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Why people love it

People revisit The Kissing Booth for the same reason it broke through in 2018: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a comedy rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Vince Marcello keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. 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 · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Love, Simon (2018)

    ★ 8.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, Love, Simon (2018) 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

    • YouTube TV
    • 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 DUFF (2015)

    ★ 6.8 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, The DUFF (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.

    Watch on

    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • 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
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    3.The Perfect Date (2019)

    ★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, The Perfect Date (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
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  4. 90match

    4.The Spectacular Now (2013)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, The Spectacular Now (2013) 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

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.The First Time (2012)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, The First Time (2012) 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

    • 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
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    6.Tall Girl (2019)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, Tall Girl (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
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    7.Submarine (2011)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, Submarine (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.

    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
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    8.The Half of It (2020)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, The Half of It (2020) 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
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    9.Emma (1996)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, Emma (1996) 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

    • fuboTV
    • Britbox Apple TV Channel
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • BritBox
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    10.Pride & Prejudice (2005)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · Romance · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Kissing Booth clicked for you, Pride & Prejudice (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in 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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    • 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)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Kissing Booth?
Try Love, Simon, The DUFF, The Perfect Date—each shares DNA with The Kissing Booth while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Kissing Booth?
The Kissing Booth (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 The Kissing Booth part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Kissing Booth Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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