20 best movies like You Can't Hurry Love (1988)

List of the best movies like You Can't Hurry Love (1988): LOL, Celeste & Jesse Forever, This Means War, Baggage Claim, Friends with Benefits, Playing It Cool, Monte Carlo, Cavemen, Made of Honor, The DUFF.

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Markimdb: 4.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:37

In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes, and Facebook, Lola and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne, "accidentally" reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:29

Celeste and Jesse met in high school and got married young. They laugh at the same jokes and finish each other’s sentences. They are forever linked in their friends’ minds as the perfect couple – she, a high-powered businesswoman and budding novelist; he, a free spirit who keeps things from getting boring. Their only problem is that they have decided to get divorced. Can their perfect relationship withstand this minor setback?

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama
CountryUSA
Duration01:37

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

Markimdb: 5
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryUSA
Duration01:46

Pledging to keep herself from being the oldest and the only woman in her entire family never to wed, Montana embarks on a thirty-day, thirty-thousand-mile expedition to charm a potential suitor into becoming her fiancé.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:49

Jamie is a New York-based executive recruiter who entices Dylan, an art director from Los Angeles, to take a job at the New York office of GQ magazine. Finding that they have much in common, the two become fast friends. Feeling jaded by a number of broken romances, Dylan and Jamie decide that they are ready to quit looking for true love and focus on having fun. However, complications unfold when the two best pals add sex to their relationship.

Markimdb: 5.9
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryUSA
Duration01:34

The story of a young man disillusioned by love who meets a breathtaking young woman at a charity dinner by pretending to be a philanthropist. Turns out that she’s engaged to a guy who doesn’t like her going on dates. Challenged by the chase, and egged on by his eclectic friends, he feigns a platonic relationship in order to keep seeing her as he tries to conquer her heart

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, Hungary, France
Duration01:44

    Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.

    Markimdb: 5.2
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:27

    "Cavemen" is a comedic film with a slight edge of drama revolving around the lives of somewhat single, somewhat unemployed guys living in a warehouse converted to living quarters in the 'Arts District' of Downtown Los Angeles, California they are toiling adulthood and realities of love.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:37

    Tom and Hannah have been platonic friends for 10 years. He's a serial dater, while she wants marriage but hasn't found Mr. Right. Just as Tom is starting to think that he is relationship material after all, Hannah gets engaged. When she asks Tom to be her 'maid' of honor, he reluctantly agrees just so he can attempt to stop the wedding and woo her.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:38

      Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA

      Billy, a struggling young gay photographer (who likes Polaroids), tired of being the "other man", falls in love with Gabriel, a waiter and aspiring musician who is probably straight but possibly gay or at least curious. Billy tries to get Gabriel to model for his latest project, a series of remakes of famous Hollywood screen kisses, featuring male couples, while also trying to win his affections.

      Markimdb: 8.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA

      Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together and, despite their better judgment, begin to find themselves falling for each other.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA

      Family friends Sam and Kat spend every Christmas Eve at the Children's Table. They grow up together, sharing the highs and lows of young adulthood. And at thirty, Sam realizes that Kat is the one...but he's afraid that the past will get in the way.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:37

      When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:36

      Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane, asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:35

      A contemporary romantic comedy exploring the unlikely pairing of two 20-somethings thrown together by their respective best friends in hopes of igniting their own romance.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Hungary, Germany, USA
      Duration01:36

      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?

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:33

      The bitter fight for supremacy between the three most popular girls at North Gateway High takes an unexpected turn when their classmate, Tanner, is outed and becomes the school’s first openly gay student. The trio races to bag the big trend in fashion accessories, the Gay Best Friend, while Tanner must decide whether his skyrocketing popularity is more important than the friendships he is leaving behind.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, family, music
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:30

        Jessica Olsen goes to Los Angeles with nothing more in mind that visiting her grandparents while her sister tries to meet Christopher Wilde. One night she meets Christopher Wilde. They go an an adventure around Los Angeles and start to like each other. When Jessica returns home, Christopher, on national TV, says he doesn't know her, and never met her.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrehorror, comedy, melodrama
        CountryUSA, Canada
        Duration01:38

          After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:52

          Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, detective
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:48

          Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs back into his life-dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge-he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Q arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Q soon learns that there are clues-and they're for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Q sees of the girl he thought he knew.

          Markimdb: 5.8
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:40

          A broken family finds their relationships to one another changed by a new arrival in the household.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA, France
          Duration01:22

          Described as "90210 on acid", the film tells the story of a day in the lives of a group of high school kids in Los Angeles and the strange lives they lead.

          Markimdb: 5.2
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:42

          When her not exciting job takes her to Ibiza for business reasons, a woman finds love amidst the partying.

          Markimdb: 5.5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:56

          When a professional couple, who have lived and worked together for many years, finally decide to marry, their sudden betrothal causes many unexpected difficulties. They soon find that being married is often quite different from being "best friends."

          Markimdb: 5.6
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:30

          Revolves around three friends who have dream weddings only to find out that the pastor who married them failed to complete the key paperwork required to make them official.

          Markimdb: 5.8
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:33

          Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryArgentina
          Duration01:48

          When the fun of double dating begins to grow old, Richard and Bettina share a dirty little secret with their friends Diego and Emilia: They live a double life as swingers, and would love to share this practice with them.

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:27

          Three friends are asked to be bridesmaids at a wedding of a woman they used to ridicule back in high school.

          Markimdb: 5.2
          Genrehorror, comedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:33

          The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA

          In an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, "Steel Magnolias" chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children - and hair and nails - all the important topics that truly unite and celebrate women.

          Markimdb: 4.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, crime
          CountryUSA

          Hours after his release from prison, Jesus Quintana pairs up with fellow misfits Petey and Marie for a freewheeling joyride of petty crime and romance.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA

          Sexy couple Zack and Benji decide to have an “open” weekend to partake in the smorgasbord of available men on their vacation to a gay getaway in Palm Springs. When Zack runs into his ex-boyfriend Casey at the resort, they both do their best to look like they are having a good time. How could they not, when they are surrounded by cute, frisky guys with six-packs and very little clothing?

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, family
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:38

          Mary Beth is a marine biologist that gets annoyed when a dog called Zeus stows aboard her research boat. Nevertheless she is intrigued when the intrusive canine makes best-friends with her captive dolphin, Roxanne. She falls in love with Zeus's owner, Terry, a musician who rides a bike.

          Markimdb: 4.6
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:48

          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.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:38

          After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

          Markimdb: 5.5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, music
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:57

          A woman at rock bottom must find her way across Los Angeles in order to crash her ex-boyfriend's engagement party.

          Markimdb: 7.6
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, family, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:44

          A family dog—with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind—evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:05

          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.

          Markimdb: 6.5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:04

          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.

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUnited Kingdom
          Duration02:35

          The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill.

          Markimdb: 6.7
          Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:31

          When a chance encounter brings together the cynical Dell and the quick-witted Kimberly, the stage is set for a tempestuous love affair that unfolds like a puzzle. As the film zigzags back and forth in time-from a meteor shower in LA, to an encounter in a Paris hotel room, to a fateful phone call-an unforgettable portrait of a relationship emerges.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:36

          A teen winds up in over his head while dealing drugs with a rebellious partner and chasing the young man's enigmatic sister during the summer of 1991 that he spends on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

          Markimdb: 5.2
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, family, music
          CountryArgentina, Spain, Italy
          Duration00:52

          Shot in Spanish and localized for markets around the world, “Tini – El Gran Cambio de Violetta” is set to thrill fans with everything they loved about the worldwide Violetta phenomenon including strong musical elements with new and original tracks, exciting choreography, compelling storylines, and intriguing characters. All made bigger and better for the big screen. The film shows how taking the role in the TV series was a pivotal moment for Tini leading to a personal ‘coming of age story’ about the young actress. In a story that reflects the teen star’s own real life, Tini will leave behind the world depicted in Violetta, striking out alone and embarking on a brand new adventure over one endless summer that will define her as a person and see her emerge as a new artist.

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family
          CountryAustria, United Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:45

          D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.

          Markimdb: 5.2
          Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryGermany, USA
          Duration01:36

          After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.

          Markimdb: 5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama
          CountryUSA

          Two pairs of best friends - Montel & Clyde and Brandy & Adina meet at the party, where Clyde makes Adina think he is very rich and gets her into bed the same evening. When Adina finds out that she's been fooled, she becomes Clyde's worst enemy. Meanwhile Montel and Brandy fall in love and plan to marry, and Adina and Clyde try to do everything to stop them.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:49

          The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from director Joe Dante, who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists. In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, family
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:44

          Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard.




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