11 Essential Movies to Watch If You're Head Over Heels for Your Best Friend's Sibling
The Kissing Booth
When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend. Released on May 11, 2018, "The Kissing Booth" captures the tumultuous journey of young love and friendship. Rated 2.9 on average, this film is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Dan in Real Life
Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son, and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend. Released on October 26, 2007, this heartwarming movie has earned an average rating of 3.5.
The Edge of Seventeen
Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis. Released on November 18, 2016, this movie vividly portrays teenage angst and rivalry with an average rating of 3.8.
Little Women
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. This 2019 adaptation of the classic novel breathes new life into the timeless tale, exploring themes of sisterhood, love, and independence. With a solid rating of 4, this film is a must-watch.
Love, Victor
Victor is a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation. When it all seems too much, he reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school. Released on June 17, 2020, this heartfelt series has an impressive average rating of 4.
One Small Hitch
On a flight home to Chicago for a family wedding, childhood friends Josh and Molly innocently agree to fake a wedding engagement to make Josh's dying father happy. Things quickly get out of hand, and a series of events causes them to pretend to be a couple and start planning a phony wedding. Released on February 14, 2013, this romantic comedy is rated at 3.5.
The Family Stone
An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life. Released on December 15, 2005, this film strikes a balance between comedy and drama, achieving a rating of 3.3.
27 Dresses
Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores. This January 10, 2008, rom-com is bound to have you both laughing and crying, earning a rating of 3.3 on average.
America's Sweethearts
In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found its only print kidnapped by the director. Released on July 17, 2001, this romantic-comedy is packed with star power and humor, earning a decent rating of 3.
Hannah and Her Sisters
Between two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly. Released on February 7, 1986, Woody Allen's film has been critically acclaimed, landing a strong average rating of 4.2.
Legends of the Fall
In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow lives on a ranch in the wilderness with his sons, Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel. The unconventional but close-knit family is bound by loyalty, tested by war, and torn apart by love as told over the course of several decades in this epic saga. Released on December 23, 1994, this film has a notable rating of 3.9.
So, whether you're in for a dose of rom-com fun or a dramatic rollercoaster, these curated selections provide an entertaining deep dive into the complex dynamics of loving someone close to home. Grab your popcorn and enjoy these captivating films!