Movies like Kanamarayathu (1984)
The best movies like Kanamarayathu (1984) are Holiday Date (2019), Sailing Into Love (2019) and A Gift to Remember (2017). If Kanamarayathu hooked you with its romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Christmas Prince (2017)6.6/10 from 1,495 votes
- NewestThe Baker's Son (2021)Released 2021
- In MalayalamYathra (1985)Also in Malayalam
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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSailing 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNostalgic Christmas (2019)
When Anne helps her father close the family's toy store, what she finds will help inspire an entire town that is need of some Christmas cheer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOnce Upon a Prince (2018)
Susanna gladly accepts help one day from handsome stranger Nate at her parents’ garden store in small-town Georgia. Sparks between them fly, but when a photo of them gets leaked to the press, Susanna is in for the shock of her life when Nate is called back home by his mother… For his coronation as the King Nathaniel of Cambria!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisParis, Wine & Romance (2019)
Isabella is the ambitious new owner of her family’s Oregon winery whose dream of becoming world-renowned takes a big step forward when she enters a prestigious wine competition in Paris. Upon arrival, Isabella meets her biggest competitor, Jacques, from one of the world’s foremost winemaking families. Impressed by Isabella and her expertise in wine, a budding romance develops between them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIt Was Always You (2021)
Elizabeth's engagement plans are thrown into disarray when her fiancée's free-spirited brother David returns home. David's unexpected influence prompts Elizabeth to question her life decisions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTaking a Shot at Love (2021)
Former professional ballet dancer Jenna works with NHL star Ryan Cooper to help him recover from an injury using ballet as therapy, and as they grow close, he helps her mend her injured heart. But when it’s time for Ryan to return to the ice and leave Jenna and her small, Connecticut town, they both must consider the paths they want to take and just maybe, love will find its way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisForever in My Heart (2019)
Jenna and Charlie found love in Ireland but their dreams drove them apart. Five years later, they reunite and Jenna has to decide where her heart belongs—back home or in the Emerald Isle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDebbie Macomber's Dashing Through The Snow (2015)
Stranded at an airport at Christmastime, Ashley Harrison accepts a ride from Dash Sutherland, who has just rented the last car in town. As the pair heads north, their adventures include car trouble, adopting a puppy and being secretly tailed by federal agents, who believe Ashley is up to no good. With a hint of romance gradually filling the air will these two fall in love or will their journey bring about an unexpected road bump to romance?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove at First Bark (2017)
Portland interior designer Julia Galvins (Jana Kramer) adopts a dog and seeks the help of expert and handsome dog trainer Owen Michaels (Kevin McGarry). When she is hired to design a nursery and a “puppery,” as well as plan a puppy shower fund-raiser for a pregnant client and her pregnant dog, Julia asks Owen’s advice, and their friendship just might turn into something more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove and Sunshine (2019)
Ally Craig has been fostering retired military dog, Sunshine, as she recovers from a broken engagement. But sparks fly again when Sunshine's military partner, Jake Terry, returns to claim the dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisValentine Ever After (2016)
Big city girls Julia and her best friend Sydney take a trip to a dude ranch in Wyoming for a fun weekend getaway, but after a brawl at the local bar, the girls are sentenced to stay in town and perform community service. Along the way, Julia finds love and her true calling in life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRoyal Hearts (2018)
Kelly, a hopeless romantic in Montana eager to finish her dissertation, and her father, Hank, a rancher, receive news that he has inherited an estate from a faraway land. When they travel there, they discover that Hank has not only inherited the estate, but the title that goes along with it – KING!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Secret of Moonacre (2009)
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarry 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Baker's Son (2021)
Matt’s passion transforms his bread from bland to brilliant. But when his bread loses its magic, the island locals panic and turn to Annie - Matt’s childhood friend and true love - for help.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSense, 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAalaya Sikharam (1983)
Seenu is the bread winner of his family. When his older brother Shekhar completes his education, the family hopes for better times. However, Seenu has to shoulder more responsibilities.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Yathra (1985)
Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her life takes a turn when she meets Ram again.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Winner (2003)
A young man moves to his hometown; here he falls in love with the village head's daughter. The village head learns about this and he has the girl abducted; if the young man tries to rescue her, his parent's life will be at stake.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Prema Pichollu (1983)
Prema Pichollu is a drama based movie in which, Chiranjeevi plays Ravi who is an unemployed post-graduate and in love with Prema (Radhika). Prema is a dancer in a local bar and attracts her boss Allu Ramalingayya and his friends Simham (Rao gopal Rao) and Gummadi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Manthri Gari Viyyankudu (1983)
Mantrigaari Viyyankudu is comedy based movie in which, Allu Ramalingayya is a wealthy man who wants to get his children married into a minister’s family.His daughter (Poornima Jayaram) is just like him who hates the poor people on the other hand, his son ( subalekha sudhakar) a medice is a different person in love with Tulasi, a poor girl but is afraid to tell his father who wants to get lumpsum amount as dowry.When he comes to know of it he insults Tulasi’s parents Nirmala and Raavi Kondalarao. Enter Chiru their son who wants to teach allu a lesson. He puts Nirmala into election for the local constituency and he teaches a lesson to allu’s daughter who falls for him and offers him help in doing his mission.Rest of the plot forms on how the younsters teach a lesson to allu on dowry and his false prestiges.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982)
Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya is comedy romance based movie in which, Chiru plays a sought of mild and sober guy, who falls in love with Madhavi and gets married to her. Madhavi is an arrogant girl with an attitude of, always winning over others, by hook or crook. In an unexpected situation chiranjeevi happens to rescue Purnima who attempts for a suicide.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Todu Dongalu (1981)
Todu Dongalu is a 1981 Telugu film directed by K. Vasu. The film stars Krishna, Chiranjeevi, Rekha and Geetha in lead roles.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Love In Singapore (1980)
Love in Singapore is action romance based movie in which, Chiranjeevi (suresh) acted as the brother of Ranganath who is the main hero of the film. chiru’s father (P J Sharma) is a police officer and one day he catches a criminal ( om prakash) and sends him to jail. chiru and ranganath were small boys at that time. One night chiru quarrles with his brother over a silly issue and when his father beats him ,he runs away from house in anger. Same night the villain cames to chiru’s house and kills his father in revenge.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Kanamarayathu?
The closest matches to Kanamarayathu are Holiday Date (2019), Sailing Into Love (2019) and A Gift to Remember (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Kanamarayathu?
Start with Holiday Date (2019), the closest match to Kanamarayathu.
What is the highest-rated movie like Kanamarayathu?
A Christmas Prince (2017), rated 6.6/10 by 1,495 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Kanamarayathu?
The Baker's Son (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Malayalam movies like Kanamarayathu?
Yes: Yathra (1985).
How are movies similar to Kanamarayathu chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Kanamarayathu, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.





























