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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.

161. Christmas with You

Christmas with You
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6
20221h 31min

Overview

Feeling career burnout, pop star Angelina escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small-town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalize her career but also a shot at true love.

Themes

"movie: christmas with you. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: christmas, Christmas full keywords list: christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of personal connections over professional success. it highlights how love and community can inspire creativity and bring fulfillment beyond the pressures of fame."

Available on

Netflix
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162. More Than Ever

More Than Ever
Drama Romance
6.7
20222h 3min

Overview

Hélène, a 33-year-old woman from Bordeaux, France, lives happily as a couple with Mathieu, her husband of many years. Her life turns upside down the day she learns she has a rare lung disease. Thanks to a blog, she discovers Norway and decides to follow her instinct. Despite all the love she has for her life partner Mathieu, who is very supportive through her illness, she leaves him behind in France and will cross all Europe to Norway alone in search of a new path and to meet a blogger named Mister that she found on the internet.


163. Sam & Kate

Sam & Kate
Comedy Drama Romance
6.2
20221h 50min

Overview

Bill is an ailing larger-than-life father being taken care of by his son Sam, who has returned home to care for him. While home, Sam falls for a local woman, Kate. At the same time, Bill starts to fall for her mom, Tina.


164. Falling for Christmas

Overview

An engaged, spoiled hotel heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after getting amnesia in a skiing accident.

Themes

"movie: falling for christmas. genres: romance, Comedy, Family, Romance, Comedy, Family main themes: holiday, Christmas spirit, Holiday, Christmas spirit full keywords list: holiday, Christmas spirit. concept analysis: the film explores themes of self-discovery and the importance of genuine connections over material wealth. it highlights the transformative power of love and community in overcoming personal struggles."

Available on

Netflix
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165. Eismayer

Eismayer
Drama History Romance
7.0
20221h 27min

Overview

Vice Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared trainer and model macho in the Austrian Military and lives as a gay man in secret. When he falls in love with a young, openly gay soldier, his world gets turned upside down.


166. Beyond the Universe

Beyond the Universe
Romance Drama Music
6.6
20222h 6min

Overview

While waiting for a kidney transplant, a young pianist finds an unexpected connection with her doctor — and the courage to fulfill her musical dreams.


167. My Policeman

Overview

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Patrick at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

Themes

Loyalty vs desire, Same-sex romance under law, Public stigma vs private affection, Secrecy under social pressure, Memory shaping present relationships, Identity constrained by law

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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168. Falcon Lake

Falcon Lake
Drama Romance Mystery
7.0
20221h 40min

Overview

A shy teenager on a summer vacation experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.


169. Emily

Overview

The imagined life of one of the world’s most famous authors, Emily Brontë, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic Wuthering Heights. Explore the relationships that inspired her – her raw, passionate sisterhood with Charlotte and Anne; her first aching, forbidden love for Weightman and her care for her maverick brother whom she idolises.

Themes

Romance under scrutiny, Sibling influence on craft, Family pressure shaping ambition, Education shaping identity, Gendered artistic pursuit, Mentorship under constraint

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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170. The Innocent

The Innocent
Comedy Crime Romance
6.7
20221h 39min

Overview

Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.