Movies like Families for Rent (2015)
The best movies like Families for Rent (2015) are Henry & June (1990), The Hot Spot (1990) and True Romance (1993). If Families for Rent hooked you with its romance, these 23 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTrue Romance (1993)7.5/10 from 3,246 votes
- NewestThe Dangers in My Heart: The Movie (2026)Released 2026
Henry & June (1990)
While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller and his wife, June, meet Anais Nin, and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Hot Spot (1990)
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrue Romance (1993)
Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFruits Basket -prelude- (2022)
Kyoko, who couldn't believe anything in the world and lived a desolate life, meets Katsuya Honda, who has been assigned as an educational trainee. She is at the mercy of Katsuya, who is rude and has a strong habit, and she is gradually attracted to her. However, she is disowned by her parents in the wake of an incident with her bad fellow. It's a punishment that I've been doing as much as I like. Katsuya appears in front of Kyoko who thinks so...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisViolet Evergarden: Recollections (2021)
An emotionally scarred former child soldier becomes a letter writer in this condensed recap of the moving, gorgeously animated award-winning series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBoys On Film 11: We Are Animals (2014)
Boys On Film showcases short works from around the world that challenge genre, initiate discussion and explore issues of sexuality in beautiful ways. Volume 11: We Are Animals contains eight complete films: Dominic Haxton's "We Are Animals" starring Daniel Landroche, Clint Napier, and Drew Droege; "Burger" from director Magnus Mork; Shaz Bennett's "Alaska Is A Drag" starring Martin L. Washington Jr., Spencer Broschard, and Barret Lewis; Carlos Augusto de Oliveira's "Three Summers" starring Morten Kirkskov and Simon Munk; Nicholas Verso's "The Last Time I Saw Richard" starring Toby Wallace, Cody Fern, and Brian Lipson; Eldar Rapaport's "Little Man" starring Daniel Boys, Darren Evans, and Jamie Thompson; Rodrigo Barriuso's "For Dorian" starring Ron Lea and Dylan Harman; and Bryan Horch's "Spooners" starring Walter Replogle and Ben Lerman.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Movie (2024)
Compilation film for 30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii and will depict episodes not shown in the TV anime.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie (2026)
Kyotaro Ichikawa is a painfully awkward middle school boy deep in the throes of eighth-grader syndrome, spending his days obsessed reading morbid books. His quiet, isolated world is suddenly turned upside down when Anna Yamada, the classroom star, unexpectedly steps into his life. And before he knows it, she is occupying his every day thoughts.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Dragon Girl Problem (2025)
To escape an arranged marriage in the Dragon Palace, Kim Yong-man, the dragon king's daughter, flees to the human world and begins high school, determined to become the top of her class. There, she encounters Shim Hae-soo, the current number one student sitting beside her. As rivalry shifts into friendship, the two gradually become special to each other.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Girl Seduction (2003)
This is a collection of popular softcore actress Misty Mundae' best scenes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Through a Boy's Eyes (2018)
A selection of short films that shows the struggles and celebrations seen through the eyes of boys becoming men but also attracted to them.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
The Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I Live (1990)
A theatrical re-edit/summary of the TV series. Some of the voice actors were changed (eg. Oscar is played by Keiko Toda instead of re-using the original audio by Reiko Tajima).
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Witch Watch: Watch Party (2025)
Morihito Otogi, a high school student who comes from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend, Nico, moves in with him. Nico is a witch-in-training, and chooses Morihito to be her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and crush, Morihito is tasked with the perilous duty to protect her from a foretold calamity. Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic, and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives become a whirlwind of supernatural hijinks and threats. A special theatrical premiere event featuring the first three episodes and exclusive interviews.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version (2013)
Summary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWild Eyes: The Woman of the Prince (2026)
Eun Woo infiltrates the palace to kill Crown Prince Lee Hyun, only to fall in love with him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Coming SoonMovies like thisDio: The Singles Collection (2012)
A collection of conceptual videos that defined the legendary career of Ronnie James Dio and Dio.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Bluey at the Cinema: Let's Play Chef Collection (2025)
Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection is an hour-long treat for fans of Bluey to enjoy, made up of eight episodes from the TV show’s three series, all based around the fun of food! The compilation will showcase memorable moments such as Takeaway, Fancy Restaurant, and highlight the Heelers' skills in the kitchen with episodes such as Omelette and Duck Cake – cooking has never been so fun!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)
If Bugs Bunny were to direct his signature inquiry--"What's up, doc?"--toward the modern-day Warner Bros. creative team, he wouldn't be far off. For 1001 Rabbit Tales, they've doctored up a batch of classic cartoons featuring the carrot muncher and his bumbling comrades and bundled them, near seamlessly, into a feature-length film. Here's the premise: Bugs and Daffy, both book salesmen, are competing to sell the most copies of a kids' book. Instead of burrowing a beeline to his sales territory (he should have made a left at Albuquerque), Bugs ends up in the castle of Yosemite Sam, here a harem-leading honcho. Sam's pain-in-the-spurs son, Prince Abalaba, needs somebody to read him stories; Bugs, who'd sooner take the job than suffer the alternative, that involving being boiled in oil, signs on.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFirst Out: Vol. 2 (2008)
A collection of 6 gay short films. 1 - Thermopylae. 2 - Love, Death, and Cars. 3 - The Love Within. 4 - Sexy Grandpa. 5 - Connected. 6 - Like a Brother.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Nudes, Nudists & Nudism: Volume 4 (2000)
Compilation of clips relating to nudism, including restored footage from 'Nudes on Tiger Reef' and outtakes from 'Sandy, the Reluctant Nature Girl', plus a few shorts and loops.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Nudie Cuties: Volume 149 (TBA)
Various nudie cutie loops from the 1940s and 1950s.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Astrid Lindgrens jul (1999)
A collection of well-known Christmas scenes from a number of classic screen versions of Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's books. "Astrid Lindgren's Christmas" includes scenes from "Pippi Longstocking", "Ronia the Robber's Daughter", "Brenda Brave" ("Kajsa Kavat"), "Lotta on Troublemaker Street", "Emil of Lönneberga" and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Nudie Cuties: Volume 2 (TBA)
Compilation of nudie cutie loops from the 1950s, including several from the 'nudie travelogues' series by William H. Door, and Joe Bonica's 'Artists' Models' series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Families for Rent?
The closest matches to Families for Rent are Henry & June (1990), The Hot Spot (1990) and True Romance (1993). Below are 20 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Families for Rent?
Start with Henry & June (1990), the closest match to Families for Rent.
What is the highest-rated movie like Families for Rent?
True Romance (1993), rated 7.5/10 by 3,246 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Families for Rent?
The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there French movies like Families for Rent?
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How are movies similar to Families for Rent chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Families for Rent, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.