15 Movies Like David and Lisa

Loved David and Lisa? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Newness
#1

Newness

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Marked Men: Rule + Shaw
#2

Marked Men: Rule + Shaw

Shaw Landon has loved Rule Archer from the moment she laid eyes on him. Rule, a fiery-tempered rebel tattoo artist, doesn’t have time for a good girl pre-med student like Shaw — even if she’s the only one who can see the person he truly is. She lives by other people’s rules; he makes his own. But a short skirt, too many birthday cocktails, and spilled secrets lead to a night neither can forget. Now, Shaw and Rule must figure out how a girl like her and a guy like him are supposed to be together without destroying their love…or each other.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

The Unforgivable
#3

The Unforgivable

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Winter Spring Summer or Fall
#4

Winter Spring Summer or Fall

Remi and Barnes, two very different teenagers, meet by chance in the winter of their senior year, then spend four days together over the course of a year that will change their lives forever.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Time Is Up
#5

Time Is Up

Vivien, an accomplished student with a passion for physics, and Roy, a troubled young man, are involved in an accident that forces them to reclaim their lives one minute at the time.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Asylum
#6

Asylum

A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Rogue Agent
#7

Rogue Agent

Conman Robert Freegard poses as an undercover MI5 agent and kidnaps countless victims amidst a high-stakes manhunt, until the woman who fell for him brings him to justice.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Fire with Fire
#8

Fire with Fire

A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Words on Bathroom Walls
#9

Words on Bathroom Walls

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Ashes in the Snow
#10

Ashes in the Snow

The coming-of-age tale of 16-year-old Lina Vilkas who is deported to Siberia amid Stalin's reign of terror in the Baltic region during WWII. An aspiring artist, she secretly documents her harrowing journey with her drawings.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

A Journal for Jordan
#11

A Journal for Jordan

Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Wander Darkly
#12

Wander Darkly

New parents Adrienne and Matteo are forced to reckon with trauma amidst their troubled relationship. They must revisit the memories of their past and unravel haunting truths in order to face their uncertain future.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Petulia
#13

Petulia

Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Lilith
#14

Lilith

Vincent Bruce, a war veteran, begins working as an occupational therapist at Poplar Lodge, a private psychiatric facility for wealthy people where he meets Lilith Arthur, a charming young woman suffering from schizophrenia, whose fragile beauty captivates all who meet her.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.

Heights
#15

Heights

Spanning twenty-four hours, HEIGHTS follows five New Yorkers challenged to choose their destiny before the sun comes up the next day.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked David and Lisa.