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Romance movies

Stories of passion, heartbreak, and intimacy that explore the beautiful and complicated nature of love.

Subgenres include: Romantic Comedy, Passionate Romance, Dark Romance.

Down in the Valley

1091. Down in the Valley

Drama Romance Thriller Western Relationship Drama
6.4

20051h 52min

United States, Ireland

Director: David Jacobson

On a trip to the beach, a teenage girl named Tobe meets a charismatic stranger named Harlan, who dresses like a cowboy and claims to be a former ranch hand. The pair feel an instant attraction and begin a relationship, but her father, a lawman, is suspicious of her lover.

Themes

Indian territory pressure, Age gap romance, Strange person appeal, Beach dynamics, Cowboy lure

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My Summer of Love

1092. My Summer of Love

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7

20051h 27min

United Kingdom

Director: Paweł Pawlikowski

In the Yorkshire countryside, working-class tomboy Mona meets the exotic, pampered Tamsin. To seal their friendship, Mona introduces Tamsin to her born-again Christian brother and helps her spy on her adulterous father. Bound together by their secrets, the two girls see their friendship deepen and enter into dangerous waters.

Themes

Class inequality, Coming of age, Lesbian relationship dynamics, Regional pressures england, Sibling relationship tension, Northern england pressures

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A Lot Like Love

1093. A Lot Like Love

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20051h 47min

United States

Director: Nigel Cole

On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... lovers?

Themes

Loneliness and connection, Timing vs commitment, Recurrent reconnections, Career vs romance, Unspoken affection, Alternative life choices

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Fever Pitch

1094. Fever Pitch

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.2

20051h 44min

Germany, United States

Director: Bobby Farrelly

When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Career ambition vs romance, Obsession versus daily life, Work obsession vs partnership, Priorities reshaping relationships, Romance under social expectations

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Anthony Zimmer

1095. Anthony Zimmer

Thriller Crime Drama Romance Cover-Up Thriller
6.5

20051h 30min

France

Director: Jérôme Salle

François, an ordinary Joe, falls hard for the sublimely beautiful woman who has just picked him up on the train and invited him to spend the weekend with her on the Riviera. But when the lady disappears the next morning and the police drag him in for questioning, François discovers he's been set up to pass for her notorious outlaw husband on the run, Anthony Zimmer. Even though he's been lied to and manipulated, François' life is changed forever and he's ready to give anything - maybe even his life - to hold this mysterious beauty in his arms again.

Themes

Seduction as manipulation, Hidden identity deception, Money laundering fronts, Romantic entanglement amid crime, Police pressure and investigation, International crime network

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Barefoot

1096. Barefoot

Romance Comedy Drama Dark Romance Psychological Drama
7.1

20051h 50min

Germany

Director: Til Schweiger

A hedonistic bachelor - he is his rich family's black sheep - falls for a suicidal mental patient.

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Mental health stigma, Boundaries in care relationships, Wealth and reputation pressure, Romantic boundary challenges, Road trip as escape

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The Manual of Love

1097. The Manual of Love

Romance Comedy Drama
6.3

20051h 56min

Italy

Director: Giovanni Veronesi

Four intertwined stories on the joys and sorrows of love.


Diary of a Mad Black Woman

1098. Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Drama Romance Comedy Feel-Good Romance Family Drama
5.7

20051h 56min

United States

Director: Darren Grant

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Themes

Loyalty vs self-preservation, Family influence on choices, Economic leverage and dependence, Faith as recovery, Abuse of power in marriage, Redefinition of love and commitment

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Hitch

1099. Hitch

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20051h 58min

United States

Director: Andy Tennant

Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Public exposure consequences, Careers vs genuine connections, Image versus authenticity, Protective skepticism, Self-identity through relationships

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Dear Wendy

1100. Dear Wendy

Comedy Crime Drama Romance Dark Comedy
6.5

20051h 45min

Denmark, France

Director: Thomas Vinterberg

In a blue-collar American town, a group of teens bands together to form the Dandies, a gang of gunslingers led by Dick Dandelion. Following a code of strict pacifism at odds with the fact that they all carry guns, the group eventually lets in Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who fears the other gangs in the area. Dick and company try to protect Clarabelle, but events transpire that push the gang past posturing.

Themes

Underdog resilience, Group belonging under pressure, Pacifist code under violence, Perceived deception, Secret society dynamics, Self esteem through belonging

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