Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Drinking Buddies

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

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#1
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

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

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#2
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989★ 5.9

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

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel sedu...

#3
Friends with Kids

Friends with Kids

2012★ 6.0

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

In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" pa...

#4
Cyrus

Cyrus

2010★ 5.9

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

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another ...

#5
Jack Goes Boating

Jack Goes Boating

2010★ 6.0

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

A limo driver's blind date sparks a tale of love, betrayal, friendship and grace—centered on two working-class New York City couples....

#6
Newness

Newness

2017★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Drinking Buddies for fans of Romance & 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....

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