Most people have a favorite romantic comedy film, a comforting love story they keep returning to over and over again. One such film that keeps fans coming back is Friends with Benefits and, even though it was released more than a decade ago in 2011, it's continually a popular choice for the rom-com crowd. The story is, as the title suggests, friends who strike up a sexual relationship but without any romantic attachment, well, until their feelings start to get complicated. It's a feel-good, heartfelt movie that is endlessly satisfying. But if you feel like branching out and checking out a different rom-com, these eight films are great alternatives.

Just Wright Is a Queen Latifah-Led Romantic Comedy

just wright movie

Queen Latifah stars in the 2010 romantic comedy Just Wright opposite Common. Latifah plays physical therapist Leslie Wright, who helps basketball superstar Scott McKnight (Common) rehab a knee injury and recover from a broken heart. The film is charming and funny and, like Friends With Benefits, features some cameos from athletic stars. Leslie and Scott start off as friends, and their relationship develops from there with some complications along the way. Just Wright is a must-see for rom-com fans.

RELATED: Sebastian Stan Is a Romantic Cannibal in First Fresh Trailer

Always Be My Maybe Explores How Sex Can Complicate Friendships

always be my maybe

Always Be My Maybe is perfect for fans of Friends With Benefits because this film also explores how sex can complicate friendships and how emotional intimacy can get complicated by physical intimacy. Always Be My Maybe sees childhood friends Marcus (Randall Park) and Sasha (Ali Wong) reunite after their brief foray into a romantic relationship went south as teenagers. Balancing heart and comedy is essential for a great rom-com and this film does that so well. Also, a film stealing performance by Keanu Reeves playing an exaggerated version of himself is a can't miss.

Set It Up Delivers a Classic Friends-to-Lovers Story

set it up

Set It Up is about two personal assistants, played by Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, who set up their bosses, Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs, so they both can achieve some work-life balance. In the process, they end up falling for each other. A friends-to-lovers story with charming leads is rom-com gold, and this film delivers that in spades. There are great comedy beats, as well as longing romantic glances to please audiences. But what makes it the perfect compliment to Friends With Benefits is that Set It Up is all about loving someone despite their flaws, which is a theme the two films actually share.

RELATED: Superman: The Movie Is the Most Romantic DC Film - Here’s Why

the broken hearts gallery

A more recent installment to the list, The Broken Hearts Gallery is about a young woman named Lucy (Geraldine Viswanathan) who turns her most recent heartbreak into an art installation inside the under-construction hotel owned by Nick (Dacre Montgomery). Bringing together various stories of heartbreak and new love, this rom-com is layered with love and loss. It shares the heartbreaking story of an ailing parent with Friends With Benefits and the tragedy of that compliments the hope that comes with a great love story. Not only is the film sincere and thoughtful, but it's also genuinely a comedy in the right moments.

Definitely, Maybe Features Rom-Com Staples With Unique Storytelling

Definitely, Maybe ryan reynolds

In Definitely, Maybe, Will Hayes has loved four women in his life, three women (Isla Fisher, Rachel Weisz and Elizabeth Banks) and his young daughter Maya. He tells Maya his love stories with this woman and doesn't reveal until the end which of them is her mother, from whom he is now divorced, and which is the love of his life. The film jumps between the love stories and Will in the present with Maya. Like in Friends With Benefits, sometimes characters will hurt the ones they love and have to find a way to win them back. It's got great rom-com staples, as well as a unique storytelling structure.

RELATED: Spider-Man: Far From Home Is the Most Romantic MCU Movie - Here's Why

Imagine Me & You Delivers a Queer Love Story

imagine me and you

For those looking for a film that's as satisfying as Friends With Benefits but features a queer relationship with a happy ending, then one should really check out Imagine Me & You. This 2005 film tells the story of a young woman named Rachel (Piper Perabo) who, on her wedding day to a nice man named Heck (Matthew Goode), ends up falling for her florist, another woman named Luce (Lena Headey). The film explores the complicated nature of love and also how to find joy in the most unexpected places. Inside jokes play a large role in the relationship between Rachel and Luce, and inside jokes are part of what makes the friendly banter between the stars of Friends With Benefits so endlessly enjoyable.

What If Spotlights a Friends First, Lovers Later Scenario

what f the f word

Known in some countries as The F WordWhat If is a Toronto set romantic comedy about friends Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) and Chantry (Zoe Kazan) who meet at a party and instantly hit it off. They stay friends, though, since Chantry already has a boyfriend, yet their chemistry and attraction are undeniable, and they try to deal with how their feelings complicate their friendship and the relationships they have with those around them. The film is also a can't miss, thanks to the iconic support characters of Allan (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Mackenzie Davis), who steal every scene they're in with their loud romance. Being friends first and lovers second is a key point of Friends With Benefits and also a key component in What If as well.

Sleeping With Other People Emphasizes the Importance of Emotional Intimacy

sleeping with other people

One of the sexier suggestions on this list, Sleeping With Other People shares a lot of elements that make Friends With Benefits so rewatchable and engaging. But it is different in one key way that makes it the perfect compliment. Instead of sleeping with each other, the leads Lainey (Alison Brie) and Jake (Jason Sudeikis) sleep with other people and fall for each other. The film is all about emotional intimacy and how love is actually way more complicated than sex. It's more emotionally raw than the title suggests. While it is fun and sexy, at its core, it's all about heart. It's the kind of rom-com that sticks with you long after the credits have finished rolling.

KEEP READING: 5 Surprisingly Romantic Films to Watch for Valentine’s Day