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Heartstone

Heartstone

Heartstone, released in 2016, is an Icelandic drama focusing on the developing relationship between two young boys growing up in a remote fishing community. The narrative explores themes of friendship alongside the challenges of adolescent emotions and burgeoning sexuality within this setting. It wa...

7.8 Good

apps Top Heartstone Alternatives

The top alternative to Heartstone in 2026 is The Handmaiden with a score of 8.7/10, followed by Before Midnight (8.6) and Fruitvale Station (8.4).

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The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden is a 2016 South Korean film exploring intricate relationships during Japanese colonial Korea. It depicts...

Drama Movie Romance Psychological Thriller
8.7 Great
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Before Midnight

Before Midnight

Before Midnight is a 2013 American drama romance film directed by Richard Linklater. The movie follows Jesse and Céline...

Travel Drama INDIE Movie
8.6 Great
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Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station is a 2013 biographical drama depicting the events surrounding the shooting of Oscar Grant by BART offi...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
8.4 Great
4
Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain is a 2005 drama film adapted from Annie Proulx’s short story. The narrative centers on the evolving r...

Drama Historical Movie Romance
8.3 Great
5
Carol

Carol

Carol is a poignant drama exploring a lesbian romance set in 1950s New York City. The film depicts the burgeoning connec...

Drama Movie Romance Christmas
8.3 Great
6
Laurence Anyways

Laurence Anyways

Laurence Anyways is a 2012 Canadian drama directed by Xavier Dolan. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un...

Drama France Movie Romance
8.2 Great
7
The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks is a 2014 Brazilian drama focusing on a teenage boy’s experience with newfound attraction. Based on a p...

Drama Movie Romance Coming Of Age
8.1 Great
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 drama based on Stephen Chbosky’s novel. It follows a teenager named Charlie as...

Drama Movie Romance Coming Of Age
7.8 Good
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God's Own Country

God's Own Country

God’s Own Country portrays the struggles and eventual connection of Kane, a young sheep farmer in Yorkshire, with Absalo...

Drama Independent Movie Romance
7.8 Good
10
Blue Is the Warmest Colour

Blue Is the Warmest Colour

Blue Is the Warmest Colour chronicles the evolving relationship between French teenager Adèle and aspiring painter Emma,...

Drama France Movie Romance
7.6 Good
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Love, Simon

Love, Simon

Love, Simon follows Simon Spier, a teenager navigating the challenges of concealing his sexual orientation. He concurren...

Drama Comedy Movie Romance
7.5 Good
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Margarita, with a Straw

Margarita, with a Straw

Margarita, with a Straw is a 2014 Indian drama focusing on an Indian teenager with cerebral palsy’s experiences while st...

Drama India Movie Romance
7.5 Good
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Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra is a television film detailing the final decade of entertainer Liberice’s life. The story focuses...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
7.4 Good
14
Disobedience

Disobedience

Disobedience is a 2017 romantic drama set in North London concerning a woman’s return to her estranged Orthodox Jewish f...

Drama Movie Romance United Kingdom
7.2 Good
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Xenia

Xenia

Xenia is a 2014 drama film directed by Panos H. Koutras that premiered at Cannes and Toronto film festivals. The film wa...

Drama France Movie Romance
7.0 Good
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The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl depicts the story of Lili Elbe, a painter who underwent early gender affirmation surgery, and his partne...

Drama Historical Movie Romance
6.9 Fair
17
Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings chronicles the formative years of several key figures within the Beat Generation – Lucien Carr, Allen...

Drama Movie Romance Thriller
6.9 Fair
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101 Reykjavík

101 Reykjavík

101 Reykjavík is a 2000 Icelandic romantic comedy film set in Reykjavík, based on Hallgrímur Helgason’s novel of the sam...

Romantic Drama INDIE Comedy
6.8 Fair
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Song to Song

Song to Song

Song to Song is a 2017 American experimental romance film directed by Terrence Malick. The movie uses music extensively...

Drama INDIE Experimental Movie
5.9 Mediocre
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Vita and Virginia

Vita and Virginia

Vita and Virginia is a 2018 biographical drama focusing on the relationship between writer Virginia Woolf and artist Vit...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
5.4 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

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The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.7 Great +0.9 Compare
Before Midnight
Before Midnight
Romance Movie Travel Drama INDIE
8.6 Great +0.8 Compare
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Station
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain
Romance Movie Drama Historical Movie
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
Carol
Carol
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
Laurence Anyways
Laurence Anyways
Romance Movie Drama France Movie
8.2 Great +0.4 Compare
The Way He Looks
The Way He Looks
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.1 Great +0.3 Compare
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
7.8 Good Same Compare
God's Own Country
God's Own Country
Romance Movie Drama Independent Movie
7.8 Good Same Compare
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Romance Movie Drama France Movie
7.6 Good -0.2 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Heartstone?
The top alternatives to Heartstone in 2026 include The Handmaiden, Before Midnight, Fruitvale Station, Brokeback Mountain, Carol. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Heartstone compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Heartstone scores 7.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Heartstone worth it in 2026?
Heartstone scores 7.8/10 in the Romance Movie category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Heartstone?
Several alternatives to Heartstone offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Heartstone?
Common reasons users look for Heartstone alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Heartstone are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Heartstone in the Romance Movie category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Heartstone alternative has the highest rating?
The Handmaiden currently holds the highest rating among Heartstone alternatives with a score of 8.7/10.
Can I use The Handmaiden instead of Heartstone?
The Handmaiden is one of the top-rated alternatives to Heartstone. While they serve similar purposes in the Romance Movie space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Heartstone?
Pricing varies among Heartstone alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Romance Movie category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Heartstone alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Heartstone vs The Handmaiden: which is better?
Heartstone scores 7.8/10 while The Handmaiden scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Heartstone vs Before Midnight: which is better?
Heartstone scores 7.8/10 while Before Midnight scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Heartstone vs Fruitvale Station: which is better?
Heartstone scores 7.8/10 while Fruitvale Station scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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