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Movies like Flex (2026)

The best movies like Flex (2026) are The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), X (2011) and Holiday Date (2019). If Flex hooked you with its romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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

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  2. 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

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  3. 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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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  6. 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

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  7. 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

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  8. 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

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  9. 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

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  10. A Christmas Kiss II (2014)

    At a Christmastime event, Jenna shares an impromptu, unforgettable kiss with the dashing billionaire, Cooper Montgomery. Unaware of his intentions and fearful of getting hurt in another relationship, Jenna vows to resist his charms, but begins to realize his affection is real as the two spend more time together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

  11. My Christmas Inn (2018)

    With the holiday season in full swing, Jen Taylor is about to score a big promotion at the San Francisco ad agency where she works. But her life is unexpectedly turned upside down when she inherits a cozy inn in Alaska from her aunt. When she goes to inspect the property and meets handsome town attorney Steve Anderson, she's surprised to find that nothing is what she expected. The small town community is full of fun and festive Christmas traditions and soon, Jen starts wondering if the inn might just be the place she belongs, and if Steve could be the Mr. Right she has been waiting for.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  12. 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

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  13. Gabriel's Rapture: Part I (2021)

    In the fourth instalment of the Gabriel's Inferno series, Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student Julia Mitchell, but when they return from their romantic holiday in Italy, their happiness is threatened. Will Gabriel succumb to Dante's fate?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  14. 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

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  15. 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

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  16. A Gift to Remember (2017)

    After colliding with a pedestrian on her bicycle who loses his memory following the accident, Darcy Archer becomes determined to help the handsome guy figure out who he is. In the process, she finds out a lot more about who she is, what she wants from life, and how this too-good-to-be-true guy might just be the man she’s been waiting to bump into all her life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  17. A Christmas Prince (2017)

    When a reporter goes undercover as a nanny to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince, she gets tangled in some royal intrigue and ends up finding love - but will she be able to keep up her lie?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  18. A Little Christmas Charm (2020)

    Holly, a jewelry designer finds a lost charm bracelet and teams up with investigative reporter Greg in hopes of finding the owner and returning it by Christmas Eve.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  19. All of My Heart: The Wedding (2018)

    Brian and Jenny are planning their wedding at the Inn where they fell in love. When a distant relative arrives and stakes their claim to the Inn, Brian and Jenny must find a way to save their beloved Inn or risk having to sell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  20. 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

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  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Horny Twinks Crossing Their Swords (2026)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. The Fluffer (2001)

    Self-effacing, boyish Sean moves to LA to pursue a career in movies but finds it tougher than he imagined. He stumbles onto porn star Johnny Rebel - a handsome, muscled dream of men and women alike - who awakens Sean’s deep obsession.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. I'm a Porn Star (2013)

    I'm a Porn Star follows the lives of guys in the neighborhood who are likely a lot more famous than you - at least on the Internet. There are an estimated 370 million pornographic websites on-line. Porn is now a thirteen BILLION dollar business. So who's doing all this moonlighting? Turns out -- probably some people you know.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Flex?

The closest matches to Flex are The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), X (2011) and Holiday Date (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Flex?

Start with The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), the closest match to Flex.

What is the highest-rated movie like Flex?

Gabriel's Rapture: Part I (2021), rated 7.8/10 by 200 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Flex?

Horny Twinks Crossing Their Swords (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Flex?

Yes: The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), X (2011) and Holiday Date (2019).

How are movies similar to Flex chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Flex, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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