The miniseries “One Day,” starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, have become the most watched series on Netflix worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. The series, based on the David Nicholls’s novel of the same name, arrived on Feb. 8th and has captured the hearts of the audience.
It follows the friendship between Emma and Dexter over the course of 20 years, after they met for the first time on the night of their college graduation on July 15, 1988. Just as the movie and the book, viewers will meet them on the same date throughout the years, as they grow and change.
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On social media, the series has already inspired countless fan-cams and edits with the epic love story between these two characters. So, if you’re looking for similar stories to watch after finishing the show, here are other recommendations of movies and series with the same romantic feeling.
Series and movies to watch after ‘One Day’
Love, Rosie (2014) – Movie
Available to watch: Paramount+, Hoopla
Lily Collins and Sam Claflin in “Love, Rosie” (IMDb)
Based on the 2004 novel “Where Rainbows End” by Irish author Cecelia Ahern, this film stars Lily Collins and Sam Claflin as best friends Rosie and Alex. Just as Emma and Dex, they will go their separate ways before realizing their feelings to each other. Another epic friends-to-lover tale to not miss.
Normal People (2020) – Series
Available to watch: Hulu
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones in “Normal People” (IMDb)
Another adaptation of a novel, this time Sally Rooney’s “Normal People.” The series, of 12 episodes, follows the relationship between Connell and Marianne, portrayed by Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, as they graduate high school and go to the same college. Their complicated feelings and misunderstandings surely make up for a great (heartbreaking) story.
Like Crazy (2011) – Movie
Available to watch: Paramount+, Hoopla, PlutoTV
Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin in “Like Crazy” (IMDb)
This is an indie film that stars Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin, while Jennifer Lawrence has a supporting role. The story follows a British college student (Jones) who falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she’s banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
Modern Love (2019) – Series
Available on: Prime Video
Lucy Boynton and Kit Harrington in “Modern Love” (IMDb)
This anthology series, which has two seasons, is perfect for all the yearners and people who like to romanticize everything. Based on the New York Times column of the same name and with a star-studded cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Kit Harrington, Dev Patel and more, you will find love stories for everyone.
The ‘Before’ trilogy – Movies
Available: To rent or buy
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in “Before Sunset” (IMDb)
Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy is considered to be some of the most romantic films ever. If you like to watch how a relationship evolves over time, these movies are perfect for it. And, of course, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy’s chemistry is perfect.
