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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 Souvenir

401. The Souvenir

Romance Drama Dark Romance Relationship Drama
6.4

20191h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Joanna Hogg

Overview

A shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.

Themes

Drug addiction, Ambition under pressure, Emotional manipulation, Toxic relationship, Gender dynamics in film, Mother-daughter relationship

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The Sun Is Also a Star

402. The Sun Is Also a Star

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Ry Russo-Young

Overview

Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.

Themes

"movie: the sun is also a star. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: new york city, Deportation, Love, New york city, Deportation, Love full keywords list: new york city, Deportation, Love, Korean american, Based on young adult novel, Korean. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of love and fate, Highlighting how fleeting moments can shape our lives. it also addresses the harsh realities of immigration and the emotional turmoil that comes with it, Emphasizing the resilience of human connection amidst adversity."

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Tolkien

403. Tolkien

War Drama Romance World War I Historical Drama
6.8

20191h 52min

United States

Director: Dome Karukoski

Overview

England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Coming of age, Romance vs duty, Mentorship and authority, Class and education pressure, War disruption and loss

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Tell It to the Bees

404. Tell It to the Bees

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
6.5

20191h 46min

United Kingdom

Director: Annabel Jankel

Overview

Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Public scrutiny, Unconventional motherhood, Class constraints, Nontraditional family, Lgbt relationship, Beekeeping motif

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The Last Summer

405. The Last Summer

Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
5.6

20191h 49min

United States

Director: William Bindley

Overview

Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.

Themes

"movie: the last summer. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie full keywords list: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Summer, Graduate. concept analysis: the film explores the challenges of transitioning into adulthood and the complexities of relationships during a pivotal life stage. it highlights the importance of self-discovery and the bittersweet nature of letting go as friends prepare for new beginnings."

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Long Shot

406. Long Shot

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8

20192h 5min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

Overview

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Themes

Class differences, Public image pressure, Media influence on politics, Power vs loyalty, Romantic life under scrutiny, Leadership gender expectations

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Vita & Virginia

407. Vita & Virginia

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
5.9

20191h 50min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Chanya Button

Overview

Socialite Vita Sackville-West and literary icon Virginia Woolf run in different circles in 1920s London. Despite the odds, the two forge an unconventional affair, set against the backdrop of their own strikingly contemporary marriages.

Themes

"movie: vita & virginia. genres: drama, Romance, Drama, Romance main themes: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Biography, Based on true story, Polyamory full keywords list: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Lgbt, 1920s, Lesbian, Virginia woolf. concept analysis: the film explores the intricacies of love and desire, Particularly in the context of societal norms and personal freedom. it delves into the tension between individuality and conformity, Highlighting the transformative power of unconventional relationships."

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Someone Great

408. Someone Great

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Overview

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Career vs personal life, Heartbreak recovery through adventure, Commitment anxiety and growth, Urban social dynamics, Pursuit of closure

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The Perfect Date

409. The Perfect Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.8

20191h 33min

United States

Director: Chris Nelson

Overview

No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.

Themes

"movie: the perfect date. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel, Adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel full keywords list: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, Highlighting the pressures teenagers face in defining their identities. it ultimately advocates for the importance of genuine connections over superficial appearances."

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After

410. After

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.3

20191h 46min

United States

Director: Jenny Gage

Overview

A well-behaved young college student falls for a charming boy from a wealthy family. Despite the intense attraction between them, their clashing personalities and his past make the relationship dangerous for both.

Themes

"movie: after. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush full keywords list: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Teenage romance, Bad boy, Depressing, Cliché. concept analysis: after examines how desire and insecurity collide to shape identity, Portraying romantic love as both a catalyst for self-discovery and a terrain for manipulation. the film interrogates the thin line between authentic vulnerability and performative cruelty, Suggesting that healing requires confronting painful truths rather than succumbing to staged challenges."

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