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10 Best Movies Like If Only We Are Lovers

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

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#1
Policeman and Me

Policeman and Me

2017★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kako, a 16-year-old high school girl, goes to a mixer pretending to be 22. While there, she meets Kouta who at first has a very intimidating aura. But once he saves her from an awk...

#2
The Garden of Words

The Garden of Words

2013★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Animation. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, wi...

#3
My Rainy Days

My Rainy Days

2009★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Because of her past, 17-year-old Rio lives her days filling the emptiness in her heart with money—until one day, she meets a university professor named Kouki and falls in love....

#4
Peach Girl

Peach Girl

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

While everyone thinks that Momo is a wild party girl, the reality is that she is shy and lonely. Can Momo confess her love to her classmate, Toji, or will her best friend Sae steal...

#5
Nisekoi: False Love

Nisekoi: False Love

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Raku Ichijo (Kento Nakajima) is an only son and a high school student. His father is the leader of yakuza group Shuei-gumi. Raku Ichijo doesn't like to fight and he studies hard. H...

#6
Ocean Waves

Ocean Waves

1993★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to If Only We Are Lovers for fans of Animation. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before...

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