Movies like Dream a Little Dream

Pretty in Pink is a teen drama about love and social cliques. Its lead character, Andie, must choose between her childhood sweetheart and a rich playboy. Those who appreciate the romantic and coming-of-age aspects of Dream a Little Dream might find this John Hughes classic similarly engaging.

Some Kind of Wonderful, another creation of John Hughes, shares the theme of love transcending social divisions, much like Dream a Little Dream. The film offers a gender-swapped take on the story, now with a tomboyish girl and an artistic boy at its center.

Another film featuring both Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, The Lost Boys is a horror-comedy that combines teenage issues with vampire lore. While it's darker than Dream a Little Dream, the chemistry between the Coreys and the blending of genres may still appeal to fans.

As another 80s classic, Weird Science delivers the story of two socially awkward teens who create the perfect woman using their computer, leading to all sorts of comical situations. Fans of Dream a Little Dream will appreciate the blend of science fiction elements with teenage angst and humor.

A quintessential 80s teen romantic comedy, Can't Buy Me Love tells the story of a nerdy teenager who pays a popular cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. Like Dream a Little Dream, it explores themes of popularity and love through a humorous and heartfelt lens.

Starring Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, just like Dream a Little Dream, License to Drive is a teen comedy about a young man's quest to get his driver's license and impress his dream girl. The misadventures that follow will certainly resonate with fans of light-hearted, teen-centered comedy.