Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Yearning

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

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#1
The Brady Bunch Movie

The Brady Bunch Movie

1995★ 6.1

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

The original '70s TV family is now placed in the 1990s, where they're even more square and out of place than ever....

#2
The Face of Love

The Face of Love

2013★ 6.1

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

A widow falls for a guy who bears a striking resemblance to her late husband....

#3
Stanley & Iris

Stanley & Iris

1990★ 6.5

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

An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, ...

#4
What's Eating Gilbert Grape

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993★ 7.7

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

Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally...

#5
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

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

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

#6
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

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

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe ...

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