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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 Life List

1. The Life List

Romance Comedy Drama
6.8
20252h 3min

Overview

When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.


The Forbidden City

2. The Forbidden City

Action Romance Drama
6.9
20252h 18min

Overview

The son of an indebted restaurant owner joins a foreign girl in search of her sister. Together, they’ll have to fight side by side against the most ruthless members of the Roman criminal underworld.


Picture This

3. Picture This

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.3
20251h 40min

Overview

Single and without a man on the horizon, Pia runs a failing photography studio in London with her best friend Jay. As her sister Sonal prepares for marriage and her mother Laxmi urges her to partner up, a spiritual guru predicts Pia will meet the love of her life among her next five dates. With her family intervening, Pia embarks on a hilarious yet heartfelt quest for love.

Themes

Tradition vs autonomy, Family pressure vs independence, Economic pressure and opportunity, Viral media and reputation, Date driven romance, Personal authenticity vs expectations

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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You Are the Apple of My Eye

4. You Are the Apple of My Eye

Romance Drama Comedy
7.6
20251h 42min

Overview

A group of close friends who attend a private school all have a debilitating crush on the sunny star pupil, Sun-ah. The only member of the group who claims not to is Jin-woo, but he ends up loving her as well.


Somebody to Love

5. Somebody to Love

Comedy Romance
6.9
20251h 37min

Overview

How much do we really know about ourselves when we make a decision? What if there are multiple versions of our I within us, each with something to say?


Overview

Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

Themes

Isolation through distance, Manipulation by private organization, Romance under restraint, Loyalty under conflicting duties, Mutation of life through lab, Secrecy and control

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

7. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5
20252h 4min

Overview

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.

Themes

Grief and renewal, Sequel-driven romance, Balancing motherhood and romance, Romcom energy balance, Female friendship support, Memory vs moving on

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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My Fault: London

8. My Fault: London

Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
6.2
20251h 58min

Overview

18-year-old Noah moves from America to London, with her mother who's recently fallen in love with William, a wealthy British businessman. Noah meets William’s son, bad-boy Nick, and soon discovers there is an attraction between them neither can avoid. As Noah spends the summer adjusting to her new life, her devastating past will catch up with her while falling in love for the first time.

Themes

Relocation and belonging, Wealth and social distance, Deception and trust testing, Estranged father dynamics, Trauma and panic responses, Parental influence and control

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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La Dolce Villa

9. La Dolce Villa

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.0
20251h 39min

Overview

When his daughter decides to buy a crumbling Tuscan villa, Eric rushes to Italy to talk her out of it — and instead finds beauty, romance and new purpose.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Economic renewal through restoration, Small-town revitalization, Romance amid renovation, Professional ambition vs family ties, New purpose through travel

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Heart Eyes

10. Heart Eyes

Horror Comedy Romance Slasher Horror Parody
6.1
20251h 37min

Overview

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Themes

Deception and identity, Trust under danger, Workplace romance under threat, Hidden alliances, Public space vulnerability, Holiday horror tension

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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