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10 Best Movies Like Modern Persuasion

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

#1
The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

2020★ 6.3

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

Mary Lennox is born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle. She meets her sickl...

#2
Puppy Love

Puppy Love

2023★ 7.0

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

After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are ...

#3
Guess Who

Guess Who

2005★ 6.0

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

When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail – he's white....

#4
When Christmas Was Young

When Christmas Was Young

2022★ 6.4

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

The story follows a headstrong music manager in desperate need of a hit song for his last remaining client, who finds himself falling for a gifted singer-songwriter with abandoned ...

#5
Battle of Demons

Battle of Demons

2009★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Persuasion for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

On her 16th birthday, Asagiri Kanna, a shy and bullied girl is abducted and taken to attend a new school. There she finds out she has been promised to marry the demon king, Kaki Ki...

#6
Love Me If You Dare

Love Me If You Dare

2003★ 7.2

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

As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children -- a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While the...