Movies like Guiding Emily (2023)
The best movies like Guiding Emily (2023) are For the Love of Grace (2008), Journey of My Heart (2021) and Love & Jane (2024). If Guiding Emily hooked you with its tv movie and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLetters to Juliet (2010)7.0/10 from 3,081 votes
- NewestThe Life List (2025)Released 2025
For the Love of Grace (2008)
With a great career, close friends, and an upwardly mobile fiancé, ‘How To’ book writer Grace (Chandra West) appears to have the perfect life. Meanwhile, local firefighter Steve (Mark Consuelos), having just been suspended for his reckless, yet heroic style, seems to be heading in the opposite direction That is, until a fateful fire rescue fans the flames of attraction and gives them both a new perspective on life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Journey of My Heart (2021)
Abby, a wildlife biologist, travels to remote Alaska where she finds inspirational guidance from a Native American family and possible romance from a rugged wilderness guide.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Love & Jane (2024)
Lilly, a hopeless romantic and literary enthusiast, is surprised when her wish to talk to her favorite author comes true and Jane Austen herself appears in her life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
My Christmas Guide (2023)
A college professor connects with a guide dog trainer after losing his eyesight and adopting a seeing eye dog.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Notes of Autumn (2023)
Leo is a successful author who is experiencing a tough writer's block. Feeling the pressure to finish the new installment of his popular series of books, Leo swaps homes with his best friend, Ellie, for a period of time. During his stay at Ellie's place, Leo ends up meeting Matt, who helps him get out of his own way when it comes to writing something new and inspiring. Leo and Matt's newfound friendships turn into something far more meaningful, just as Ellie is experiencing a similar situation with Sam.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Love in Aruba (2023)
Amber joins single father Connor overseas in Aruba to tutor and watch over his daughter, Macey, while he focuses on work.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Aloha Heart (2023)
A conservationist travels to Hawaii for her best friend's wedding and instead of a relaxing vacation, finds herself in wedding prep and helping the new hotel manager make changes to his family hotel.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Numb (2007)
Hudson Milbank is a successful Hollywood screenwriter who suddenly and strangely finds himself without any emotional feelings. He tries doctor after doctor and shrink after shrink, but nothing works. The Golf Channel, lesbian exercise classes and a dizzying variety of pills get him through the day, but don't quite solve his problem. His writing partner tries everything to get him back to normal, but it's not until Hudson meets Sara that he finds a real motivation to get better and to actually start feeling again. From the writer of Deuce Bigalow, comes NUMB, a romantic comedy following an unusual man looking for strange love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Life List (2025)
When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove, Classified (2022)
Romance novelist Emilia is a whirlwind who blows back into the lives of her adult children, Taylor and Zach, under the pretense of a book signing arranged by her hometown's local book shop. As Emilia tries to reconnect, Taylor and Zach explore new and past relationships through an app that boasts old-fashioned human connection by way of the classified ad. Zach is given a chance to heal old wounds while Taylor matches with a woman that changes the way she's always thought about love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Splash of Love (2022)
A PhD student expands her studies to include the whales of the Pacific Northwest. There she meets a whale watching tour guide and they soon find themselves bonding over more than just Orcas. Stars Rhiannon Fish, Ben Hollingsworth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Catch and Release (2006)
For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisLove, Again (2015)
A couple on the brink of divorce decides to keep their marital woes a secret as they help their daughter plan her wedding. As the two work together on the happy occasion, they soon discover that their own marriage might just be worth saving.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
The Note (2007)
Following a tragic plane crash, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder happens upon a hastily-written note that was from one of the passengers onboard. She makes it her mission to deliver it to its intended recipient by Christmas, bringing her readers along for the ride.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
For Love & Honey (2024)
Beekeeper Eva uncovers an ancient fresco while rescuing a hive. Austen, a visiting archeologist, thinks it is key to his research, so he persuades Eva to help him on his quest across Malta.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Meet My Valentine (2015)
When Tom learns that he has terminal brain cancer, he decides to find a replacement husband for his wife and a father to his daughter, before it is too late. Unbeknownst to his wife Valentine, Tom sets up an on-line dating profile for her, and realizes that he doesn't know much about her anymore. Tom endeavors to get to know Valentine, and learns why he fell in love with her all those years ago... just in time to say goodbye.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLetters to Juliet (2010)
An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secretaries of Juliet" -- and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Ring by Spring (2014)
One woman's unexpected race to the altar teaches her a whole new meaning to marriage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating (2023)
Simon believes Chloe is the girl of his dreams, but can’t seem to win over her beloved pup. He enlists dog trainer Alex and soon finds himself wondering where his real connection might be.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Accidentally in Love (2011)
Eddie James, a disgruntled actor who wants to do more than play "Mulligan the Rabbit" on a children's TV show, discovers life can change in a heartbeat when he accidentally gets into a car accident with single mother Annie Baker. In the unexpected friendship that develops between them, Eddie tries to help Annie's nearly-blind daughter Taylor get an operation to restore her sight.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
A Missed Connection (2023)
After finding a spark with a woman on a train platform, a photographer posts a missed connection in the newspaper, but never hears from her – then, 5 years later, they’re seated next to each other on a plane heading to the same wedding – hers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Mail Order Bride (2008)
Diana McQueen notorious con-woman has had enough. She leaves town and her boss, Tom Rourke, behind. She takes the place of her dying friend, who was to become some man's mail-order bride. Can she pull off this last con?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
The More Love Grows (2023)
When Helen’s husband unexpectedly asks for a separation just after they’ve dropped off their daughter at college, she struggles to navigate her new-found single status. Thanks to a stray dog who enters her life and the friendship of a helpful veterinarian, Helen rediscovers her strength and begins to forge a new path.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Raise a Glass to Love (2021)
Aspiring Master Sommelier Jenna returns to her family vineyard to study and is intrigued by the natural methods of the handsome new, Argentinian winemaker, Marcelo.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Romance on the Ranch (2024)
When starting a new chapter in her life, Sara didn't need any distractions. Selling her place, buying a camper, and heading West was what she felt she needed to find happiness again. When her truck breaks down in the mid-west, she is invited to park her camper on a family ranch while her truck is repaired. Here is where the distractions come in the form of two brothers, who are as different as night and day. Porter is young, strong, and eager to please.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
A Royal Runaway Romance (2022)
Princess Amelia of Bundbury travels across America to explore a budding romance with an artist, only to fall in love with her bodyguard, Grady.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGhosts of Christmas Always (2022)
Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Kiss Before Christmas (2021)
Ethan, always the nice guy, wakes up in a new reality at Christmas. Initially, he is enthralled with his new life but soon realizes that it's not what he thought it would be.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like this'Tis the Season to be Merry (2021)
Looking for a fresh angle to her book on relationships, Merry heads to snow-covered Vermont. She finds a new perspective and Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker Chris.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPicture a Perfect Christmas (2019)
An extreme-sports photographer returns home for the holiday to take care of her grandmother, only to have a neighbor grab her attention as he needs assistance watching his young nephew.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Guiding Emily?
The closest matches to Guiding Emily are For the Love of Grace (2008), Journey of My Heart (2021) and Love & Jane (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Guiding Emily?
People who watched Guiding Emily most often go on to For the Love of Grace (2008), Journey of My Heart (2021) and Love & Jane (2024).
What is the highest-rated movie like Guiding Emily?
Letters to Juliet (2010), rated 7.0/10 by 3,081 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Guiding Emily?
The Life List (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Guiding Emily?
Yes: For the Love of Grace (2008), Journey of My Heart (2021) and Love & Jane (2024).
How are movies similar to Guiding Emily chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Guiding Emily, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.