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Why people love it

People revisit Adoration for the same reason it broke through in 2013: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Anne Fontaine keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 40m · ★ 6.1

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    1.The Lobster (2015)

    7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    The Lobster (2015) is the kind of film Adoration fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The drama overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    2.Swiss Army Man (2016)

    6.9 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    Swiss Army Man shares Adoration's gift for drama — the 2016 film delivers comedy without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.The Choice (2016)

    7.2 · Drama · Romance · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Adoration compelling — the drama, the romance — shows up in The Choice (2016) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that bittersweet storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Peacock Premium
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    4.Home Again (2017)

    6.1 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama energy of Adoration is alive in Home Again (2017), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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    5.The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)

    6.3 · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) operates in the same drama as Adoration, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    6.Lords of Dogtown (2005)

    7.1 · Drama · Action · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    Lords of Dogtown (2005) belongs to the same conversation as Adoration — both anchor their drama in action emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.Emma (1996)

    6.6 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Adoration's drama stayed with you, Emma (1996) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The romance through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • fuboTV
    • Britbox Apple TV Channel
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • BritBox
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    8.Beach Rats (2017)

    6.0 · Drama · Romance · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Adoration excels in drama, Beach Rats (2017) doubles down on romance to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    9.Friends with Kids (2012)

    6.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    Friends with Kids (2012) is the natural next step after Adoration: same drama DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and comedy elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Bruised (2021)

    6.8 · Drama · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Adoration who respond to its drama will find Bruised (2021) immediately familiar. Both films share a tense sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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FAQ

What should I watch after Adoration?
Try The Lobster, Swiss Army Man, The Choice—each shares DNA with Adoration while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Adoration?
Adoration (2013) is best described as Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Adoration worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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