I know this is sad for fans of the film series to hear, but Netflix’s teen romcom trilogyThe Kissing Boothcame to an end on July 02, 2025 with the release of the third and final film,The Kissing Booth 3. The new movie continues the love story of Elle (Joey King) and Noah (Jacob Elordi), finally answering the question posed by the second film of whether Elle is going to go to Harvard with Noah or Berkeley with her best friend Lee (Joel Courtney), who also happens to be Noah’s little brother. So what will Elle decide? And will she and Noah be able to stay together?
But what’s there to do once you finishThe Kissing Booth 3? Start the whole trilogy over? Sure, youcoulddo that, or you could check out some other great movies that might just end up being your next obsession. While comedies have always been successful and abundant, the romantic comedy genre has seen a big revival in the past few years, leading to quite a few fantastic films to put on your to-watch list. Check out seven great movie recommendations for your next watch that fans of Elle, Noah, and Lee’s story are sure to love.
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Love, Rosie
StarringLily Collinsas the title character andSam Claflinas her best friend Alex, 2014’sLove, Rosiefollows the neverending story of Rosie and Alex’s love for one another. After growing up as best friends, Alex kisses Rosie on her 18th birthday and realizes that he has feelings for her. Unfortunately, Rosie has too much to drink and the next day she doesn’t remember what happened, leaving Alex unsure of Rosie’s real feelings for him and without the courage to ask her. Not wanting to ruin their special friendship, Alex doesn’t push it. As the two grow older, they face further obstacles in their romance, like going away to university, involvement in other relationships, and even children, but somehow they are always drawn back together in the end.Love, Rosieis a cute, fun film with a fantastic British cast, also featuringChristian Cooke,Suki Waterhouse, andJaime Winston. It’s a classic friends-to-lovers story, and Rosie and Alex get into some crazy mischief that would definitely earn best friends Elle and Lee’s approval.
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeenis more of a teen drama than others on this list, focusing on the troubles of a teenage girl named Nadine, played byHailee Steinfeld, as she deals with personal difficulties coming to terms with her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson) dating her brother. The film also starsWoody Harrelsonas Nadine’s teacher Mr. Bruner, who gives her a healthy dose of reality and good advice when she needs it. But don’t worry,The Edge of Seventeenalso has a lot of awkward comedy scenarios like those inThe Kissing Booth, as well as a subtle yet sweet romance with Nadine andHayden Szetoas Erwin.
While Steinfeld was already at the top of her game when this movie was released in 2016 — though she’s still going up, so check her out in Marvel’sHawkeyeseries soon —The Edge of Seventeenwas an early role for Richardson, which was shortly followed by standout performances inSplitandColumbus. The coming-of-age movie was praised by critics and audiences alike upon release, and it has only become more loved over the years. Who knows, it might become a new favorite for you.
Crazy Rich Asians
Netflix’sThe Kissing BoothandTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Beforeare both a big part of the recent revival of romcoms, along with 2018’sCrazy Rich Asians. Directed byJon M. Chuand based on the 2013 book of the same name byKevin Kwan,Crazy Rich AsiansstarsConstance Wuas Rachel, a college professor raised by a single mother who is thrust into the world of the rich elite of Singapore when she travels there with her boyfriend Nick, played byHenry Golding. What follows is a bit likeThe Princess DiariesmeetsCinderella, as Rachel tries to fit into this strange new world while also battling for acceptance from Nick’s mother Eleanor, played by the wonderfulMichelle Yeoh.Crazy Rich Asiansis romantic and hilarious, and the movie brings unique diversity to a genre that was getting a little stale. The story feels new and innovative, yet it still follows the classic romcom storyline to great success, with elaborate production design and amazing styling. Along with Wu, Golding, and Yeoh, the standout ensemble cast in the film also includesAwkwafina,Gemma Chan,Lisa Lu,Ken Jeong,Sonoya Mizuno, and more.
Okay, the first time looking at the premise forThe DUFF, the movie might seem like a silly, superficial film, but let me tell you, this romcom is definitely worth a second look. Based on the young adult novel byKody Keplinger,The DUFFis about a teenage girl who learns that she has been labeled the “DUFF” of her friend group, a term that stands for Designated Ugly Fat Friend but really means the least popular friend in the group, or the one others use to get to her cooler friends. Yes, it sounds bad, and I thought the same thing before I watched the movie. But instead of a vapid, boring story,The DUFFturns out to be very witty and enjoyable, with a well-written script and a fantastic cast.Mae Whitmanplays the lead, Bianca, whileRobbie Amellstars opposite her as Wesley, Bianca’s next door neighbor and former best friend who now hangs out with the popular and athletic kids. The rest of the cast also includesBella Thorne,Romany Malco,Ken Jeong, andAlison Janney.The DUFF’s great acting adds to the central emotional journey, which focuses on Bianca learning to accept and celebrate who she is, flaws included, while also not judging those around her based on how they look. Overall, it’s a thoroughly entertaining watch, and Bianca and Wesley are one of the cutest romcom couples I’ve seen in a while.
The Half of It
The first fellow Netflix Original on this list, you don’t even have to leave the streaming platform to find a fantastic teen romantic comedy to watch next.The Half of It, which came out in 2020, features plenty of scheming and secret feelings, perfect for aThe Kissing Boothfan, along with an extremely relatable protagonist inLeah Lewis’s Ellie Chu. The movie focuses on Ellie, an awkward teenage girl who spends most of her time focusing on school, as she helps a popular kid named Paul (Daniel Diemer) get the girl of his dreams to fall in love with him by writing love letters for some much-needed extra cash. The only problem? Ellie is also in love with the same girl, a pretty, intelligent fellow student named Aster (Alexxis Lemire). As Ellie’s words lead Aster to start falling in love with Paul, Aster’s responses only makes Ellie more infatuated as well, forcing her to decide between telling Aster and Paul the truth about her feelings or holding the secret forever.The Half of Itis sweet and endearing, and if you haven’t checked this film out yet, you’re truly missing out on an underappreciated gem.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
Co-written and directed byGurinder Chadha, who is also the woman behindBend It Like Beckham, the movieAngus, Thongs and Perfect Snoggingis a popular British teen comedy that’s honestly the perfect pick forThe Kissing Boothfans. The 2008 film starsGeorgia Groomeas Georgia Nicholson, a teenage girl who spends most of her time worrying about being embarrassed by her parents, not developing boobs yet, and whether or not she’ll ever get a boyfriend. Hint — she does. Golden Globe winnerAaron Taylor-Johnsonplays Georgia’s love interest Robbie, a boy who moves to the area with his brother and instantly becomes the talk of the town, as well as Georgia’s target boyfriend.Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snoggingis a uniquely charming story that embraces and celebrates everything awkward about being a teenager through outspoken Georgia’s journey to self-acceptance. The film is full of hilarious, distinctly British humor, with a cast that also stars comediansAlan DaviesandKaren Tayloras Georgia’s parents, along withEleanor TomlinsonandGeorgia Henshawas Georgia’s best friend and school bully, respectively. Over a decade afterAngus, Thongs and Perfect Snoggingfirst came out, the movie is still very popular and loved by fans.
Let It Snow
Another Netflix film here, proving that the streamer has become quite good at producing entertaining romcom films,Let It Snowis based on the novel of the same name by authorsMaureen Johnson,John Green, andLauren Myracle, featuring a series of interconnected stories of romance set during the holiday season. The film has a big cast of characters, with the plot winding through a few different love stories that all come together in the end. There’sIsabela Mercedas Julia Reyes, a girl who is considering rejecting her acceptance into Columbia University to care for her sick mother when she runs into singer Stuart Bale (Shameik Moore), who is just passing through town and needs some help feeling the holiday spirit.Kiernan Shipkaplays Duke, a popular girl who doesn’t realize that her best friend Tobin (Mitchell Hope) is in love with her, while waitress Dorrie (Liv Hewson) is dealing with an almost-girlfriend named Kerry (Anna Akana) who isn’t out to her friends yet. There are even more great actors and interesting stories in the movie, andLet It Snowdefinitely has no shortage of funny and adorable moments. With so many romances going on at once, you’re bound to find one you really like.
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