Films like My Fault (2023)
Published: Feb 27, 2026My Fault plot: Noah must leave her city, boyfriend, and friends to move into William Leister's mansion, the flashy and wealthy husband of her mother Rafaela. As a proud and independent 17 year old, Noah resists living in a mansion surrounded by luxury. However, it is there where she meets Nick, her new stepbrother, and the clash of their strong personalities becomes evident from the very beginning.
Style characteristics: Romance, Pacing, Tension, Darkness, Action
1. The Spectacular Now
Overview
High school senior Sutter, who lives only for today, unexpectedly connects with a quiet classmate after one messy night of partying—his complete opposite. Even though they seem to have almost nothing in common, they gradually grow closer in a surprising way.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Conflict, ToneNotable differences: Darkness (-25%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-50%)Style
Romance
70%
Tension
55%
Complexity
55%
2. Through My Window
Overview
Raquel’s long-standing crush on the boy next door begins to turn into something more when he starts to develop feelings for her—despite her parents’ disapproval.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Conflict, Tone3. After
Overview
A well-behaved young college student falls for a charming boy from a wealthy family. Despite the intense attraction between them, their clashing personalities and his past make the relationship dangerous for both.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Conflict, Themes4. Anyone But You
Overview
After an amazing first date, a silly misunderstanding turns two young people into enemies. Fate reunites them at a wedding in Australia, where they’re forced to pretend they’re in love.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Pacing, Conflict, ThemesNotable differences: Darkness (-55%), Tension (-25%), Humor (+65%), Action (-40%), Romance (+15%)Style
Romance
95%
Humor
75%
Pacing
65%
5. To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Overview
High schooler Lara writes secret letters to every boy she’s ever had a crush on and keeps them like a personal diary. But one day someone mails the letters to the boys—and it changes her life completely.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Conflict, ThemesNotable differences: Darkness (-53%), Tension (-35%), Pacing (-15%), Action (-50%)Style
Romance
85%
Pacing
60%
Humor
55%
6. The Kissing Booth
Overview
An ordinary high school girl makes a pact with her best friend to never date each other’s relatives or exes. But everything gets complicated when she accidentally kisses his brother at a school fair.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Tone, Themes7. Purple Hearts
Overview
Facing money troubles, Cassie and Luke enter into a sham marriage in hopes of securing military benefits and health insurance. While pretending to be a real couple in front of others, they unexpectedly start falling for each other.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Tone, ConflictNotable differences: Darkness (-30%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-15%), Action (-40%)Style
Romance
80%
Pacing
60%
Tension
55%
9. Along for the Ride
Overview
Before leaving for college, insomniacs Auden and Eli set off on a nighttime journey through a seaside town to help the girl experience the fun, carefree life she never knew she was missing.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Darkness (-50%), Tension (-40%), Pacing (-35%), Action (-50%)Style
Romance
70%
Pacing
40%
Humor
35%
10. A Walk to Remember
Overview
High school star and rebel Landon is forced to stay after school and work as punishment after a bad incident. There he gets to know the unassuming Jamie, and over time feelings grow between them.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Tropes, ToneNotable differences: Darkness (-35%), Tension (-30%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-55%)Style
Romance
85%
Bleakness
55%
Pacing
45%
11. Isi & Ossi
Overview
Issi, the daughter of a millionaire, and Ossi, a broke guy raised by a single mom, strike a deal: a fake relationship to annoy her parents and help him make some money. But things get complicated when real feelings start to grow between them.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Pacing, Conflict, ToneNotable differences: Darkness (-45%), Tension (-25%), Humor (+60%), Action (-30%)Style
Romance
80%
Pacing
70%
Humor
70%
12. Endless Love
Overview
A girl from a wealthy family falls for an ordinary guy. Her father and the big gap in their families’ social status immediately create serious obstacles for the relationship.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Conflict, TropesNotable differences: Darkness (-40%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-40%)Style
Romance
90%
Tension
55%
Pacing
45%
13. If I Stay
Overview
After a terrible car crash, the spirit of a girl lying in a coma must decide whether to return to life and the person she loves—or follow her family into the next world.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Bleakness, Themes, ToneNotable differences: Darkness (-20%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-27%), Action (-50%), Romance (-12%)Style
Romance
68%
Bleakness
62%
Tension
55%
14. Love at First Sight
Overview
After missing her flight, Hadley meets Oliver by chance at the airport. Over the course of the flight they grow close and feel a spark, but right after landing their paths split—without ever exchanging contact details.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Darkness (-53%), Tension (-32%), Pacing (-13%), Action (-52%)Style
Romance
88%
Pacing
62%
Humor
55%
15. Three Steps Above Heaven
Overview
A love story between two young people from different worlds: she’s a modest girl from a wealthy family, and he’s an impulsive rebel who’s always living on the edge.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Romance, Pacing, Tension, Tone, ThemesNotable differences: Darkness (-15%), Action (-15%)Style
Romance
85%
Pacing
68%
Tension
62%
