Movies Like The Spectacular Now

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

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982·1h 30m·★ 7.1·Amy Heckerling

Themes: teenager, coming of ageFans also likedStarring Jennifer Jason Leigh

Chemical Hearts

2020·1h 33m·★ 6.3·Richard Tanne

Themes: teenager, coming of ageFans also likedDrama & Romance

Never Been Kissed

1999·1h 47m·★ 6.0·Raja Gosnell

TMDB recommendsRomance & Comedy & Drama

Mean Girls

2004·1h 37m·★ 7.1·Mark Waters

Themes: teenager, coming of ageDrama & Comedy

Welcome to the Dollhouse

1996·1h 28m·★ 7.3·Todd Solondz

TMDB recommendsComedy & Drama

Lord Jim

1965·2h 34m·★ 6.7·Richard Brooks

TMDB recommendsDrama & Romance

The World According to Garp

1982·2h 16m·★ 7.1·George Roy Hill

TMDB recommendsDrama & Comedy

Smashed

2012·1h 25m·★ 6.7·James Ponsoldt

Comedy & Drama & RomanceStarring Mary Elizabeth WinsteadDir. James Ponsoldt

The Hotel New Hampshire

1984·1h 50m·★ 5.8·Tony Richardson

TMDB recommendsComedy & Drama

Affluenza

2014·1h 25m·★ 4.8·Kevin Asch

TMDB recommendsDrama & Romance

City of God

2002·2h 9m·★ 8.6·Fernando Meirelles

Themes: introspective, coming of age

Love, Simon

2018·1h 50m·★ 7.5·Greg Berlanti

Fans also likedComedy & Drama & Romance

The First Time

2012·1h 35m·★ 6.8·Jon Kasdan

Fans also likedDrama & Comedy & Romance

Love in Taipei

2023·1h 35m·★ 5.7·Arvin Chen

Fans also likedRomance & Comedy & Drama

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

2008·1h 40m·★ 6.3·Gurinder Chadha

Fans also likedComedy & Drama & Romance

Tall Girl

2019·1h 41m·★ 5.2·Nzingha Stewart

Fans also likedComedy & Drama & Romance

Cherry

2010·1h 39m·★ 6.6·Jeffrey Fine

Fans also likedComedy & Drama & Romance

Enemies, a Love Story

1989·1h 59m·★ 6.6·Paul Mazursky

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Geography Club

2013·1h 24m·★ 6.5·Gary Entin

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In Good Company

2004·1h 50m·★ 6.4·Paul Weitz

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How Good Is The Spectacular Now?

Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.

Where to Watch The Spectacular Now

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