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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.

The Portrait of a Lady

1871. The Portrait of a Lady

Drama Romance
6.2

19962h 24min

Italy, Türkiye

Director: Jane Campion

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.


That Thing You Do!

1872. That Thing You Do!

Comedy Drama Romance Music
7.0

19961h 48min

United States

Director: Tom Hanks

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.


Emma

1873. Emma

Comedy Drama Romance TV Movie
7.0

19961h 47min

United Kingdom

Director: Diarmuid Lawrence

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.


Big Night

1874. Big Night

Drama Romance Comedy
7.3

19961h 49min

United States

Director: Stanley Tucci

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.


Surviving Picasso

1875. Surviving Picasso

Drama Romance
6.3

19962h 5min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Ivory

The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.


Tromeo & Juliet

1876. Tromeo & Juliet

Comedy Drama Romance Action Fantasy
6.0

19961h 47min

United States

Director: Lloyd Kaufman

All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence and the American Way.


She's the One

1877. She's the One

Romance Comedy
6.0

19961h 36min

United States

Director: Edward Burns

Mickey, a free-spirited New York cabbie, and Francis, a materialistic Wall Street stockbroker, are extremely competitive and confused about women as a result of their father's influence. Though they disagree about everything, they have one thing in common: Mickey's ex-fiance Heather is Francis's secret love. Though both brothers have beautiful wives, Heather triggers their longtime sibling rivalry


Tin Cup

1878. Tin Cup

Drama Romance Comedy
6.4

19962h 15min

United States

Director: Ron Shelton

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.


Emma

1879. Emma

Romance Comedy Drama
6.6

19962h 1min

United States

Director: Douglas McGrath

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.


The Apartment

1880. The Apartment

Mystery Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.3

19961h 56min

France, Spain

Director: Gilles Mimouni

Max is a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, when Max catches a glimpse of the great lost love of his life, he becomes obsessed with rekindling their relationship.

Themes

Infidelity and longing, Cafe memory, Love and risk, Obsession and pursuit, Fiancé and marriage, Appearance versus truth

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