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Films like My Fault (2023)

Published: Feb 27, 2026

A curated list of passionate romantic movies similar to My Fault, about lovers from different social worlds, intense feelings, obstacles, and hidden secrets.

Purple Hearts

1. Purple Hearts

Romance Drama
6.7

2022 · 2h 2min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

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, Conflict

Notable differences: Darkness (-30%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-15%), Action (-40%)

Style

Romance
80%
Pacing
60%
Tension
55%

The Spectacular Now

2. The Spectacular Now

Comedy Drama Romance
7.0

2013 · 1h 35min

United States

Director: James Ponsoldt

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, Tone

Notable differences: Darkness (-25%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-50%)

Style

Romance
70%
Tension
55%
Complexity
55%

After

3. After

Romance Drama
5.3

2019 · 1h 46min

United States

Director: Jenny Gage

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: Tension, Pacing, Conflict, Themes

Notable differences: Darkness (-30%), Action (-40%), Romance (+15%)

Style

Romance
95%
Pacing
70%
Tension
65%

Anyone But You

4. Anyone But You

Romance Comedy
6.1

2023 · 1h 43min

United States

Director: Will Gluck

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, Themes

Notable differences: Darkness (-55%), Tension (-25%), Humor (+65%), Action (-40%), Romance (+15%)

Style

Romance
95%
Humor
75%
Pacing
65%

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

5. To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Comedy Romance
7.0

2018 · 1h 40min

United States

Director: Susan Johnson

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, Themes

Notable differences: Darkness (-53%), Tension (-35%), Pacing (-15%), Action (-50%)

Style

Romance
85%
Pacing
60%
Humor
55%

The Kissing Booth

6. The Kissing Booth

Romance Comedy
5.9

2018 · 1h 45min

United Kingdom

Director: Vince Marcello

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: Pacing, Romance, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Darkness (-40%), Tension (-25%), Action (-40%)

Style

Romance
90%
Pacing
65%
Humor
55%

Through My Window

7. Through My Window

Romance Drama Comedy
5.5

2022 · 1h 52min

Spain

Director: Marçal Forés

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: Tension, Romance, Conflict, Tone

Notable differences: Darkness (-35%), Pacing (-20%), Action (-45%)

Style

Romance
90%
Tension
65%
Pacing
55%

Five Feet Apart

8. Five Feet Apart

Romance Drama
7.2

2019 · 1h 56min

United States

Director: Justin Baldoni

Similarity

Closest characteristics: Romance, Bleakness, Conflict, Tropes

Notable differences: Darkness (-20%), Tension (-12%), Pacing (-23%), Action (-50%)

Style

Romance
82%
Bleakness
62%
Tension
58%

Along for the Ride

9. Along for the Ride

Romance Drama
6.2

2022 · 1h 46min

United States

Director: Sofia Alvarez

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, Tropes

Notable differences: Darkness (-50%), Tension (-40%), Pacing (-35%), Action (-50%)

Style

Romance
70%
Pacing
40%
Humor
35%

A Walk to Remember

10. A Walk to Remember

Drama Romance
7.3

2002 · 1h 41min

United States

Director: Adam Shankman

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, Tone

Notable differences: Darkness (-35%), Tension (-30%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-55%)

Style

Romance
85%
Bleakness
55%
Pacing
45%

Isi & Ossi

11. Isi & Ossi

Romance Comedy
6.4

2020 · 1h 53min

Germany

Director: Oliver Kienle

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, Tone

Notable differences: Darkness (-45%), Tension (-25%), Humor (+60%), Action (-30%)

Style

Romance
80%
Humor
70%
Pacing
70%

Endless Love

12. Endless Love

Drama Romance
6.2

2014 · 1h 43min

United States

Director: Shana Feste

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, Tropes

Notable differences: Darkness (-40%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-30%), Action (-40%)

Style

Romance
90%
Tension
55%
Pacing
45%

If I Stay

13. If I Stay

Drama
6.7

2014 · 1h 46min

United States

Director: R. J. Cutler

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, Tone

Notable differences: Darkness (-20%), Tension (-15%), Pacing (-27%), Action (-50%), Romance (-12%)

Style

Romance
68%
Bleakness
62%
Tension
55%

Love at First Sight

14. Love at First Sight

Romance Drama
6.8

2023 · 1h 31min

United States

Director: Vanessa Caswill

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, Tropes

Notable differences: Darkness (-53%), Tension (-32%), Pacing (-13%), Action (-52%)

Style

Romance
88%
Pacing
62%
Humor
55%

Three Steps Above Heaven

15. Three Steps Above Heaven

Romance Drama
6.8

2010 · 2h 2min

Spain

Director: Fernando González Molina

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, Themes

Notable differences: Darkness (-15%), Action (-15%)

Style

Romance
85%
Pacing
68%
Tension
62%

Beautiful Disaster

16. Beautiful Disaster

Romance Drama Comedy
5.3

2023 · 1h 36min

United States

Director: Roger Kumble

Freshman Abby arrives at college to start over. There she meets Travis—the classic “bad boy” she’s been trying to stay away from.

Similarity

Closest characteristics: Conflict, Tone

About the movie My Fault (2023)

My Fault plot: Noah moves into the lavish mansion of her mother’s new husband, where she meets her new stepbrother, Nick. What starts as a clash of personalities slowly turns into intense feelings between them.

Style characteristics: Romance, Pacing, Tension, Darkness, Action