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10 Best Movies Like Dear David

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

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#1
The Best of Me

The Best of Me

2014★ 7.5

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

A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown....

#2
Endless

Endless

2020★ 6.7

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

When madly in love high school graduates Riley and Chris are separated by a tragic car accident, Riley blames herself for her boyfriend's death while Chris is stranded in limbo. Mi...

#3
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends

1995★ 6.3

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

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer h...

#4
That Night

That Night

1992★ 6.4

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

A coming-of-age story about an eleven-year-old girl who idolizes her troubled sixteen-year-old neighbor....

#5
Endless Love

Endless Love

2014★ 6.9

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

A privileged girl and a charismatic boy's instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart....

#6
Love Everlasting

Love Everlasting

2016★ 7.4

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

Bridger is a young outsider who's always wanted more. He and his mother flee an abusive home, eventually finding a small town in the middle of nowhere. Once there, Bridger finds tr...

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