Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Girlfriend

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

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#1
The Art of Getting By

The Art of Getting By

2011★ 6.6

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

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated gir...

#2
The Fallout

The Fallout

2021★ 7.5

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

In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forev...

#3
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015★ 7.5

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

Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl...

#4
Art School Confidential

Art School Confidential

2006★ 6.1

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

Starting from childhood attempts at illustration, the protagonist pursues his true obsession to art school. But as he learns how the art world really works, he finds that he must a...

#5
Heathers

Heathers

1989★ 7.3

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

A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids....

#6
Lady Bird

Lady Bird

2017★ 7.3

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

Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and te...

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