Movies like The Big Chill

While focusing on a younger set of characters, The Breakfast Club resonates with audiences who appreciate The Big Chill's exploration of personal dynamics and self-discovery among a group of diverse personalities thrown together by circumstance.

St. Elmo's Fire captures the essence of post-collegiate angst and friendship shared by a group of friends grappling with the challenges of adulthood. Fans of The Big Chill will feel at home with the ensemble cast and the character-driven narrative that deals with the complexities of transitioning from college to the real world.

In Beautiful Girls, a piano player at a crossroads in his life returns to his hometown right before his high school reunion. The reunion setting and focus on life's transitions make it a companion piece for those captivated by the mix of humor and poignancy in The Big Chill.

Centered around a group of college-age friends in the 1950s, Diner delves into the lives of young men at the cusp of adulthood. Audiences who enjoy the rich character development and interpersonal relationships of The Big Chill will find similar themes of friendship and maturation.

Friends with Money offers a modern and incisive look at the friendships and financial disparities amongst a group of women living in Los Angeles. Like The Big Chill, it showcases the intricacies of relationships as they evolve over time, and the impact of life's changes on a tight-knit group.

Regarded by many as a precursor to The Big Chill, Return of the Secaucus Seven is a character study of college friends who reunite over a weekend, reminisce about their shared pasts, and confront their current realities. This ensemble drama weaves a similar tapestry of camaraderie and nostalgia.

Peter's Friends is a British film that centers on a group of old university friends who gather for a New Year's holiday weekend, uncovering old romances and rivalries. Fans of The Big Chill's reunion theme will embrace the similar structure and emotional storytelling.