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10 Best Movies Like Dear Diary

If you loved Dear Diary, 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 Dear Diary for fans of Drama. 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
Brian's Song

Brian's Song

1971★ 7.2

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

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying....

#3
On the Edge

On the Edge

2001★ 6.6

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

A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life....

#4
Beaches

Beaches

1988★ 6.7

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

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years....

#5
Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart

2019★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dear Diary for fans of 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 ...

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Keith

Keith

2008★ 7.0

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

Natalie is high school royalty, but her queen bee status falls apart when she falls for the new guy at school. Although Keith ignores her at first, they soon become friends -- even...

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