Movies like Late Bloomer (2016)
The best movies like Late Bloomer (2016) are Caribbean Summer (2022), All Things Valentine (2016) and Because of Cupid (2026). If Late Bloomer hooked you with its comedy and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLeap Year (2010)6.9/10 from 2,227 votes
- NewestBecause of Cupid (2026)Released 2026
Caribbean Summer (2022)
Jade, a news producer heads to the Caribbean for relaxation, only to fall victim to a rental scam. Serendipitously, she befriends the real owner, Ford, and discovers fun and romance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
All Things Valentine (2016)
Avery, a blogger with a string of disappointing Valentine’s Days, is ready to give up on love when she meets handsome veterinarian Brenden. When Avery finds out Brenden blames his recent break up on her blog and is the one leaving her angry comments, she begins to question whether the bond they’ve began to build is a true love story or yesterday’s news.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBecause of Cupid (2026)
Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine's Day mocktail competition but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Summer Villa (2016)
Although a successful romance novelist, Terry Russell hasn't had luck in her own love life. After a disastrous first date with cocky, hot-shot New York chef Matthew Everston, she retreats to her friend's French villa for the summer to finish her latest novel, with her reluctant teenage daughter in tow.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJust Add Romance (2019)
When Carly and Jason, exact opposites, compete on a famed cooking show for the chance at their own restaurant, what will matter more – their culinary careers or their potential love?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove on Retreat (2023)
When beauty brand Bloom decides to close its flagship store and focus on online sales, content creator Jenny must find a way to deal with the backlash from their loyal fanbase and spin the news into a positive thing via their social media. On top of that, Bloom is pivoting to eco-friendly products and a wellness angle, so Jenny spends the seaside corporate retreat in Miami trying to capture the “life” in “work/life balance.” Her drive to achieve clashes with the chill vibe of activities director Nate. Sparks fly between these two as Jenny realizes Nate is a thrill-seeker who has work/life balance figured out, but there’s one problem… he’s the brother of her boss.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Passport to Love (2024)
Nicole, a successful travel blogger, meets Kade, a marketing rep for a travel publishing company, and they form the beginnings of a relationship while exploring an island destination. They juggle their work traveling around the world while seeing each other again. Both know there’s something special between them, but it will be put to the test when Kade’s competitive boss challenges Kade to thwart Nicole’s business.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Moriah's Lighthouse (2022)
Moriah is a woodworking artisan living in a French, seaside town, who dreams of restoring the local lighthouse. When Ben, an American architect, comes to town, it seems as though her dreams will never become reality after she learns he’s there to give the lighthouse a makeover… but for another buyer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Lady-Like (2017)
When a quick-witted yet co-dependent college girl helps her best friend land a boyfriend, she's left on the outside looking in and is forced to deal with the realities of adulthood for the first time.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisWinter in Vail (2020)
Chelsea inherits a house in Vail. She meets Owen and gets a much needed break. Together, they put on Strudelfest to highlight the charm of Old Vail.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove in the Villa (2022)
A young woman takes a trip to romantic Verona, Italy, after a breakup, only to find that the villa she reserved was double-booked, and she'll have to share her vacation with a cynical British man.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnything for Love (2016)
Katherine, a high-powered executive who believes men are intimidated by her career, is persuaded by her friend to create an internet dating profile claiming she is an executive assistant.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Secret Ingredient (2020)
Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Hot Chocolate Holiday (2021)
Colette runs a coffee shop that is known for her secret and famous hot chocolate. When Marcus, a new dessert shop owner, starts to draw in Colette's customers with his very own specialty hot chocolate that tastes exactly like the recipe from her beloved grandmother, she is determined to expose him. But as she gets to know Marcus, sparks fly between the cocoa connoisseurs.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Leap Year (2010)
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWelcome to Valentine (2023)
After losing her boyfriend and her job right before Valentine's Day, Olivia is introduced to George who takes her on a cross country road trip that has them reevaluating their priorities.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Harvest Love (2017)
A young widow and her nine year-old son spend a week at her family’s pear farm in Washington state, where they both fall in love with small town farm life, and she falls for the guy who has been managing the farm.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCooking with Love (2018)
Optimistic and cheerful TV producer, Kelly, doesn’t have time for love. Bad boy celebrity chef, Stephen, doesn’t have time for anything besides cooking. Fun with a side of love ensues as Kelly and Stephen are paired on a children's cooking show.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Secret Valentine (2018)
A young woman takes advice from the chalkboard notes that her mysterious house rental tenant leaves when a slick sales rep arrives with plans to buy her family’s prized winery.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Trouble with Mistletoe (2017)
When San Francisco pet shop owner Willa Davis encounters the man who stood her up in high school, she fights both her head and her heart when she starts falling for him all over again ten years later.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Set It Up (2018)
Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Sweetest Heart (2018)
High school sweethearts Maddie and Nate reconnect when Nate returns to their hometown to lecture at the hospital. Still hurt from their breakup, Maddie tries to avoid him. However, they eventually form a friendship, and Nate helps her as she secures funding to expand her cupcake shop. Just as Maddie and Nate rekindle their romance, Nate learns that a career opportunity awaits him in Boston. Devastated, Maddie returns the promise ring he gave her long ago and prepares for the grand reopening of her shop. Nate soon realizes how much he left behind, and must decide if his future lies in Boston with work or in his hometown with Maddie.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGroundswell (2022)
On the heels of a professional and personal setback, Atlanta chef Emma travels to Hawaii, where she meets Ben, a reclusive surf instructor.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
A 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
Falling in Love in Niagara (2025)
After her fiancé leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with her adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
The Art of Us (2017)
Harper Higgins is determined to land a tenured position at Boston Art College, and she’s counting on curating a big art gallery at the university to do so. But when she loses her showcase artist and can find no one else, she turns to her recently-hired dog walker who, unbeknownst to anyone, is a skilled painter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRomance Retreat (2019)
After a breakup, an ambitious journalist on vacation runs into a tech guru at the center of a breaking scandal. As she falls for him, she has to choose between her career or her heart.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Senior Moment (2021)
After drag racing his vintage convertible around Palm Springs, a retired NASA test pilot loses his license. Forced to take public transportation, he meets Caroline and learns to navigate love and life again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Take Care (2014)
When a car crash leaves Frannie immobilized, she is brushed off by everyone she can count on. With nowhere else to turn and desperate for help, she turns to an unlikely source, her ex Devon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFree Rein: Valentine's Day (2019)
Love is in the air as Zoe and friends go on a quest to find a fabled Maid's Stone. But when rivalry blinds them to danger, it's Raven to the rescue!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Late Bloomer?
The closest matches to Late Bloomer are Caribbean Summer (2022), All Things Valentine (2016) and Because of Cupid (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Late Bloomer?
People who watched Late Bloomer most often go on to Caribbean Summer (2022), All Things Valentine (2016) and Because of Cupid (2026).
What is the highest-rated movie like Late Bloomer?
Leap Year (2010), rated 6.9/10 by 2,227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Late Bloomer?
Because of Cupid (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Late Bloomer?
Yes: Caribbean Summer (2022), All Things Valentine (2016) and Because of Cupid (2026).
How are movies similar to Late Bloomer chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Late Bloomer, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.