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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.

Weekend

1211. Weekend

Drama Romance
7.6

20111h 36min

Director: Andrew Haigh

After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.


The Artist

1212. The Artist

Drama Comedy Romance
7.8

20111h 40min

Director: Michel Hazanavicius

Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.


Tyrannosaur

1213. Tyrannosaur

Drama Romance
7.5

20111h 33min

Director: Paddy Considine

The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating results on both of their lives.


Desire

1214. Desire

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
5.4

20111h 43min

France

Director: Laurent Bouhnik

In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

Themes

Prostitution and lust, Desire under economic crisis, Couple dynamics under desire, Promiscuity and unfaithfulness, Sexuality and exhibitionism, Sexual fantasy and risk

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango at Home Free
Tubi TV
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The Princess and the Pilot

1215. The Princess and the Pilot

Adventure Animation Drama Romance
7.0

20111h 39min

Director: Jun Shishido

The war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium has been raging for years. In the midst of this struggle, the prince of the Levamme Empire declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to end the war in one year, as part of his marriage proposal. When the Amatsukami catch wind of this, they assault the del Moral residence, targeting Juana's life. As a last-ditch effort to bring the prince his bride, the San Maltilia Airforce employs a mercenary of mixed blood—a bestado—to fly Juana to the prince in secret.


A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.


The Man from the Future

1217. The Man from the Future

Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction Romance
7.0

20111h 46min

Director: Cláudio Torres

Zero is a brilliant scientist. However, 20 years ago, he was publicly humiliated when he lost Helena, the love of his life. One day, an accidental experience with one of his inventions causes him to travel back in time to 1991. Having taken the opportunity to change history, Zero returns to own time to find totally changed.


W.E.

1218. W.E.

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.2

20111h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Madonna

In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.

Themes

Class inequality, Forbidden romance, Social pressure, Public scrutiny, Marriage legitimacy, Personal autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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Men in Hope

1219. Men in Hope

Comedy Romance
7.0

20111h 55min

Director: Jiří Vejdělek

Charming bon vivant Rudolf is convinced that infidelity is the basis for a happy marriage, since, after all, a woman does not want to be bored with her partner.


You Are the Apple of My Eye

1220. You Are the Apple of My Eye

Romance Comedy Drama
7.5

20111h 49min

Director: Giddens Ko

A group of close friends who attend a private school all have a debilitating crush on the sunny star pupil, Shen Chia-yi. The only member of the group who claims not to is Ko Ching-teng, but he ends up loving her as well.