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Movies like No Strings Attached (2011)

The best movies like No Strings Attached (2011) are Friends with Benefits (2011), Definitely, Maybe (2008) and Hall Pass (2011). If No Strings Attached hooked you with its comedy and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Friends with Benefits (2011)

    Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy

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  2. Definitely, Maybe (2008)

    When Will decides to tell his daughter the story of how he met her mother, he discovers that a second look at the past might also give him a second chance at the future.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  3. Hall Pass (2011)

    When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but they quickly discover that their expectations of the single life—and themselves—are completely and hilariously out of sync with reality.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  4. The Next Best Thing (2000)

    A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  5. The Ugly Truth (2009)

    A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  6. Bridesmaids (2011)

    Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  7. Sleeping with Other People (2015)

    Can two serial cheaters get a second chance at love? After a one-night stand in college, New Yorkers Lainey and Jake meet by chance twelve years later and discover they each have the same problem: because of their monogamy-challenged ways, neither can maintain a relationship. Determined to stay friends despite their mutual attraction, they make a pact to keep it platonic, a deal that proves easier said than done.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  8. Something Borrowed (2011)

    Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  9. What's Your Number? (2011)

    Ally Darling is realizing she's a little lost in life. Her latest romance has just fizzled out, and she's just been fired from her marketing job. Then she reads an eye-opening magazine article that warns that 96 percent of women who've been with 20 or more lovers are unlikely to find a husband. Determined to turn her life around and prove the article wrong, Ally embarks on a mission to find the perfect mate from among her numerous ex-boyfriends.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  10. He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

    Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  11. How to Deal (2003)

    For teenager Halley, love seems like an alien concept. Her mother is divorcing her father, who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her sister is about to get married and doesn't realize that her fiancé is not the man of her dreams. And her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time, leaving Halley to feel even more alone. But, when she meets edgy Macon, she learns what love is really all about.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  12. What If (2014)

    Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  13. Lola Versus (2012)

    Just three weeks before her wedding, Lola's longtime fiance, Luke, dumps her. With her 30th birthday looming and being forced to re-enter the New York City dating scene, she feels adrift in a cold world. She leans on her friends for support but, after a series of romantic humiliations, professional blunders and boozy antics, Lola realizes that she alone is in charge of her fate.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy

  14. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

    It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  15. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

    Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  16. Friends with Kids (2012)

    In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  17. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

    Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  18. Mr. Right (2015)

    Cynical blogger/author Lisa who's sworn off dating is swept off her feet by a seemingly perfect man. Things get complicated when she learns he works for an upscale dating service and was hired by her best friend.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy

  19. The Best Man (2005)

    When writer's block derails the literary dreams of Olly Pickering, he has to move in with his friend Murray after losing all his money. Things start to look up when Olly's college pal James asks him to be the best man at his wedding. Prior to the nuptials, Olly is drawn to a woman whom he thinks is the bride's sister -- only she turns out to be the bride, Sarah. Can Murray, who dislikes James, help get Sarah and Olly together?

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  20. Town & Country (2001)

    Porter Stoddard is a well-known New York architect who is at a crossroads... a nexus where twists and turns lead to myriad missteps, some with his wife Ellie, others with longtime friends Mona and her husband Griffin. Deciding which direction to take often leads to unexpected encounters with hilarious consequences.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  21. The Back-Up Plan (2010)

    When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  22. Trainwreck (2015)

    Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn't realistic, magazine writer Amy has made promiscuity her credo. As much as she enjoys an uninhibited life free of commitment, Amy is really in a rut. While writing a profile about charming and successful sports doctor Aaron Conners, she finds herself actually falling in love for the first time -- and what's more, Aaron seems to really like her too. Amy starts to wonder if it's time to clean up her act and face her fears.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  23. Valentine's Day (2010)

    Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  24. Playing It Cool (2014)

    A young man meets and instantly falls in love with an engaged woman.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

  25. Lying to Be Perfect (2010)

    Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy

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  26. Two Night Stand (2014)

    After an extremely regrettable one night stand, two strangers wake up to find themselves snowed in after sleeping through a blizzard that put all of Manhattan on ice. They're now trapped together in a tiny apartment, forced to get to know each other way more than any one night stand should.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy

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  27. The Break-Up (2006)

    Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy

  28. Just Go with It (2011)

    While romancing Palmer, a much younger schoolteacher, plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee enlists his loyal assistant Katherine to pretend to be his soon to be ex-wife, in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, Katherine's kids become involved, and everyone heads off for a weekend in Hawaii that will change all their lives.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  29. What Happens in Vegas (2008)

    During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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  30. How to Be Single (2016)

    New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like No Strings Attached?

The closest matches to No Strings Attached are Friends with Benefits (2011), Definitely, Maybe (2008) and Hall Pass (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after No Strings Attached?

People who watched No Strings Attached most often go on to Friends with Benefits (2011), Definitely, Maybe (2008) and Hall Pass (2011).

What is the highest-rated movie like No Strings Attached?

Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011), rated 7.3/10 by 9,648 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like No Strings Attached?

How to Be Single (2016) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like No Strings Attached?

Yes: Friends with Benefits (2011), Definitely, Maybe (2008) and Hall Pass (2011).

How are movies similar to No Strings Attached chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside No Strings Attached, 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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