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10 Best Movies Like Taking the Reins

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

#1
Cranberry Christmas

Cranberry Christmas

2020★ 6.6

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

A separated couple feign marital bliss on national television to help their town’s Christmas festival – and their business. But what will the future hold for them when rekindled lo...

#2
Invitation to a Murder

Invitation to a Murder

2023★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Taking the Reins for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A reclusive billionaire invites six seemingly random strangers to his island estate in the south of England. Aspiring detective Miranda Green finds the mysterious invitation too al...

#3
Sand Dollar Cove

Sand Dollar Cove

2021★ 6.8

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

Real estate development project manager Elli is sent by her company to the quaint, seaside Connecticut town of Sand Dollar Cove to acquire the beachfront property they’ve chosen as...

#4
'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

2022★ 6.1

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

A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town’s annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem “A Visit fr...

#5
Snowkissed

Snowkissed

2021★ 7.1

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

A travel-averse journalist chases her dream assignment where she unwillingly finds herself mentoring a handsome B&B owner who wants to be a tour guide....

#6
Love & Other Drugs

Love & Other Drugs

2010★ 7.0

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

Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well ...