Love, Simon vs Things Like This
Love, Simon has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.2/10 for Things Like This). Things Like This is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 50m. Love, Simon is the older of the two (2018 against 2025). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Love, Simon
Things Like This| Love, Simon | Things Like This | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Greg Berlanti | Max Talisman |
| Main cast | Miles Heizer, Drew Starkey, Tony Hale, Natasha Rothwell, Josh Duhamel | Bridget Regan, Jackie Cruz, Charlie Tahan, Cara Buono, Barbara Barrie |
Synopsis
Love, Simon
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.
Things Like This
Struggling writer Zack Anthony meets Zack Mandel, an assistant to a talent agent. Their connection begins with a small act of kindness and soon grows after a disastrous but comedic first date. As they spend more time together, they uncover a surprising shared past that feels like fate. Despite personal challenges and misunderstandings, their bond deepens as they navigate what could be the start of something special.
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