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10 Best Movies Like Happenstance

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

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#1
Endless Love

Endless Love

2014★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happenstance for fans of Drama. 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....

#2
After Ever Happy

After Ever Happy

2022★ 6.8

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

As a shocking truth about a couple's families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each other. Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was wh...

#3
Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories

1980★ 6.9

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

While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films....

#4
After

After

2019★ 7.1

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

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when...

#5
The Craft: Legacy

The Craft: Legacy

2020★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happenstance for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

An eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers....

#6
Modern Romance

Modern Romance

1981★ 6.8

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

A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love....

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