes of the central characters appearing and causing complications. - The central couple pretending to be together for a period to appease others or make someone jealous. - Revelations of secrets and betrayals between friends that strain their relationships. - The wedding/engagement event acting as a catalyst and backdrop for the friends' antics and the central couple's journey.
What If
Both "What If" and "Anyone But You" follow a similar romantic comedy plot where two people meet and have an instant connection, but circumstances prevent them from pursuing a relationship initially. They develop a close friendship while one or both are involved with someone else. Over time, their feelings grow stronger, leading to a will-they-won't-they tension. There are misunderstandings, meddling friends trying to push them together, and moments where they almost confess their feelings but don't. Eventually, after overcoming obstacles and realizing their love for each other, the two main characters end up together in a romantic relationship by the end of the movie.
Just Married
Both "Anyone But You" and "Just Married" are romantic comedy films that follow the story of a newly formed couple navigating the challenges and misunderstandings in their relationship during a trip or honeymoon. The plots revolve around the couples' initial attraction and connection, followed by a falling out or conflict that separates them temporarily. This conflict is often fueled by misunderstandings, secrets, and interference from ex-partners or other characters. The couples then go through a series of comedic mishaps and obstacles during their travels before ultimately reconciling and reaffirming their love for each other by the end of the film. The movies explore themes of commitment, trust, and overcoming differences in a humorous and lighthearted way.
Daughter of the Bride
Both "Daughter of the Bride" and "Anyone But You" revolve around the romantic relationships and family dynamics surrounding an upcoming wedding. The central characters are a mother and daughter who have a close bond, with the daughter initially resistant to the mother's new romantic partner. There are parallel storylines of the daughter developing her own romantic interest, leading to complications and misunderstandings that threaten the relationships. The movies build toward the weddings, with the daughter ultimately accepting her mother's marriage and finding happiness in her own romantic relationship by the end. The themes of family, love, and overcoming personal barriers to commitment are common to both films.
Russian Doll
Both "Russian Doll" and "Anyone But You" involve complex romantic entanglements and relationships of convenience that unexpectedly develop into genuine feelings. In "Anyone But You", Bea and Ben pretend to be a couple to make their exes jealous and appease others, but end up falling for each other. Similarly in "Russian Doll", Harvey agrees to marry Katia for his friend's scheme, but they grow closer through the experience of planning the wedding. The movies also share themes of deception, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of love. The protagonists in both films go through journeys of emotional growth and learning to open themselves up to new possibilities in romance.
My Fake Fiance
Both "My Fake Fiance" and "Anyone But You" revolve around a fake romantic relationship that develops into genuine feelings. In "Anyone But You", Bea and Ben pretend to be a couple to make their exes jealous and appease Bea's parents, while in "My Fake Fiance", Jennifer and Vince fake an engagement for financial gain from a wedding. However, as they spend time together, their initial disdain turns into attraction. The movies follow a similar arc of the lead characters starting off disliking each other, then faking a relationship for ulterior motives, but eventually developing real romantic feelings through shared experiences and bonding moments. The climax in both films involves the male lead professing his true love for the female lead during a pivotal moment, such as the wedding ceremony in "My Fake Fiance". The movies explore themes of deception, family expectations, and finding genuine connection in unexpected circumstances.