
50 Movies Like Moonrise Kingdom (2012) You Need to Watch Next
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilde
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If you loved Moonrise Kingdom (2012) by Wes Anderson, here are 50 movies that share its content DNA. iRankMovies measures real similarity using cosine similarity across eight weighted dimensions — genre (50%), tone (12%), pace (10%), structure (8%), era (7%), theme (6%), audience (4%) and narrative perspective (3%) — not just the rating. The closest matches according to our analysis are Sabrina, Letters to Juliet, Say Anything.... Every title is ranked by how closely it matches and backed by the iRank Score, a composite of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and TMDb across 12,000+ analysed titles.
50 Movies Similar to Moonrise Kingdom

Sabrina
1995 · Sydney Pollack
After her return from school in Paris, a playboy finally takes notice of his family's chauffeur's daughter Sabrina, who's long had a crush on him, but he questions his more serious brother's motives w
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Letters to Juliet
2010 · Gary Winick
An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secret
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Say Anything...
1989 · Cameron Crowe
Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

First Daughter
2004 · Forest Whitaker
Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the president of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to att
In common: Comedy · Drama

Moonstruck
1987 · Norman Jewison
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

It Could Happen to You
1994 · Andrew Bergman
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket h
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Secretary
2002 · Steven Shainberg
A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Aditya Chopra
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran ha
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Proposal
2009 · Anne Fletcher
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Anora
2024 · Sean Baker
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his p
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

10 Things I Hate About You
1999 · Gil Junger
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-date
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Through My Window
2022 · Marçal Forés
Raquel's longtime crush on her next-door neighbor turns into something more when he starts developing feelings for her, despite his family's objections.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Wild Child
2008 · Nick Moore
Sixteen-year-old Poppy has everything her unlimited credit cards can buy, and a spoiled attitude to match. After a final thoughtless prank, her exasperated father ships her off to boarding school in E
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Eternity
2025 · David Freyne
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Roman Holiday
1953 · William Wyler
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Love Actually
2003 · Richard Curtis
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Through My Window 3: Looking at You
2024 · Marçal Forés
After the events of the summer, Ares and Raquel they don't see a way forward in their relationship and decide to go separate ways. But when they meet again in the winter in Barcelona, the love and des
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 · Garry Marshall
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-sa
In common: Comedy · Drama

Modern Times
1936 · Charlie Chaplin
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Sex and the City 2
2010 · Michael Patrick King
Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda are all married now, but they're still up for a little fun in the sun. When Samantha gets the chance to visit one of the most extravagant vacation destinations on the pl
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Don Jon
2013 · Joseph Gordon-Levitt
A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Shortbus
2006 · John Cameron Mitchell
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art,
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Knocked Up
2007 · Judd Apatow
A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differen
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Love Don't Co$t a Thing
2003 · Troy Byer
A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.
In common: Comedy · Drama

The Graduate
1967 · Mike Nichols
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Through My Window: Across the Sea
2023 · Marçal Forés
After a year of long-distance, Raquel and Ares reunite on a steamy beach trip. Faced with fresh flirtations and insecurities, will their love prevail?
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Blast from the Past
1999 · Hugh Wilson
Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant w
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Worst Person in the World
2021 · Joachim Trier
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who s
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

No Reservations
2007 · Scott Hicks
Master chef Kate Armstrong runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece while crossing
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Breakfast at Tiffany's
1961 · Blake Edwards
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in th
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025 · Michael Morris
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just may
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Hitch
2005 · Andy Tennant
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2008 · Nicholas Stoller
When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get away from everythin
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Punch-Drunk Love
2002 · Paul Thomas Anderson
A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Bridget Jones's Diary
2001 · Sharon Maguire
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell th
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Something's Gotta Give
2003 · Nancy Meyers
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Eri
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Emma.
2020 · Autumn de Wilde
In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Youth
2015 · Paolo Sorrentino
Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Roses
2025 · Jay Roach
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career n
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Forrest Gump
1994 · Robert Zemeckis
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has a
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Drama
2026 · Kristoffer Borgli
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

La La Land
2016 · Damien Chazelle
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced w
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Lost in Translation
2003 · Sofia Coppola
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's co
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

City Lights
1931 · Charlie Chaplin
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Juno
2007 · Jason Reitman
Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, sixteen year old high-schooler, Juno MacGuff, makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child.
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Love & Other Drugs
2010 · Edward Zwick
Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well with the ladies and
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011 · Glenn Ficarra
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emi
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

(500) Days of Summer
2009 · Marc Webb
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

Silver Linings Playbook
2012 · David O. Russell
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance

He's Just Not That Into You
2009 · Ken Kwapis
Have you ever wondered why they said they would call but didn't, or why they don't want to sleep with you anymore, or why your relationship isn't going to the next level? Maybe they're just not that i
In common: Comedy · Drama · Romance