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10 Best Movies Like References

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

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#1
¿Quieres ser mi hijo?

¿Quieres ser mi hijo?

2023★ 8.5

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

Lu, a conformist woman in her forties, learns that her 15-year partner has been having extramarital affairs. Starting from scratch, she gets involved in an unexpected relationship ...

#2
Dean

Dean

2016★ 5.8

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

A comedy about loss, grief, and the redemptive power of love. Dean is a NY illustrator who falls hard for an LA woman while trying to prevent his father from selling the family hom...

#3
What's Love Got to Do with It?

What's Love Got to Do with It?

2023★ 6.0

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

Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged ...

#4
My Fake Boyfriend

My Fake Boyfriend

2022★ 5.9

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

A young man in a tricky situation follows the advice of his unconventional best friend and uses social media to create a fake boyfriend to keep his awful ex-lover out of his life. ...

#5
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

2020★ 5.9

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

A fussy celebrity caterer, a blind woman, a tour-bus guide and an inexperienced wedding planner search for love....

#6
Relationship Goals

Relationship Goals

2026★ 5.8

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

When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York's top morning show, her ex competes for the same role. Leah stays focused on her career, until chemis...

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