Hollywood · Movies like it
What to watch after What We Wanted to Be, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from What We Wanted to Be (2024) · Film
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Film · 2024 · 84 min · English
WhyBranching Out matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy, drama) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2024 · 103 min · ZH
WhyGold or Shit matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through shared themes (comedy, humor) and a similar mood (romantic).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2024 · 135 min · English
WhyAlbany Road matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy, drama) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2024 · 123 min · ID
WhyKang Mak from Pee Mak matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy, romance) and a similar mood (romantic).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward horror; mood leans toward dread.
Film · 2024 · 108 min · Japanese
WhyLovesick Ellie matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through a similar mood (romantic) and a comparable emotional payoff (romantic).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2025 · 90 min · RU
WhyKnock on my Tver matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through a similar mood (romantic) and a comparable emotional payoff (romantic).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2024 · 13 min · English
WhyJane Austen's Period Drama matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy, romance) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward history; theme leans toward history, period.
Film · 2025 · 90 min · French
WhyThe Safe House matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through shared themes (comedy, humor) and overlapping genre ground (comedy, drama).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2024 · 128 min · PL
WhyWrooklyn Zoo matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2024 · 110 min · CN
WhyLast Song for You matches What We Wanted to Be in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward fantasy, music; theme leans toward fantasy, mythology.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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