5 Movies to Watch After To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Finished To All the Boys I've Loved Before and want more of that sweet, swoony, letter-writing teen romance? You are not alone. The film made fake-dating and secret love letters popular again, and it left a lot of viewers searching for something similar. This list picks five teen and young-adult romances for that exact mood. Each one was judged on how well it captures the same warmth, how strong the chemistry is, and how easy it is to enjoy in one sitting. The list runs from worst to best, so number one is the strongest recommendation. All five are Netflix originals, though availability varies by country, so check a tracker such as JustWatch before you press play.

Who it's for: Fans of the same cast and of mistaken-identity romances. Why it ranks here: Shannon Purser plays a quick-witted teenager who gets drawn into a text-message romance with a boy (Noah Centineo) who thinks he is talking to someone else. Centineo's presence makes it an easy follow-up to To All the Boys, and Purser is funny and likeable. The plot is polarising and its central deception divided audiences, which is why it opens the list. Skip it if: You dislike stories built on one character pretending to be another.

Who it's for: Viewers who want a light, popular, drama-filled teen romance. Why it ranks here: Joey King plays Elle, who falls for her best friend's older brother (Jacob Elordi) despite a pact never to date. It became one of the best-known teen romances of the streaming era and spawned sequels. Critics were mixed, but fans were loyal, and it is an easy, unchallenging watch. Skip it if: You want a thoughtful, original story rather than a comfort-food one.

Who it's for: Anyone who wants a cozy, wintery ensemble romance. Why it ranks here: Based on a young-adult story collection by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle, the film follows several teenagers whose stories intertwine during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. The cast is appealing and the mood is warm, and it works well as a seasonal watch. It spreads its attention across many storylines, so no single romance gets much depth. Skip it if: You prefer one central love story to an ensemble.

Who it's for: Fans of Noah Centineo's leading-man charm. Why it ranks here: Centineo plays a student who starts a "rent-a-date" app to pay for college, and has to face the feelings behind the business. It has the same easy, good-natured tone as To All the Boys and moves briskly. It is less original than some entries, but it is warm and charming. Skip it if: You are tired of fake-date setups.

Who it's for: Viewers who want a smarter, more heartfelt romance with something to say. Why it ranks here: Written and directed by Alice Wu, the film follows Ellie (Leah Lewis), a shy student who agrees to write love letters for a classmate (Daniel Diemer) to the girl (Alexxis Lemire) they both like. It is loosely inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac, and it turns the old story into a tender look at friendship, identity and first love. Of the five, it is the one most likely to stay with you. Skip it if: You want a purely light, comedy-driven romance, since this one is quieter and more reflective.

Want more Noah Centineo? Try The Perfect Date or Sierra Burgess Is a Loser.

Want a cozy, wintery mood? Pick Let It Snow.

Want pure teen drama? Go for The Kissing Booth.

Want something more heartfelt? Start with The Half of It.

If To All the Boys I've Loved Before made you want to write a love letter of your own, any of these five will keep the feeling going. Which one is your favourite, and what should we add? Tell us in the comments and save this list for your next movie night.