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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.

Alice, Darling

1. Alice, Darling

Thriller Drama Romance Psychological Drama Revenge Thriller
5.6
20221h 30min

Overview

Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.

Themes

"movie: alice, Darling. genres: thriller, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Drama, Romance main themes: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship full keywords list: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Vacation, Psychological abuse, Intervention, Manipulative lover, Mental health, Boyfriend girlfriend relationship, Low self esteem, Woman director, Social issues, Enduring friendship, Perspective, Breaking point, Panic attack, Abusive boyfriend, Rediscovery, Codependency, Anxiety, Independent film, Best friends, Psychological manipulation, Mental abuse, Cabin at a lake, Loss of control, Friend's birthday. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of emotional abuse and the journey towards self-empowerment. it highlights the importance of friendship and support in breaking free from toxic relationships."

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Shotgun Wedding

2. Shotgun Wedding

Action Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
5.5
20221h 41min

Overview

Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire party is taken hostage, “’Til Death Do Us Part” takes on a whole new meaning. Now, Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones—if they don’t kill each other first.

Themes

"movie: shotgun wedding. genres: action, Comedy, Romance, Action, Comedy, Romance main themes: pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines, Pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines full keywords list: pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines, Wedding, Hostage situation, Baseball player, Perfectionist, Fiancé fiancée relationship, Divorced parents, Family problems, Past relationship, Self-sabotage, Imminent wedding, Arguing couple, Beach wedding, Peace corps, Destination wedding, Island resort, Sea pirates. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and commitment under extreme circumstances, Highlighting how adversity can strengthen relationships. it also critiques the lengths to which individuals will go for love, Revealing both the darker and more heroic aspects of human nature."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

3. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

Animation Comedy Romance
8.5
20221h 36min

Overview

After pining for one another and plotting for so long, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their climactic first kiss. However, they struggle to define their relationship. After all, how much of their true selves have they really shown to one another?


Empire of Light

4. Empire of Light

Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Bittersweet Romance
6.7
20221h 55min

Overview

The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.

Themes

Racial prejudice in public spaces, Bipolar illness stigma, Affair under scrutiny, Workplace romance and power, Cinema as refuge, Seaside town isolation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Something from Tiffany's

5. Something from Tiffany's

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.2
20221h 27min

Overview

One woman's life is forever changed by an engagement ring meant for someone else.

Themes

Deception and trust, Romance under pressure, Family obligations, Engagement ring misplacement, Christmas misdirection, New year's eve tension, Bakery setting

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Spoiler Alert

6. Spoiler Alert

Romance Comedy Drama
7.4
20221h 50min

Overview

Journalist Michael Ausiello embarks on a rollercoaster ride of emotions when Kit Cowan, his partner of 14 years, is diagnosed with terminal cancer.


Your Christmas or Mine?

7. Your Christmas or Mine?

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.4
20221h 34min

Overview

Students Hayley and James are young and in love. After saying goodbye for Christmas at a London train station, they both make the same mad split-second decision to swap trains and surprise each other. Passing each other in the station, they are completely unaware that they have just swapped Christmases.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Class tensions, Family expectations, Cross-class romance, Holiday chaos, Role reversal

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Noel Diary

8. The Noel Diary

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.2
20221h 39min

Overview

Cleaning out his childhood home at Christmas, a novelist meets a woman searching for her birth mother. Will an old diary unlock their pasts — and hearts?

Themes

Home as catalyst for reconnection, Inheritance tension on belonging, Memory artifact reshapes bonds, Adoption and belonging dynamics, Romance complicated by past searching, Origin search reframes belonging, Diary as catalyst for connection

Available on

Netflix
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Lady Chatterley's Lover

9. Lady Chatterley's Lover

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.6
20222h 6min

Overview

After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.

Themes

Extramarital affair, Forbidden love, Caregiving burden, 1920s social norms, Social issues, Period piece

Available on

Netflix
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Bones and All

10. Bones and All

Horror Romance Drama Tragic Drama Dark Romance
6.8
20222h 11min

Overview

Abandoned by her father, a young woman embarks on a thousand-mile odyssey through the backroads of America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their otherness.

Themes

Otherness testing intimacy, Addiction driving choices, Hunger as self-definition, Guilt over desire, Family estrangement tension, Abandonment shaping belonging

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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