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Why people love it

Set It Up 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 comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Friends with Benefits (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Friends with Benefits (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Hitch (2005)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Hitch (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • TNT
    • TBS
    • tru TV
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.Clueless (1995)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Clueless (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Someone Great (2019)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Someone Great (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
  5. 88match

    5.The Hating Game (2021)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, The Hating Game (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
    • Hulu
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.First Daughter (2004)

    ★ 6.2 · Family · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, First Daughter (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Upgraded (2024)

    ★ 7.2 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Upgraded (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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
    + Save for later
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    8.Fever Pitch (2005)

    ★ 6.2 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Fever Pitch (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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 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
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    9.Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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 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
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    10.Arthur (1981)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Set It Up clicked for you, Arthur (1981) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance 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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    • TCM
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Set It Up?
Try Friends with Benefits, Hitch, Clueless—each shares DNA with Set It Up while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Set It Up?
Set It Up (2018) is best described as Romance, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Set It Up worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this romance lane.

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