Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Getting Straight

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

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#1
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

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

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#2
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends

1995★ 6.2

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

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer h...

#3
Fire with Fire

Fire with Fire

1986★ 6.2

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

A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, ...

#4
Cyrus

Cyrus

2010★ 5.9

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

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another ...

#5
Beautiful Disaster

Beautiful Disaster

2023★ 6.7

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

College freshman Abby tries to distance herself from her dark past while resisting her attraction to bad boy Travis....

#6
Delirious

Delirious

2007★ 6.3

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

Les, a small-time celebrity photographer desperate to make it big, befriends Toby, a homeless young man with no direction except a vague desire to become an actor. When by chance, ...

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