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10 Best Movies Like The Best Years

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

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#1
Return to Christmas Creek

Return to Christmas Creek

2018★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Best Years for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

As Christmas approaches, Amelia Hughes, a career-focused Chicago app developer lacking in holiday spirit, returns to her small hometown of Christmas Creek to rediscover the meaning...

#2
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2

2021★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Best Years for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

While under the care of the Outer Sailor Guardians, Hotaru begins to age rapidly. Then, the time comes for all the Sailor Guardians to reunite!...

#3
Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker

2017★ 6.5

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

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to b...

#4
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus

The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus

2022★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Best Years for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Christmas Eve takes a twisty turn when the Boss Baby accidentally swaps places with one of Santa's elves and gets stranded at the North Pole....

#5
Marvel One-Shot: Item 47

Marvel One-Shot: Item 47

2012★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Best Years for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Benny and Claire, a down-on-their-luck couple, find a discarded Chitauri weapon referred to as 'Item 47'....

#6
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

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

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....