Movies like One Night Only (2026)

Name: One Night Only
Released: 2026

8 films to watch after One Night Only, ranked by how well they match its tone — not just its genre.

Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.

1

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Fit 59%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
2

Someone Like You... (2001)

Fit 58%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

Jane Goodale has everything going for her. She's a producer on a popular daytime talk show, and is in a hot romance with the show's dashing executive producer Ray. But when the relationship goes terribly awry, Jane begins an extensive study of the male animal, including her womanizing roommate Eddie. Jane puts her studies and romantic misadventure to use as a pseudonymous sex columnist -- and becomes a sensation.
3

Serendipity (2001)

Fit 55%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

Although already in relationships, two strangers realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.
4

My Sassy Girl (2008)

Fit 49%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

A guy has his life planned out until he is wooed, groomed and then dumped by an elusive woman.
5

How to Be Single (2016)

Fit 43%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
6

Coming to America (1988)

Fit 38%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.
7

Someone Great (2019)

Fit 35%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.
8

The Lonely Guy (1984)

Fit 35%

Shares Comedy and Romance with One Night Only.

A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.