Movies like The Rise (1990)

X (2011)

A veteran call girl and a runaway prostitute witness a murder which sends them on an out-of-control roller coaster ride through the twilight zone of sex-for-sale.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018)

After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus, and he's putting his extensive skills with women to work as one of the masterminds behind a successful and secretive dating service. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet. As Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin' hot, Ian realizes he's in danger of breaking his cardinal rule....

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Holiday Date (2019)

When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Marry Me at Christmas (2017)

Organizing a Christmas wedding is a true treat for bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug. She loves the challenge of finding the perfect dress for the bride and orchestrating an exquisite event. What Madeline didn’t expect was to be swept off her feet by the bride’s gorgeous brother, movie star, Jonny Blaze. Jonny came to the quirky town of Fool’s Gold to support his sister -- not to fall in love. Yet Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met, and she finds the real Jonny even more captivating than her celebrity crush. Will the action star be brave enough to take on the role of a lifetime?

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)

A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Chateau Christmas (2020)

Margot, a world-renowned pianist, returns to Chateau Newhaus to spend the holidays with her family and is reunited with an ex who helps her rediscover her passion for music.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019)

Christmas enthusiast party planners Ella and her sister, Marianne, clash with their client, Edward, who is a not-so-jolly toy company CEO.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Sharing Christmas (2017)

A real estate developer is given the opportunity of his career to transform an old shopping complex into a prime location. Unfortunately, there is one tenant who is holding out—the Christmas shop owner he met by happenstance just days ago.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

A Glenbrooke Christmas (2020)

As Christmas nears, heiress Jessica Morgan seizes what seems like her last chance to experience a relaxed Christmas and heads off to the small town of Glenbrooke, where she meets a handsome fireman.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Secret Millionaire (2018)

When a bored millionaire (Steve Lund) is mistaken for a parking attendant by a beautiful girl (Siobhan Williams) who is protesting against his family’s intention of closing a local park, he uses the misunderstanding to get to know her better.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006)

How far would you go to get the person of your dreams? With the help of Gwen and Tiffani, Kyle pretends to be heterosexual in order to land Troy, the new guy (and nude model) who's turning the heads of both men and women. He soon finds himself joining the campus ex-gay support group and nabbing a girlfriend! Kyle's ex-boyfriend Marc is horrified at the plan and decides to pursue the confused Troy with his own tactic -- being his "out" gay self. Who will win Troy first?

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Christmas Under the Stars (2019)

When Nick is fired from his high-powered investment firm at Christmastime, he takes a job at a Christmas tree lot. There, he meets Julie, an astronomy teacher who’s always looked to the stars for hope. As the Christmas spirit washes over him—and he begins falling for Julie—the once self-centered Nick discovers the joy of helping others.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Five Star Christmas (2020)

After moving back to her hometown, Lisa (Lenz) plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast get a five-star review from an incognito travel critic (Webster), but ends up falling for him, not knowing he is the real critic.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Christmas Next Door (2017)

Eric Randall, an author of bachelor lifestyle books, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays. Eric turns to his neighbor April, a lover of all things Christmas, for help.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Sailing Into Love (2019)

A biology teacher’s crusade to save a nearby island from development leads to unexpected romance with the handsome and mysterious young sea captain who is new to the seaside town of Willow Bay.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

The Sweetest Christmas (2017)

After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend just before the holidays, passionate baker Kylie reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Nick. Thanks to their newly rekindled friendship, Kylie uses Nick’s restaurant to prepare for a gingerbread baking competition with a large cash prize that would help her open her own bakery.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Rome in Love (2019)

An unknown actress lands the role of a lifetime in Rome. Paired with an American journalist writing a profile, she will discover surprises about love and life in the eternal city.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

The Christmas House (2020)

Working through some difficult decisions, Mitchell family matriarch Phylis and patriarch Bill, have summoned their two grown sons – TV stars Mike Mitchell and Brandon Mitchell – home for the holidays. It is their hope that bringing the family together to recreate the Christmas house, will help them find resolution and make a memorable holiday for the entire family and community.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Twinkle All the Way (2019)

To pull off a spectacular Christmas-themed wedding, a wedding planner joins forces with the co-owner of a family-run Christmas decoration and house-lighting company.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Write Before Christmas (2019)

A recently single Jessica sends Christmas cards to people who have impacted her life—the aunt who raised her, her younger brother in the military, a popstar who was part of the soundtrack of her life, the music teacher who inspired her, and the best friend who always tells the truth.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

Title 18 (2022)

An experimental short film made as part of a multi-media triptych, originally screened alongside a fashion collection and an art-installation. Drawing from Papa Yorick’s (Director and fashion designer) thesis “Men Are My Cumrag”, the film reenacts eight mainstay gay porn scripts, incorporating and parodying tropes and clichés, that explore masculine identities within the gay porn industry, through a satirical and critical lens.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Bulgarian Lovers (2003)

Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Hustler White (1996)

Reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, the action is transposed from the silver screen's old backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the pornographic industry.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Knife+Heart (2018)

In the summer of 1979, gay porn producer Anne sets out to film her most ambitious film yet, but her actors are picked off, one by one, by a mysterious killer.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Going Down in La-La Land (2011)

A fresh face comes to Hollywood to act in movies but only the gay porn studios are eager to provide him with work.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

The Lake House (2020)

Devin passes his time online with buddies he's only met on Twitter. The group decides they need to meet in person, and come together at Garrett's family lake house.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Horny Twinks Crossing Their Swords (2026)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Who Are We? (2022)

David and Chris spice up their stagnant relationship by turning to a gay dating app, but this unwittingly throws their lives into turmoil.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time (2026)

When Janek, a straight Polish guy watches gay porn for the first time, his world is turned upside down. Battling with unsettling new thoughts, he is put into a journey of self-discovery.

Why it matches: Similar story and style

Tips (2016)

Mario (Thiago Cazado) is in debt. To pay the bills, he displays the body on a famous porn site.

Why it matches: Similar story and style