Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like What If

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

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#1
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What If for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a...

#2
Half Brothers

Half Brothers

2020★ 7.3

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

Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the...

#3
Love, Rosie

Love, Rosie

2014★ 7.8

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

Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie and Alex have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, a...

#4
People We Meet on Vacation

People We Meet on Vacation

2026★ 7.0

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

Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match....

#5
Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

2006★ 7.7

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

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant....

#6
Shag

Shag

1989★ 6.2

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

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend....

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