Back in the year 2021, the South Korean drama series Vincenzo reached new heights, earning a cult. Following a successful television release, its popular demand earned it a spot on Netflix. Shows like Vincenzo tend to break norms, and that is what makes such shows thrive on TRP charts. The show enjoyed not only domestic but international craze as it became the fourth most-watched Korean series on Netflix in 2021.
Charming lead Joong Ki as Vincenzo was so convincing in his role that one could not help but admire his screen presence and acting. The action-filled dark comedy-drama with bits of romance is a treat to watch.
Its plot revolves around an adopted boy, Vincenzo, who ends up becoming a mafia lawyer. After the death of his adoptive father, he flees to Seoul, South Korea, to earn his fortune. He is later joined by Hong Cha-young (played by Jeon Yeo-been), who was earlier part of the rival gang. She joined hands with him after her father’s death to take on the unstoppable and unethical Babel Group.
This rollercoaster of 20 episodes had an open ending that was hard to predict and harder to handle. Leaving people yearning for another season, the buzz reached Joong Ki, who shattered the hopes by denying a scope for part two.
So is it the end? Certainly not! While season 2 has been given no heads-up, it is hard to get over the demand that Vincenzo created. If you are also addicted to the drama and cannot wait for more, don’t worry. This article discusses 20 kdramas like Vincenzo that you must watch right away.
Taxi Driver (2021)
This K-drama has much more in common with Vincenzo than just the release year. Originally broadcast on SBS TV, the series roped Lee Je-hoon for the role of Kim Do-gi, a graduate of the Korea Military Academy. He works in Rainbow taxi company as a taxi driver to provide revenge call service to customers. This works as a system to serve justice and take revenge from criminals for their clients.
Along with Lee Je-hoon, it had some big names like Jang Hyuk-jin and Pyo Ye-jin. Packed with tremendous acting, the series drew inspiration from real-life incidents and crimes in Korea, adding a realistic touch and thrill. The webtoon named “The Deluxe Taxi”(Red Cage) is the basis of the plot of this series.
Taxi Driver (Credit: SBS TV)
The first season had a total of 16 episodes. Viewers showered their love on the twists and storyline, making it one of the highest-watched miniseries. The demand for another season was answered by season 2, released in 2023.
The striking similarity between the taxi driver and Vincenzo is the theme of revenge. The casting of charming heroes with antihero attributes deepens the likeness of the two kdramas. Moreover, both the heroes have past traumas related to their mothers. The leads are backed by a team and experience some uncertain romance blooming.
The best part is except for two seasons and two special episodes, making a total of 32 episodes, another season has been confirmed. So you won’t have to wait hopelessly to avail fun and action like Vincenzo. Currently, the series is available on Viu, and season one can also be watched on Apple TV.
The Fiery Priest (2019)
One of the highest-rated dramas of 2019, the Fiery Priest also aligns with the tone and style of Vincenzo. It is a comedy-drama full of thrill and action. The characters have stories and backgrounds one had never heard before, like a gambler turned nun and short-tempered priest.
The main protagonist, played by Kim Nam-Gil, is Hae-il, an ex-NIS agent who turns into a priest. However, he differs largely from the saintly qualities a priest possesses and is seen being rude and lashing out at people. After the death of an elderly priest, he decides to expose the real culprits. His attempts are hurdled by a corrupt official Kyung-Sun who refuses to cooperate. Now, the priest with anger management issues has to work with a newbie detective Goo Dae Young from Gudam police station to solve the murder mystery.
The Fiery Priest (Credit: SBS TV)
Although it may not be as intense as Vincenzo, it is worth a try due to the similar wit of the writer. If you are not much into romance and prefer humor and action, this one will leave you impressed. Season one is available on Viki for you to binge. As per talks, season two is expected to be released this year.
Lawless Lawyer (2018)
He is accompanied on this journey by another lawyer Ha Jae-Yi who is suspended from practice when accused of assaulting a judge. Their common enemy is the corrupt and wicked Cha Moon-sook, who is assigned the prestigious position of judge.
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Moon-sook and associates use all unethical practices possible, be it murdering or false framing, to stop the Lawless Law Firm. Fighting against evil, Sang-Pil and Jae-yi go from partners to lovers beating all odds together.
Except for the resemblance of law and tactics, the lawless lawyer also runs down the line of revenge. Although it has romance and tension that reciprocates, the main focus is on action and thrill throughout. Sang-Pil does not preach the law and uses force and fists instead to handle matters. You can expect to watch some mixed martial arts and great acting, along with energy packed screen presence.
This series was a total of 16 episodes which concluded with a happy ending and no hint of another season. While a new one might occur in the future, you can watch the first thriller season on Netflix .
Hyena (2020)
Once in a while, a kdrama hits all the right notes, and Hyena excels in it. This one holds a lot in common with Lawless Lawyer and Vincenzo. This drama deals with two top-notch lawyers of the firm Song&Kim, who only work for the richest of the rich. The role of Jung Geum-ja is played by Kim Hye-soo, and her male counterpart Jang Tae-yoo portrays Yoon Hee-Jae.
Jung Geum-ja is a lawyer with no boundaries who aims to win at all costs. Ethical or unethical, it’s all right for her when it comes to money. Her rival from the firm is Yoon Hee-Jae, who keeps ethics above all.
Geum-ja has an art of using and outsmarting people, but Hee-Jae loves to play on his confidence and abilities. The two clash and also share a love-hate relationship which is refreshing to watch. Both appear as equals on screen without shadowing the other, and their chemistry is not the typical love story of kdramas.
Hyena (Credit: SBS TV)
Kim Hye-soo nailed her role, which is hard to play and against the norms of how females are projected in kdramas. This legal drama is full of romance, betrayal, and dark comedy. The mystery, law, and corrupt officials are similar to Vincenzo but have a darker side in Hyena.
It involves a total of 16 episodes which are not easy to understand. It might take you some time to form a grip on the story, and it will give you pangs of disbelief. Overall, the performance of the leads makes this a must-watch that you can avail of on Netflix .
Chief Kim (Good Manager-2017)
An office drama with tremendous humor which matches Vincenzo in some of the aspects is Chief Kim(Good Manager). Released prior to Vincenzo, the workplace drama is addictively hooking despite the lack of romance expected from Kdramas.
Kim Sung-Ryong (Namkoong Min) is an accounting expert who favors gangsters by using his skills to get away with crimes by managing their cash flow. He is ready for another heist by joining a renowned company to get his hands on the cash. When he gets the opportunity to be the middle manager of the accounting department at the company TQ, he grabs it with both hands.
Chief Kim (Credit: KBS2)
With time, he is astonished to see corruption rooted in the company, especially at the top tier. The company leaders want to use their skills to their benefit to add some money to their pockets. A change of heart descends upon him, and he decides to fight for the company to be a better man. This transformation journey from good to evil is challenging for Kim and equally entertaining.
Since the writer of this drama is also Park Jae-bum, the striking similarity with Vincenzo despite the different plot hits. It has an antihero lead who is fighting against mighty villains. The hero is ready to help people around, and his group is there for him too. Later, the same people were revealed to have absurd backgrounds. The comic timing, energy, casting, charisma, and entertainment this kdrama brings even surpasses Vincenzo, which was on the darker side. It is more realistic with a not-so-strong lead who is vulnerable at times. This 20-episode drama is available on Viki and Netflix.
Vagabond (2019)
Vagabond is a crazy action K-drama series that matches the dark vibe of Vincenzo. This K-drama series is very relevant to the audience that loves Vincenzo. This K-drama series is all about the cruelty that all the evil people with power hold in them. The blood-thumping action and thrill of this anime far exceed your expectations.
Filled with multiple negative roles and twists in the story, Vagabond is a prime series that is similar to Vincenzo. Chaos is the forefront representative of Vagabond, which will pull as hard as it gets. The storyline and the action involved are so pure it gets you hooked instantly.
Vagabond (Credit: SBS TV)
The K-drama show Vagabond is based around a stuntman Cha Dal Geon who lost his nephew in an airplane crash. This tragedy leads Cha Dal Geon to investigate what caused his nephew’s death in detail. The story starts on more grounded and goes on getting darker and more serious as time passes by.
Gradually, Cha Dal Geon loses trust in the authorities in the investigation and is exposed to the true scandal and corruption of the system that he has believed to be true all this while. All the eventual revelations of the darker realities of the government and core system break his mind and composure.
That is when he decides to embark on another quest to expose the truth about the government and authorities that have gone neck-deep in corruption. The gradual vindications and revelations are the prime reason why you must try Vagabond if you love Vincenzo.
Man to Man (2017)
If you liked the intense and dark plot of Vincenzo blended with moments of hearty laughter, Man to Man would be full of reminiscence for you. The only thing you might miss is the fearless mafia plot, but if that’s not your thing, give it a try.
This Korean television series deals with a secret agent who is undercover to achieve his goals and has a celebrity counterpart.
Park Hae-Jin bagged the role of the secret agent named Kim Sul-Woo, who reaches out to Yeo Woon-Gwang, a popular celebrity who is looking for a bodyguard. This handsome celebrity is played by none other than Park Sung-Woong.
Man to Man (Credit: JTBC)
Seol Woo, also known as Agent K, works for NIS and deals with matters of national security. While trying to accomplish his goals, he develops a bromance with Woon-Gwang, who is a soft-hearted person famous for villainous roles.
Meanwhile, the fan girl of Woon-Gwang, who is also his manager, is the biggest hurdle in completing the secret mission for Agent Kim. Eventually, she falls for the charm of Seol Woo. Her shift of feelings creates a confusingly romantic situation between the two.
Despite being funny, it does not miss out on action and thrill throughout 16 episodes.
Mouse (2021)
The fight for justice against evil, where the male leads are ready to do it all, is something you find both in Vincenzo and Mouse . Where Vincenzo has the mafia antihero, Mouse has Jeong Ba Reum, the police officer. This kdrama has taken inspiration from the Incheon Elementary School Murder case.
Lee Seung-gi, who nailed his role in Vagabond, plays the lead role of Officer Ba Reum. The plot of the drama is an imaginary setup where psychopaths feel guilt and agony, which makes them repent their actions. Go moo chi is a detective who demolishes all boundaries of right and wrong while catching psychopathic serial killers. Young officer Ba Reum joins him to unveil the truth about these maniac killers and the reason behind their behavior.
Mouse (Credit: tvN)
The naive and honest Ba Reum experiences a life-changing encounter with a psychopath who becomes a threat to the nation. The two officers are struck by curiosity to know if a scan can help detect psychopaths in the womb. If yes, should the psychopath be brought to life? Or can the psychopathic gene be altered?
The drama unfolds with numerous twists raising all ethical and unethical questions instigating curiosity, and making you wonder.
The dark plot of Mouse makes it both worth watching and similar to Vincenzo. The mystery, confusion, and sci-fi make this crime thriller stand out. Another similarity to Vincenzo is the traumatic past of one of the main leads(Goo moo chi). He witnessed the gruesome murder of his parents as a child, and his inner demons continue to haunt him. The gory scenes of this kdrama are not everyone’s cup of tea. You can binge this 20-episode thriller on Viki.
Itaewon Class (2020)
Itaewon Class is a pretty dark K-drama series that matches the theme of Vincenzo pretty closely. Both the drama shows are based on dark antagonists with dark pasts. Itaewon Class and Vincenzo hold too many badass moments within them. The female characters in both shows are interesting to watch.
Besides these similarities, Vincenzo and Itaewon Class share similar LGBTQ+ characters and their stories. Both dramas have quite confident storylines. Both series are absolute beasts with the content and concept they share. The family arcs of the shows are as intriguing as the revelations take place.
Itaewon Class (Credit: JTBC)
The shows get pretty dark from the very beginning when Park Sae Yo Ri gets into a fight with the bully of the school trying to save a victim student. This act of heroism causes a major loss to Park Sae Yo Ri as he gets expelled from the school for violence despite him being the better person in the entire fight. Things don’t stop right there because Park Sae Yo Ri soon loses his father to a bike accident with his own ex-classmate, Jang Geun Won. Park Sae Yo Ri is indulged in a piece of the action once in trying to avenge his father’s death against Park Sae Yo Ri, which lands him in jail.
Enraged with a feeling of revenge, Park Sae Yo Ri decides to compete with Jang Geun Won’s owned business run by his father by opening a restaurant of his own in Itaewon. He targets to financially destroy the father-son duo. There is loads of darkness in this K-Drama, which also has a hint of love interest involved for obvious reasons. Overall, both K-dramas share a similar dark tone and interesting plot, which is why if you have enjoyed Vincenzo, Ittaewon Class is an absolute K-drama series for you to try.
Kill It (2019)
Kill It is yet another lovely dark-themed anime similar to Vincenzo. Although this K-drama series is not exactly similar to Vincenzo, the factors matching makes Kill It a must-watch for all Vincenzo lovers. Both the K-dramas run on the good and evil binary that never goes wrong with the concept. The dark tone of both anime is at a whole new level where the protagonists are taught to kill from their childhood making them heartless killing machines (metaphorically).
Another similarity counts as both the protagonists are based in another country. Kill It, just like Vincenzo, has thrill on thrill stacked upon each other as the story is based around Kim So Hyun, a veterinarian also working as a professional ghost killer that nobody knows the identity of. He is an absolute loner who has nobody to care for.
Kill It (Credit: OCN)
While he struggles to build a relationship, one day, he receives a consignment that is meant to change the mundane dark life of this anonymous hitman. Soon his paths are intertwined with Do Hyun Jin, ex-ballerina currently working as a detective with a strong personality and a sweet and soft heart. Besides the trauma of her life, she’s always dared to keep moving forward.
Both the characters make a hard match, but the spark rises gradually between them despite all the gore and darkness in their life. While she thinks of Kim So Hyun as a serial killer, Kim So Hyun has no different opinions like that Do Hyun Jin about our male lead. This K-drama is a definite suggestion for all Vincenzo lovers.
The Devil Judge (2021)
The dirty fight and being evil to defeat evil is the core of Vincenzo and also of The Devil Judge. Set in the dystopian version of South Korean society, people here hate their leaders and live a life of chaos. To handle this, the government launches a live courtroom session inviting anyone and everyone to take part. Three judges are selected from the citizens to grant justice and verdict on cases.
Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) is designated the highest post in the highest court. This ruthless “devil judge” radiates a mixed vibe to people who are confused if he is a hero or the mastermind behind chaos himself. While citizens participate in the live session and corruption is exposed nationwide, an ambitious woman Jung Sun Ah (Kim Min Jung), has her eye on power. Rising to the position of director of a corporate foundation from the property, she sees Devil Judge as her rival and wishes to expose his dark secrets. Sun Ah has ties with politicians and businessmen which she uses to promote her vision.
The Devil Judge (Credit: tvN)
Amidst all this, the torchbearer of true justice and childhood friends mark an entry into the scene. Police officer Yoon Soo Hyun (Park Gyu Young) and rookie judge Kim Ga On (Jinyoung) take on the Devil Judge for justice to prevail.
Besides the handsome male leads, the devil judge also matches the law sphere of Vincenzo. It may lack comedy, but it has a better storyline. The presence of GOT7 member Jinyoung as one of the males leads up to the craze. You can watch all 16 episodes on Viki and Netflix.
The K2 (2016)
Blood, weapons, and violence are what describe both Vincenzo and K2 quite well. Both the main leads of the shows are super underrated in the community despite the potential they hold in the industry they work in. The darkness of both Vincenzo and K2 is unmatched and similarly matching. These series are prime examples of how dark action content is to be created for the audience.
The violent action sequences are absolute showstoppers that will get you hinged with the show for sure. The rich mafia vibes of both the K-dramas are interesting to witness. Although the mafia vibes of K2 wear off gradually, Vincenzo easily manages to keep the aura intact.
The K2 (Credit: tvN)
The creators have done a great job with the show and creating a show that is well aware of making an entertaining series for all. While Vincenzo takes an international approach to the story, K2 stays grounded and slays very well. K2 is the story of Kim Je Ha, a retired mercenary who was popular by the name of ‘K2’.
After being accused of the death of his girlfriend while being posted to Iraq, he turns fugitive. While working as the bodyguard of the Next potential president’s wife, Choi Yoo Jin, he plans to take revenge on the murderer of his girl, who is the leader of the ruling party Park Kwan Soo.
The story goes on further getting serious with a hint of romance as our protagonist develops feelings for his client’s daughter, Go An Na. This is where things get more twisted. Similar to Vincenzo, the twists and turns of K2 will leave you begging for explanations. This is the beauty of The K2.
The Flower of Evil (2020)
A hero with a dark past? Check. Chemistry of the male and female lead with some uncertainties like Vincenzo? Check. One of the most loved kdrama, The Flower of Evil, will set your bar of expectations high. This melodrama is more of a crime thriller than a romantic tale.
Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi), the charming lead, seems to be an idealistic husband. He is a craftsman who provides a decent life to his detective wife, Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won), and their six years old daughter. This fairytale of a picture-perfect family soon faces a crisis.
The Flower of Evil (Credit: tvN)
Cha Ji Won is determined to solve all mysteries, and in her attempt to do so, she starts investigating some old murder cases. Down the line, she realizes that the suspect she is looking for might be someone very close to her.
Turns out that the best husband, Hee Sung hid his real identity from his wife, and now their relationship faces troubles. Despite the betrayal, she holds onto him to protect all they have.
Reborn Rich (2022)
Reborn Rich is another mafia K-drama series by Song Jong Ki. This actor has performed his best acting skills in both the drama series, which makes him the best performer for shows like Vincenzo. With Reborn Rich, the show has an Italian mafia played by Song Jong Ki.
This K-drama series might just turn out better than Vincenzo for you if you enjoy the dark, action-packed concept of Vincenzo. The occasional laughs integrated with the show are what keeps it growing better on your nerves. The awards won by Reborn Rich are simple examples of how perfect this K-drama is.
The gold hunt associated with Reborn Rich is the interesting core factor that will keep you hooked for sure. The story of Reborn Rich is also based on reincarnation, which starts with Yoong Hyun Woo, the secretary of the Soonyang Chaebol family, who is responsible for the operations of the Soonyoung Group Business empire.
Reborn Rich (Credit: JTBC)
Over time, in the battle for power in Soongyang Group Business, Yoong Hyun Woo gets murdered by a member of the Soonyang family. Soon he is reincarnated in the body of a kid and the youngest member of the Soonyang family. As soon as he collects his senses, Yoo Hyung Woo plans his way to get the rightful owner of the expiring business.
With this, he also goes on a revenge spree to take revenge on the mastermind behind the planned murder of Yoong Hyun Woo, besides his quest to own the rightful ownership of Sooyang group business and run it as the rightful heir of the business firm.
This K-drama includes loads of politics and an intellectual battle between the heirs of the Sooyang chaebol family and their business empire. This K-drama is all about who gets the legal ownership of the business and how reincarnated Yoong Hyun Woo avenges his death from the murderer in the Sooyang family.
Healer (2014)
If you missed romance in Vincenzo, this drama will end your search for more. Both of them are thriller crime dramas where male leads play iconic characters and have secret identities. The spark between the male and female lead makes the romance intense in both the Kdramas but Healer has the upper hand in this case.
Healer revolves around three main leads: a low-level news reporter, a journalist, and a guy named “Healer,” the mysterious guy who takes up any work except killing and kidnapping. He possesses amazing fighting skills and is a master of his work.
Healer (Credit: KBS2)
The journalist Kim Moon-Ho (Yoo Ji-Tae) is a popular face of a broadcasting company. Dealing with a case from the past, he tries to connect to the people related to the incident. Meanwhile, the errand guy Seo Jung-hoo better known as “Healer,” is assigned the task of monitoring a woman reporter working at a low-level news agency. This woman is named Chae Young-Shin (Park Min-Young).
To execute his secret mission, Healer applies for a job at Chae’s company. To his surprise, he starts developing feelings for her. Chae, who always aspired to be a star reporter like Kim, also falls for the mystery man “Healer.”
The trio of leads unites to solve a case and serve justice, and with Kim’s help, Chae and Healer turn into real reporters. The role of Healer is played by Ji Chang-Wook, who earned global fame for his role and undoubtedly did justice to it. The Healer is a 20-episode series available on Viki and Netflix.
One the woman(2021)
One The Woman is yet another lovely K-drama series that holds pretty superb at the bold behavior of the series. Both series have bold female characters with outspoken personalities. There are loads of witty scenes and charm in the characters that come. While One The Woman is not as dark as Vincenzo, it still manages to grab the similarity as an action comedy K-drama series with a hint of romance to it.
One the Woman (Credit: SBS TV)
A lot of things with On The Woman have been pulled off quite well, which is a plausible fact about the show. The comedy associated with the series is downright hilarious to watch and doesn’t seem forced. The story of One The Woman is indeed too twisted, like Vincenzo, where the story begins with Yeon Joo, an elite prosecutor, in the forefront.
A classic example of rags to riches, Yeon Joo, is a determined professional who has a master in corruption cases. One day, while chasing a suspect, Yeon Joo meets a lethal accident that costs her her memory. Coming back to life, Yeon Joo finds herself as Kang Mi Na, who is the daughter-in-law of the conglomerate at the Hanju group.
As Kang Mi Na, she fails to hide her nature as Yeon Joo, which gets her into more trouble. Things take a turn when Seung Wook enters her life to disclose the reality behind her father’s death. The entire K-drama series is a hell of a ride with multiple twists and turns that ought to get you hooked till the end. The storyline of One The Woman is quite evidently different from that of Vincenzo, but the minor similarities are significant enough to get you hooked on the show like Vincenzo.
Tracer (2022)
When it comes to similarities, Tracer is one show that is significantly more similar to Vincenzo through the core. Both the K-dramas have captivating male leads who have keen professions that will serve the hook for you. Both these shows are based on the pure drive of revenge that runs the motivation of the leads. The strategic planning carried out by the main leads is far from plausible.
The dark tone is indeed the most similar factor about Tracer and Vincenzo, with a hint of comedy to it, giving it a perfect blend to make up a good K-drama series to watch. Tracer is a story about Hwang Dong Joo, who works as a chief tax officer at the national tax service in Korea, which seems similarly interesting to the main lead’s profession as a mafia consigliere. He serves his duty of finding the tax that has been evaded from the taxation department and tracing it down to the core.
Tracer (Credit: MBC TV)
With a great team and bright personality, Hwang Dong Joo has been doing a great job at the National Tax Service. The story is not just about his daily professional adventure but also a collision with the corrupt director of the regional tax office – Tae Joon, who loves to take unethical steps for his benefit and holds a cocky attitude towards everything. From the very beginning, the storytelling associated with Tracer has been the key factor that hooks like glue to the show.
If you have enjoyed Vincenzo, then Tracer is a fresh and unique take on the concept that Vincenzo is built on. Tracer hence becomes an absolute suggestion to watch as your next K-drama series.
Prison Playbook (2017)
When it comes to a perfect blend of action, romance, and comedy, Prison Playbook is just the K-drama series in the forefront after Vincenzo. This K-drama is just the most optimal blend of all the three just discussed. The action associated with Prison Playbook is superb, and the romance blends in well too. Both the K-dramas focus on the male lead, who grows feelings for the person when they move in with the female partner.
The dark tone of the show is held quite impressively well, while the characters from prison share a similar vibe with the male lead in Vincenzo and Prison Playbook. The romance with Prison Playbook is quite a little more evident than that in Vincenzo, but it does the trick. At the same time, Vincenzo is based around the mafia and has a deeper dark tone than the Prison playbook but the prison arc of the latter cuts somehow.
Prison Playbook (Credit: tvN)
Prison Playbook revolves around Kim Je Hyuk, a highly popular baseball player from South Korea who, in an attempt to avenge and protect his sister from sexual assault, gets arrested and sentenced to a year for applying force against the culprit. The entire story sets in prison, where he tries to spend his time rightfully and meets his childhood friend and baseball mate, Lee Joon Ho, who serves as a prison guard.
Lee Joon Ho is also a die-hard fan of our male protagonist. As discussed, the entire K-drama is set in a prison, where Kim Je Hyuk spends his sentenced time rightfully making friends and indulging in adventures throughout the prison. If you enjoyed the mafia vibe of Vincenzo, then a unique take on dark action comedy and romance through Prison Playbook should be your cup of tea.
Big Mouth (2022)
A dark vibe with humor was what made Vincenzo stand out, and the Kdrama Big Mouth also aligns with the theme. The thriller also upkeeps the mystery and fun despite taking dark turns sometimes. The main lead also lacks heroic qualities but collides with evil to take revenge for their misdeeds. He doesn’t mind mending the rules and breaking some to get what he desires.
Accompanied by a smart female lead, the two stand tall and united to win this cat-and-mouse game. This law-based mystery drama has a compelling script with a touch of reality.
Big Mouth (Credit: MBC TV)
The story revolves around Park Chang Ho( Lee Jong Suk), who was popular by the name “Big Mouth” in his school days. He was a man of mere words without action who made big promises without fulfilling them. This full-of-lie antihero grows up to be an unsuccessful lawyer who is hired by a mayor. Soon, he is caught up in a murder case and is framed as a swindler Big Mouse. His wife, Go Mi-Ho (Lim Yoon-A), a nurse by profession, decides to prove her husband innocent.
Ending up in life-threatening circumstances, Park Chang Ho decides to protect his family and comes across the dark upper-class conspiracy world. You can binge this 16-episode series on Disney Plus.
Doctor Prisoner (2019)
If revenge dramas are your taste, Doctor Prisoner is the one for you. It is also similar to Vincenzo in several aspects. The male lead is a skilled and smart doctor with a mafia background. He is also fighting against injustice and is seeking to take revenge. The female lead is supportive of his actions and shares common goals. Suspense, law, and action make this kdrama worth a watch.
Na Yi-Je (Namkoong Min) is an excellent surgeon who treats his patients with utmost dedication. His life changes when he loses his job when accused of malpractice. He ends up at a prison where he continues to serve as chief of the medical clinic of the prison. He decides to build connections and use the prison system to reclaim his reputation. He ties up with celebrities, sports stars, business tycoons, and all potential helpers who ended up in prison due to drugs and gambling. Every course of his action is determined to take revenge from the hospital.
Doctor Prisoner (Credit: KBS)
Doctor Prisoner (Credit: KBS2) While you cannot expect romance and cheesy stuff from this drama, it is not even required. The intriguing plot, full of twists and great acting, is enough to sail through. This medical drama builds through all 32 episodes and ends on an unexpected note, and is available on Viki and Netflix.
Feel-good movies like rom-coms are usually a big hit with the audience. These movies typically have lead characters go through several hilarious struggles before eventually falling in love with each other. ‘The Hating Game’ is one of the best examples of this genre. This movie follows the story of two rivals as they fall for each other.
Starring Lucy Hale and Austin Howell in lead roles, this movie, directed by Peter Hutchings, tells the story of two rivals who fall in love. Josh (Howell) and Lucy (Hale) are colleagues who hate each other. They both vie for the same job and make a bet between themselves that the loser will quit. However, they both get attracted to each other and kiss on several occasions. Josh is reluctant to have sex with Lucy, as he does not want to be just a fling.
The pair grow even closer when Josh takes care of Lucy when she falls sick. As a payback, Lucy offers to be Josh’s plus one for his brother’s wedding. Josh appreciates Lucy standing up to his father in his defense. Later, Lucy overhears and misinterprets a conversation between Josh and their boss. She concludes that Josh was trying to divert her from getting the promotion. However, on the big day, Lucy gets the promotion and learns that Josh has already quit. The movie ends with the pair kissing and confirming their relationship.
The Hating Game (Credit: Convergent Media)
41 Movies That Have Similar Plot Lines As The Hating Game
If you have loved ‘The Hating Game,’ you will surely love the movies on this list. Here are 41 movies that have plotlines similar to ‘The Hating Game’ for you to add to your must-watch list.
The Ugly Truth (2009)
This movie follows the tumultuous relationship between Abby Richter ( Katherine Heigl ) and Mike Chadway (Gerald Butler). Abby is a TV producer who firmly believes in true love, while Mike has his own show called ‘The Ugly Truth’, where he airs his cynicism about love and relationships. After returning home from a bad date, Abby comes across Mike’s show and has an on-air argument,’th him.
The Ugly Truth (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
After the network recruits Mike, the pair are forced to work together to improve Abby’s show ratings. How Mike helps Abby get into a relationship with her dream man Colin (Eric Winter) and how they overcome their differences and fall in love form the gist of the plot.
- Director: Robert Luketic
- Main Cast: Katherine Heigl, Gerald Butler
- Release Date: July 16, 2009
- Rating: 6.4/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Starz , Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV
Two Night Stand (2014)
Megan, an unemployed single girl, has a one-night stand with Alec. However, she is unable to leave the next morning due to a blizzard. The pair discuss their last night’s performances and decide to try again to get better results. Megan gets furious when she learns that he was hooking up to get back at Daisy, his girlfriend.
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Megan gets arrested for breaking into Alec’s neighbor’s apartment. Alec posts her bail and reveals that he set her up in the hopes of meeting her again. Megan tells Alec that she will call him when she can laugh about this incident. However, after seeing Alec’s apology message on the balloons, she laughs and calls him. The film ends with the pair kissing each other in the snow.
- Director: Max Nichols
- Main Cast: Miles Teller, Lio Tipton
- Release Date: September 26, 2014
- Rating: 6.3/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003)
Kate plays the role of Andie Anderson, who works at a women’s magazine and needs to write an article on ‘How to lose a guy in 10 days’. Matthew McConaughey plays Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive who needs to make a woman fall in love with him within ten days to get a chance to lead a diamond campaign.
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Andie tries her best to frustrate Matthew and make him break up with her, but Benjamin bears everything in an attempt to win the challenge. The film follows the couple The film follows the couple’s hilarious journey to falling in love.
- Director: Donald Petrie
- Main Cast: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
- Release Date: January 27, 2003
- Rating: 6.4/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) separates from her high school sweetheart Jake (Lucas) after her miscarriage. She moves to New York and becomes a famous designer, but Jake refuses to sign the divorce papers. After Melanie gets proposed to by Andrew (Dempsey), she rushes home to convince Jake to sign the divorce papers. But to Melanie’s surprise, Jake has become an artist and is a changed man.
Sweet Home Alabama (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
The film follows Melanie’s journey from ignoring her roots and looking down on her friends to realizing the love that Jake and her friends have for her. The film ends with Melanie reuniting with Jake on her wedding day after she realizes that she still loves him and not Andrew.
- Director: Andy Tennant
- Main Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey
- Release Date: September 27, 2002
- Rating: 6.2/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube
The Proposal (2009)
Margaret Tate (Bullocks) is a Canadian executive editor-in-chief who is hated by her employees. When she faces the threat of deportation, she resorts to coercing her assistant Andrew Paxton (Reynolds), into marrying her in return for a promotion.
The Proposal (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
The pair visit Sitka, Alaska, to announce their engagement to Andrew’s family. Margaret realizes the importance of having a loving family after meeting Andrew’s family and learning more about his life. Feeling remorseful for the deception, Margaret announces her real intentions to marry Andrew in their wedding ceremony. Andrew and his family realize the love the couple has for each other and help Andrew reach New York before Margaret gets deported. The movie ends with Andrew and Margaret informing the deportation officer that they are now engaged for real.
- Director: Anne Fletcher
- Main Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullocks
- Release Date: June 19, 2009
- Rating: 6.7/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Kathleen Kelly (Ryan) runs a dainty little bookshop called The Shop Around The Corner, while Joe Fox (Hanks) belongs to the Fox family and has a chain of mega bookstores. Kathleen and Joe befriend each other on AOL but use screennames ShopGirl and NY152 to keep their identities secret.
You’ve Got Mail (Credit: Lauren Shuler Donner Productions)
After running into each other on several occasions, Kathleen finds out that Joe is, in fact, from the Fox family. Unable to survive the competition from the mega bookstore, Kathleen closes her shop. Joe, as NY152, encourages Kathleen to write children’s books. The movie ends with the pair finally meeting each other in real life.
- Director: Nora Ephron
- Main Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
- Release Date: December 18, 1998
- Rating: 6.7/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Prime Video
Holidate (2020)
The film follows the couple’s journey as they try to navigate their way through the holidays. Sloane’s family taunts her for being single. A chance encounter with Jackson, who offers to date her during the holidays, seems to be a good solution for both of them. Although Sloane is reluctant, she tries Jackson’s idea, and the two present themselves as a couple at a New Year’s Eve party. The pair slowly develop feelings for each other as they continue to pose as a couple on different occasions. Sloane tries to suppress her feelings, but in the end, she confesses her feelings for Jackson in a crowded mall.
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- Director: John Whitsell
- Main Cast: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey
- Release Date: October 28, 2020
- Rating: 6.1/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Netflix
Love Is In The Air (2013)
Julie (Sagnier) is a sculptor who finds herself seated next to Antoine (Bedos), her ex, on a flight from New York to Paris. The two had a tumultuous relationship in the past which is shown to the audience through flashbacks. Despite being pregnant and engaged to be married within four days, Julie finds herself drawn to her ex, Antione. Although the ending is expected, the audience’s attention is captured by the director through amusing twists and turns in the screenplay.
Love Is In The Air (Credit: Thelma Films)
- Director: Alexandre Castagnetti
- Main Cast: Ludivine Sagnier, Nicolas Bedos
- Release Date: April 3, 2013
- Rating: 6.3/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies
Wedding Season (2022)
This movie follows the attempts of the lead pair Asha (Pallavi Sharda) and Ravi (Suraj Sharma), to keep their families from pressurizing them to marry.
Wedding Season (Credit: Jax Media)
Asha breaks off her engagement and leaves a successful career to join a startup in New Jersey. Her mother sets up a dating profile and forces her to meet Ravi. The pair then decide to pretend to be in a relationship to avoid scrutiny from their parents. Asha learns that Ravi is secretly a DJ and has dropped out of MIT. Ravi’s parents are shocked after they come to know about their son’s actions. The movie ends with Asha and Ravi reconciling with their families and realizing their love for each other.
- Director: Tom Dey
- Main Cast: Pallavi Sharda, Suraj Sharma
- Release Date: August 4, 2022
- Rating: 6.3/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Netflix
Confessions Of A Shopaholic (2009)
Confessions Of A Shopaholic (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
Rebecca (Fisher), a journalist, is a shopaholic with poor financial records. She aspires to work in the fashion magazine Alette but instead lands a job with a finance magazine, Successful Saving. After getting duped on a sale, Rebecca pours her heart into her assignment, which is published by Luke (Dancy) under the pseudonym ‘Girl with a green scarf.’ The rest of the story follows Rebecca’s success and ultimate downfall from the limelight due to her unpaid credit card bills. The last part of the movie focuses on how she manages to win back her friend and Luke to make a fresh start.
- Director: PJ Hogan
- Main Cast: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter
- Release Date: February 10, 2009
- Rating: 5.8/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Disney Plus, Apple TV, YouTube
What Happens In Vegas (2008)
Joy (Diaz), a commodities futures trader, gets dumped by her fiancé at his surprise birthday party. Jack (Kutcher) gets fired by his dad from the family’s carpentry business. Joy and Jack plan a vacation in Las Vegas with their friends to get past their bad experiences. The pair meet each other when they get assigned the same room in error. Later, both Joy and Jack party together and get married drunk.
What Happens In Vegas (Credit: Regency Enterprises)
The next morning while they decide to take a divorce, Jack ends up winning a 3 million dollar jackpot with a penny given by Joy. The couple fights over winnings in court, where they are ordered to live together for six months. How the couple tries to sabotage each other to keep the winnings for themselves and how they ultimately find love form the gist of the plot.
- Director: Tom Vaughn
- Main Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz
- Release Date: May 1, 2008
- Rating: 6.1/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, iTunes, Amazon Prime Video
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
The movie follows the difficult journey of Pat (Cooper), who is recently discharged from a psychiatric facility to his parent’s care. Pat is a diagnosed bipolar patient who is charged with assaulting his ex-wife’s lover. Tiffany (Lawrence) is a young widow who meets Pat through common friends. Pat spurs Tiffany’s advances and her offer of casual sex as he wants to get back with his ex-wife. Tiffany agrees to help Pat win over his ex-wife if he agrees to participate in a dance competition with her.
Silver Linings Playbook (Credit: The Weinstein Company)
Pat Sr. (De Niro) resorts to illegal bookmaking in an attempt to reopen his restaurant. He falsely accuses Tiffany of causing a loss as she stops Pat from attending the game. The pair dances in the competition, and the Eagles win the game making Pat Sr. a winner. The movie ends with Pat confessing his feelings for Tiffany and the beginning of their relationship.
- Director: David O Russel
- Main Cast: Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence
- Release Date: November 16, 2012
- Rating: 7.7/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Starz, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
The movie follows the conflicting relationship of Harry (Crystal) and Sally (Ryan) for over 12 years. Harry and Sally meet for the first time when they travel together to reach New York. During a casual conversation, Harry remarks that men and women cannot be friends. Sally disagrees and accuses Harry of hitting on her. The pair meet each other over the years and continue to argue over their different opinions. The movie ends with Harry and Sally realizing their love for each other after knowing one another for over 12 years.
When Harry Met Sally (Credit: Castle Rock Entertainment)
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Main Cast: Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
- Release Date: July 21, 1989
- Rating: 7.7/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Prime Video, HBO Max, iTunes, Microsoft Store
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
The movie shows the unusual relationship between two undercover assassins who work for rival companies. John (Pitt), a construction executive, and Jane (Jolie), a tech support consultant, are both paid assassins who are unaware of each other’s professions. A chance encounter on a mission reveals their true identity to each other.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Credit: Regency Enterprises)
John and Jane try to kill one another but are unsuccessful despite several attempts. The couple realizes that their clients have set a bounty on them. They then team together to fight off assassins who were sent to kill them. The movie ends with the pair declaring their thriving relationship to a marriage counselor.
- Director: Doug Liman
- Main Cast: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt
- Release Date: June 10, 2005
- Rating: 6.5/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Vudu, YouTube, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Laws Of Attraction (2004)
The movie follows the unlikely journey of two high-profile divorce attorneys from open hatred to love. Audrey Woods (Moore) and Daniel Rafferty (Brosnan) are two divorce attorneys who frequently clash in court. The pair find themselves representing a rock star and his wife as they fight over ownership of an Irish castle. Audrey and Daniel visit the castle and get married while drunk.
Laws Of Attraction (Credit: Mobius Pictures)
As this news becomes official, the pair decide to keep up appearances, and Daniel moves into Audrey’s guestroom. Daniel stumbles upon some confidential information about Audrey’s client, which he uses in court. Audrey is devastated and asks for a divorce despite Daniel declaring his love for her. It is revealed to the pair that their marriage in Ireland was not legal. In the end, Audrey realizes her love for Daniel, and the pair get married in the courthouse.
- Director: Peter Howitt
- Main Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore
- Release Date: May 7, 2004
- Rating: 5.8/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, Redbox, Apple TV
Enchanted (2007)
The movie tells the unlikely love story of a Disney princess and a divorce lawyer in New York. Giselle (Adams) is set to marry Prince Edward (Marsden), but she is thrown into a well that transports her to New York. The Prince follows her to the real world in an attempt to get her back. Giselle meets Robert (Dempsey) and his daughter, who take her to their home. Giselle and the Prince attend a ball along with Robert and his girlfriend. Giselle gets poisoned at the ball, and a kiss from Robert brings her back to life. The movie ends with Giselle staying back in New York with Robert and starting a career in fashion.
Enchanted (Credit: Walt Disney Pictures)
- Director: Kevin Lima
- Main Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden
- Release Date: November 21, 2007
- Rating: 7.1/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Disney Plus, Apple TV, Amazon Video
Me Before You (2016)
The movie tells the unlikely love story of Will (Clafin), a tetraplegic, and Lou, his bubbly caregiver. Although Will initially despises Lou’s bubbly nature, he slowly begins to enjoy her company. Lou becomes determined to encourage Will to live after she finds out that he is seeking assisted suicide in Switzerland. The pair fall in love despite the circumstances, but seeing Will’s determination to end his life, Lou leaves him. The movie ends with Lou reading a letter from Will while sitting in his favorite café in Paris.
Me Before You (Credit: New Line Cinema)
- Director: Thea Sharrock
- Main Cast: Emilia Clark, Sam Claflin
- Release Date: June 3, 2016
- Rating: 7.4/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, Vudu, YouTube, Apple TV
Pride And Prejudice (2005)
Elizabeth (Knightly) and Mr. Darcy (Macfayden) come from different social circles and often verbally spar with each other. Elizabeth assumes that Mr. Darcy is aloof and looks down upon her and her sisters due to their poor status. After a series of unfortunate circumstances involving one of her sisters, Elizabeth comes to realize Mr. Darcy’s good nature. The movie ends with Mr. Darcy finally revealing his love for Elizabeth while his friend Bingley gets engaged to her sister, Jane.
Pride And Prejudice (Credit: Studio Canal)
- Director: Joe Wright
- Main Cast: Keira Knightly, Rosamund Pike, Matthew Macfadyen
- Release Date: September 16, 2005
- Rating: 7.8/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
The movie shows the unlikely love between a middle-aged couple who have opposite personalities. Erica (Keaton), a playwright, arrives unexpectedly at her beach house, where she finds her daughter, Marin, with an older man, Harry (Nicholson). The mother and daughter decide to continue their vacation without disturbing one another. Unfortunately, Harry suffers a heart attack and is forced to stay back while Marin leaves.
Something’s Gotta Give (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
Despite their clashing personalities, Harry and Erica become attracted to each other. Harry leaves and does not reciprocate Erica’s feelings which devastates her. She writes a play based on their relationship, which turns into a big hit. Harry realizes his past mistakes and seeks to apologize to all the young women he has dated in the past, including Marin.
The movie ends with Harry declaring his love for Erica and the pair bonding as a family with Marin’s family.
- Director: Nancy Meyers
- Main Cast: Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet
- Release Date: December 12, 2003
- Rating: 6.7/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
Just Go With It (2011)
Danny Maccabee (Sandler) is a successful plastic surgeon who dates women under the pretense of having an unhappy marriage to avoid commitment. Katherine (Aniston) is his assistant who gets reluctantly roped in as his ex-wife to convince his latest girlfriend, Palmer.
Just Go With It (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
The movie follows Dennis’s attempts to keep up the lies to ensure that Palmer does not find the truth. After a series of hilarious events, Dennis finally realizes his love for Katherine and ends up marrying her.
- Director: Dennis Dugan
- Main Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston
- Release Date: February 11, 2011
- Rating: 6.4/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
27 Dresses (2008)
Jane (Heigl), who has been a bridesmaid for 27 weddings, meets Kevin (Marsden), who has a cynical view of weddings. Jane is devastated when her sister Tess feigns feelings for her boss George and gets engaged to him. Meanwhile, Kevin uses Jane’s experiences as a perennial bridesmaid for his column.
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The pair fall in love despite their differences, but Kevin’s article gets published on the front page. This causes a lot of embarrassment for Jane as she has fallen in love with Kevin. Jane finally stands up to her sister Tess after she alters their late mother’s wedding dress. The movie ends with Jane and Kevin getting married with her 27 friends dressed as bridesmaids.
- Director: Anne Fletcher
- Main Cast: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden
- Release Date: January 9, 2008
- Rating: 6.1/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cruel Intentions (1999)
The movie follows the drama created by a wealthy teenager Kathryn (Geller), to entertain herself. She cruelly traps her step-brother Sebastian (Phillippe) to seduce Annette (Witherspoon) and Cecile as revenge on her ex.
Cruel Intentions (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
This dangerous game causes a lot of heartbreak for all the people involved. Despite being a notorious womanizer, Sebastian falls in love with Annette, who is conservative. But their relationship does not last long as Sebastian gets blackmailed by Kathryn and loses his life due to the drama created by her. The movie ends with Annette getting revenge by outing Kathryn’s secrets to the entire school.
- Director: Roger Kumble
- Main Cast: Sarah Michelle Geller, Ryan Phillipe, Reese Witherspoon
- Release Date: March 22, 2019
- Rating: 6.8/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
The Bounty Hunter (2010)
Milo (Butler) is a bounty hunter, while his ex-wife Nicole (Aniston) works as an investigative reporter. Milo gets the job of finding Nicole after she skips her bond hearing to meet her informant Jimmy. Milo catches Nicole, and the pair find out that they are being stalked by Milo’s bookies and a corrupt cop. The pair set out on an investigative search to trap Earl, a corrupt cop, for stealing narcotics. The movie ends with Milo and Nicole ending up in adjoining cells, where they declare their love for each other.
The Bounty Hunter (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
- Director: Andy Tenant
- Main Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Gerald Butler
- Release Date: March 19, 2010
- Rating: 5.5/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, DIRECTV, Vudu, iTunes, fuboTV
Letters To Juliet (2010)
Sophie (Seyfried), an aspiring writer, visits Verona, Italy, with her chef fiancé Victor. She answers an unanswered letter addressed to Juliet that was written in 1957. Sophie then meets Claire, who had written the letter in her youth. Along with Claire’s grandson Charlie, they start searching for Claire’s then-boyfriend Lorenzo. After several attempts, they unexpectedly find Lorenzo, and Claire gets reunited with her past lover.
Letters To Juliet (Credit: Applehead Pictures)
Despite developing feelings for one another, Charlie and Sophia part ways, and she returns home with Victor. Sophia later breaks up with Victor and gets back to Verona to attend Lorenzo and Claire’s wedding. The movie ends with Charlie declaring his love for Sophia in true Romeo style.
- Director: Gary Winick
- Main Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Cristopher Egan, Vanessa Redgrave
- Release Date: May 14, 2010
- Rating: 6.5/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube
We’re The Millers (2013)
David (Sudeikis) is a drug dealer who owes money to his boss. He gets recruited to smuggle drugs from Mexico as a payment for his dues. David recruits Rose (Aniston), who works as a stripper along with two runaway teens Kenny and Casey, to make a pretend family for the trip.
We’re The Millers (Credit: New Line Cinema)
The movie follows the hilarious journey of this group of misfits as they attempt to outsmart rival gangs and police forces to smuggle drugs from Mexico. Despite being from different backgrounds, the four strangers find love among themselves and become a real family. The movie ends with David turning in his boss and the entire family living together in witness protection in a suburban home.
- Director: Rawson M Thurber
- Main Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter
- Release Date: August 7, 2013
- Rating: 7/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, Sky Store, YouTube, Chili, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies & TV
In Time (2011)
This movie takes place in the year 2169, when people stop aging after 25 and have a countdown timer displaying their lifespan. Will (Timberlake) is a factory worker who often has less than 24 hours on his timer. After an act of goodwill, he receives time as a gift. Will infiltrates the high society of New Greenwich to take revenge on the wealthy time-hoarders after his mother’s death.
In Time (Credit: New Regency)
He abducts Sylvia, a wealthy heir, as a hostage and demands a 1000-year ransom to be paid to the people for her release. Sylvia and Will become a team despite their different backgrounds and start working together to ensure a fair distribution of time. The movie ends with Sylvia sacrificing her father for the greater good and continuing to work with Will.
- Director: Andrew Niccol
- Main Cast: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy
- Release Date: October 20, 2011
- Rating: 6.7/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV
The Hunger Games (2012)
The movie follows the trials of Katniss (Lawrence) and several other teens who are forced to participate in a series of life-or-death games. Despite having romantic feelings for Gale (Hemsworth), Katniss starts developing feelings for Peeta (Hutcherson) during the course of the games. How Katniss survives the games and how she and Peeta together manage to throw a challenge to the President form the gist of the story.
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- Director: Gary Ross
- Main Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson
- Release Date: March 23, 2012
- Rating: 7.2/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Hulu Plus, fuboTV, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Instant Video
As Good As It Gets (1997)
The follows an eccentric novelist Melvin (Nicholson), who suffers from. OCD. Due to his condition, he develops many quirks and exhibits odd behavior. Carol (Hunt), a waitress in the local restaurant that Melvin frequents, is the only person who tolerates his behavior.
As Good As It Gets (Credit: TriStar Pictures)
Melvin is forced to let new people into his life when he finds himself taking care of his neighbor’s dog. The film explores how Melvin transforms after this incident and how he starts exhibiting affection to the people around him. The film ends with Melvin and Carol starting a relationship and taking a walk together.
- Director: James L Brooks
- Main Cast: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt
- Release Date: December 6, 1997
- Rating: 7.7/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube , Vudu, DIRECTV
Divergent (2014)
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Set in the future, teens are segregated into four different factions after undergoing a serum-induced psychological test. Beatrice (Woodley) is classified as a divergent as she has multiple attributes of different factions. The film follows Beatrice’s journey and her relationship with different people while taking part in the selection process. In the later part of the film, Beatrice and Four (James) form an understanding and develop trust in each other despite initial misunderstandings.
- Director: Neil Burger
- Main Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet
- Release Date: March 21, 2014
- Rating: 6.6/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: HBO Max, AppleTV, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play Movies
French Kiss (1995)
Kate (Ryan) is engaged to Charlie (Timothy Hutton) and is busy planning a wedding. But her dreams are cut short when she gets a phone call from Charlie informing her that he has fallen in love with a French woman. Determined to win back her fiancé, Kate leaves for France and is seated next to Luc (Kline), who is smuggling a diamond necklace. Despite her disdain for Luc, Kate finds herself seeking his help to woo her fiancé back.
French Kiss (Credit: Working Title Films)
After a series of mishaps, she finally meets Charlie and discovers that she is not in love with him anymore. Kate helps Luc start his vineyard by giving him a check with her own money instead of selling the stolen necklace. The movie ends with Luc proposing to Kate and a scene of them kissing in their own vineyard.
- Director: Lawrence Kasdan
- Main Cast: Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Jean Reno
- Release Date: May 5, 1995
- Rating: 6.6/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, Sky Store
I.Q. (1994)
Catherine (Ryan), a mathematics doctoral candidate, firmly believes in having a partner with a good IQ. Her uncle, Albert Einstein, and his friends try to come up with different ways to make her choose love. Catherine gets engaged to psychology professor James (Stephen Fry) in spite of the two having contrasting opinions on everything.
IQ (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Ed (Robbins), a car mechanic, meets Catherine and instantly falls in love with her. Einstein (Walter Matthau) and friends come up with clever ways to establish Ed as a person with a high IQ to get Catherine to notice him. By the end of the film, Catherine does fall in love with Ed as she realizes that love is more important than IQ.
- Director: Fred Schepisi
- Main Cast: Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins
- Release Date: December 25, 1994
- Rating: 6.2/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
The Bodyguard (1992)
Frank (Costner), a former Secret Service agent, is hired to work as a bodyguard for Rachel (Houston). Rachel is a popular singer and actress who is receiving death threats from a stalker. Despite the animosity Rachel and Frank have toward each other, they grow close after Frank protects her from danger. The pair inadvertently sleep together, causing agony to Frank, who wants to maintain a professional relationship.
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The stalker is revealed to be a hitman engaged by Rachel’s sister. Frank protects Rachel from a fatal gunshot and is injured in the process. The film ends with the pair going their separate ways as they understand that they cannot be together.
- Director: Mick Jackson
- Main Cast: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Bill Cobbs
- Release Date: November 25, 1992
- Rating: 6.3/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Tubi TV, Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes
Casanova (2005)
This movie is based on the legendary tale of Casanova. Casanova (Ledger) is notorious for his promiscuity and is advised to marry in order to avoid the death sentence. He gets engaged to a virgin, Victoria (Natalie Dormer), but he finds himself attracted to Francesca (Miller). Francesca is engaged to Papirizzio (Oliver Platt), but she is a vocal feminist publishing her work as a man. The film follows the many schemes of Casanova to make Francesca fall in love with him.
Casanova (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
In the end, Francesca’s mother and Papirizzio get engaged, and Francesca’s brother Giovanni (Charlie Cox) vows to continue Casanova’s legacy. The pair themselves leave Venice to tour as stage actors with Casanova’s family.
- Director: Lasse Hallstrom
- Main Cast: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Oliver Platt
- Release Date: December 25, 2005
- Rating: 6.5/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Amazon Video, YouTube, Vudu, Apple TV, Netflix
Tangled (2010)
This 3D animated fantasy moved is based on the fairy tale of Rapunzel. This movie features the voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi , and Donna Murphy, among others. Mother Gothel (Murphy) kidnaps the princess and names her Rapunzel after she discovers that the baby’s magical hair can keep her young forever. Rapunzel (Moore) is kept locked in a tower and is made to believe that the outside world is unsafe. Flynn (Levi), a petty thief, lands in the tower after stealing the crown meant for the princess.
Tangled (Credit: Walt Disney Pictures)
He gets knocked out by Rapunzel, who sets a condition that she will give back the crown only after she sees the sky lanterns set out for the lost princess. After a series of adventures, Rapunzel finally sees the lanterns and gives back the crown to Flynn. However, despite trusting each other, Mother Gothel manages to trick Rapunzel into believing that Flynn abandoned her and takes her back to the castle. In the end, Rapunzel realizes that she is the lost princess and is saved by Flynn, who cuts off her hair, thereby turning Mother Gothel to dust.
- Director: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
- Main Cast: Mandy Moore(Rapunzel), Zachary Levi(Flynn), Donna Murphy(Mother Gothel)
- Release Date: November 24, 2010
- Rating: 7.7/10
- Watch On: Disney+, Google Play, Amazon Instant Videos, Vudu, iTunes
The Notebook (2004)
The film narrates the love story of a wealthy heiress Allison (McAdams), and a poor mill worker Noah (Gosling). The young love birds have a summer romance, but Allison’s mother disapproves of Noah due to his poverty. The pair break up and move on with their lives. Noah enlists in the army while Allison volunteers as a nurse and eventually gets engaged to a wealthy man.
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Allison ends her engagement and gets back to Noah as she realizes her love for him. The movie ends with a shot of Noah and Allison dying together in a hospice.
- Director: Nick Cassavetes
- Main Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams
- Release Date: June 25, 2004
- Rating: 7.8/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Netflix
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
Lucy (Bullock) is a liberal lawyer who takes pro-bono cases and is passionate about historic preservation. George (Grant) is a billionaire real estate developer who has no specific direction in life. When they clash over the developmental plans of the Coney Island community center, George offers to hire Lucy as his chief counsel.
Two Weeks Notice (Credit: Fortis Films)
Despite the difference in their personalities, the two form a bond as they begin to work together and understand each other’s shortcomings. Lucy hands in her two weeks’ notice after she gets vexed with George’s frivolous demands. George resigns from his position in order to keep the community center intact. The movie ends with George and Lucy confessing their feelings for one another.
- Director: Marc Lawrence
- Main Cast: Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant
- Release Date: December 12, 2002
- Rating: 6.1/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Vudu, YouTube, Google Play Movies
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
The movie follows the journey of 32-year-old Bridget (Zellweger) as she tries to transform herself and find love. Bridget works as a publicity assistant and has a crush on her boss Daniel (Grant). She keeps running into Mark (Firth), a lawyer, as he is the son of her parent’s friends. Mark disapproves of Bridget, and in an attempt to prove him wrong, she starts flirting with Daniel.
Bridget Jones’s Diary (Credit: Universal Pictures)
Bridget soon realizes that Mark and Daniel were friends who fell apart due to Daniel’s affair with Mark’s wife. After a series of embarrassing situations for Bridget, she resigns from her job and starts working as a TV presenter. Mark helps her career by giving her an exclusive interview regarding a landmark case. She confesses her feelings for Mark but is dismayed to learn that he is moving to New York and wants to marry his fiancé Natasha. The movie ends with Mark coming back to Bridget and the pair making a fresh start.
- Director: Sharon Maguire
- Main Cast: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
- Release Date: April 13, 2001
- Rating: 6.8/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes
What Women Want (2000)
In this romantic fantasy, Nick (Gibson) is a chauvinistic advertising executive who can hear women’s thoughts after a freak accident. Although he faces a tough time initially, he starts using his newfound powers to get back at his boss Darcy (Hunt). Although Nick and Darcy fight to retain their positions, Nick soon develops feelings for Darcy.
What Women Want (Credit: Mirror)
Nick also uses his powers to build a better bond with his estranged daughter Alex (Ashley Johnson). Nick eventually realizes his poor treatment of women and successfully builds a better bond with all women in his life. Nick loses his powers during a thunderstorm, but he succeeds in stopping his secretary from attempting suicide. The movie ends with Nick confessing everything to Darcy.
- Director: Nancy Meyers
- Main Cast: Helen Hunt, Mel Gibson
- Release Date: December 15, 2000
- Rating: 6.4/10(IMDb)
- Watch On: Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu
Runaway Bride (1999)
Maggie (Roberts) is a carpenter who has a history of running away from her own weddings and leaving her groom at the altar. Graham (Gere) is a New York columnist looking to redeem himself after getting fired for writing an unverified piece. Graham learns about Maggie’s adventures at a local bar and sets out to investigate the story.
Runaway Bride (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
Graham manages to charm his way into Maggie’s circle of family and friends and concludes that Maggie was not truly in love with any of her exes.
In due course, Graham himself falls in love with Maggie and gets engaged to be married. Unfortunately, Maggie leaves Graham at the altar like all the other grooms before. Humiliated, Graham leaves for New York and tries to forget all about Maggie. Following Graham’s advice, Maggie sets out to learn all about herself. After she understands her own mind, she sets out to New York and meets Graham at his home, and proposes to him. The movie ends with the wedding ceremony of Graham and Maggie.
- Director: Garry Marshall
- Main Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
- Release Date: July 30, 1999
- Rating: 5.6/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Paramount+, Apple TV, YouTube, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video
Pretty Woman (1990)
Edward (Gere) is a powerful corporate raider who buys out ailing companies to liquidate them for profit. He meets Vivian (Roberts), a hooker, when he faces car trouble while cruising around the city. On impulse, he books Vivian for the night and has casual sex with her.
Pretty Woman (Credit: Touchstone Pictures)
The next morning, Edward asks Vivian to act as his girlfriend for a week and gives her his credit card for shopping. After Vivian is humiliated in the store, Edward races in to ensure that she is treated properly. The pair start to enjoy each other’s company, and Edward’s personality changes due to Vivian’s efforts. He offers to set Vivian up in a condo which offends her. The movie ends with Edward becoming a changed man, and he rescues Vivian like a knight from her fantasy.
- Director: Garry Marshall
- Main Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
- Release Date: March 23, 1990
- Rating: 7.1/10 (IMDb)
- Watch On: Apple TV, YouTube, Redbox, Vudu, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Beauty and The Beast (2017)
This classic children’s story was tweaked for modern audiences. Belle (Watson), a bibliophile, is forced to get imprisoned in a castle after her father is charged with stealing a rose for her. The castle belongs to a Beast (Stevens), who is the Prince of the land, but he got cursed by an enchantress for his unkind behavior.
The Beauty And The Beast (Credit: Walt Disney Pictures)
The movie narrates how Belle manages to form a friendship with the Beast and convinces him to be more kind. The townsfolk do not believe the claims of Belle’s father that the Beast imprisoned Belle and sent him to an asylum. Belle goes to town to prove her father’s innocence and shows the Beast to the townsfolk in a magic mirror.
The townsfolk attack the castle, but the Beast does not put up a fight as he believes that Belle abandoned him. The Beast dies after the petals of a magical rose fall away, but he regains life as a real person when Belle declares her love for him. The movie ends with Belle and the Prince hosting a ball for the entire town.
- Director: Bill Condon
- Main Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans
- Release Date: March 17, 2017
- Rating: 7.1/10(IMBd)
- Watch On: Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV
