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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.

Les Misérables

1821. Les Misérables

Crime Drama History Romance
7.4

19982h 14min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Bille August

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.


Sliding Doors

1822. Sliding Doors

Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance
6.7

19981h 39min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Peter Howitt

Helen, a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train, but, as she runs down, her life suddenly splits off. In one version she catches the train; in the second, she misses it. Her whole life changes in that one second, and the rest of the film depicts what happens in each scenario.


My Date with the President's Daughter

1823. My Date with the President's Daughter

TV Movie Adventure Comedy Romance
6.3

19981h 33min

United States

Director: Alex Zamm

Duncan is just an ordinary high school student. Hallie dreams of an ordinary life, but is actually the daughter of the president of the United States, living with a high profile and a rigid schedule. The unlikely pair happen to meet at the local mall, and Duncan nervously asks Hallie out, unaware of her family situation. When their eventual date is ruined by the intrusive Secret Service, the young lovebirds cut loose for a night of mischief.


The Object of My Affection

1824. The Object of My Affection

Comedy Drama Romance
6.0

19981h 51min

United States

Director: Nicholas Hytner

A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.


City of Angels

1825. City of Angels

Romance Drama Fantasy
6.7

19981h 54min

Germany, United States

Director: Brad Silberling

When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.


Overnight Delivery

1826. Overnight Delivery

Comedy Romance
6.1

19981h 27min

United States

Director: Jason Bloom

A man suspects his girlfriend of being unfaithful, so he sends her a letter, but then finds out that he was wrong. He has 24 hours to stop the package, prevent a disaster, and fall in love. The only problem is the delivery man will not stop until the package has been delivered.


April Story

1827. April Story

Romance Drama
7.1

19981h 7min

Japan

Director: Shunji Iwai

In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place.


Dangerous Beauty

1828. Dangerous Beauty

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.1

19981h 51min

United States

Director: Marshall Herskovitz

Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.

Themes

Dowry-driven ascent, Economic vulnerability, Education as leverage, Commodification of beauty, Political loyalty vs personal ties, Public scrutiny and judgment

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Senseless

1829. Senseless

Comedy Romance
6.0

19981h 33min

United States

Director: Penelope Spheeris

A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.


The Wedding Singer

1830. The Wedding Singer

Romance Comedy
6.9

19981h 40min

United States

Director: Frank Coraci

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.