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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.

221. The Royal Treatment

The Royal Treatment
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.3
20221h 36minUnited States
Director: Rick Jacobson

Overview

Isabella runs her own salon and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Prince Thomas runs his own country and is about to marry for duty rather than love. When Izzy and her fellow stylists get the opportunity of a lifetime to do the hair for the royal wedding, she and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts.

Themes

"movie: the royal treatment. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: royalty, Romantic cinema, Royalty, Romantic cinema full keywords list: royalty, Romantic cinema. concept analysis: the film explores the theme of self-discovery and the courage to pursue one's true desires against societal expectations. it highlights the importance of love and personal fulfillment over duty and obligation."

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222. A Year-End Medley

A Year-End Medley
Comedy Romance
6.8
20212h 17minSouth Korea
Director: Kwak Jae-yong

Overview

A romantic comedy of a young man and woman that is told in the background of hotel 'Emross'. It has stories of people who met each other at Hotel Emross during the New Year holidays. Each one has his own memory to relate and create relationships or just going nostalgic.


223. B for Busy

B for Busy
Comedy Romance
7.4
20211h 52minChina
Director: Shao Yihui

Overview

A divorced, retired painting teacher from Shanghai falls in love with a woman who is also divorced. The involvement of his ex-wife and a student of his makes the whole thing complicated.


224. Superheroes

Superheroes
Romance Comedy Drama
6.7
20212h 2minItaly
Director: Paolo Genovese

Overview

The story of a loving couple who struggles to keep its relationship alive against the inescapable passing of time, told in a nonlinear way over the course of ten years in their lives.


225. A Journal for Jordan

A Journal for Jordan
Drama Romance
6.0
20212h 11minCanada, United States
Director: Denzel Washington

Overview

Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.


226. Cyrano

Cyrano
Drama Romance Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
6.4
20212h 2minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Joe Wright

Overview

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Love triangle dynamics, Deception and revelation, Love vs duty, Letters as manipulation, War as catalyst

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227. The Hating Game

The Hating Game
Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.2
20211h 42minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Peter Hutchings

Overview

Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.

Themes

Ethics under pressure, Merger driven ambition, Office romance tension, Job promotion pressure, Enemies to lovers dynamics, Rivalry intensity

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228. West Side Story

West Side Story
Drama Romance Crime Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
7.1
20212h 36minUnited States
Director: Steven Spielberg

Overview

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

Themes

Racial prejudice, Interracial relationship, Urban redevelopment pressure, Rival gang conflict, Dancing as social force, New york city tension

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229. Single All the Way

Single All the Way
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.2
20211h 39minCanada, United States
Director: Michael Mayer

Overview

Desperate to avoid his family’s judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to join him for the holidays and pretend that they’re now in a relationship. But when Peter’s mother sets him up on a blind date with her handsome trainer James, the plan goes awry.

Themes

Romantic deception, Family expectations, Lgbt visibility, Christmas pressures, Blind date dynamics

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230. Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza
Drama Comedy Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
7.1
20212h 13minCanada, United States
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Overview

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Themes

Coming of age pressures, Age gap romance, Entrepreneurial ambition and relationships, Political engagement and mentorship, Economic upheaval, Fame and audience expectations

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