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Why people love it

Yesterday works as a comedy 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 comedy and fantasy 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 · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Trolls World Tour (2020)

    7.2 · Family · Animation · Comedy · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy energy of Yesterday is alive in Trolls World Tour (2020), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    2.Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)

    6.4 · Romance · Comedy · Music · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) operates in the same comedy as Yesterday, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    3.Yellow Submarine (1968)

    7.2 · Music · Animation · Adventure · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    Yellow Submarine (1968) belongs to the same conversation as Yesterday — both anchor their comedy in fantasy emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    4.The Spectacular Now (2013)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Yesterday's comedy stayed with you, The Spectacular Now (2013) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The romance through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    5.About a Boy (2002)

    6.7 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Yesterday excels in comedy, About a Boy (2002) doubles down on romance to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    6.Across the Universe (2007)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Across the Universe (2007) is the natural next step after Yesterday: same fantasy DNA, different perspective. The bittersweet streak and romance elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    7.Taking Woodstock (2009)

    6.2 · Music · Comedy · Drama · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Yesterday who respond to its comedy will find Taking Woodstock (2009) immediately familiar. Both films share a music sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    8.Help! (1965)

    6.8 · Comedy · Music · Adventure · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Yesterday fans keep landing on Help! (1965) — the comedy 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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    9.Guava Island (2019)

    6.7 · Comedy · Thriller · Music · 56m

    Why you'll love it

    Guava Island draws from the same comedy well as Yesterday, channeling music in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2019 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    10.Be Somebody (2016)

    6.5 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    Be Somebody (2016) captures the comedy appeal of Yesterday without simply imitating it. The romance streak running through both films is what puts Be Somebody at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Yesterday?
Try Trolls World Tour, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Yellow Submarine—each shares DNA with Yesterday while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Yesterday?
Yesterday (2019) is best described as Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Yesterday worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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