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10 Best Movies Like St. Elmo's Fire

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

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#1
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire for fans of Drama & Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel sedu...

#2
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends

1995★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer h...

#3
XX/XY

XX/XY

2002★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire for fans of Drama & Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three friends begin a dangerous three-way relationship that spirals out of control, leading to dire consequences that haunt them ten years later....

#4
Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge

1971★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire for fans of Drama & Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires....

#5
How to Date Billy Walsh

How to Date Billy Walsh

2024★ 6.4

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

Archie has been in love with his best friend Amelia for as long as he can remember. Just when he builds up the courage to declare his feelings, she falls head over heels for Billy ...

#6
Cyrus

Cyrus

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire for fans of Drama & Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another ...

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