7 Movies Like Voicemails for Isabelle to Watch Next
If you’ve just finished Voicemails for Isabelle—the new Netflix rom-com written and directed by Leah McKendrick—you’re probably still sitting with its mix of laughter, grief, and romance. Released on June 19 and starring Zoey Deutch (Nouvelle Vague, Not Okay) and Nick Robinson (A Teacher, Love, Simon), the film follows Jill, a pastry chef in San Francisco who copes with the death of her sister Isabelle by leaving her emotional, chaotic voicemails. When the number is accidentally reassigned, real estate agent Wes begins receiving her confessional messages, igniting a connection between two strangers.
With strong early reception from both critics and audiences, including an 84% Tomatometer score, the film stands out as a classic rom-com. If you’re in the mood to stay in that same space, here are 7 movies like Voicemails for Isabelle to watch next.
7 Movies Like Voicemails for Isabelle
Love Again (2023)
Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan, Sofia Barclay, Russell Tovey, Lydia West, Celine Dion, Nick Jonas, Omid Djalili
Synopsis: “What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.”
Where to watch: Disney+/Hulu (US), Netflix (Australia, Canada)
Love at First Sight (2023)
Cast: Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Jameela Jamil, Rob Delaney, Sally Phillips, Dexter Fletcher
Synopsis: “After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. Will fate intervene to transform these seat mates into soul mates?”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Other Zoey (2023)
Cast: Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Mallori Johnson, Andie MacDowell, Patrick Fabian, Heather Graham, Jorge López
Synopsis: “After the school’s football star Zack (Drew Starkey) gets hit by a car and suffers amnesia, Zoey (Josephine Langford) has to step in as his girlfriend. The situation gets even more awkward when she meets Zack’s cousin Miles (Archie Renaux).”
Where to watch: Prime Video
People We Meet on Vacation (2026)
Cast: Emily Bader, Tom Blyth, Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Alan Ruck, Molly Shannon, Jameela Jamil, Tommy Do, Lukas Gage
Synopsis: “Poppy’s a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Set It Up (2018)
Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, Meredith Hagner, Pete Davidson, Tituss Burgess
Synopsis: “New York assistants, Harper (Zoey Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell), are used to going above and beyond for their high-powered (and highly demanding) bosses, Kristen (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs). But now they’re teaming up for the biggest projects of their young careers – getting their bosses to fall in love! Only time will tell whether they strike out…or score a home run.”
Where to watch: Netfix
Something from Tiffany’s (2022)
Cast: Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Smith Sampson, Ray Nicholson, Shay Mitchell, Leah Jeffries,
Synopsis: “Nothing compares to the magic and excitement of the holidays in New York City, where the streets blaze with lights, windows dazzle and a special box from Tiffany could change the course of a person’s life. Or several lives. Rachel and Gary (Zoey Deutch, Ray Nicholson) are happy enough but not quite ready for that big commitment. Ethan and Vanessa (Kendrick Smith Sampson, Shay Mitchell), the perfect picture, are just about to make it official. When a simple mix-up of gifts causes all of their paths to cross, it sets off a series of twists and unexpected discoveries that lead them where they’re truly meant to be.”
Where to watch: Prime Video
Upgraded (2024)
Cast: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Marisa Tomei, Lena Olin, Thomas Kretschmann, Anthony Head, Rachel Matthews
Synopsis: “Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.”
Where to watch: Prime Video
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