If you loved
The Kissing Booth
Vince Marcello · Film · 2018
If you loved The Kissing Booth, you are drawn to the messy, high-stakes navigation of secrets and social boundaries in young romance.
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Adaptation
The Kissing Booth 3
Vince Marcello · Film · 2021
Books on the same thread
First Date
R.L. Stine · Book · 2006
Much like the tension found in The Kissing Booth, this story centers on the complicated feelings of a first date, though it adds a dangerous thriller element to the mix.
Matched
Ally Condie · Book · 2011
If you were invested in the forbidden nature of the romance in The Kissing Booth, you will find a more extreme version of those restricted choices within this dystopian society.
Icebreaker
Hannah Grace · Book · 2023
This story mirrors the intense, proximity-based friction of The Kissing Booth, capturing how forced daily interaction between two very different people inevitably sparks a deep and complicated romantic connection.
If He Had Been with Me
Laura Nowlin · Book · 2019
This novel captures the raw emotional weight of adolescent relationships seen in The Kissing Booth, focusing on the lasting impact of personal history and the regret that follows difficult romantic choices.
Series on the same thread
True Beauty
Series · 2020
This drama echoes the high school social anxieties present in The Kissing Booth, showing how managing a secret identity or appearance can complicate the pursuit of a genuine teenage romance.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Fans of The Kissing Booth will recognize the central focus on navigating the evolving boundaries of friendship and first love as characters attempt to define their feelings within a high school setting.
Rent-a-Girlfriend
Series · 2020
This series explores the messy, performative nature of modern dating similarly to The Kissing Booth, highlighting the social turbulence that occurs when personal feelings clash with unconventional romantic arrangements.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Series · 2018
Like the social drama in The Kissing Booth, this story focuses on the isolation and public scrutiny faced by teenagers as they try to balance their private feelings with social expectations.
Podcasts on the same thread
Skye & Callum
Podcast
This podcast mirrors the focus on close-knit social dynamics found in The Kissing Booth, offering a real-world look at how influential friendships are formed and maintained under the public eye.
The Squeeze
Podcast
If you appreciated the personal struggles and relationship growth in The Kissing Booth, you will find value in these candid discussions about mental health and the reality of navigating complex human connections.
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Common questions
Is The Kissing Booth 3 the final movie in the series?
Yes, The Kissing Booth 3 is the third and final installment of the film series directed by Vince Marcello. It follows the events of the original 2018 movie where Elle navigates the complexities of her forbidden romance and her friendship.
What order should I watch The Kissing Booth movies in?
You should watch the movies in their chronological release order. Start with the 2018 film titled The Kissing Booth to understand the beginning of Elle's forbidden romance, then proceed through the sequels, concluding with The Kissing Booth 3 to see how the story ends.
Does The Kissing Booth involve a love triangle between friends?
The Kissing Booth centers on teenager Elle whose first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school. This relationship creates significant conflict, as Elle risks her long-standing bond with her best friend to pursue the romance.
How long is the original The Kissing Booth movie?
The original 2018 film, The Kissing Booth, directed by Vince Marcello, depicts the story of a teenager whose first kiss sparks a forbidden romance. While the specific runtime is not provided here, the film serves as the starting point for the series that concludes with The Kissing Booth 3.