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Movies like The Rosie Project

The best movies like The Rosie Project are The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), It Was Always You (2021) and A Gift to Remember (2017). If The Rosie Project 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. It 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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love (2019)

    Multiple coincidences and a chance meeting bring together Alice and Jack, two strangers from very different family backgrounds, for an unexpected Christmastime courtship filled with personal revelations, misread signals, and a very real health scare that will either destroy or strengthen the budding romance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  8. 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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  9. Gabriel's Rapture: Part III (2022)

    In the sixth installment of the Gabriel's Inferno series, Julia deals with the aftermath of Gabriel's departure, while Gabriel goes on a journey of self-discovery. Will they reunite and be able to repair what is broken?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  10. Not Cinderella's Type (2018)

    Indy lives with her aunt and uncle and believes her life is fine until an accident brings a new guy into her life. Bryant Bailey is not Indy's type - she's never been into guys like him. But then again, she's never really known anyone so stubborn and caring that can also help her discover who she is and what she's worth. A modern telling of Cinderella, based on the novel by Jenni James.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  11. 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

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  12. Sisters of the Groom (2017)

    When Sarah needs to impress a corporate bigwig in order to help her sister's catering business, she finds herself agreeing to be his son’s pretend date to a family wedding

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  13. Gabriel's Rapture: Part II (2022)

    In the fifth installment of the Gabriel's Inferno series, Gabriel and Julia’s happiness is threatened by a conspiring student and academic politics. When Gabriel is confronted by the university administration, will he succumb to Dante's fate? Or will he fight to keep Julia, his Beatrice, forever?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  14. Safe Haven (2013)

    A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Midnight Masquerade (2014)

    Young businesswoman Elyse Samford's life takes a turn when she inherits Samford Candy, a multi-billion dollar corporation, from her retired father. A trademark infringement lawsuit against a rival company brings Elyse to Higgins Attorneys and Sons, where Rob Carelli, a young, too-nice-for-his-own-good lawyer, is bullied by his boss, firm founder Carter Higgins, and his two arrogant sons. Despite his workplace woes, Rob becomes instantly smitten with Elyse. With Halloween just around the corner, Elyse invites the Higgins law firm staff to an opulent masked Halloween costume ball. Rob obeys an order to remain in the office working that night, but has a change of heart when his spunky, 12-year old niece Ruby, convinces him to attend the ball wearing a prince costume. After a magnificent waltz and magical exchange with the handsome "prince," Elyse yearns to locate this mysterious man and hopefully find the romance her life has been missing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  18. A Country Wedding (2015)

    A famous country singer set to marry a glamorous Hollywood actress returns to his small town roots. When he crosses paths with his childhood sweetheart and finally feels inspired to write songs again he reevaluates his life, his values and his opinion of true love. As his wedding day approaches, he must decide if he has chosen the right woman to be his wife.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  19. A Christmas Princess (2019)

    A struggling chef living in a trendy New York borough, Jessica took over a small restaurant where she used to work as a waitress, but it’s growing tough to make ends meet. Prince Jack, who’s in the city for his family’s annual Christmas charity dinner, finds himself in need of a last-minute chef for the royal event when he meets Jessica. As their relationship evolves and a romance blooms, so do the obstacles. But as the event arrives, she decides to go through with the dinner, and may just get the best Christmas present of all… love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  20. Matching Hearts (2020)

    As Valentine's Day nears, a matchmaker is tasked by her mentor to find a match for an entrepreneur who believes staying single is the key to success.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  21. Young and Innocent (1937)

    When a young writer is falsely accused of murdering a famous actress, he escapes custody and joins forces with the daughter of a police constable to prove his innocence.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  22. The Things of Life (1970)

    The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  23. Will You Marry My Wife? (2016)

    Shuji Mimura works as a broadcast writer. He learns that he doesn't have much time left to live. He decides to concentrate on the future of his beloved family. Shuji Mimura's final plan is to find the best man to marry his wife Ayako.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  24. Emma (1996)

    Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  25. Vengeance of the Three Musketeers (1961)

    To avenge her defeat and with the help of the Cardinal's army leader Rochefort, the treacherous Milady de Winter kidnaps both D'Artagnan and Constance, in order to spur a war between the French and the English, as per the Cardinal's wish.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  26. Under Capricorn (1949)

    A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  27. Lost Horizon (1937)

    British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  28. Wuthering Heights (1939)

    Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  29. Far from the Madding Crowd (1967)

    Bathsheba Everdine, a willful and flirtatious young woman, unexpectedly inherits a large farm and becomes romantically involved with three widely divergent men.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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  30. That Most Important Thing: Love (1975)

    Servais Mont, a freelance photographer who works taking compromising photos, gets fascinated by Nadine Chevalier, a tormented low-budget movie actress married to an eccentric film photo collector.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Rosie Project?

The closest matches to The Rosie Project are The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), It Was Always You (2021) and A Gift to Remember (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Rosie Project?

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

What is the highest-rated movie like The Rosie Project?

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

What is the newest movie like The Rosie Project?

Gabriel's Rapture: Part III (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Rosie Project?

Yes: The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018), It Was Always You (2021) and A Gift to Remember (2017).

How are movies similar to The Rosie Project chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Rosie Project, 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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