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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.

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant

1561. 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant

Comedy Romance
6.0

20041h 35min

South Korea

Director: Shin Jai-ho

After being dumped by her boyfriend just before their 100-day anniversary, Ha-young meets a college guy named Hyung-joon when she kicks a can that accidentally hits him in the face and causes him to scratch his Lexus. He demands she pay him $3000 on the spot.


A model student transfers to the notorious Jungmoon High School known for its severe corporal punishment by teachers and power struggles between school gangs.


Chasing Liberty

1563. Chasing Liberty

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1

20041h 51min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Andy Cadiff

The President's daughter, unable to experience life like a normal 18 year-old, escapes from her entourage of Secret Service agents while traveling in Europe. She falls in love with a handsome British stranger, who also happens to be working undercover for her father.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Duty versus desire, Freedom under surveillance, Travel as rebellion, Deception and romance, Generational protection pressures

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The Company

1564. The Company

Romance Music Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Passionate Romance
6.2

20031h 52min

United States, Germany

Director: Robert Altman

Ensemble drama centered around a group of ballet dancers, with a focus on one young dancer who's poised to become a principal performer.

Themes

Work life balance, Mentorship under scrutiny, Career ambition under pressure, Injury and resilience, Creative collaboration under strain, Romance and ambition conflict

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Cold Mountain

1565. Cold Mountain

War History Adventure Romance 19th Century Wars
7.2

20032h 34min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Minghella

In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.

Themes

Violence and coercion, Desertion and duty, Romance amid hardship, Loss and longing, Women sustaining homes, Rape attempt

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Apple TV
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Mona Lisa Smile

1566. Mona Lisa Smile

Drama History Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.6

20031h 57min

United States

Director: Mike Newell

Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Themes

Gendered expectations, Tradition vs modernity, Women's independence, Education as emancipation, Professional ambitions of women, Institutional conformity pressure

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Totò Sapore and the Magical Story of Pizza

1567. Totò Sapore and the Magical Story of Pizza

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Music
6.1

20031h 20min

Italy

Director: Maurizio Forestieri

Naples, 18th century. Salvatore "Totò" Sapore, an unemployed minstrel, always manages to cheer up the hungry with his songs about good food, always upsetting Vesuvia, a magma witch who lives inside the Vesuvius.


Girl with a Pearl Earring

1568. Girl with a Pearl Earring

Drama Romance
6.9

20031h 41min

France, Luxembourg

Director: Peter Webber

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.


Something's Gotta Give

1569. Something's Gotta Give

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7

20032h 8min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Power dynamics in dating, Age difference romance, Mother daughter relationship, Professional life vs romance, Theater as coping outlet

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The Cooler

1570. The Cooler

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Psychological Drama
6.9

20031h 41min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Wayne Kramer

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

Themes

Deception in romance, Casino dynamics, Bad luck manipulation, Card game stakes, Voyeurism tension, Drug abuse leverage

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Amazon Video
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