Movies Like California

Loved California? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 2023 ★ 7.2

LOL 2012 ★ 6.1

Real Women Have Curves 2002 ★ 6.1

Girl in Progress 2012 ★ 5.6

Bare 2015 ★ 4.5

Boogie Nights 1997 ★ 7.6

Testament 1983 ★ 6.4

Pleasure 2021 ★ 6.3

mid90s 2018 ★ 7.5

Big Wednesday 1978 ★ 6.9

Hot Summer Nights 2018 ★ 6.6

I Think We're Alone Now 2018 ★ 5.8

Laurel Canyon 2003 ★ 6.0

How It Ends 2021 ★ 4.8

Somewhere 2010 ★ 6.1

Calendar Girl 1993 ★ 5.2

End of the Road 2022 ★ 6.0

Alpha 2025 ★ 6.2

All About Sex 2020 ★ 6.0

96 Minutes 2011 ★ 5.7

As Cool as I Am 2013 ★ 5.9

Redeeming Love 2022 ★ 7.9

Life in a Year 2020 ★ 8.2

The O.C. 2003 ★ 7.7