If you loved the emotional depth and coming-of-age themes in 'Say You Will' (2017), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same raw, heartfelt storytelling. Whether you're drawn to complex relationships, personal growth, or poignant drama, these recommendations will keep you engaged.

The Last Song (2010)
Description: A heartfelt drama about first love, family reconciliation, and personal growth, set against a summer beach backdrop.
Fact: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's real-life romance began during filming. The novel was written specifically for the film by Nicholas Sparks.


The Art of Getting By (2011)
Description: A coming-of-age story about a disillusioned teen who finds purpose and love through an unexpected friendship, blending melancholy with hope.
Fact: The film was originally titled 'Homework.' It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival under its original name.


Before I Fall (2017)
Description: A thought-provoking teen drama that uses a time-loop narrative to explore themes of redemption, self-awareness, and the impact of choices.
Fact: The film was shot in just 25 days. The story is based on a novel by Lauren Oliver, who also wrote the 'Delirium' series.


The Spectacular Now (2013)
Description: A coming-of-age drama that captures the raw, unfiltered emotions of teenage love and self-discovery, with a focus on flawed yet relatable characters.
Fact: The film was shot in just 25 days. The screenplay was adapted from a novel by Tim Tharp, who praised the film's authenticity.


The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Description: A poignant teen romance that explores love and loss, focusing on young characters facing life-altering illnesses, blending heartfelt emotion with a bittersweet narrative.
Fact: The novel's author, John Green, made a cameo in the film. The movie's iconic bench in Amsterdam became a tourist attraction.


Me Before You (2016)
Description: A touching romance that delves into themes of life, choice, and love, featuring a caregiver and a paralyzed man who form a deep, transformative bond.
Fact: The film's soundtrack features Ed Sheeran's 'Photograph.' The novel's author, Jojo Moyes, wrote the screenplay herself.


The Space Between Us (2017)
Description: A sci-fi romance about a boy born on Mars who falls for an Earth girl, blending adventure with a tender, star-crossed love story.
Fact: The film's original title was 'Out of This World.' The Mars scenes were shot in the deserts of New Mexico.


Midnight Sun (2018)
Description: A tragic romance about a girl with a rare condition that prevents her from being in sunlight, who finds love and courage in unexpected places.
Fact: The film is a remake of a 2006 Japanese movie. Bella Thorne performed all her character's musical performances herself.


Everything, Everything (2017)
Description: A young love story with a twist, as a girl with a rare illness falls for the boy next door, blending romance with themes of risk and freedom.
Fact: The film's title comes from a line in 'The Velveteen Rabbit.' The protagonist's house was a real-life architectural marvel in Vancouver.


Five Feet Apart (2019)
Description: Centers on a tender yet tragic love story between two teenagers with cystic fibrosis, emphasizing the emotional and physical barriers they face.
Fact: The film's medical consultant was a real-life cystic fibrosis patient. The title refers to the six-foot rule CF patients must follow, reduced to five as a symbolic gesture of defiance.
