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What to Watch After Her
Beyond the Screen: Three New Ways to Love in a Tech‑Driven World
If you fell for the tender, tech‑infused melancholy of Spike Jonze’s Her, you’ll find kindred spirits in three very different cinematic companions. Fresh Romance with a Dark Twist, the audacious new rom‑com thriller Oh, Hi!, pushes the boundaries of modern love with its off‑kilter weekend‑getaway premise. AI Horror That Still Gets Hearts, the sequel M3GAN 2.0, turns the AI‑obsession into a pulse‑pounding showdown, while Cosmic Love in Animated Form, the Korean‑produced Lost in Starlight, lifts the romance into the stars with gorgeous animation and a heart‑warming interplanetary tale.
Together, these picks illustrate the many ways storytellers can interrogate intimacy in a high‑tech age. Oh, Hi! captures the restless, almost manic search for commitment that Her’s protagonist feels in a world of endless possibilities. M3GAN 2.0 amplifies the fear and fascination of synthetic companionship, echoing Her’s philosophical questions but with a thriller’s edge. Lost in Starlight, meanwhile, expands the emotional horizon, showing that love can bridge galaxies just as easily as it can bridge a lonely apartment. Whether you crave fresh humor, adrenaline‑fueled AI drama, or a soaring animated romance, each of these titles offers a distinct yet resonant echo of Her’s core themes.
Why these movies are similar to Her
In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.
These recommendations branch out from Her with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Oh, Hi!
MOVIE • 2025
romance • comedy • thriller
Why Watch Next
Oh, Hi! offers a contemporary, edgy take on love that mirrors Her's exploration of connection, but injects humor and thriller elements, making it a bold, recent pick for fans of unconventional relationships.
Overview
Iris and Isaac's first weekend away as a couple is going so well — until Isaac mentions he didn’t know they were a couple. Convinced she's met her perfect guy and that he's just confused, Iris goes to increasingly ridiculous and irrational lengths to prove to Isaac that they are meant to be together.
M3GAN 2.0
MOVIE • 2025
action • science_fiction • thriller
Why Watch Next
M3GAN 2.0 blends cutting‑edge artificial‑intelligence anxieties with high‑octane action, delivering a fan‑favorite sequel that resonates with Her's tech‑driven romance while cranking up the suspense.
Overview
After the underlying tech for M3GAN is stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, M3GAN's creator Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal.
Lost in Starlight
MOVIE • 2025
animation • romance • science_fiction
Why Watch Next
Lost in Starlight provides a beautifully rendered, space‑bound love story that captures Her's wistful longing and speculative romance, earning both critical praise and audience affection.
Overview
When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Her
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Her.
Eddington
MOVIE • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
While its tone is darker and more satirical than the gentle romance of 'Her', this neo‑western comedy explores complex human relationships and societal tensions, offering a thematically rich experience that aligns with the introspective and unconventional storytelling you enjoyed.
Transformers One
MOVIE • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
This sci‑fi adventure shares the futuristic setting and emotional core of 'Her', offering a thoughtful look at relationships between beings of different origins.
Jurassic World Rebirth
MOVIE • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
A high‑concept science‑fiction story that, like 'Her', explores the consequences of advanced technology on human connections, while showcasing Johansson in a lead role.
My Mother's Wedding
MOVIE • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
A character‑driven drama that mirrors 'Her'’s focus on family ties and personal reflection, providing a more grounded, emotional counterpart.
