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10 Best Movies Like The Lover

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

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#1
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

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

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married....

#2
Love & Sex

Love & Sex

2000โ€ขโ˜… 6.1

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

When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead, and to do so by the end of th...

#3
Nine Lives

Nine Lives

2005โ€ขโ˜… 6.1

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

Captives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life....

#4
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

2022โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

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

Clare and Aidan make a pact to break up before college โ€” no regrets, no broken hearts. But will one epic goodbye date offer them a last chance at love?...

#5
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009โ€ขโ˜… 6.3

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

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

#6
Walking and Talking

Walking and Talking

1996โ€ขโ˜… 6.0

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

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back....

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