100+ Movies like To All the Boys I've Loved Before
First Girl I Loved
Both "First Girl I Loved" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a teenage girl navigating complex romantic feelings and relationships. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are unexpectedly revealed, leading to a fake relationship that becomes real. Similarly in "First Girl I Loved", Anne's romantic feelings for her female friend Sasha are exposed, resulting in a brief intimate encounter that Sasha later denies. The protagonists must confront their true desires while dealing with the fallout from their revealed secrets. Themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of first love are explored in both coming-of-age stories.
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
"To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" is a direct sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", continuing the story of Lara Jean Covey's romantic life. The core plot revolves around Lara Jean's relationship with Peter Kavinsky, whom she began dating at the end of the first movie after pretending to date him to make his ex-girlfriend jealous. In the sequel, their relationship faces challenges as Lara Jean becomes insecure about Peter's past with his ex Gen, and a new romantic interest John Ambrose enters the picture as one of the recipients of Lara Jean's old love letters. The movie explores themes of trust, jealousy, and choosing between different romantic prospects, mirroring the central conflict of the first movie where Lara Jean had to navigate her feelings for Josh and Peter. The sequel maintains the same lighthearted, coming-of-age tone and focuses on Lara Jean's personal growth as she learns to communicate openly in her relationship with Peter.
To All the Boys: Always and Forever
"To All the Boys: Always and Forever" is a direct sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", continuing the story of Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky's relationship. The core plot revolves around Lara Jean's college application process and the challenges their relationship faces with the prospect of attending different universities. Similar to the first movie, Lara Jean writes letters expressing her feelings, this time to Peter about their relationship. The movies share themes of young love, self-discovery, and navigating relationships. Key parallels include Lara Jean's close bond with her sisters, her struggles with expressing emotions, and the central conflict of her relationship with Peter being tested by external factors. The sequel maintains the romantic comedy tone and character dynamics established in the original.
Geek Charming
Both "Geek Charming" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a high school girl who unexpectedly has her private romantic feelings revealed, leading to an unlikely relationship with a boy she previously didn't consider dating. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are mailed out, resulting in her fake dating Peter to avoid awkwardness. Similarly in "Geek Charming", Dylan agrees to let Josh film a documentary about her popularity, which reveals her vulnerability and leads to them developing feelings for each other. The stories follow the girls navigating the fallout of their private feelings becoming public, dealing with ex-boyfriends and social dynamics, and ultimately realizing their genuine romantic connection with the geeky boy. The movies explore themes of popularity, self-discovery, and finding authentic relationships beyond superficial high school cliques.
The Truth About Jane
Both "The Truth About Jane" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a teenage girl navigating relationships and self-discovery. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are unexpectedly revealed, leading to a fake relationship that becomes real. Similarly, in "The Truth About Jane", Jane explores her sexuality through a relationship with Taylor that is initially kept secret before being exposed. The protagonists in both films face challenges in being true to themselves and their feelings, while also dealing with the reactions of family and friends. Ultimately, they find acceptance and the courage to embrace their authentic selves and desires.
Love, Simon
Both "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" and "Love, Simon" revolve around a central character who writes secret letters expressing their romantic feelings, which are then unexpectedly revealed. This leads to complications and misunderstandings with their crushes and friends. The protagonists, Lara Jean and Simon, must navigate the fallout of their private feelings becoming public, while also coming to terms with their own identities and desires. Both movies explore themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of being a teenager dealing with love and relationships. The stories follow a similar narrative arc, with the protagonists initially pretending to be in a relationship for various reasons, only to develop real feelings for their fake partners. Ultimately, they find the courage to be honest with themselves and others, leading to a resolution where they embrace their true romantic connections.
Not Another Teen Movie
Both "Not Another Teen Movie" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a high school setting and explore themes of romance, relationships, and social dynamics. The main characters are initially involved in fake relationships - Lara Jean and Peter pretend to date, while Jake tries to transform Janey into prom queen as part of a bet. However, genuine feelings develop between the couples over time. There are also subplots involving other characters' romantic interests and pursuits. The movies culminate in dramatic confrontations and revelations at major school events (the ski trip and prom), leading to the main couples getting together. Additionally, both movies feature cliffhanger endings hinting at potential future storylines with new characters introduced.
How to Deal
Both "How to Deal" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a teenage girl navigating relationships and love interests. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are unexpectedly sent out, leading to a fake relationship with Peter to cover her feelings for Josh. Similarly in "How to Deal", Halley is disillusioned with love until she develops feelings for Macon after her friend Scarlett gets pregnant from her relationship with Michael, who tragically dies. The movies follow the girls' journeys of self-discovery, dealing with family dynamics, and ultimately finding genuine love connections despite initial complications and misunderstandings. The core themes of teenage romance, friendship, and growing up are shared between the two coming-of-age stories.
This Time Around
Both "This Time Around" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a shy, insecure teenage girl harboring a secret crush on a popular boy from school. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean writes love letters to her crushes which are accidentally revealed, while in "This Time Around", Melissa's notebook with doodles of her crush Drew is discovered and used to humiliate her. Years later, the protagonists get an opportunity to interact with their former crushes again. Lara Jean and Peter fake date to make his ex jealous, while Melissa's friend convinces her to make Drew fall for her as revenge. Both girls develop real feelings for the boys during this process. There are misunderstandings and conflicts involving an ex-girlfriend (Gen for Peter, Cara for Drew) before the protagonists reconcile and confess their love. The movies explore themes of teenage insecurity, unrequited crushes, and finding the courage to be vulnerable.
The First Time
Both "The First Time" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around high school students navigating romantic relationships and first loves. The protagonists, Lara Jean and Dave, find themselves in complicated situations involving their crushes and end up fake dating someone else, Peter and Aubrey respectively, which leads to real feelings developing. There are misunderstandings, jealousy, and drama surrounding the fake relationships before the protagonists ultimately confront their true feelings and end up with the person they really love. The movies explore themes of first love, friendship, family dynamics, and the complexities of teenage relationships.
Love Is the Drug
Both "Love Is the Drug" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a teenager who develops romantic feelings for someone they are not supposed to be interested in. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean has a crush on her sister's ex-boyfriend Josh, while in "Love Is the Drug", Jonah becomes infatuated with Sara, who is part of a group of wealthy drug users. The plots revolve around the complications and consequences that arise from these forbidden attractions. A key similarity is the use of letters or notes to convey feelings - Lara Jean writes love letters that are accidentally sent out, while Jonah writes notes expressing his love for Sara. This leads to confrontations and misunderstandings that drive the stories forward. Both movies also explore themes of social status, with the protagonists being outsiders trying to navigate different social circles. The movies share a narrative structure of the protagonist becoming entangled in a fake relationship or situation to cover up their true feelings, which ultimately leads to real emotions developing. There are also subplots involving family dynamics, with Lara Jean's relationship with her sisters and Jonah's strained relationship with his mother playing important roles.
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Both "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around an unpopular high school girl who gets entangled in a complicated romantic situation involving mistaken identity and deception. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are mailed out, leading her to fake a relationship with Peter to cover up her feelings for Josh. Similarly in "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser", Sierra pretends to be someone else while texting her crush Jamey after Veronica gives him Sierra's number by mistake. The protagonists in both films develop real feelings for their love interests despite the initial deception. They also form an unlikely friendship with a popular girl (Peter's ex Gen in the former, and Veronica in the latter) who becomes an ally. The stories explore themes of self-acceptance, honesty in relationships, and overcoming social pressures and insecurities in high school. Both movies culminate in the truth being revealed, followed by the protagonists reconciling with their love interests and embracing their authentic selves.
Blockers
Both "Blockers" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around teenage girls exploring their sexuality and relationships, with a central focus on the girls' plans to lose their virginity. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's private love letters are unexpectedly revealed, leading to a fake relationship that becomes real. Similarly in "Blockers", the parents discover the girls' pact to lose their virginity on prom night and embark on a mission to stop them, paralleling Lara Jean's father learning about her relationships. The movies explore themes of friendship, parental struggles with their children growing up, and the complexities of teenage romance and sexuality. The central characters in both films navigate relationships, confront their true feelings, and ultimately find self-acceptance and understanding from their loved ones.
Dear Evan Hansen
Both "Dear Evan Hansen" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a central premise of letters or notes written by the protagonist that are mistakenly revealed, leading to a web of lies and deception. In "To All the Boys", Lara Jean's secret love letters are mailed out, while in "Dear Evan Hansen", Evan's therapy letter is misinterpreted as a suicide note from a classmate. The protagonists then fabricate relationships and backstories to cover up the truth, becoming entangled with the recipients' families and friends. This deception leads to emotional turmoil, jealousy, and the need to confront their true feelings. Ultimately, the protagonists learn from their mistakes, make amends, and find a path towards honesty and self-acceptance.
The Kissing Booth
Both "The Kissing Booth" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a teenage girl harboring a secret crush on an older male friend or acquaintance. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean has feelings for her sister's ex-boyfriend Josh, while in "The Kissing Booth", Elle is attracted to her best friend Lee's older brother Noah. A pivotal event leads to the revelation of these feelings - Lara Jean's old love letters are mailed out, while Elle kisses Noah at a kissing booth fundraiser. This sparks a fake dating arrangement between the main characters to cover up their true feelings. However, real romantic feelings develop, leading to complications with friends and family. Both films explore themes of friendship, family, and navigating relationships during adolescence. The protagonists must confront their emotions and decide whether to pursue their crushes, risking relationships with loved ones. Ultimately, the movies culminate in the girls openly expressing their love for the older boys.
Little Bitches
Both "Little Bitches" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a teenage girl and her strained relationships with close friends from childhood. A key plot point involves letters or messages from the past resurfacing and disrupting the present, forcing the main characters to confront unresolved feelings and reevaluate their friendships. There is a focus on the challenges of maintaining close bonds as people grow apart during high school. The stories follow the protagonists' journeys to repair damaged friendships, often involving misunderstandings and betrayals that must be overcome. Ultimately, the films depict the characters reconciling and reaffirming the importance of their long-standing friendships as they approach a pivotal transition into adulthood and the next phase of their lives.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
Both "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around an insecure teenage girl who develops feelings for a popular boy at school. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are accidentally sent out, leading to a fake relationship with Peter to make his ex jealous. Similarly in "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging", Georgia pretends her cat is missing to get closer to Robbie, who is dating the popular Lindsay. Both girls face complications in their relationships due to misunderstandings and jealousy from the popular ex-girlfriends. The stories follow the girls navigating high school drama, family issues, and self-discovery as they pursue their romantic interests. Ultimately, the boys realize their true feelings for the protagonists, leading to a romantic conclusion.
The Year of Spectacular Men
Both "The Year of Spectacular Men" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" center around a young woman navigating relationships and romantic interests. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean's secret love letters are unexpectedly sent out, leading to a fake relationship with Peter that turns real. Similarly, in "The Year of Spectacular Men", Izzy Klein goes on a journey of self-discovery and encounters various romantic prospects after moving in with her famous sister Sabrina. The movies parallel each other in their exploration of sisterly bonds, family dynamics, and the complexities of love and dating. Both protagonists experience personal growth and self-realization through their romantic entanglements and relationships with the men in their lives.
The Roommate
Both "The Roommate" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" revolve around a central female character who develops an intense, obsessive fixation on another person. In "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", Lara Jean writes love letters to her crushes, which are accidentally sent out, leading to a fake relationship with Peter to cover up her feelings. Similarly, in "The Roommate", Rebecca becomes dangerously obsessed with her new roommate Sara, going to extreme lengths to eliminate anyone who could come between them, including violence and murder. The movies explore themes of unrequited love, jealousy, and the dark consequences of obsession taken too far. The protagonists must navigate complex relationships and confront the disturbing actions of the obsessed characters who claim to care for them.
Lady Bird
Both "Lady Bird" and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" follow the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl navigating relationships, family dynamics, and self-discovery. The protagonists, Lara Jean and Lady Bird, experience romantic entanglements and conflicts with their first loves, leading to personal growth. They also have strained relationships with their mothers, stemming from misunderstandings and differing perspectives, which are eventually reconciled. The movies explore themes of identity, social status, and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. Both protagonists undergo transformative journeys, learning to embrace their true selves and finding their paths forward as they prepare for college and the next chapter of their lives.