'Culpa Mia' And 15 Other Romantic Dramas Based On Wattpad Stories
Amazon Prime Video’s hit Culpa Mia trilogy recently concluded with the release of Culpa Nuestra (2025). The first film, Culpa Mia, became one of the most popular movies on the streamer from 2023 to 2024, while 4,000 fans attended the sequel’s special premiere event in December 2024. Some may be surprised to learn this smash-hit series first came into being as a self-published Wattpad story by author Mercedes Ron.
However, Wattpad has produced numerous hidden gems, including several that went on to find mainstream success. Viewers interested in more romantic dramas that originated as Wattpad stories can use our guide to find the best ones on platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and more.
In the third movie, Elle enjoys summer before she goes to college—but she also has an important decision to make. With options to go to Harvard with her boyfriend or Berkeley with her BFF, another classic Kissing Booth dilemma unfolds.
The Kissing Booth trilogy is an excellent watch for fans of young adult romance in the vein of My Life With the Walter Boys (2023) and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018). The Kissing Booth and its sequel, The Kissing Booth 2, offer some fun escapism and juicy relationship woes, while The Kissing Booth 3 offers a more empowering tale of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Anonymously Yours is a rom-com that tells the amusing story of Val (Annie Cabello) and Alex (Ralf Morales), high school students who form an anonymous digital relationship, unaware that they know and dislike each other in person. Before it was a movie, Anonymously Yours began as a Wattpad book, Anónima, by Wendy Mora. The book gained traction and was soon published by Grupo Planeta before Netflix picked it up for a film adaptation.
Anonymously Yours is an excellent pick for viewers seeking a romance with a little more comedy and lightheartedness. With vibrant visuals and two charming leads, Anonymously Yours offers a wholesome, lovable teen romance alongside strong themes of finding oneself and pursuing one’s dreams. The lighthearted teen aspects make it similar to The Kissing Booth, though the comedy elements also parallel The DUFF (2015) and The Half of It (2020).
The Through My Window trilogy follows Raquel (Clara Gallo), who develops an obsession with her next-door neighbor Ares (Julio Peña), whom she frequently watches from her window but has never spoken to. All three movies in the trilogy hit Netflix’s global top 10 list upon release. The series began as a Wattpad story by Ari Godoy before Netflix adapted it into a film series.
The Through My Window and its sequels offer a darker and more provocative romance than The Kissing Booth and After, given the elements of stalking, obsession, and more prevalent sex scenes. However, they share the over-the-top nature of Culpa Mia, especially Through My Window: Looking At You, which offers some wild plot twists. Ultimately, fans of Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) will enjoy the more intense, darker Through My Window series.
