Movies Like Purpose of Cohabitation (2016)

Purpose of Cohabitation is a 2016 romance film from Joo Sung-woo with a MovieMagicScore of 4.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Hotel Desire and Your Heart Will Be Broken.

Romance

Hotel Desire

2011

Antonia is a single mother who works as a hotel maid in Berlin. A normal hot summer day takes a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with a particular guest of the hotel, famous blind portrait painter Julius Pass.

6.1

MagicScore

Your Heart Will Be Broken

2026

High school student Polina is saved from bullying at her new school and makes a deal with the main bully Bars: he must pretend to be her boyfriend and protect her, and she must do everything he says. During this game, the couple develops real feelings, but her family and classmates have reasons to separate the lovers.

7.1

MagicScore

Shape of My Heart

2024

A romance about a man and a woman who, due to an unexpected event, end up switching bodies. Despite coming from completely different backgrounds and environments, the two try to overcome the various difficulties that arise from their body swap.

6.2

MagicScore

Skin. Like. Sun.

2009

Real-life young couple Wim and Floor spend an afternoon in the sunwashed rooms of a crumbling home in Belgium. In a unique twist, this artistic erotic documentary is edited in nearly real-time. In the slowness, we get the build, the sweetness, and the sexiness. Forget about fingersnapping fast editing. Slow is where it’s at.

6.1

MagicScore

Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

4.7

MagicScore

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam

2026

When a bride refuses to leave her family home after marriage, her husband must find out if he can adjust to life under his in-laws' roof.

7.0

MagicScore

Mourning Wife

2001

Director Daisuke Goto, the master of the cinematic Pink Eiga, is back with this retelling of the classic film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice. A married woman, tasked with running her handicapped husband’s failing printing business, meets a drifter and they fall in love. Soon a plan to murder the husband is put into motion and the forces of fate begin to show their hand. Featuring bravura filmmaking, fantastic performances and steamy sex, the Mourning Wife is a worthy follow up for any fan of Daisuke Goto’s masterpiece A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn.

4.5

MagicScore

Leviticus

2026

Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most: each other.

6.7

MagicScore

The Invite

2026

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

7.4

MagicScore

#10

Vishwanath & Sons

2026

Sanjay Vishwanath is an acclaimed professional handgunner in his 40s with a major stake in fame and wealth. When he comes across a woman named Maddy in her 20s, their dynamic poses many issues that they must come to terms with.

8.4

MagicScore

#11

Camp Rock 3

2026

When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested - leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

Joyeux Noel

2005

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

7.4

MagicScore

#13

A Journey Through Time with Anthony

2015

A young man from Dalian pursues his studies in Melbourne, where he undergoes love, loss and self-discovery in this coming-of-age tale.

5.9

MagicScore

#14

Bright Leaf

1950

Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.

5.6

MagicScore

#15

Beiimaan Love

2016

A young and ambitious woman's life suddenly comes crashing down when she is betrayed in love. Determined to get revenge she reinvents herself as a successful businesswoman.

2.6

MagicScore

#16

Elephants

2018

When a fiery young couple attempts to rekindle their relationship after three years apart, the highs and lows of their passion leave the pair wondering if nostalgia is enough to keep them together.

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Daffodils

2019

A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs.

5.3

MagicScore

#18

Ki Kore Toke Bolbo

2016

A woman wants to divorce her husband, but is forced to live with him for six months first. Will she long to be with the one she loves, or will she learn to love the one she's with?

6.0

MagicScore

#19

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

2019

Single mom Abbey takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design. When she gets hired to decorate the estate of local businessman Nick, Abbey must complete the job by Christmas Eve. With the holidays fast approaching, Abbey must figure out how to break down the wall between her and Nick, as this could be the opportunity that jump-starts her career.

6.3

MagicScore

#20

The Lighthouse of the Orcas

2016

A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Purpose of Cohabitation?

The top films similar to Purpose of Cohabitation by MovieMagicScore are Hotel Desire (6.1), Your Heart Will Be Broken (7.1), Shape of My Heart (6.2). Each shares romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Purpose of Cohabitation worth watching?

Purpose of Cohabitation holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.8/10 from 4 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Purpose of Cohabitation?

Purpose of Cohabitation (2016) is a romance film directed by Joo Sung-woo, starring Je Dong-hwa, Park Ha-yan, Joo Ye-bin.

Where can I find more recommendations like Purpose of Cohabitation?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more romance recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Purpose of Cohabitation

This ranked list pairs Purpose of Cohabitation (2016), a romance film from Joo Sung-woo, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Je Dong-hwa take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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