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Movies like I Don't Want To Cry Later (2021)

The best movies like I Don't Want To Cry Later (2021) are Gabriel's Rapture: Part III (2022), Gabriel's Rapture: Part II (2022) and The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018). If I Don't Want To Cry Later hooked you with its romance, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Attraction (2001)

    A writer/radio advice show host fails to heed his own advice as he stalks his ex-girlfriend and then becomes involved with an actress friend of hers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  7. 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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  8. All of My Heart: The Wedding (2018)

    Brian and Jenny are planning their wedding at the Inn where they fell in love. When a distant relative arrives and stakes their claim to the Inn, Brian and Jenny must find a way to save their beloved Inn or risk having to sell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  9. Turkey Drop (2019)

    Lucy Jacobs, a freshman university student, returns home to her small town for Thanksgiving break and suspects she's about to get turkey dropped— aka dumped by her high school sweetheart. To avoid a Turkey Day travesty, Lucy gets out of her comfort zone, proving she's not the same play-it-safe girl she once was.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  10. Every Day (2018)

    16-year old Rhiannon falls in love with a mysterious spirit named “A” that inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon and “A” work each day to find each other, not knowing what the next day will bring.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  11. 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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  12. Love by the Book (2015)

    Bookstore owner Emma believes in fairy tales. Although she has yet to be swept away by prince charming, she sees real knight in shining armor potential with a new suitor, Landon. As Emma balances time with Landon and saving her bookstore with once irritating business consultant, Eric, however, she weighs storybook romance against genuine commitment. While she sorts out her feelings toward Landon and Eric, as well as toward love and romance, Emma begins to realize that fairytale endings aren't always by the book.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  13. Brigadoon (1954)

    Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  14. 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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  15. From Friend to Fiancé (2019)

    When Ted gets engaged to the high school mean girl and asks Jess, his childhood best friend, to plan their wedding, things get complicated. Her true feelings for Ted keep getting in the way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  16. Valentine in the Vineyard (2019)

    As partners in life and professional winemaking, Frankie Baldwin and Nate DeLuca have different personality types and styles. They’ve just gotten engaged when Frankie’s cousin Lexi and Nate’s brother Marco spring the news that they are getting married – and on Valentine’s Day. Agreeing to keep their plans a secret, Frankie and Nate offer to host Lexi and Marco’s big day.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  17. All of My Heart: Inn Love (2017)

    Brian and Jenny are preparing for the grand opening of their bed and breakfast, Emily's Country Inn, when a big storm hits Buck County. Brian agrees to go back to Wall Street to boost their funds, while Jenny scrambles to keep the opening on track.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  18. Free 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  19. The Sweetest Christmas (2017)

    After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend just before the holidays, passionate baker Kylie reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Nick. Thanks to their newly rekindled friendship, Kylie uses Nick’s restaurant to prepare for a gingerbread baking competition with a large cash prize that would help her open her own bakery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  20. X (2011)

    A veteran call girl and a runaway prostitute witness a murder which sends them on an out-of-control roller coaster ride through the twilight zone of sex-for-sale.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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What are the best movies like I Don't Want To Cry Later?

The closest matches to I Don't Want To Cry Later are Gabriel's Rapture: Part III (2022), Gabriel's Rapture: Part II (2022) and The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after I Don't Want To Cry Later?

Start with Gabriel's Rapture: Part III (2022), the closest match to I Don't Want To Cry Later.

What is the highest-rated movie like I Don't Want To Cry Later?

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

What is the newest movie like I Don't Want To Cry Later?

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

How are movies similar to I Don't Want To Cry Later chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside I Don't Want To Cry Later, 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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