Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Christmas in August

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

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#1
Our Friend

Our Friend

2019★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out....

#2
More Than Blue

More Than Blue

2009★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A terminally ill man tries to find a suitable husband for the friend he has loved since childhood....

#3
Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart

2019★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to ...

#4
Man in Love

Man in Love

2014★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tae-il lives a fast life as low level thug. He then learns that he has a terminal illness and not much time left to live. Then, for the first time in his life, he falls in love....

#5
Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert

2022★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Journalist Michael Ausiello embarks on a rollercoaster ride of emotions when Kit Cowan, his partner of 14 years, is diagnosed with terminal cancer....

#6
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

2006★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas in August for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Yu-jeong is suicidal, yet she reluctantly goes to prison for volunteer work. There, she meets a prisoner who is waiting for death penalty. The two quickly fall in love despite thei...

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