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10 Best Movies Like The Text

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

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#1
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

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

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces ...

#2
Newness

Newness

2017★ 6.0

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

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries....

#3
In a Heartbeat

In a Heartbeat

2017★ 8.0

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

A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams....

#4
My Fake Boyfriend

My Fake Boyfriend

2022★ 5.9

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

A young man in a tricky situation follows the advice of his unconventional best friend and uses social media to create a fake boyfriend to keep his awful ex-lover out of his life. ...

#5
Alex Strangelove

Alex Strangelove

2018★ 6.6

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

Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gre...

#6
Tall Girl

Tall Girl

2019★ 6.3

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

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi...

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