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10 Best Movies Like By the Pool

If you loved By the Pool, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
House Party

House Party

1990★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep....

#2
The Clique

The Clique

2008★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes....

#3
Terri

Terri

2011★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal....

#4
Project X

Project X

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads....

#5
Thirteen

Thirteen

2003★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long...

#6
The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Pool for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her...

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