Netflix dumps an avalanche of original content on the world pretty much every week. (And we are v v grateful!) That original content takes several forms; There are the high-quality, prestige series, like Stranger Things and The Crown. There are thought-provoking, important documentaries like Athlete A and 13th. There are also addictive and/or borderline bizarre docuseries, like Making a Murderer and Tiger King. But one place where Netflix has really started to shine is original romantic comedies.
Think about it: Rom-coms had their heyday in theaters back in the '90s and early '00s, but with the exception of a few big name hits like Crazy Rich Asians, the romantic comedy has become an endangered species in theaters. On Netflix though, rom-coms aren't just surviving...they're thriving. And within the general rom-com category, there is a smaller subcategory of romantic comedy that Netflix is really nailing: the teen rom-com.
And when it comes to Netflix teen rom-coms specifically, it doesn't get much better than The Kissing Booth. The popular movie has already spawned two sequels, The Kissing Booth 2 andThe Kissing Booth 3, obviously.
'The Kissing Booth'
Watch 'The Kissing Booth'
If you've already watched The Kissing Booth and The Kissing Booth 2 more times than is technically healthy for a single human to do while you wait for The Kissing Booth 3 to hit Netflix this week, here are 15 other movies like The Kissing Booth series to watch right now.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Watch : To All the Boys I've Loved Before
If you love the earnestness of The Kissing Booth, then it's a no-brainer that you'll love Netflix's other flagship teen rom-com To All the Boys I've Loved Before.
The DUFF
She's All That
When people poke fun at '90s rom-coms, they're basically just poking fun at She's All That, which is the ultimate "ugly duckling" makeover teen movie. Just like The Kissing Booth, this movie's getting more Netflix love too in the form of He's All That starring Addison Rae.
Sixteen Candles
Speaking of paving the way, let's throw it all the way back to the original "popular jock falls for nerdy girl" teen movie: Sixteen Candles. Some of the jokes don't age well (like, at all), but the encapsulation of teen angst is timeless.
Mean Girls
Mean Girls definitely takes the title as the ultimate modern classic teen comedy. No, the romance isn't as front and center like in other movies on this list, but Aaron Samuels's hair does look sexy pushed back.
The Half of It
Classic rom-coms come with old school issues—like a seriously problematic lack of diversity and representation. Netflix's The Half of It takes a classic rom-com plot (guy asks "nerdy" girl to help him woo the girl of his dreams) and gives it a much-needed modern update (said "nerdy" girl is also crushing on the object of the boy's affection).
High School Musical
Three words: Zac. Efron. Singing.
Actually, two more words: And. Dancing.
Love, Simon
A Cinderella Story
Watch A Cinderella Story
As the title implies, this is a modern take on Cinderella, with prime, post-Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff in the role of the underdog lead and ultra-prime, One Tree Hill-era Chad Michael Murray as the Prince Charming love interest.
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