Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Stranger by the Shore List

• Call Me by Your Name - Both explore a deep, emotional summer romance between young men.
• The Handmaiden - Features intense relationships and beautiful cinematography centered around LGBTQ+ themes.
• Blue is the Warmest Color - Explores a passionate love story between two women with emotional depth.
• Moonlight - A coming-of-age story that tackles identity and love in a poignant manner.
• Your Name - An anime with elements of connection and longing intertwined with love.
• A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe - Focuses on deep emotional connections and the complexity of love.
• The World is Still Beautiful - A romantic fantasy series that dives into the beauty of love in a fantastical setting.
• Our Dining Table - A sweet portrayal of love and companionship through food and connection.
• Given - A poignant story surrounding music and the complexities of young love.
• Yuri!!! on ICE - An anime that delves into a romantic relationship between figure skaters.
• Peacock - Explores LGBTQ+ themes and emotional connections in a unique storytelling method.
• The Duke of Death and His Maid - A romantic fantasy with themes of love that transcends boundaries.
• Love is Love - A collection of stories that explore various facets of love, including LGBTQ+ themes.
• What Did You Eat Yesterday? - Explores love and daily life with a focus on food and relationships.
• Junjou Romantica - A classic yaoi series exploring love and relationships between men.
• Shimanami Tasogare - An exploration of LGBTQ+ themes through the lives of the characters in a small town.
• Kase-san and Morning Glories - A sweet love story between two girls, beautifully crafted with a soft narrative.
• Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto - While comedic, it parallels themes of unique relationships and admiration.
• Boy Erased - A coming-of-age story involving LGBTQ+ themes and familial relationships.
• Moffie - Explores the struggles of a young gay man during apartheid South Africa.
• And Then We Danced - A romantic drama that explores a coming-of-age narrative intertwined with dance and love.
• Love Stage!! - A romantic comedy involving two male leads discovering love in unexpected circumstances.
• Boys - Focuses on the connection and relationship between two boys during a summer camp.
• Sakura no Petal - Explores emotions and relationships in a beautifully animated style.
• Giant Little Ones - A coming-of-age story that explores sexuality and friendships.
• 5cm per Second - Highlights themes of distance and longing across relationships.
• Scum's Wish - Explores complex relationships and unrequited love in a raw manner.
• My Own Private Idaho - A film that combines friendship and love with rich, emotional storytelling.
• The Way He Looks - A heartfelt story about self-discovery and love between two boys.
• Cucumber - A series focusing on gay relationships and the love lives of queer men.
• Heartstopper - A warm and touching coming-of-age story featuring young love and acceptance.
• The King’s Affection - Historical drama focusing on love and identity with a queer theme.
• Wandering Son - Explores gender identity and the deep emotional connections between its characters.
• Love, Simon - A high school coming-of-age story about accepting one's sexuality and finding love.
• Happiest Season - A romantic comedy that navigates LGBTQ+ relationships and family dynamics.
• How to Make Out - A humorous take on young relationships and LGBTQ+ themes.
• Brokeback Mountain - A classic love story exploring the complexities of a same-sex relationship.
• Portrait of a Lady on Fire - An intense and visually stunning film about forbidden love.
• The Half of It - A coming-of-age story about love and friendship with LGBTQ+ representation.