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Why people love it

Licorice Pizza (2021) stuck because it commits to its drama premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Paul Thomas Anderson's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The drama and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 13m · ★ 7.0

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  1. 96match

    1.(500) Days of Summer (2009)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, (500) Days of Summer (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, 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
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.The Graduate (1967)

    ★ 7.6 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, The Graduate (1967) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • YouTube TV
    • 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
  3. 92match

    3.Café Society (2016)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, Café Society (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, Stranger Than Fiction (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • 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 Licorice Pizza clicked for you, The First Time (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, 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.Tall Girl (2019)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, Tall Girl (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.The Idea of You (2024)

    ★ 7.3 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, The Idea of You (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, 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)
    • Plex(Rent)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.Sabrina (1954)

    ★ 7.5 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, Sabrina (1954) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.The Illusionist (2006)

    ★ 7.3 · Fantasy · Drama · Thriller · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, The Illusionist (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
    • FlixFling
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.Flipped (2010)

    ★ 8.0 · Romance · Drama · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If Licorice Pizza clicked for you, Flipped (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Licorice Pizza?
Try (500) Days of Summer, The Graduate, Café Society—each shares DNA with Licorice Pizza while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza (2021) is best described as Drama, Comedy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Licorice Pizza worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.0/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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