Movies like The Party

The Party (1980) is a romance movie directed by Claude Pinoteau. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Dirty Dancing (1987)
★ 7.3 · 6,711 votes · Drama, Music, Romance
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
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2. Amélie (2001)
★ 7.9 · 12,734 votes · Comedy, Romance
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
Movies like Amélie →
3. He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
★ 6.6 · 4,138 votes · Comedy, Romance, Drama
Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.
Movies like He's Just Not That Into You →
4. Manhattan (1979)
★ 7.7 · 2,694 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Movies like Manhattan →
5. Lady Bird (2017)
★ 7.2 · 9,223 votes · Drama, Comedy
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
Movies like Lady Bird →
6. The Nice Guys (2016)
★ 7.1 · 9,010 votes · Comedy, Crime, Action
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
Movies like The Nice Guys →
7. Forrest Gump (1994)
★ 8.5 · 30,662 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
Movies like Forrest Gump →
8. Step Up (2006)
★ 6.9 · 3,984 votes · Music, Drama, Romance
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
Movies like Step Up →
9. Footloose (1984)
★ 6.7 · 2,298 votes · Drama, Romance
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Movies like Footloose →
10. Paris Je T'aime (2006)
★ 6.8 · 869 votes · Drama, Romance
Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to choose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.
Movies like Paris Je T'aime →
11. Something's Gotta Give (2003)
★ 6.6 · 1,844 votes · Drama, Comedy, Romance
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
Movies like Something's Gotta Give →
12. Strictly Ballroom (1992)
★ 6.6 · 398 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Movies like Strictly Ballroom →
13. Frances Ha (2013)
★ 7.3 · 1,880 votes · Comedy, Drama
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
Movies like Frances Ha →
14. The Wrong Paris (2025)
★ 6.7 · 350 votes · Romance, Comedy
Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan — until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.
Movies like The Wrong Paris →

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Movies like The Party

The Party (1980) is a romance movie directed by Claude Pinoteau. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.

1. Dirty Dancing (1987)
★ 7.3 · 6,711 votes · Drama, Music, Romance
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Movies like Dirty Dancing →
2. Amélie (2001)
★ 7.9 · 12,734 votes · Comedy, Romance
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
Movies like Amélie →
3. He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
★ 6.6 · 4,138 votes · Comedy, Romance, Drama
Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.
Movies like He's Just Not That Into You →
4. Manhattan (1979)
★ 7.7 · 2,694 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Movies like Manhattan →
5. Lady Bird (2017)
★ 7.2 · 9,223 votes · Drama, Comedy
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
Movies like Lady Bird →
6. The Nice Guys (2016)
★ 7.1 · 9,010 votes · Comedy, Crime, Action
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
Movies like The Nice Guys →
7. Forrest Gump (1994)
★ 8.5 · 30,662 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
Movies like Forrest Gump →
8. Step Up (2006)
★ 6.9 · 3,984 votes · Music, Drama, Romance
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
Movies like Step Up →
9. Footloose (1984)
★ 6.7 · 2,298 votes · Drama, Romance
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Movies like Footloose →
10. Paris Je T'aime (2006)
★ 6.8 · 869 votes · Drama, Romance
Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to choose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.
Movies like Paris Je T'aime →
11. Something's Gotta Give (2003)
★ 6.6 · 1,844 votes · Drama, Comedy, Romance
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
Movies like Something's Gotta Give →
12. Strictly Ballroom (1992)
★ 6.6 · 398 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Movies like Strictly Ballroom →
13. Frances Ha (2013)
★ 7.3 · 1,880 votes · Comedy, Drama
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
Movies like Frances Ha →
14. The Wrong Paris (2025)
★ 6.7 · 350 votes · Romance, Comedy
Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan — until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.
Movies like The Wrong Paris →

1. Dirty Dancing (1987)

2. Amélie (2001)

3. He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

4. Manhattan (1979)

5. Lady Bird (2017)

6. The Nice Guys (2016)

7. Forrest Gump (1994)

8. Step Up (2006)

9. Footloose (1984)

10. Paris Je T'aime (2006)

11. Something's Gotta Give (2003)

12. Strictly Ballroom (1992)

13. Frances Ha (2013)

14. The Wrong Paris (2025)

Related lists

1. Dirty Dancing (1987)

2. Amélie (2001)

3. He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

4. Manhattan (1979)

5. Lady Bird (2017)

6. The Nice Guys (2016)

7. Forrest Gump (1994)

8. Step Up (2006)

9. Footloose (1984)

10. Paris Je T'aime (2006)

11. Something's Gotta Give (2003)

12. Strictly Ballroom (1992)

13. Frances Ha (2013)

14. The Wrong Paris (2025)

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