9 Lesser-Known Movies & TV Shows That Started as Wattpad Stories
- Jessica Porter
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
We all know After and The Kissing Booth, but here are our favorite recent adaptations that you may not know started out as Wattpad stories.
Float (2023)
The OG Wattpad Story: Float by by Kate Marchant
The Adaptation: The story was worked into a movie, Float (2023), starring Robbie Amell & Andrea Bang, that was reworked to feature an Asian female lead.
While spending the summer with her aunt, Waverly takes swim lessons from a handsome lifeguard and the two develop feelings for each other.
Where to Watch: Watch for free on Tubi. Rent on Amazon, YouTube, and most rental platforms.
Culpa Mía (2023) & My Fault: London (2025)
The OG Wattpad Story: Culpa Mía by Mercedes Ron
The Adaptations: In 2023, the story was adapted into the Spanish film Culpa Mía a.k.a. My Fault. It was then adapted again in 2025 to an English version, My Fault: London (2025).
When seventeen-year-old Noah moves in with her new family, she butts heads with her new stepbrother, Nick. As he draws her into the chaotic world of underground street racing, the two develop an unexpected romance.
Where to Watch: Watch both Culpa Mia and My Fault: London with Amazon Prime.
Perfect Addiction (2023)
The OG Wattpad Story: Perfect Addiction by Claudia Tan
The Adaptations: As the second book and fan-favorite of Tan's Perfect series, Perfect Addiction was turned into a movie of the same name starring Ross Butler.
When Sienna catches her MMA-fighter boyfriend cheating on her with her own sister, she decides to get revenge by training his rival.
Where to Watch: Watch with Amazon Prime.
Boot Camp (2024)
The OG Wattpad Story: Boot Camp by Gina Musa
The Adaptation: As the original story was a Wattpad OG, fans were thrilled to have it adapted to a full movie in 2024.
Unhappy with her body and looking for a change, Whitney signs up for a fitness boot camp over summer. She doesn't expect to end up falling for her very-off-limits personal trainer.
Through My Window (2024)
The OG Wattpad Story: A Través de Mi Ventana by Ariana Godoy (English Version)
The Adaptation: The 2022 Spanish adaptation, A Través de Mi Ventana, starring Clara Galle and Julio Peña Fernández, became a smash hit on Netflix. Two sequels were released in 2023 and 2024.
Raquel clashes with the bad boy next door, Ares, over stolen wifi. But their tension quickly builds into a push-pull, wildfire romance.
Where to Watch: Watch on Netflix.
My Life with the Walter Boys (2023–Present)
The OG Wattpad Story: My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
The Adaptation: This story was turned into a Netflix teen drama series that premiered in 2023 and has already been renewed for a third season.
After losing her parents, 15-year-old Jackie Howard moves from the city to rural Colorado to live with the Walters, a large family with 7 sons and a daughter.
Where to Watch: Watch on Netflix.
Mala Influencia (2025)
The OG Wattpad Story: Mala Influencia by TeensSpirit
The Adaptation: The 2025 Spanish film starring Alberto Olmo and Eléa Rochera was also released as an English-dubbed version under the translated title Bad Influence.
Rich, sheltered teen Reese falls for Eros, the brooding bodyguard hired to protect her from a mysterious stalker.
Where to Watch: Watch on Netflix.
Love Me, Love Me (2026)
The OG Wattpad Story: Love Me, Love Me by Stefania S. (English Version)
The Adaptation: The English-language Italian film premiered in February of this year, and Amazon Studios has already green-lit the sequel.
When June joins a new elite school, secrets and scandals emerge and June finds herself torn between studious good guy Will and bad-boy fighter James.
Where to Watch: Watch on Amazon Prime.
Sidelined: The QB and Me (2024)
The OG Wattpad Story: The QB Bad Boy & Me by Tay Marley
The Adaptation: This very-Wattpad-y teen romance was adapted into the Tubi original movie Sidelined: The QB and Me (2024) starring TikToker Noah Beck. It also spawned a sequel, Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025).
Cheerleader Dallas is focused on pursuing her dance dreams, until her school's star quarterback, Drayton, hits her with his motorcycle. From then on, he proves to be a distraction she can't afford.
Where to Watch: Watch Sidelined and Sidelined 2 on Tubi.
What Wattpad adaptation is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
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