Materialists is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Celine Song. The 2025 film is set in New York City, and it follows Lucy, a failed actress turned successful matchmaker who cares about her clients but hates her job. While she has helped many people find love, she is still single herself, but things soon get complicated when she meets the perfect man, and her ex-boyfriend comes back into her life. Materialists stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, and Louisa Jacobson. So, if you loved the heartfelt romance, entertaining characters, and compelling story in Materialists, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Past Lives (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Past Lives is a romantic drama film written and directed by Celine Song. The 2023 film follows two childhood friends from South Korea who were separated and reunite years later in America. Their reunion stirs up old feelings and forces them to explore what their relationship actually means. Past Lives stars Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro, Ji-Hye Yoon, Choi Won-young, and Min Young Ahn.
Love, Guaranteed (Netflix)
Love, Guaranteed is a romantic comedy film directed by Mark Steven Johnson from a screenplay co-written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy. The 2020 film follows Susan, a pro bono lawyer who takes a case against a dating website that promises love for money. Her client is Nick Evans, who has been on 1000 dates but still hasn’t found love. Love, Guaranteed stars Rachel Leigh Cook, Damon Wayans Jr., Caitlin Howden, Jed Rees, Lisa Durupt, Sean Amsing, Brendan Taylor, and Alvin Sanders.
27 Dresses (Hulu, Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
27 Dresses is a romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher from a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. The 2008 film follows Jane Nichols, a young woman who has been a bridesmaid for 27 weddings but is still single herself. When her younger sister announces that she is engaged and meets a cynical reporter, her life completely changes. 27 Dresses stars Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Judy Greer, and Edward Burns.
The Wedding Planner (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Wedding Planner is a romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman from a screenplay co-written by Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis. The 2001 film follows Mary Fiore, a wedding planner who’s still single herself. When she is rescued from a deadly situation by Steve Edison, a handsome young man, she falls for him, but things take a heartbreaking turn when Steve turns out to be engaged to her new client. The Wedding Planner stars Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Justin Chambers, and Alex Rocco.
Somebody I Used to Know (Prime Video)
Somebody I Used to Know is a romantic comedy film directed by Dave Franco, who also co-wrote the script with Alison Brie. The 2023 film follows Ally, a workaholic reality TV showrunner who returns to her hometown and tries to reconcile her feelings for her ex, Sean, who’s about to be married. Somebody I Used to Know stars Brie, Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi, Haley Joel Osment, Ayden Mayeri, and Amy Sedaris.
Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)
Always Be My Maybe is a romantic comedy film written by Nahnatchka Khan from a screenplay co-written by Randall Park, Ali Wong, and Michael Golamco. The 2019 film follows Sasha and Marcus, two childhood friends who went in their own directions after a brief teenage romantic relationship. When Sasha returns to San Francisco to open a restaurant, her feelings for Marcus also come back, but her fame and a charming new man may get in the way. Always Be My Maybe stars Ali Wong, Randall Park, James Saito, Michelle Buteau, and Vivian Bang.
The Spectacular Now (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Spectacular Now is a coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by James Ponsoldt from a screenplay co-written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Tharp, the 2013 film follows Sutter Keely, a popular teen boy who falls for Aimee, a shy, introverted girl, after his girlfriend breaks up with him. The Spectacular Now stars Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bob Odenkirk, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Kyle Chandler.