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10 Best Movies Like Cool Kids Don't Cry

If you loved Cool Kids Don't Cry, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Brian's Song

Brian's Song

1971★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying....

#2
All My Life

All My Life

2020★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Romance & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

It was a chance meeting started by one of Sol’s friends trying to chat up Jennifer. However, in the end, it was those two who hit it off. Sol enjoyed Jen’s smile, her effort, and h...

#3
Until Forever

Until Forever

2016★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Romance & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Until Forever: The Michael Boyum Story is a powerful, true account of one young man's courageous battle with leukemia and his journey of faith....

#4
Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart

2019★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Romance & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to ...

#5
Everything, Everything

Everything, Everything

2017★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Romance & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A teenager who's lived a sheltered life because she's allergic to everything, falls for the boy who moves in next door....

#6
We Live in Time

We Live in Time

2024★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cool Kids Don't Cry for fans of Romance & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance....

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