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10 Best Movies Like The Colour of Yearning

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

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#1
Lucky Loser

Lucky Loser

2017★ 5.0

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

With Mike it's anything but round: flat away, job a one-way street, and to make matters worse, his little loser heart still beats for ex-wife Claudia....

#2
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

1966★ 7.7

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

A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto...

#3
Bedazzled

Bedazzled

2000★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Colour of Yearning for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes inc...

#4
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

2018★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Colour of Yearning for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown. The two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding — but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-g...

#5
Star Wars

Star Wars

1977★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Colour of Yearning for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo tea...

#6
Fading Gigolo

Fading Gigolo

2013★ 5.8

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

Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his "manager", the duo quickly finds t...