Movies Like Joy of Sex

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Valley Girl

1983·1h 39m·★ 6.4·Martha Coolidge

3 shared cast incl. Cameron Dye & Heidi HolickerDir. Martha CoolidgeComedy & Romance

Sex Drive

2008·1h 49m·★ 6.5·Sean Anders

Themes: loss of virginity, teen movie, high schoolFans also likedComedy & Romance

Alex Strangelove

2018·1h 39m·★ 6.3·Craig Johnson

Themes: loss of virginity, teen movie, high schoolFans also liked

Another Gay Movie

2006·1h 34m·★ 5.0·Todd Stephens

Themes: loss of virginity, high schoolFans also likedComedy & Romance

10 Things I Hate About You

1999·1h 37m·★ 7.4·Gil Junger

Themes: teen movie, high schoolComedy & Romance

Sleepless in Seattle

1993·1h 45m·★ 6.8·Nora Ephron

TMDB recommendsComedy & Romance

Bride for Rent

2014·1h 55m·★ 6.3·Mae Cruz-Alviar

TMDB recommendsRomance & Comedy

Together Together

2021·1h 30m·★ 6.4·Nikole Beckwith

TMDB recommendsComedy & Romance

Real Genius

1985·1h 46m·★ 6.9·Martha Coolidge

Starring Michelle MeyrinkDir. Martha CoolidgeComedy & Romance

Crazy in Love

1992·1h 40m·★ 5.7·Martha Coolidge

Starring Joanne BaronDir. Martha CoolidgeComedy & Romance

Twilight

2008·2h 2m·★ 5.4·Catherine Hardwicke

Themes: teen movie, high school

Shrek

2001·1h 30m·★ 7.9·Andrew Adamson

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988·1h 44m·★ 7.7·Robert Zemeckis

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Lolita

1962·2h 34m·★ 7.5·Stanley Kubrick

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Closely Watched Trains

1966·1h 33m·★ 7.6·Jiří Menzel

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Dangerous Liaisons

1988·1h 59m·★ 7.5·Stephen Frears

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Annaluise & Anton

1999·1h 47m·★ 7.0·Caroline Link

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An Unforgettable Year - Summer

2023·1h 41m·★ 5.3·Cris D'amato

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Cruel Intentions

1999·1h 37m·★ 6.8·Roger Kumble

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Antonia's Line

1995·1h 42m·★ 7.4·Marleen Gorris

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How Good Is Joy of Sex?

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