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What to Watch After Me Before You
Beyond Me Before You: Four Films That Redefine Love, Loss, and Caregiving
If you were moved by the tender romance and life‑affirming journey of Me Before You, you’ll find a rich tapestry of kindred stories waiting in four distinct picks. From the freshly released Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, to the cult‑favorite The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the enduring classic What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and the uplifting remake The Upside, each title offers a unique lens on love, loss, and the power of human connection.
Together, these selections map the emotional terrain of Me Before You: Bridget Jones delivers a modern, witty spin on navigating grief and new love; The Perks of Being a Wallflower dives deep into teenage angst and the healing balm of friendship; What’s Eating Gilbert Grape provides a nostalgic, small‑town drama that explores duty and desire; and The Upside brings a feel‑good, cross‑class friendship that underscores the transformative impact of caregiving. Whether you crave fresh romance, audience‑pleasing depth, classic storytelling, or a heart‑warming uplift, this quartet promises a compelling continuation of the themes you cherished.
Why these movies are similar to Me Before You
Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.
These recommendations branch out from Me Before You with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
MOVIE • 2025
romance • comedy • drama
Why Watch Next
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy offers a contemporary take on love and loss, echoing Me Before You’s blend of romance and personal growth while delivering the witty, heartfelt humor that fans of the original will appreciate.
Overview
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
MOVIE • 2012
drama
Why Watch Next
The Perks of Being a Wallflower captures the same tender exploration of depression and self‑discovery as Me Before You, making it a beloved choice for audiences who cherish emotionally resonant, character‑driven dramas.
Overview
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
MOVIE • 1993
romance • drama
Why Watch Next
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape stands as a classic counterpart, sharing the intimate rural setting and themes of caregiving and familial responsibility that define Me Before You, and it remains a critically acclaimed staple for lovers of heartfelt storytelling.
Overview
Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
The Upside
MOVIE • 2017
comedy • drama
Why Watch Next
The Upside mirrors Me Before You’s core premise of a caregiver forming an unlikely bond with a quadriplegic, delivering a uplifting, audience‑approved narrative that blends humor with poignant reflection.
Overview
Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Me Before You
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Me Before You.
Last Christmas
MOVIE • 2019
Why It’s Relevant
This romantic‑comedy mirrors the heartfelt love story of Me Before You with its uplifting tone and focus on personal transformation.
My Cousin Rachel
MOVIE • 2017
Why It’s Relevant
This period romance drama mirrors the heartfelt, emotionally charged love story of 'Me Before You' while offering a similarly intense, suspense‑filled narrative.
The Pod Generation
MOVIE • 2023
Why It’s Relevant
A modern romance set against a speculative backdrop, it explores love and life‑changing choices much like the emotional core of Me Before You.
Adrift
MOVIE • 2018
Why It’s Relevant
A romantic adventure about survival and devotion, it captures the tender, hopeful tone of the reference title with a backdrop of high‑stakes danger.
