WatchThis

Movies like

How to Have Sex

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

How to Have Sex poster

Why people love it

People revisit How to Have Sex for the same reason it broke through in 2023: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Molly Manning Walker 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.

dramadivisive

Runtime 1h 31m · ★ 6.2

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

Mood

Streaming (US)

Era

Showing 10 of 10 picks

  1. 96match

    1.Lady Bird (2017)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, Lady Bird (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  2. 94match

    2.Atonement (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Drama · Romance · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, Atonement (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, The Edge of Seventeen (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.CODA (2021)

    ★ 7.9 · Drama · Music · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, CODA (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Apple TV
    • Apple TV Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.The First Time (2012)

    ★ 7.0 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, The First Time (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Submarine (2011)

    ★ 7.4 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, Submarine (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Across the Universe (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Romance · Fantasy · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, Across the Universe (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)

    ★ 6.5 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  9. 80match

    9.The Fallout (2021)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, The Fallout (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.Below Her Mouth (2017)

    ★ 6.8 · Drama · Romance · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Have Sex clicked for you, Below Her Mouth (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after How to Have Sex?
Try Lady Bird, Atonement, The Edge of Seventeen—each shares DNA with How to Have Sex while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is How to Have Sex?
How to Have Sex (2023) is best described as Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is How to Have Sex worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

Similar vibes

More movie guides

Browse every "movies like" page on the site—including ones still waiting to be indexed.