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Why people love it

Materialists works as a romance movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The romance and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 56m · ★ 6.4

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    1.Manhattan (1979)

    ★ 7.7 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    Manhattan (1979) operates in the same romance as Materialists, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    2.Before We Go (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Before We Go (2014) belongs to the same conversation as Materialists — both anchor their romance in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    3.It Ends with Us (2024)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · Romance · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    If Materialists's romance stayed with you, It Ends with Us (2024) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The drama through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    4.Emma (1996)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Where Materialists excels in romance, Emma (1996) doubles down on drama to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    5.Frankie and Johnny (1991)

    ★ 6.8 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Frankie and Johnny (1991) is the natural next step after Materialists: same romance DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and drama elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    6.Corpse Bride (2005)

    ★ 7.6 · Romance · Fantasy · Animation · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Materialists who respond to its romance will find Corpse Bride (2005) immediately familiar. Both films share a fantasy sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    7.Whatever Works (2009)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Materialists fans keep landing on Whatever Works (2009) — the romance is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    8.Little Manhattan (2005)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    Little Manhattan draws from the same romance well as Materialists, channeling comedy in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2005 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    9.The Lady from Shanghai (1947)

    ★ 7.3 · Mystery · Crime · Thriller · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    The Lady from Shanghai (1947) captures the drama appeal of Materialists without simply imitating it. The mystery streak running through both films is what puts The Lady from Shanghai at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    10.The Believer (2001)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of Materialists — that tense edge, the craft — translates cleanly into The Believer (2001). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Materialists?
Try Manhattan, Before We Go, It Ends with Us—each shares DNA with Materialists while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Materialists?
Materialists (2025) is best described as Romance, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Materialists worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this romance lane.

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