Movies like Dreamgirl (2010)
The best movies like Dreamgirl (2010) are True Romance (1993), The Hot Spot (1990) and Toukokuun taika (1948). If Dreamgirl hooked you with its romance, these 22 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
- NewestEsther's Choice (2020)Released 2020
True 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 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 thisToukokuun taika (1948)
Tuija Suvi, who works as a model, is delivering a dress to the daughter of a commercial counselor, but she has an accident and ends up meeting musician Asko Kari. Asko assumes that Tuija is the daughter of the commercial counselor and ends up inviting her to a restaurant, where both try to pretend to be something they are not. Gradually, however, the couple begins to truly fall in love with each other.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Vamsi (2000)
Vamsi, a fashion designer, falls in love with Shilpa, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. When she is abducted by Arjun, her father begs Vamsi to rescue her despite his initial dislike for him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLive a Little, Love a Little (1968)
Photographer Greg Nolan moonlights in two full-time jobs to pay the rent, but has trouble finding time to do them both without his bosses finding out.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
200 Pounds Beauty (2006)
An overweight singer is tired of being mocked about her appearance and dreams of love and fame. But will having cosmetic surgery fix her problems – or create new ones?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHead Over Heels (2001)
Ordinary single girl Amanda Pierce unexpectedly finds herself sharing an awesome Manhattan apartment with four sexy supermodels. Determined to bring Amanda into their world, the models give her the ultimate makeover. The plan works fabulously as Amanda connects with next door charmer Jim Winston. That is, until one night while spying on him, Amanda thinks she sees the man of her dreams committing a cold blooded crime.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Real Blonde (1998)
An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisNika (TBA)
An aging model, in a grave desperation, faces a life choice that could redeem or ruin her.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
A Matador's Mistress (2008)
Scandal erupts over a famous bullfighter's affair with a left-wing actress.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisUntil the Night (2004)
Robert is a writer who hasn't done much writing lately; instead, he's busy pushing the envelope with his toxic mix of boredom, drugs and a dalliance with a married woman, Elizabeth. In spite of Elizabeth's marital status, Robert falls for her completely, a commitment that just may blow up in his face, along with the rest of his life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Chiwawa-chan (2019)
Chiwawa is a popular girl. One day, her dismembered body is found in Tokyo Bay. Chiwawa's friends gather to remember her, but they realize they do not know anything about her background or even her real name.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Esther's Choice (2020)
Esther, a film composer going through a dry spell, moves in with her boyfriend Michael only to find out that he still keeps his Ex-girlfriend's belongings in his closet. What follows is an emotional roller coaster of a film exploring the great lengths an artist chooses to go to for the sake of inspiration.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Exposure (2001)
A photographer's life becomes dangerous when one of his models is murdered.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Swimsuit (1989)
Mrs. Allison is the owner of the Saltare Swimsuit company. Her top man Brian, and his not so bright assitant Willard have to find men and women that can be prospective models for her swimwear. The movie looks at the personal life of many of the young hopefuls. The men and women take strenuous photo shoots and workouts, but few will be chosen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Return to Two Moon Junction (1994)
There's a special place in Georgia called Two Moon Junction. It's known for its power of seduction and for awakening the sense with an unquenchable sexual passion. It's no wonder overworked supermodel Savannah Delongpre longs to retun to her home town. She's at the height of her success, with fame, fortune, and everything the fast lane has to offer, including a lover who's sleeping with her best friend. Disillusioned with the high life, Savannah retreats to the estate of her grandmother, and the sanctuary of the family's riverfront hideaway - Two Moon Junction. There, Savannah meets her match, a handsome local sculptor named Jake GIlbert who unleashes her passion. However, Jake and Savannah's future is marred by the past. Her torrid affair is further complicated by her manipulative boyfriend who tries to seduce her back to New York. Savannah has to choose between all that Two Moon Junction can offer and her body and soul, and the rich and glamorous New York life she left behind.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisSamanka (1982)
Young and sexy European fashion models are abducted to an isolated place (Ceylon), locked up, stripped, sexually abused and tortured by powerful, sadistic men.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Mind. (2018)
After being split up, the photographer Hyunwoo can't overcome the pain recollecting the memories with Taegyu, the model. He tries to forget Taegyu, but it is not easy for him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Her Bridal Night (1956)
Catherine is scouted by magazine editor Judith and her co-worker/boyfriend Michel. Promoted under the stage name 'Chouchou', Catherine becomes a big asset but things become complicated when she and Michel start developing mutual romantic feelings. These are exacerbated when Judith gets the idea of doing a wedding-themed shoot, wherein Catherine plays the part of the blushing bride and Michel finds himself as the groom.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Tanya's Island (1980)
Tanya is a female model who lives with her boyfriend Lobo, a surrealist painter who is extremely violent. Subjected to Lobo's constant abuse, Tanya dreams of escaping to a desert island, which comes true. The only other being on her island is an enormous blue-eyed man-ape who was born from one of Lobo's paintings.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Svengali (1931)
In late 19th-century Paris, a sinister musical maestro uses hypnotism to control an artist's model named Trilby, turning her into a famous opera singer.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dreamgirl?
The closest matches to Dreamgirl are True Romance (1993), The Hot Spot (1990) and Toukokuun taika (1948). Below are 19 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dreamgirl?
Start with True Romance (1993), the closest match to Dreamgirl.
What is the highest-rated movie like Dreamgirl?
True Romance (1993), rated 7.5/10 by 3,246 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dreamgirl?
Esther's Choice (2020) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Dreamgirl?
Yes: True Romance (1993), The Hot Spot (1990) and Breakin' All the Rules (2004).
How are movies similar to Dreamgirl chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dreamgirl, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.