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10 Best Movies Like Straight Up

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

#1
Together Together

Together Together

2021★ 6.4

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

When young loner Anna is hired as the surrogate for Matt, a single man in his 40s, the two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perce...

#2
Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002★ 6.0

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

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee...

#3
My American Uncle

My American Uncle

1980★ 7.0

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

Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical mana...

#4
The Mountain Within Me

The Mountain Within Me

2024★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Straight Up for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After suffering a catastrophic and almost fatal spinal cord injury, professional rugby player Ed Jackson's world changed forever. Follows Ed's journey on his recovery as he achieve...

#5
Summerland

Summerland

2020★ 3.4

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

Surviving graduation is just the first challenge for Bray, Oliver, and Stacey, three friends determined to make it to the Summerland Music Festival, no matter what it takes. Embark...

#6
Transference: A Bipolar Love Story

Transference: A Bipolar Love Story

2020★ 5.6

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

Katarina, a Norwegian nurse in London, embarks on a passionate affair with a fellow immigrant nurse that suffers the consequences of unresolved mental health issues from the lovers...