Movies Like Anyone But You (2023) for Enemies-to-Lovers Energy
Breezy romantic comedies where bickering leads to kissing and weddings make everything messier.
Breezy romantic comedies where bickering leads to kissing and weddings make everything messier.
Best first watch
The Lost City (2022)
92% fit112 min · IMDb 6.1 · RT 78%
Two people who can't stand each other get thrown into a wild situation and slowly fall for each other. Rated PG-13, so it's family-safe while keeping the bickering sharp and the comedy physical.
Watch if
You want the fake-dating banter with an adventure twist.
Skip if
You prefer your rom-coms without action set pieces.
For you if
- You love watching two stubborn people slowly fall for each other
- For fans of lighthearted comedies that wrap up with a satisfying kiss
- You enjoy wedding settings, travel backdrops, and sunny vibes
Not for you if
- You prefer dark or emotionally heavy love stories
- You want action-heavy films with minimal romance
- You need deep character studies over playful banter
How Anyone But You (2023) alternatives compare
Pick The Lost City if you want instant chemistry, big laughs, and a fast pace. Pick What If or Plus One if you prefer a slow-building connection with drier humor. Both run just 98 minutes, perfect for a weeknight. Long Shot is the longest at 125 minutes but delivers the raunchiest comedy. Love Again is the gentlest option, almost zero bickering, ideal if you want something purely sweet.
How much do they bicker?
Constant bickering
How long is the movie?
Medium at 112 min
How silly does it get?
Very silly and physical
Slow burn or fast start?
Sparks fly immediately
How much do they bicker?
Barely any friction
How long is the movie?
Quick at 104 min
How silly does it get?
Sweet, not silly
Slow burn or fast start?
Gradual buildup
How much do they bicker?
Playful jabs throughout
How long is the movie?
Brisk at 98 min
How silly does it get?
Witty and dry
Slow burn or fast start?
Slow simmer all summer
How much do they bicker?
Steady back-and-forth
How long is the movie?
Longest at 125 min
How silly does it get?
Raunchy and goofy
Slow burn or fast start?
Quick reconnection
How much do they bicker?
Gentle tension
How long is the movie?
Brisk at 98 min
How silly does it get?
Quietly funny
Slow burn or fast start?
Very slow burn
Not sure what to watch?
Date night
Funny, fast-paced, and romantic enough to set a good mood without being too sappy.
Quick watch
At 98 minutes, it's tight and breezy with zero filler scenes.
Friend group
Seth Rogen's comedy lands with a crowd, and the premise gets everyone talking.
Find your pick
Do you prefer your rom-coms with adventure and action mixed in?
Moments you loved
Best movies like Anyone But You (2023)
1. The Lost City (2022)
112 min · IMDb 6.1 · RT 78%
Two people who can't stand each other get thrown into a wild situation and slowly fall for each other. Rated PG-13, so it's family-safe while keeping the bickering sharp and the comedy physical.
Watch if
You want the fake-dating banter with an adventure twist.
Skip if
You prefer your rom-coms without action set pieces.
Where to watch
2. Love Again (2023)
104 min · IMDb 5.9 · RT 30%
A gentler take on the modern rom-com, where texting a stranger's phone leads to a sweet, fate-driven connection. Streaming on Hulu with a PG-13 rating, it's the softest pick here.
Watch if
You want a cozy, low-conflict love story for a quiet evening.
Skip if
You need sharp banter and enemies-to-lovers friction.
Where to watch
3. Plus One (2019)
98 min · IMDb 6.6 · RT 88%
Friends agree to be each other's wedding dates all summer, which mirrors Anyone But You's fake-relationship setup perfectly. At 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's the best-reviewed pick on this list.
Watch if
You love the slow realization that your friend is your person.
Skip if
You want big-budget production and famous leads.
Where to watch
4. Long Shot (2019)
125 min · IMDb 6.8 · RT 82%
A scruffy journalist and a polished politician spend most of the movie bickering, then give in to kissing once the chemistry is impossible to ignore. It plays as a breezy romantic comedy with messy public fallout and high-energy banter.
Watch if
You want the funniest, raunchiest option with real chemistry.
Skip if
You need something under two hours for a weeknight.
Where to watch
5. What If (2013)
98 min · IMDb 6.8 · RT 73%
Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan play friends whose bickering banter slowly turns into kissing and commitment panic. It is a breezy romantic comedy that stays intimate instead of escalating into wedding-level chaos.
Watch if
You enjoy watching two smart people talk around their feelings.
Skip if
You want big comedy moments over conversational humor.
Where to watch
Beyond movies
TV shows and books that scratch the same itch
Nobody Wants This
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody navigate the complications of falling for someone completely wrong for them. The sexual tension and witty banter mirror Anyone But You's central dynamic.
Netflix
My Life with the Walter Boys
A fish-out-of-water story with romantic complications and family drama. The enemies-to-lovers subplot captures the same tension as Ben and Bea's relationship.
Netflix
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Beach house romance with complicated family dynamics and love triangles. The sun-soaked setting and emotional intensity match Anyone But You's Australian wedding vibes.
Amazon Prime Video
Beach Read
by Emily Henry
Two rival writers challenge each other to write outside their comfort zones while falling in love. The enemies-to-lovers arc and witty dialogue perfectly capture Anyone But You's energy.
Available in most bookstores and libraries
Common questions about movies like Anyone But You (2023)
What is the best movie like Anyone But You (2023)?
Based on our analysis, The Lost City (2022) is the closest match with a 92% fit score. See the full breakdown above for why it earned the top spot.
After Anyone But You, should I start with The Lost City or another recommendation first?
The Lost City is the natural follow-up to Anyone But You. The Lost City holds 78% on Rotten Tomatoes.
For a shorter-runtime follow-up to Anyone But You, does Plus One at 98 minutes make the most sense?
Plus One clocks in at 98 minutes, making it the shortest watch here. Plus One holds 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is the easiest streaming way to watch The Lost City right now after Anyone But You?
The Lost City is currently listed on Paramount+ for a follow-up to Anyone But You. Availability changes by region, so confirm current streaming listings before watching, and use Amazon Video or Apple TV Store as a rental fallback.
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